Organization : Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
Job Title : Programme Director
Duty Station: : Sana’a
Duration : 1 year (with possibility of extension, subjected to performance appraisal)
Languages required : Arabic and English.
Nationality ; Yemeni 1. Background:
IFAD’s Rural Growth Programme (RGP) aims at improving the food security in rural areas and reducing rural poverty. Accordingly, the RGP would stimulate sustainable rural economic growth for women and men in rural communities, and its main interventions would focused on: (i) enhancing the resilience of households and communities; (ii) upgrading the agricultural technologies; (iii) increasing the access to economic opportunities for rural women and men; and (iv) climate-proofing the infrastructure and natural resource base.
Geographically, the RGP intervention areas initially will include Dhamar, Al-Dhala, Hodeidah, Lahej and Taiz governorates. The Programme’s target group would consist of poor food insecure rural women and men living in selected communities with a specific focus on women and youth. At full development, the RGP is expected to directly reach up around 1.2 million individuals, of whom around 0.8 million from below the poverty line.
The Lead Programme Agency will be the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. Overall coordination at national level and support for cross-cutting issues will be provided by a National Programme Coordination Unit (NPCU) located in Sana’a and reporting to a National Steering Committee (NSC). At each governorate level, the coordination of programme planning and implementation will be the responsibility of the Programme Management Unit (PMU) reporting to a Governorate Steering Committee (GSC). The PCU is headed by a Programme Director and supported by associated staff (viz. finance manager, internal auditor, M-E & KM specialists, environment & climate change specialist, energy engineer, training advisor, and secretary). 2. Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme director would be responsible for all aspects of management of implementation and be directly answerable to the Programme National Board. He/she would be located in Sana’a, but will work closely with the PMU’s, line ministries and governorate’s offices.
The Programme director would be the head of the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) and would directly supervise and monitor all Programme work, whether in-house or contracted out. He/she would work closely with senior staff from national, Governorate, NGO and private sector agencies, community-based organisations and service providers to ensure that the operations of all involved implementing bodies achieve the Programme goals and objectives.
Within the framework, as described above, he/she will be responsible for the following:
• acting as Secretary to the National Board and ensuring that its directives and guidelines are incorporated into all Programme activities;
• the liaison function, in concert with the line ministries, MoPIC, MOF, MAI, MLA; and with all national or regional level bodies representing farmers, service providers and related interests;
• Oversee the AWPB preparations at governorate level and ensure the consultative and participatory approaches in AWPB preparation;
• Facilitate and ensure proper implementation of the outputs and activities of the RGP in accordance with the AWPB; • Provide leadership and strategic thinking to ensure proper implementation of programme activities. Administer the day-to-day operations, through designated staff, to ensure the effective management and efficient implementation of the programme components;
• Management of the (PCU) and direct involvement in all personnel selection, appointment and performance matters relating to its staff and other PMUs staff;
• Supervise the PMU’s, provide strategic guidance, overall coordination of the work, and follow-up the work ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of the activities at each governorate level;
• Coordination with relevant ministries, national organizations, private sector firms and civil society initiatives as required by the RGP objectives and activities;
• Oversee and provide general guidance and support to the national/international experts/consultants experts;
• Organize regular meetings with the PMUs Managers and staff to discuss implementation and supervision of activities and as well as follow-up actions; and assist each PMU with policy dialogue issues and provide relevant technical guidance and support.
• Coordinate and supervise the preparation of regular progress and annual reports in , The quarterly, six-monthly , and annual progress reports to be submitted to the national board, MAI and donors.
• Build up strategic relationships and develop partnerships with UN agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society organizations, other external development partners and Yemen’s national institutions (including the Chambers of Commerce) in support of appropriate programme expansion, where necessary.
• Supervise all staff assignment and consulting agreements of the PCU and PMUs;
• Participate and contribute to the capacity development activities undertaken under the programme;
• providing leadership, guidance, enthusiasm and catalytic input to all levels of Programme participants and activities, whenever appropriate.
3. Competencies:
a. Working experience in integrated rural development in the poor area, their development issues and participatory planning and implementation of the sustainable development in the rural area and have good policy analytical capacities .
b. Ability to work in and lead a multi-disciplinary team and to lead and direct programme financial and technical staff; strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
c. Demonstrates openness to change, and the ability to manage team efforts in varying complex situations.
d. Substantial work experiences in development programs and familiarity with development initiatives and stakeholders as related to rural development in Yemen.
e. Strong analytical abilities and research sense capacity; Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. 4. Qualifications and Experience:
a. At A bachelor’s degree in rural development, agriculture, development studies, or a closely related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience. A master degree in lieu of the above with a minimum of 12 years experience or Ph.D. with 10 years experience will be accepted
b. Of the above, at least 10 years of working experience in the development programmes/programmes, policy and administrative management, and training,
c. Strong knowledge of donor reporting formats, including AWPBs and M&E systems.
d. Significant experience in programmes funded by international organizations, and familiar with government procedures.
e. Full working knowledge of Arabic and English, including excellent drafting and presentation skills, excellent communication skills.
f. He/she would have demonstrated in the chosen career: effective judgement and determination; a consistent track record of increasing responsibility and achievement; real understanding of the principles and practical methodology of community-based rural development; and a high level of inter-personal and entrepreneurial skills.
5. Application Process:
1. Interested qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the above mentioned position by sending a recent detailed CV, along with an application letter clearly mentioning the position applied for in the " email/letter subject line ". The applications and the CVs should be replicated to all of the following email address:
a. [email protected]
b. [email protected]
2. Only a short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step of selection process.
3. The deadline for the application is 2.3.2014 Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.
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