IAK Agrar Consulting GmbH

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Position: Deputy project lead for Agri-Food systems transformation (m/f/d)

Country: Africa

Location: Ethiopia

Begin data: by arrangement

We are an independent, agriculture-focused consulting company. Since 1981, we have been working for public and private clients in Germany and abroad. In the field of international development cooperation, we specialize in promoting sustainable agriculture and food security. On behalf of public and private institutions, we plan, implement, and evaluate projects across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

To strengthen our team, we are currently looking for a deputy project lead for Agri-Food systems transformation (m/f/d). The technical focus lies in policy advisory and capacity strengthening of political institutions and subordinated bodies.

Your profile:

completed university degree, preferably related to agriculture/agricultural policy
at least 5 years of professional experience
very good command of English
professional experience in agricultural reform, policy development and implementation, and organizational development in Africa
profound knowledge of European / German agricultural sector and policy

Other (beneficial) qualifications/experience that are positively evaluated:

Regional Expertise and Language Skills:

experience in institutional consulting and project implementation in Africa
knowledge of French

Methodological Competence:

skills in moderation and presentation
experience in organizational development and coaching
ability to prepare studies and guidelines
competence in knowledge management
experience organizing study trips and conferences

Tasks Profile

support to the team leader
provide technical and strategic advice to political partners in the conception and implementation of policy and technical dialogues, especially by facilitating knowledge (experts) exchange between EU/Germany and the African continent
organize and prepare working group meetings, conferences, and seminars
collect and document relevant data, information, and materials
train and coach staff in agricultural policy advisory work

We offer:

a dynamic and varied role in a growing and future-oriented company
opportunity to work in a challenging environment of high-level political decision making and shaping future agri-food policy
competitive remuneration

Your application:

Please send us your CV (no cover letter required), including your earliest possible start date and salary expectations, with the subject line “Project AgriFoodPolicyAfrica” to Mr. Amersdorffer, f.amersdorffer@iakleipzig.de

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