CONSULTANTS REQUIRED
CAB International (CABI) invites applications from interested individuals to submit their job applications for an anticipated project. Selection process and job offers are subject to project award.
A. Team Lead/Chief/Project Manager
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B. Training and Capacity Building Specialist
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C. Integrated Pest Management Specialist
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D. Horticulture Production Specialist
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E. Horticulture Value Chain Specialist
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F. Horticulture Marketing Specialist
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A. Team Lead/Chief/Project Manager
Educational Qualification
Ph.D. (Agribusiness, Management Sciences from a well reputed National /International University recognized by HEC). Certified PMP or PRINCE-II Practioner
Relevant Experience
At least 15 Years of professional experience related to;
Specific Experience Required
- Leader in programme and project cycle management, with comprehensive experience of procurement management under PPRA rules;
- Hands-on experience in PRINCE-II/PMP or Project Management Tools, experience in work package development, team management and team development;
- Advance training in financial management and auditing with hands-on experience in dealing with complex financial procedures in public sector;
- Experience in managing large projects as project leader, dealing with HR and functional management issues;
- Agribusiness and value chain related development Projects for Horticulture in Punjab (at least 5 projects);
- Horticulture Sector related Development Projects (minimum 5 projects);
- Experience of Leading Horticulture Sector Development Project (> 3Mllion USD) as team leader in last five years;
- International Experience of working on development project/assignment related to Horticulture Sector (minimum two projects);
- Experience in value chain development will be a plus point;
- Proven experience of working with private sector firms will ne essentially desired.
B. Training and Capacity Building Specialist
Educational Qualification
Ph.D. (Agriculture Extension, HRM or any other related) from a well reputed National /International University recognized by HEC
Relevant Experience
Minimum 20 Years Professional Experience (Mandatory)
Specific Experience
- Experience at senior level in TNA, Training Design, Training Material development and Training Evaluations (Minimum 10 years);
- At least 5 years professional experience in International Organization at senior level in training and capacity building;
- Rich experience in development of dynamic curriculum based on the knowledge level of training beneficiaries / farmers and requirement of markets and training modules;
- Able to design and implement priority training sessions on International Certifications and SPS issues;
- Instrumental in development and execution of General awareness programs about SPS issues and Local / Global GAP to create awareness at mass level;
- Ability to identify specific capacity building requirements and define the skills needed for the different participating stakeholders;
- Substantial experience in Development and costing of capacity building workshops for participating stakeholders, design capacity building modules and training plans;
- Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills;
- Strong technical report writing skills;
- Experience and ability to work under pressure and within limited timeframes.
C. Integrated Pest Management Specialist
Educational Qualification
Ph.D. (Plant Protection) from a well reputed National /International University recognized by HEC
Relevant Experience
Minimum 15 years of professional experience (Mandatory):
Specific Experience
- Project/assignment of Development Project in Agriculture Sector (Maximum five projects);
- Minimum five years Specific experience of mitigating quarantine pest issues in Horticulture Sector;
- Substantial experience with plant maintenance and IPM, including care of diverse horticultural crops; knowledge and practice of highest industry standards for IPM, planting, pruning and maintenance;
- Able compare the technologies of conventional pest management and IPM based Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in horticultural crops;
- Having expertise in training to of service providers and the farming communities about pest biology, the IPM approach, new pest management strategies, and toxicology of pesticides for use;
- Ability to provides technical direction and oversight on IPM to farmers in Horticulture sector;
- Experience of working with least toxic course of action for treating pests and diseases, applying biological, cultural and natural pest controls;
- Strong technical report writing skills.
D. Horticulture Production Specialist
Educational Qualification
Ph.D (Horticulture Sciences) from a well reputed National /International University recognized by HEC
Relevant Experience
Minimum 12 years of professional experience (Mandatory)
Specific Experience
- Development and delivery of projects resulting in successful outcomes for horticultural crop production (at least 5 projects with preferable experience of international project/s);
- Development of infrastructure establishment project/s in horticulture sector in Punjab (minimum three projects);
- Strong understanding of horticultural production and postharvest handling systems is mandatory;
- Experience with a diverse range of horticultural crops grown in Punjab would be preferred;
- willingness to travel frequently, for periods of up to two weeks, for at least four months per year;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to plan work schedules to meet agreed deadlines;
- Effective team player and conversant with a transdisciplinary approach;
- Practical and pragmatic – preferably with experience of working with Government systems;
- An understanding of best practice approaches to development sector;
- Experience in Health & Safety procedures when working in a diverse range of organizations.
E. Horticulture Value Chain Specialist
Educational Qualification
Ph.D (Agribusiness / Management Sciences / Agriculture related disciplines or equivalent) from a well reputed National /International University recognized by HEC.
Relevant Experience
Minimum 12 years of professional experience (Mandatory)
Specific Experience
- Development and delivery of projects resulting in successful outcomes for horticultural value chains (at least 5 projects with preferable experience of international project/s);
- Development of infrastructure establishment project/s in horticulture sector in Punjab (minimum three projects);
- Strong understanding of horticultural supply chain systems - from farm to consumer - is mandatory;
- Experience with a diverse range of horticultural crops grown in Punjab would be preferred;
- Willingness to travel frequently, for periods of up to two weeks, for at least four months per year;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to plan work schedules to meet agreed deadlines;
- Effective team player and conversant with a transdisciplinary approach;
- Practical and pragmatic – preferably with experience of working with Government systems;
- Proven experience and understanding of best practice approaches to development sector;
- Experience in Health & Safety procedures when working in a diverse range of organizations.
F. Horticulture Marketing Specialist
Educational Qualification
Ph. D (Marketing, Agribusiness, Management Sciences from a well reputed National /International University recognized by HEC.
Relevant Experience:
At least 15 Years of minimum professional experience in trade and marketing of horticultural commodities in Middle East, East Europe, Central Asian Republics and Europe.
Specific Experience
- Proven experience in agricultural marketing both domestic and export having established links with buying consortiums of Asia, Central Asia, South East Asia and Europe;
- Proven experience in horticultural export development with large retail and superstore chains in Pakistan and in the Middle East, Central Asia, South East Asia and Europe;
- Proven experience in organizing international expositions, road shows and organizing B-B meetings b/w buyers and sellers;
- Solid background on organizing promotional campaigns, developing marketing strategies and branding of agricultural products;
- At least 5 years working experience with a proven record of orders secured and networks established with the foreign buyers and retailers;
- Proven International Agriculture Marketing Experience;
- Experience of four projects of minimum three years tenure of working in Horticulture Export Sector in Pakistan;
- Experience of working in Horticulture Export Sector in Punjab.
NOTE: We will ask to provide verifiable documentary evidence i.e.. Degrees & Clients Certificates etc.