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Avis de recrutement d’un consultant individuel pour la formation en cultures vivrières, Angola

Avis de recrutement d’un consultant individuel pour la formation en cultures vivrières, Angola

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Categories : Avis de recrutement

Domaines : Agriculture - Elevage - Peche - Environnement

Regions : Angola

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

FOOD CROPS -TRAINING CONSULTANT

(19CSIC02 – FOOD CROPS -TRAINING CONSULTANT) Loan No: 2000200002052

 

 

  1. The Government of Angola has received Financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of the Cabinda Province Agriculture Value Chains Development Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan to payments under the contract for Food Crops -Training Consultant ;
  1. The assignment aims to contribute to the development of Food Crops (cassava, sweet potato, beans, and bananas) in Cabinda Province, through training and other capacity development activities targeted to agriculture communities in Cabinda and Government officials directly or indirectly responsible for the implementation of the CPAVCDP. The training will promote good agricultural practices in food production, marketing, conservation and processing. Special attention should be placed on Farmer Field Schools methodology and demonstrations ;
  1. The Food Crops Training Consultant shall provide advice, maintain contact and frequent meetings with Producers, Suppliers, Associations, Cooperatives, Government officials and other stakeholders involved in the Food value chain in Cabinda. The Consultant will provide technical assistance on the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of food crops associated activities as indicated in the Work Plan of the CPAVCDP ;
  1. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries now invites eligible (individual) consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.) ;
  1. The duration of this assignment is one (1) year, renewable subject to performance and the Consultant will be based in Cabinda. The assignment is expected to begin in December 2021 ;
  1. The Food Crops -Training Consultant should possess the following qualifications :

 

Minimum Requirements (Essential)

  • Master of Science (Agricultural Science), Master of Agricultural Engineering, or similar field ;
  • At least 5 years of field experience in the agriculture, in particular Food Crops, specifically in cassava, sweet potato, beans and bananas crops is required ;
  • At least three years of experience on similar assignments and knowledge in assisting food crop production with farmers and organized farmer groups ;
  • Experience in training and other capacity building activities, including knowledge of farm-field schools’ approach is a strong advantage ;
  • Fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge of English.

Other competencies (Desirable) :

Results Focus

Work experience in the Food Crops sub-sector in Africa or under similar conditions, specific experience in Angola is a plus.

Extent of knowledge and experiences in working with various stakeholders in Angola, including government, multilateral and bilateral institutions, farmers associations will be considered an advantage.

Communication and ability to engage with senior government officials is required. Computing daily working experience including internet tools, Microsoft office software such as Ms Word, Excel and Power Point.

Knowledge of a Cabinda’s local language will be an additional advantage.

  1. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Framework for Bank Group Funded Operations dated 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Please, note that interest expressed by a Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the African Development Bank to include him/her in the final shortlist ;
  1. Interested Consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment (CVs, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.). They may obtain further information and detailed Terms of Reference at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, 09:00AM – 3:00PM ;
  1. Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the email below by 10 November 2021 at 2.00PM (Angola time) and mention Food Crops – Training Consultant.

Attention : José Fernandes

Telephone : +244 222 781158

Electronic mail address : procurementofficer@piucabinda.com