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National Technical Specialist

FLAG International, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
1134

About FLAG International

Job Summary

National Technical Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities


• Provide assistance to Chief Technical Advisor and Deputy Technical Advisor necessary to achieve project goals in a timely and efficient manner;
• Provide the assistance with the development of the technical component of the cooperatives’ business plans (design of storage and sorting facilities and production plans);
• Directly supervise the set up of cooperative infrastructures;
• Provide assistance with the drafting specifications for the technical component;
• Support senior program management in the information dissemination programme;
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

• Degree in Horticulture Engineering, Agronomy or other related areas;
• 5-10 years of experience in cooperative development, in the implementation of business plans for horticulture cooperatives and the implementation of investment programs;
• In-depth technical knowledge of Afghanistan horticulture;
• Experience in working with a range of stakeholders that include the private sector, government, agribusiness cooperatives, and farmers’ associations.
• Proficiency and English and / or French is essential;

Submission Guideline

To be considered for the position, interested parties should forward a cover letter and a two page resume, which includes biographical data, detailed work experience and references. These documents should be sent to FIA Country Office Human Resources Department careers@flaginternational.com
Applicants should put FIA National Technical Specialist in the Subject Line of the e-mail. Those applications received without
National Technical Specialist in the subject line will not be reviewed. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend a further interview

Functional Area

Agriculture

Countries

Post Date

Aug 28, 2010

Closing Date

Sep 28, 2010

Reference

54

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

10 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male