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

RECRUITMENT: Seeds Specialist - 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 Seeds Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Seeds Specialist is responsible for the provision of strategic and technical support for the development, implementation and multiplication of an effective seed systems program, Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director/SRAS Project Coordinator and AED PMU Director the Seed Specialist will work closely with Project partners and beneficiaries to perform the following tasks:

(A) Promoting Adoption of Good Varieties and Quality Seeds
• To develop training package for strengthening seed farms;
• Review existing rice seed certification system, develop necessary tools, field guideline and facilitate implementation of seed certification under the project;
• Assist Project and Partners in enhancing the design and implementation of seed certification system for seeds farms with support under the guidance of the seed standards;
• Review the current seed market, assessing the supply and demand sides in the project area, as well as the current certification system. Identify bottlenecks and potential for improvement of the certified seed availability. Set targets for the project in line with the Project Appraisal targets, Result Framework indicators and Project Operational Manual;
• Monitor the seed production, processing, certification and distribution process throughout the project timeframe. Link the monitoring system of the project M&E system;
• Assess the adoption of seeds by production farms using certified seeds and assess the impact on rice yields, productivity and economic performance (Return to land and labor).

(B) Promoting Good Agriculture Practices
• To develop training package for strengthening seed production farms and assist PAFOs in facilitating FPG investment plan;
• Review existing regulatory framework, documents, initiatives in seed production, consolidate/define or if it is necessary develop a practical guideline for project field implementation;
• Prepare simple self/internal assessment on seed production;
• Prepare simple guidelines for the assessment of adoption of seed production techniques by seed farms;
• Provide/facilitate technical training to beneficiaries and partners on seed selection and production techniques and certification process;
• Design a monitoring and evaluation system to be linked with the project M&E system for monitoring of GAP and organic production and certification activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• University diploma in agriculture, economics, seed production;
• Prior experience in seed production, multiplication and relevant training programs (preferably, with donor organizations), including planning the training, monitoring implementation, and ensuring the feedback mechanism;
• Minimum 5-year experience in public and/or private sector development;
• Minimum 3-year experience working with the World Bank or other donor organizations;
• Experience in seed production is desirable;
• Good Computer skills MS Word, MS Excel;
• Fluent knowledge of Tajik, Russian.

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 “Seeds Specialist” 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 Seeds Specialist 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 Seeds Specialist 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.