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Description
CATALIST-Uganda,
commercial farming systems based on cassava, potatoes, rice, and (likely)
sunflower will be developed and promoted using an “Agribusiness Cluster”
approach, through which value chain actors will work together to develop
vibrant agricultural enterprises. CATALIST-Uganda is an ambitious project as it
intends to reach 100,000 farm households who will increase their agricultural
productivity and be linked to markets.
Substantive Scope of Work
The core responsibility provides administrative oversight to a
multimillion dollar agribusiness program and ensures administrative integrity
in the program start up and inception phase.
Required
Skills
o Oversee the day to day Administrative and Human Resources of IFDC in the country of assignment
o Serve as the primary communication link on Administrative and Human
Resources and compliance matters related to IFDC Uganda, partners, business,
sub grantees and donors etc.
o Serve as contact point between IFDC in the country, IFDC Regional
office and HQ regarding Administrative and Human Resource issues
o Monitor the procurement compliance with expenditure authorization
requirements from requisitions through, Regional office of HQ approvals to
complete support document trails
o Monitor the Maintenance staff files of local staff and consultant
o Ensure all legal requirements
regarding employment of staff are implemented (social security, income tax,
work schedule)
o Supervise logistics (procurements and yearly inventory) and travel
for senior staff
o Assist in the supervision of support staff ( secretary, Admin
Assistants, receptionist, drivers, cleaners and guards)
o Oversee the preparation (budget and logistics) of local/regional
seminars, workshops, retreats
o Perform any other duties deemed necessary and requested by the
Country Representative
Required
Experience
During the short period of consultancy, the Consultant may not end up
touching some of these roles. It is however, expected that the Consultant will
to all intents and purposes bridge the gap by delivering on any of the
aforesaid activities that the circumstances will demand. The Consultant will take immediate directions
and be answerable to the Chief of Party-cum-Country Representative. The
specific deliverables on the Consultancy within the general purview of above
responsibilities will be:
Support for field training programs with due logistical back-up provided
in time.
Establish cordial relations with third parties linked to Project
activities including Bankers, Embassy of Kingdom of Netherlands officials,
Government of Uganda officials etc.
University degree and a minimum of three years experience managing
administration in an international development body. Previous experience using
government regulations (e.g., USAID regulations) is a requirement.
Closing Date for Application
Screening of candidates will begin
immediately.
To apply follow the link below:
