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Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of today’s biggest crises to create a future of possibility, where everyone can prosper.
Our mission: to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
Background: ProgramSustainable AgriFood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS)’ program aims to promote gains in food security and livelihoods through a demand-driven approach, with locally appropriate value chains developed in a co-creation process with communities and organizations. SASAS will deliver a range of activities in Kassala state engaging private and public sectors to create demand-pull agricultural development, induce technology change and sustainable value chain development. The project is funded by USAID.
General Position SummaryMercy corps is looking for an experienced, qualified and business oriented Sudanese to fill in the position of Agribusiness Development Officer. Reporting to the Program Manager, the holder of this technical position will implement aspects related to agribusiness development and ensure synergy with other components. She/he will ensure commercialization of small holder farming practices and enterprises and link farmers to markets for products and other market-oriented opportunities such as contract farming. The incumbent’s responsibilities will include businesses’ capacity assessment and research; capacity building support to program targeted agribusinesses including technical assistance, mentorship and coaching; and facilitating linkages to supporting services. He/she will also use market systems development approach to stimulate economic growth to create increased income and build wealth for farmers while maximizing investment from the private and public sectors. Additionally, he/she will work with key market players to ensure capacity building of farmers, agribusinesses and farmer institutions and linkage to market players. He/She will contribute to analytical thinking and innovative approaches and will support integration of all SASAS program components. |
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Duties and responsibilities: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (implementation, partner capacity development and oversight).
Security
Organizational Learning
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Supervisory Responsibility: NoneAccountabilityReports Directly To: SASAS Project Manager Works Directly With: Director of Programs, Program Performance & Quality Director & MEL Manager
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: Knowledge and Experience
Success FactorsThe ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required. A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. A professional standard of program, finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential. The post must be willing to travel to Mercy Corps field offices and project sites.
Females are highly encouraged to apply.
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Ongoing LearningIn support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionAchieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Equal Employment OpportunityMercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Safeguarding & EthicsMercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
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