Sierra Leone: Communication and Community Development Expert

Period: 48 months

Starting Date: January 2017

Main objective: the overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is the reduction of poverty and the increase of food security in Sierra Leone through better governance and increased agricultural productivity and diversification. The Communication and Community Development Expert will be based in Freetown and report to the Team Leader of the Technical Assistance Team. Frequent field missions in the country are foreseen.

Purposes of this project:

1. the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Science (MAFFS) and the research and educational institutions are strengthened in their capacity to drive the change towards a sustainable, diversified and environmental friendly agriculture
2. the incomes generated by export crops (cocoa, coffee and cashew) increase
3. Diversified agricultural production and proper livestock management contribute substantially to the food security in the country

Required qualifications and skills:

• Master's degree (or equivalent academic qualification) or Bachelor's degree with additional 3 years of professional experience in Development/Social Sciences/Economics/Agriculture or any other subject relevant and/or related to the assignment
• Proven record of accomplishment of professional experience in multicultural teams of technical specialists
• Proven record of accomplishment of professional experience in TA project in rural development
• Very good communication, facilitation and reporting skills
• Excellent command of English language, both written and spoken

General professional experience:

• At least 6 years of professional experience in developing countries (preferably close to 10 years of experience)
• Experience in cooperation with similar stakeholders of the BAFS project is considered an added advantage

Specific professional experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience as community development specialist in developing countries project
• Proven record of accomplishment of professional experience of working in trade and commodity associations
• A proven ability to work with stakeholders at different levels in the value chain, from producers to processors and exporters
• Working experience of at least 3 years in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Working experience and knowledge of local languages in Sierra Leone is an advantage

Send your CV by email to: michael.benedik@humandynamics.org
Please, specify in the subject of the mail the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.