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

RECRUITMENT: Regional coordinator for the Sogd region- 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 Regional coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the timely collation and preparation of the annual work plans and budgets;
• Ensure that the meetings of the Hukumat and Jamoat are held regularly to ensure accountability and transparency in Project decision-making;
• Ensure that s/he holds regular meetings with all key implementing partners on the ground to discuss Project planning, progress, and issues;
• Assist project management in developing operational procedures for countering the proliferation of COVID 19, as well as facilitate the development and implementation of procedures for countering the proliferation of COVID 19 when working with beneficiaries in the process of project implementation.
• Oversee the development and operation of logistics centres’ and other infrastructure facilities at the farms supported by the project.
• Observe the programs of the project beneficiaries and the value chain in which they participate.
• Facilitate and assist the project management in the selection and assessment of farm beneficiaries.
• Ensure the proper implementation of the work plans at the region level and ensure that implementing partners are properly facilitated in the implementation of Project activities;
• Ensure proper keeping of all relevant documents at the region level and ensure that all information required to prepare the Withdrawal Applications is submitted to the AED PMU in a timely manner;
• Ensure that each participating government line agency designates an overall coordinator for Project activities at the region level;
• Together with each of the service providers and participating government line agencies at the region level prepare a monthly work plan.
• S/He will ensure all logistical inputs and operational support for the provision of field visits of the PMU staff/consultants, WB supervision missions etc.;
• Monitor the performance of the implementing partners at the region level;
• Ensure that all data is properly recorded as indicated in the MIS developed for the Project and that all information is provided to the designated PMU staff for preparation of the Project reports;
• Ensure that all local procurements are made using the procedures specified in the Financing Agreement and the Project Manuals;
• Promote linkages with other programs and projects that will help to achieve Project objectives at the region level.

Languages
The Regional coordinator shall work in the English, Russian and Tajik languages. Documents shall be prepared in the English and Russian Language.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in field of agriculture, economics or relevant fields;
• Not less than 5 years of work experience in the field of rural development, community based initiatives and agricultural projects funded by international organizations/donors, preferably by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and European Commission
• Valid driving license (B and C categories)
• Knowledge of Tajik and Russian languages, knowledge of English is an advantage;
• Excellent knowledge of computer programs Windows: Word and Excel;
• Good team work and communicative skills.

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 “Regional coordinator” 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 Regional coordinator 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 Regional coordinator 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.