Regional Coordinator for Khatlon / Regional Coordinator for GBAO; Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project

INVITATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION

RECRUITMENT: Regional Coordinator for Khatlon – 1 position

Regional Coordinator for GBAO – 1 position

General Information

The Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is an IDA grant in the amount of US$ 58 million prepared to support Tajikistan for the purpose of foundations for a more resilient agriculture sector refer to the availability of public agricultural services, including improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials; agro-logistical services; agrometeorological information, soil testing, locust control and crop protection.

The project aims to support the Government of Tajikistan (GoT) in successfully transitioning to a sustainable, more productive, climate resilient, and inclusive model of agricultural sector growth. The proposed project will help to:

increase the availability of improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials that are climate resilient, affordable, farmer-preferred and well adapted to the different agro-ecological conditions of Tajikistan;
improve the access to improved agro-logistic services of farmers and agri-businesses; and
strengthen the crisis management, i.e. early warning, preparedness and response capacity of selected public institutions.

All activities related to human resource development and capacity building will include topics on understanding climate change better and frameworks, tools, and techniques to facilitate designing and implementing climate adaptation and mitigation approaches. All infrastructure, including buildings, offices, laboratories, and storage facilities, constructed and/or rehabilitated by the project, will be encouraged to utilize energy-efficient and climate-resilient materials and designs. The proposed project aims to thereby strengthen the foundations for more resilient agriculture sector, which will in turn help improve food security and nutrition and accelerate agricultural diversification. It will also contribute to the development of a viable sector of private micro, small and medium enterprises in rural areas and generate employment opportunities for women in regions with few legal alternatives.

The Project is implemented by State Institute “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU).

Project Objective

The development objective of the proposed project is to strengthen the foundations for a more resilient agricultural sector in Tajikistan.

General information

Reporting directly to the SE “AED PMU” Director, the regional coordinator (based in the ACP target regions) will have the overall responsibility for direct supervision of the ACP implementation at their regional level. He/she will work closely with other ACP staff, implementing partners and with the ACP beneficiaries. In his/her activities the regional coordinator follows the Project Operation Manual of SE “AED PMU”, Charter of SE “AED PMU”, acting legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan and orders of the SE “AED PMU” Director.

Duties of the regional coordinator.

The duties of the regional coordinator include the following:

Ensure the timely collation and preparation of the annual work plans and budgets;
Ensure that the meetings of the Hukumat and Jamoat are held regularly to ensure accountability and transparency in Project decision-making;
Ensure that s/he holds regular meetings with all key implementing partners on the ground to discuss Project planning, progress, and issues;
Assist project management in developing operational procedures for countering the proliferation of COVID 19, as well as facilitate the development and implementation of procedures for countering the proliferation of COVID 19 when working with beneficiaries in the process of project implementation.
Oversee the development and operation of logistics centres’ and other infrastructure facilities at the farms supported by the project.
Observe the programs of the project beneficiaries and the value chain in which they participate.
Facilitate and assist the project management in the selection and assessment of farm beneficiaries.
Ensure the proper implementation of the work plans at the region level and ensure that implementing partners are properly facilitated in the implementation of Project activities;
Ensure proper keeping of all relevant documents at the region level and ensure that all information required to prepare the Withdrawal Applications is submitted to the AED PMU in a timely manner;
Ensure that each participating government line agency designates an overall coordinator for Project activities at the region level;
Together with each of the service providers and participating government line agencies at the region level prepare a monthly work plan.
S/He will ensure all logistical inputs and operational support for the provision of field visits of the PMU staff/consultants, WB supervision missions etc.;
Monitor the performance of the implementing partners at the region level;
Ensure that all data is properly recorded as indicated in the MIS developed for the Project and that all information is provided to the designated PMU staff for preparation of the Project reports;
Ensure that all local procurements are made using the procedures specified in the Financing Agreement and the Project Manuals;
Promote linkages with other programs and projects that will help to achieve Project objectives at the region level.

Qualification requirements of the Regional coordinator

University degree in field of agriculture, economics or relevant fields;
Not less than 5 years of work experience in the field of rural development, community based initiatives and agricultural projects funded by international organizations/donors, preferably by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and European Commission
Valid driving license (B and C categories)
Knowledge of Tajik and Russian languages, knowledge of English is an advantage;
Excellent knowledge of computer programs Windows: Word and Excel;
Good team work and communicative skills.

SI AED PMU now invites qualified specialists with relevant work experience to participate in the competitive selection for the vacant position of Regional coordinator for Khatlon and Regional Coordinator for GBAO.

A cover letter and resume in English and Russian languages clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: SI AED PMU at aedpmu.hr@gmail.com with “Regional coordinator for Khatlon” and /or “Regional coordinator for GBAO” in the subject line by no later than April 25, 2024 until 17:00. Only full packages will be considered.

Applicants for these positions will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the “Guidelines for the Selection and Hiring of Specialists by the World Bank”.

Contact phone: (992 37) 221-03-85; e-mail: aedpmu.hr@gmail.com; website: www.aedpmu.tj