Міжнародна ГО «Donau Soja» для локального офісу в Україні та реалізації 5-річної Програми стратегегічного партнерства за підтримки Австрійської Агенції з Розвитку (Austrian Development Agency) шукає Директора проекту. Дедлайн - 20 квітня 2017 р. (далі - англ.).

1. Context/ Background of the Assignment

Donau Soja is a non-profit association which has subscribed itself to increase the production, processing and use of soya in Europe. The mission of the Association is to increase Europe’s self-sufficiency in soya, to promote sustainable agricultural practices and to contribute to the development of rural areas. Its members are representatives from the entire value chain who combine their efforts to change the way soya is produced and used in Europe. Donau Soja serves as a platform for information exchange, business promotion and trade facilitation, know-how and technology transfer, fostering innovation in breeding, cultivation and processing, and for promoting dialogue on European level. Donau Soja currently has more than 240 members in 16 European countries who are all devoted to increasing cultivation of high quality non-GM soya in Europe. More about Donau Soja hear - http://www.donausoja.org/en/home/

Programme Building sustainable, inclusive and well-functioning value chains for Non-GM soya and organic soya in Moldova, Ukraine, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is planned to be implemented by Donau Soja (DS) in cooperation with the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) in Moldova, Ukraine, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina over a period of 5 years (2017-2021).

The overall objective of the program is to build sustainable, inclusive and well-functioning value chains (local, regional and international) for non-GM soya and organic soya in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine until 2021.

The Program proposes measures in nine areas (components: Production and processing, Value chain development, Awareness raising and sensitisation, Certification and labelling, Business environment and policy framework, International market development, Knowledge and technology management and transfer, Project development and Technical assistance, General administration and programme management) planned to be implement by Donau Soja through numerous measures and activities.

2. Objective of the Assignment

• Donau Soja organization strategy and Project activities implementation in Ukraine
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Establish and maintain relationships with members of the Association/third parties/vendors/partners/governmental institutions and all stakeholders
• Team management and development (up to 5 people)
• Budget project activities, create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Cooperation, strategies alignment and experience exchange with DS regional offices and HQ in Vienna

3. Key Qualifications Required:

The expert proposed to undertake the assignment should have the following qualifications:

Education:

A minimum Master’s degree in Management, Agri- or Food business, Communications, Public Service or another relevant field.

Experience:

1. At least 5 years of proven working experience at relevant management positions
2. Knowledge and experience in work on food and agribusiness or trade related projects is preferable

Competencies:

1. Excellent communication, analytical, writing and project management and organizational skills
2. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
3. Ability to work in an independent manner, initiative, flexibility and decision-making

1. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
2. Leadership skills and ability to motivate people, teamworking skills and delegation
3. Demonstrates integrity and high ethical standards

5. Excellent ability to communicate in English both written and spoken and excellent drafting and presentation skills
6. Commercial awareness, experience in PR or marketing would be advantageous
7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Inna Ilienko, Donau Soja Organization, Kyiv, Ukraine; Phone: +38-073-481-20-08; Email: [email protected]