State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP)

RECRUITMENT: Coordinator component 2 - 1 position

BACKGROUND
The Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is an IDA grant in the amount of US$ 58 million prepared to support Tajikistan for the purpose of foundations for a more resilient agriculture sector refer to the availability of public agricultural services, including improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials; agri-logistical services; agro meteorological information, soil testing, locust control and crop protection.

The project is implemented by the State Institution Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU).

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The development objective of the proposed project is to strengthen the foundations for a more resilient agricultural sector in Tajikistan.

State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) now invites qualified specialists with relevant work experience to participate in the competitive selection for the vacant position of the Coordinator component 2.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Component 2 Coordinator will be fully responsible for implementation of the component 2 (Support investments in Agriculture Logistic Centers (ALCs) for horticulture value chains) and sub-components 2.1-2.2 (2.1: Support the establishment and operation of ALCs; and 2.2: Capacity building for operation and management of ALCs and awareness raising) under the guidance of Deputy Director/SRAS Project Coordinator.

Relevant to management of the component
• In close collaboration with Deputy Director/SRAS Project Coordinator and other AED PMU specialists/staff ensure timely preparation of annual work plans and budget with relevant outputs/outcomes indicator to contribute of achievement of Project Development Objective (PDO).
• Develop and finalized Term of Reference (ToR) for the consultants, training and technical service providers in close collaboration with other project staff;
• Guide Training Specialist and contribute on development of the training modules under component 2 with of the project, planning and their implementation.
• Undertake day to day planning, implementation and coordination activities under Component 2, and be responsible for ensuring that implementation.
• Provide technical input in the procurement of materials and services required for the Project and ensure that the arrangements are in place for timely delivery of these inputs.
• Monitor the service providers’ performance and verify that it conforms to the technical requirements and quality standards agreed to in the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement.
• Review of implementation plans, work plans, budgets, or monitoring and evaluation plans and ensure consistency with the terms and conditions of the contracts with service providers.
• Take notes on any material deficiencies in the service providers’ performance and submit them to the immediate attention of the Deputy Director/SRAS Project Coordinator and AED PMU Director.
• Carry out review and provide comments of the progress reports, work plans, proposals and other deliverables (e.g., technical assistance proposals or technical design documents) of the service providers. These evaluations will address:
- The quality, sufficiency and relevance of documents.
- A review of the updated detailed budget.
- Review of all purchases of services and materials to date, ensuring technical soundness and proper procurement routines and compliance.
- The effectiveness of cost control efforts, potentially employing international benchmarking.
- Timeliness of performance.
• Work closely with M&E specialist to develop a monitoring and evaluation system on frame of the component.
• Contribute and assist M&E Specialist in monitoring progress, quality of inputs and outputs.
• Provide information on the progress of contracts and planned activities.
• Identification and dissemination of achievements, success stories and best practices of the project that have contributed to the increased institutional effectiveness of partner organizations.
• Provide expert opinion on technical matters related to the SRASP implementation.
• Facilitate and assist in conducting consultation workshops with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical training of beneficiaries on regulatory compliance.
• Regularly review progress in the implementation of component 2 support to partner institutions, including regular visits to institutional partners and meetings with them, report any feedback and help develop measures to improve component 2 implementation.
Relevant to partner coordination and support
• Provide strategic engagement, networking and collaboration with project stakeholders/partners, including Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Oblasts office, and other relevant stockholders.
• Coordinate the action, in particular, with service providers, Ministry of Agriculture and other relevant stockholders and development partners.
• Assist to ALCs on providing the facilities and conditions to:
 improve food safety and quality in compliance with international standards;
 enhance competitiveness of the horticulture chain through quality sorting, grading and packaging;
 enhance aggregation and horizontal integration of small holders for greater market and price negotiation power; and
 create an enabling environment for private investments in the processing and services sectors as quantities and quality becomes more predictable and organized. Streamlined processing platforms, including improved and new storage facilities, will reduce the risk of losses due to climate, and increase resilience.
• Ensure the formation and proper functioning of executive committees in each of the project partner institutions as a basis for the development, initiation and implementation of project support.
• Oversee the development and operation of seed laboratories and nurseries for growing seedlings supported by the project.
• Oversee programs to change and adapt legislation, project partner institutions in which they participate.
• Facilitate and assist in the selection and assessment of beneficiaries in the framework of the project.
• Draw up and finalize MOUs with the private sector, beneficiaries, government partner institutions as required for the operation of the sector development program.
Languages
The Coordinator component 2 shall work in the English, Russian and Tajik languages. The Reports/Documents shall be prepared in the Tajik, English and Russian Languages.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• University diploma in agriculture or related fields construction in agriculture, digital technologies in agriculture. or equivalent;
• Minimum 5-year experience in public and/or private sector development.
• Minimum 3-year experience working with the World Bank or other donor organizations;
• Prior experience in analysis and/or building of value chains.
• Previous experience in construction of facilities, agricultural infrastructure.
• Good Computer skills MS Word, MS Excel.
• Experience on coordination of project activities.
• Fluent knowledge of Tajik, Russian, and English languages.

APPLICATION PROCESS
A cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume (3 pages maximum) clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Coordinator component 2” in the subject line by no later than March 14, 2022 until 5:00 pm. Only full packages will be considered.
Applicants for the position of the Coordinator component 2 will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the "Guidelines for the selection and hiring of Specialists by the World Bank.

You can get acquainted with the full Terms of Reference (Terms of Reference and Scope of Services) of the Coordinator component 2 in the SI AED PMU at the address: Rudaki district, Jamoat Russia, Village 1-may, 432. Republic of Tajikistan, State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Contact phone: + Tel / fax: (44) 6100013; (44) 6100014; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.