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INTRODUCTION:

Since its inception in 1953, Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) has been committed to local ownership and sustainable outcomes. MEDA is currently working in many countries all around the world. Our goals are to use a business-oriented approach to international economic development that results in sustainable enterprises for the benefit of the poor and to help them improve their livelihoods. Our development values are wealth creation by adding value in managing human, financial and environmental resources; participation of those with whom we work - at all stages and levels of a project - regardless of gender, race, class, ethnicity, nationality or religion; collaboration with others engaged in development to avoid duplication and competition; sustainability, both programmatically and environmentally; and direct investment in businesses that serve the poor.

MEDA has been working in Pakistan since 2004 and have recently established its country office in Islamabad. Currently MEDA is undertaking a project “Pathways & Pursestrings: Market Access to Women Producers in Pakistan” (P&P), covering 4 provinces of Pakistan. With this project underway, MEDA is envisioning a growth in its operations in the country during the coming months.

MEDA is in the process of strengthening the team to better respond to its growing program and hence applications are invited for the following position based in Bahi Pheru.

JOB SUMMARY:

Value Chain Officer will be based in Lahore with Key Facilitating Partner (KFP) for dairy sub-sector. The person will be responsible for creating a link with the KFP, project management, implementation of value chain development concepts, M & E and research. The person will also be responsible for coordinating the efforts for capacity building of the respective KFP.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
  1. Provide the link between MEDA and the assigned KFP in all facets of the project’s delivery.
  2. Project management of the assigned value chain in very close cooperation with the KFP. Implementation of value chain development best practices, monitoring & evaluation, research, and overall project support to the KFP.
  3. Work closely with our lead partner in the capacity building of KFPs in value chain development (needs assessment, mentoring requirements, trouble shooting, etc)
  4. Coordinate with appropriate MEDA personnel to build the capacity of the KFPs to follow MEDA’s financial management system and to fulfill reporting requirements.
  5. In conjunction with the KFP, participate in identification of constraints due to inadequate financing. Investigate, assess, build links to credit for the women producers where appropriate; investigate and link financing for key value chain actors such input suppliers, processors, packagers, wholesalers, exporters, etc.
  6. In conjunction with the KFP, undertake research and source appropriate input suppliers to provide requisite inputs and/or technologies for the women producers; Initiate, facilitate and monitor the linkages with the identified input suppliers.
  7. Identify, initiate and develop linkages with the identified value chain actors, e.g., transport, storage, processing, packaging, traders, wholesalers, retailers, exporters, etc.
  8. Undertake a program of planned visits on a regular cycle to key value chain partners such as input and output market actors, to develop and monitor relationships to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
  9. Participate in the development of the training activities programme, as required.
  10. Communicate regularly with MEDA Country Office, Islamabad as determined by supervisor.
  11. Any other responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
  • Minimum qualification, master’s degree in the relevant field preferably MBA Marketing.
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in similar nature jobs specifically in dairy sector; experience in project management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation & research, value chain concepts, and business oriented approach for economic development
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Strong coordination, networking and relationship building skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
  • Organized, punctual and detailed oriented
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Urdu. Knowledge of regional languages will be an asset.
  • Ability to work in team setting, taking initiatives and performing multiple tasks
  • Proficient in use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access and Power point).
  • Able to travel as position involves travelling to project sites for implementation of the project.