TERMS OF REFERENCE: COMMUNITY SEED ENTERPRISE SPECIALIST IN
LESOTHO
Background
From October 2010, GRM has been implementing a multi country smallholder agricultural development project covering selected areas of Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Lesotho known as the Seed and Markets Project (SAMP). The overall goal of the project is to influence policies and strategies related to seed security through piloting innovative approaches. Emphasis of the project has been on strengthening local seed production and output markets in order to generate security of quality inputs as well as inject cash within the rural economy. The project is being funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). In Lesotho SAMP 2 works in five districts. A key area which has been identified is that of community seed enterprise development. SAMP 2 will be assisting the creation and strengthening of community owned seed enterprises to enable small holder farmers to produce and sell quality seed. To achieve this, SAMP 2 will require the full time services of a Community Seed Enterprise Specialist.
Purpose of Community Seed Enterprise Specialist Consultant
Under direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator and based in the Lesotho Office, the
main roles and responsibilities of the ‘Community Seed Enterprise Specialist will be the following;
Review and analyse previous and existing community seed enterprise strategies of different stakeholders in Lesotho.
Assist with development of community seed enterprise development strategy for SAMP 2.
Build partnerships with existing (and new) commodity marketing associations, producer groups and other relevant organisations to foster market linkages and value additions.
Undertake training and capacity building of different stakeholders (in particular community seed enterprises) in marketing of agricultural produce.
Support short term consultants in providing relevant and timely information.
Make regular visits to project sites in support of District Officers
Conduct performance assessments, and incorporated lessons and results into a revised component implementation plan (where appropriate).
Liaise with relevant authorities (e.g. CGIAR centres) with regard to the strengthening of the niche crop value chains.
As part of the M&E system and in line with the Donor Committee for Economic Development Provide (DCED) develop ‘Results Chains’ with key indicators and a Results Measurement Plan
Assist the Project Coordinator and Team Leader with any other duties as assigned.
Other requirements: University degree in Crop Science or Agronomy
A valid drivers licence with two years experience
Applications should be sent by email to letholar@yahoo.com on or before Friday 11 July 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
LESOTHO
Background
From October 2010, GRM has been implementing a multi country smallholder agricultural development project covering selected areas of Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Lesotho known as the Seed and Markets Project (SAMP). The overall goal of the project is to influence policies and strategies related to seed security through piloting innovative approaches. Emphasis of the project has been on strengthening local seed production and output markets in order to generate security of quality inputs as well as inject cash within the rural economy. The project is being funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). In Lesotho SAMP 2 works in five districts. A key area which has been identified is that of community seed enterprise development. SAMP 2 will be assisting the creation and strengthening of community owned seed enterprises to enable small holder farmers to produce and sell quality seed. To achieve this, SAMP 2 will require the full time services of a Community Seed Enterprise Specialist.
Purpose of Community Seed Enterprise Specialist Consultant
Under direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator and based in the Lesotho Office, the
main roles and responsibilities of the ‘Community Seed Enterprise Specialist will be the following;
Review and analyse previous and existing community seed enterprise strategies of different stakeholders in Lesotho.
Assist with development of community seed enterprise development strategy for SAMP 2.
Build partnerships with existing (and new) commodity marketing associations, producer groups and other relevant organisations to foster market linkages and value additions.
Undertake training and capacity building of different stakeholders (in particular community seed enterprises) in marketing of agricultural produce.
Support short term consultants in providing relevant and timely information.
Make regular visits to project sites in support of District Officers
Conduct performance assessments, and incorporated lessons and results into a revised component implementation plan (where appropriate).
Liaise with relevant authorities (e.g. CGIAR centres) with regard to the strengthening of the niche crop value chains.
As part of the M&E system and in line with the Donor Committee for Economic Development Provide (DCED) develop ‘Results Chains’ with key indicators and a Results Measurement Plan
Assist the Project Coordinator and Team Leader with any other duties as assigned.
Other requirements: University degree in Crop Science or Agronomy
A valid drivers licence with two years experience
Applications should be sent by email to letholar@yahoo.com on or before Friday 11 July 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
