Sector Manager - Value Chain Enhancement at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Summary/Project Description

• The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State and reports to the RESILAC Project Coordinator.
• The RESILAC project, "Lake Chad Inclusive Economic and Social Recovery" aims to provide a response combining emergency, rehabilitation and recovery in the Lake Chad region (bordering with Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria and Chad) - an area affected by an economic and social crisis, recurring climate shocks and a regional security crisis.
• The project has received support from the French Development Agency and the European Union (via the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa).
• The Sector Manager - Value Chain Enhancement will play a key role in supporting the RESILAC Project Coordinator, developing and leading the identification of major sectors with potential for competitiveness and the enhancement of key value chains.
• The RESILAC project provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the international environment within this multi-country intervention and establish relationships with professionals working in other RESILAC countries (Chad, Cameroon, Niger) as well as with the other consortium partners based in Europe.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and operations set-up for Value Chain Enhancement pillar of the RESILAC programme.
• Technical and operational lead of Value Chain Enhancement activities in target areas.
• Lead the identification of key potentially competitive value-chains, key constraints to their development and potential solutions.
• Lead beneficiary/groups targeting on the basis of a clear methodology.
• Ensure project management, oversight and reporting for the Value Chain Enhancement pillar.
• Represent Action Against Hunger externally at the local government level and technical work groups.
• Support relationship building and management with technical Government and non-governmental implementation partners, as well as other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree or Post Graduate Qualification in Economics, Business Management, Agronomy, Agro-Environmental Studies or similar field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in economic recovery projects, market enhancement, commerce or agro-environmental initiatives and at least 1 year in managerial positions.
• Proven experience with supporting the rehabilitation of productive systems and/or developing value chains in a similar socio-environmental context.
• Strong drive for innovation in food value-chains development.
• Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).
• Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.
• Experience with evaluations and monitoring as well as Program Cycle Management.
• Clear understanding of child and gender protection issues in the field.
• Good understanding of the North East Nigeria social and operational environment.