Job Vacancy: Country Director
Company
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung based in Hamburg, Germany, is a Foundation
that
designs and manages
sustainable agricultural development projects worldwide. With over twenty years of experience, Hanns R.
Neumann Stiftung contributes to improving the living conditions of smallholder
coffee and cocoa farmers through a business approach to sustainable development.
Financed by private and public donors, Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung will start implementing
2 projects
over a period of 5 years to
promote sustainable smallholder robusta coffee production in
South Sumatera
Province (Oku Selatan). The projects aims to improve the livelihoods of 15,000 smallholder
coffee
farming families through production increase, product quality improvement and improved market access.
Job Opportunity
The project is looking for a Country Director who will be based in South Sumatra Province, in charge of the
following tasks:
- Project cycle and strategic management
- Project development and fund sourcing
- Human resources management
- Financial management
- Donor relationships
Duration of Assignment
Definite contract for 3 years with option for prolongation.
Profile
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in agricultural development projects, preferably with
a focus on organizational development and agriculture.
Required:
- International candidate holding a university degree in economy, commodity trading, business
administration, agronomy or
a
related discipline (preferably related to
agriculture and the coffee sector).
- Self initiative and strong communication skills; accustomed and willing to work under pressure.
-
Willingness to
live and work in remote, rural areas (at
least one year based in OKU selatan).
Desired:
- Particular
knowledge on: agricultural commodities and smallholder farming, organizational development, agronomy, farm management/organization,
processing, marketing, supply chain management, certification systems, methodologies for know-how transfer (esp. agricultural extension).
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written); concise reporting skills.
- International candidates with previous experience in Indonesia are preferred
Competencies:
- Integrity and Accountability, Commitment, Thrive for Excellence and Respect
Salary: Negotiable
Please apply
electronically
including CV, motivation letter
and salary
expectation before
30.04.2015; only short listed candidates will be contacted
Contact: Mr. Dave D’haeze
Email: dave.dhaeze@ede-consulting.com
