The Rural Financial Services and Agribusiness Development Project (RFSADP), financed by the International Fund for Agriculture Development and implemented by Consolidated IFAD Program Implementation Unit, is designed to contribute to reducing rural income poverty in Moldova, through promoting access to a full range of appropriate and mainstreamed financial services, with a particular emphasis on products that support the development of sustainable improved incomes for the most vulnerable and poorest groups in rural areas.
Tasks of the assignment
The International consultant will undertake the following tasks:
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Practical assistancetomembersof the producer groupinvegetable productionbased on modern technologies.
- Inspection ofproductionareaswith a regularityoncein 10 days, providingrecommendations foreach farmers;
- Elaboration of thetechnological maps(cropping plans), including application ofIPM
- Deliver one-day training sessions on modern open field cucumbers, tomatoes and sweet paper.
- Suggest follow up activities/recommendations within the CPIU-IFAD on strengthening the vegetable production sector, transfer of new innovative technologies and implementation on contract farming system.
- Make one presentation at the Department of vegetable production at the State Agrarian University of Moldova for teaching staff and students of Modern Technology of Cucumber and Pepper Production Technology for Processing;
- Give an expert review on current situation in vegetable production in Moldova and Make recommendation to the local Government authorities, research institutes, education organizations and other institutions dealing with vegetable production sector;
· Develop the activity report on consultancy undertaken, including attained outputs, conclusions and next stage recommendations;
Requirements for Experience and Qualifications
Academic Qualifications:
- University Degree in Horticulture or related fields (PhD is an advantage);
Experience:
- At least 10 years experience in horticultural sector, preferably in R&D or crop advisor role;
- Previous experience of growing or advising on cucumber and sweet pepper production for processing;
- Previous experience of growing or advising on vegetable production;
- Experience of working with expert groups and farmers;
- International experience on vegetable production and contract farming.
Competencies:
- Good knowledge of vegetable growing technologies and existing suppliers of technologies, crop protection means, etc.;
- Good command of spoken and written English;
- Computer proficiency, including knowledge of office productivity suites.
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Location and other aspects
■ Payments will be disbursed in instalments upon submission and approval of deliverables and certification by CPIU-IFAD coordinator, that the services have been satisfactorily performed.
■ Proposal should be submitted at the following address:
CPIU-IFAD, office 1303,
162, Stefan cel Mare si Sfint bld,
MD-2004 Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
or by e-mail to: office@ifad.mdor no later than **EXTINS pana la 16.06.2014** ora 10.00
Any request for clarification must be sent in writing by standard electronic communication to office@ifad.md.