Job Reference no.: INT5806
Region: Middle East, Eastern Europe and CIS
Location: Barda
Division: International
Department:
Position Type: Fixed Term
Job Type: Experienced
Closing date for applications (UK Time): 14 November 2012
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the subsequent privatisation of collective farms has meant that, for the past 20 years, many farmers in Azerbaijan have struggled to make a living. Oxfam is working to address that. Take the lead on our agricultural livelihoods programme and so will you.
For more information about our programme work in Azerbaijan, please visit our website.
Salary Range: minimum £25,094 maximum £33,938 NET pa plus excellent benefits package
Location: Barda, AzerbaijanThe Role
Reporting directly to the Azerbaijan Country Director, you'll take
full control of our Private Sector Engagement and Sustainable Livelihood
projects. They're key programmes that will see you working with global
private sector brands to create a better future for tens of thousands of
smallholder farmers across Azerbaijan.
Planning long-term strategy and then leading a team of specialists
to make it happen, you'll coordinate resources, give expert advice and
strengthen our relationships with external stakeholders. It means
working with everyone from local communities to government officials and
multinational businesses, as well as other NGOs. Beyond that, it means
analysing complex information in support of the programme's policy and
advocacy work and communicating it to a variety of audiences.
As you would expect, your responsibilities will also include
managing budgets, maintaining standards and making key decisions. In
short, you'll take the programme to the next level.
What We're Looking For
As well as being educated to Master's level in a subject related to rural livelihoods - anything from economics to agribusiness - you'll bring us experience in the development and management of enterprise-based agricultural livelihoods programmes. You'll therefore be confident working with farmers, know all about value and supply chains and be no stranger to partnering with the private sector. And if you have experience with Markets for Poor, all the better. Excellent communication skills in both English and Azeri are also hugely important. As is an ability to think strategically. In addition, we'll expect you to be decisive, analytical and a strong leader - someone with relevant advocacy and policy expertise who's able to identify and act on problems, risks and opportunities quickly and effectively.About Oxfam
A simple, inescapable truth underlines
everything we do at Oxfam. There's enough wealth in this world to go
around. It's not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It's
unjustifiable. It's not just their problem. It's ours too. And with the
right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. Thousands of people
already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian
and long-term development projects. Now we're looking for yours.
To Apply
For more information please read the attached Job Profile.
Applications will only be accepted online via the link below, the
closing date is Wednesday 14th November 2012.
Applicants for the previous recruitment of this post INT5735 need not reapply.
Applicants for the previous recruitment of this post INT5735 need not reapply.
Markets for the Poor PM Job Profile (inc dimensions).doc
When you apply we'll ask you to upload a CV. If you wish you may use Oxfam's CV Template. Whichever you use, please ensure you indicate how your skills and competencies match the position for which you are applying.
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