Knowledge Transfer Manager Job at East-West Seed - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:
Knowledge Transfer Manager
Jobs at:
East-West Seed
Deadline of this Job:
18th February 2018
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer works aiming at transferring knowledge to make vegetable production more profitable for farmers by equipping them with the tools they need to succeed: better knowledge and better agro-inputs. This can drive farmers’ demand for higher quality agro inputs and create new markets for input suppliers. It has actively formed a base across the world including: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Thailand, Tanzania and Uganda and expanding to Nigeria and Bangladesh where the company seeks to grow new markets.
Showcasing profitable and sustainable farm practices, the pre- commercial work of East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer catalyzes a demand for better quality agro-inputs in areas which would otherwise be of limited interest to seed companies. Knowledge Transfer relies on a solid business case from East-West Seed, focusing on areas where knowledge transfer can create a conducive environment to develop or strengthen a viable seed market. This directly addresses the knowledge deficit for local farmers and stimulates a healthy, competitive market for improved seeds, fertilizers, safer pesticides, mulch, seed trays and other inputs. East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer approach to training farmers goes hand in hand with market development, thus creating innovative, sustainable solutions. East- West International seeks to recruit an experienced Knowledge Transfer Manager with excellent analytical, seed exposed, good communication and organization skills as per details below:
Job Title: Knowledge Transfer Manager
Section: East-West Seer! Knowledge Transfer (EWS-KT)
Location: Uganda
Reports to: EWS-KT director
JOB PURPOSE:
The Knowledge Transfer Manager will provide strategic direction and support all pre-commercial project activities under the direction of EWS Knowledge Transfer and in close cooperation with project partners. She/he will ensure that all KT activities align to group objectives; to increase the profitability and sustainability of vegetable production with smallholder farmers in areas where the company has long-term ambition to grow new (or strengthen undeveloped) markets.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about East —West International and the position, visit our website http://www.eastwestseed.com OR www.issduganda.org
To apply: Interested candidates can send their application letter and CV (max. 3 pages) to ews-international.recruitment@eastwestseed.com . Please D0 NOT attach certificates or academic qualification. Deadline for application is 18th February 2018.
Knowledge Transfer Manager
Jobs at:
East-West Seed
Deadline of this Job:
18th February 2018
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer works aiming at transferring knowledge to make vegetable production more profitable for farmers by equipping them with the tools they need to succeed: better knowledge and better agro-inputs. This can drive farmers’ demand for higher quality agro inputs and create new markets for input suppliers. It has actively formed a base across the world including: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Thailand, Tanzania and Uganda and expanding to Nigeria and Bangladesh where the company seeks to grow new markets.
Showcasing profitable and sustainable farm practices, the pre- commercial work of East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer catalyzes a demand for better quality agro-inputs in areas which would otherwise be of limited interest to seed companies. Knowledge Transfer relies on a solid business case from East-West Seed, focusing on areas where knowledge transfer can create a conducive environment to develop or strengthen a viable seed market. This directly addresses the knowledge deficit for local farmers and stimulates a healthy, competitive market for improved seeds, fertilizers, safer pesticides, mulch, seed trays and other inputs. East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer approach to training farmers goes hand in hand with market development, thus creating innovative, sustainable solutions. East- West International seeks to recruit an experienced Knowledge Transfer Manager with excellent analytical, seed exposed, good communication and organization skills as per details below:
Job Title: Knowledge Transfer Manager
Section: East-West Seer! Knowledge Transfer (EWS-KT)
Location: Uganda
Reports to: EWS-KT director
JOB PURPOSE:
The Knowledge Transfer Manager will provide strategic direction and support all pre-commercial project activities under the direction of EWS Knowledge Transfer and in close cooperation with project partners. She/he will ensure that all KT activities align to group objectives; to increase the profitability and sustainability of vegetable production with smallholder farmers in areas where the company has long-term ambition to grow new (or strengthen undeveloped) markets.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with Knowledge Transfer Support (KTS) to identity project opportunities
- Support with the development of concept notes and project proposals; liaising with partners and cooperating closely with KTS in the design ' and scope of activities
- Ensure development of projects is aligned towards KT objectives (1) to increase the profitability and sustainability of vegetable production with smallholder farmers (2) in areas where the company has long-term ambition to grow new (or strengthen undeveloped) markets.
- Update and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to a team of Technical Field Officers
- Provide coaching and guidance to team to ensure maximum efficiency
- Enable delivery of appropriate technical solutions to farmers (methodology and content) through identifying needs of team
- Support team of Technical Field Officers to make and implement effective activity plans
- Regular visit to project areas to maintain an overview of all project activities
- Foster constructive working relationship and closely coordinate activities with NGO partners
- Steer KT activities according to project agreements to ensure agreed targets and objectives are met
- in close cooperation with KTS, develop and oversee use of budget/s
- Ensure finance department has information and documents in timely manner in order for them to make financial reports to partners and KTS
- Support team to effectively use KT monitoring tools to provide accurate and up to date information on progress and impact of project activities
- Make regular use of data to analyse progress and steer projects
- Monitor and track project progress and handle any issues that arise
- Participate and network in workshops, meetings and trainings which help increase impact and outreach of knowledge transfer activities
- Act as main point of contact for any matters related to pre—commercial knowledge transfer
- Pro-actively promote the impact of EWS-KT with relevant stakeholders in government, NGOs and private sector and advocate vegetable production as income opportunity
- MSc in agriculture or a relevant field
- Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position 5 years
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
- Track record in training trainers and farmers
- International work experience an advantage
- Solid leadership and organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
- Independent thinking, practically oriented
- Analytical mind with problem-solving skills
- Good facilitation, communication and people skills
- Good understanding of vegetable production and markets in the Uganda
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Google.
- Proven experiences working with NGOs, donors and government
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about East —West International and the position, visit our website http://www.eastwestseed.com OR www.issduganda.org
To apply: Interested candidates can send their application letter and CV (max. 3 pages) to ews-international.recruitment@eastwestseed.com . Please D0 NOT attach certificates or academic qualification. Deadline for application is 18th February 2018.
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