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Seed Systems Senior Advisor, Humanitarian and Fragile Contexts
2 months ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action – helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. We help people overcome poverty and conflict. Working with communities, we leverage local logic to help people transform their lives. To grow more food, earn higher incomes and ultimately advocate for their needs. We see global challenges as an invitation to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions
JOB SUMMARY
Mercy Corps seeks an experienced seed system technical advisor who has significant program and partnership management experience. They will be responsible for the overall management and technical direction of Mercy Corps' two ISSD action learning topics (c. 60% time) and the relevant seed system components of PWS (c. 40% time). Both programs are founded in collaboration and consultation and will require working with various stakeholders such as other INGOs, local organizations, research institutions and donors.The Senior Technical Advisor will lead the technical seeds-related activities for both PWS and ISSD Africa, including conducting desk reviews on seed-related activities in conflict-affected areas, particularly linked to peace building, and on challenges, benefits and gaps in private sector practices that could contribute to more resilient, inclusive and productive seed systems in fragile contexts; pilot-testing and refining tools and guidance materials, building off of the CAT and SERT developed under the last ISSD phase; forging new connections and partnerships with seed system actors; convening online and in-person events with diverse stakeholders such as policy makers, implementing partners, donors and private sector actors; and documenting and disseminating learning and tools.Alongside technical activities, the Senior Advisor will be responsible for management oversight of the two ISSD Africa action learning projects. This will include leading project strategy, partner coordination and management, technical implementation, hiring and managing technical consultants where needed, and reporting and budgeting.Minimum Qualification & Transferable SkillsAt least 4 years of experience implementing emergency projects with a focus on seed system development and/or technically leading or advising on seed system interventions.Advanced degree at master's level or above in a field relevant to agriculture or international development, or at least 7 years of relevant work experience.Demonstrated program management experience, including budget management and multi-partner, multi-country coordination experienceDemonstrated strong theoretical and applied technical expertise in formal and informal seed system development; practical experience with seed system assessments, strongly preferred.Demonstrated strong theoretical and applied knowledge of market-based programming, including using integrated approaches and applying systems thinking, preferred.Experience developing knowledge sharing strategies, learning tools, and leading/facilitating learning events.Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders at different levels from various agencies to collate learning and develop frameworks for implementation.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop collaborative relationshipsStrong presentation and communication skills in English required.Willingness and ability to travel to Mercy Corps project sites and field locations, including traveling to insecure environments, is required.Fluency (written and verbal) in English is required; working knowledge (verbal) of French is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Mercy Corps seeks an experienced seed system technical advisor who has significant program and partnership management experience. They will be responsible for the overall management and technical direction of Mercy Corps' two ISSD action learning topics (c. 60% time) and the relevant seed system components of PWS (c. 40% time). Both programs are founded in collaboration and consultation and will require working with various stakeholders such as other INGOs, local organizations, research institutions and donors.The Senior Technical Advisor will lead the technical seeds-related activities for both PWS and ISSD Africa, including conducting desk reviews on seed-related activities in conflict-affected areas, particularly linked to peace building, and on challenges, benefits and gaps in private sector practices that could contribute to more resilient, inclusive and productive seed systems in fragile contexts; pilot-testing and refining tools and guidance materials, building off of the CAT and SERT developed under the last ISSD phase; forging new connections and partnerships with seed system actors; convening online and in-person events with diverse stakeholders such as policy makers, implementing partners, donors and private sector actors; and documenting and disseminating learning and tools.Alongside technical activities, the Senior Advisor will be responsible for management oversight of the two ISSD Africa action learning projects. This will include leading project strategy, partner coordination and management, technical implementation, hiring and managing technical consultants where needed, and reporting and budgeting.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strategizing, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Ability to coordinate, Compensation and benefits, Team leadership, Planning
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education
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