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Key Responsibilities

Provide overall technical direction and strategic oversight of the program; Be the primary contact for the program and with the regional and local partners, government,

Requirements Summary

Master's degree in agriculture, environmental sciences, natural resource management, business administration, economy,

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Responsibilities

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→Provide overall technical direction and strategic oversight of the program;
→Be the primary contact for the program and with the regional and local partners, government, and other key stakeholders;
→Take accountability for ensuring full delivery of technical, financial, compliance, resource mobilization and other contractual obligations;
→Undertake daily management of the program, including smooth project implementation and efficient use of resources;
→Coordinate and supervise implementation of the work plan, delivering outputs in a timely manner and within budget; recruit staff, consultants and partners and oversee their delivery of the tasks and secure support from international specialists of Rainforest Alliance where relevant;
→Ensure the participation and involvement of relevant stakeholders in program activities;
→Coordinate and engage with implementing partners to ensure program governance, participating in and reporting out of periodic meetings as setup in the governance structure;
→Lead a successful team and establish management and coordination processes;
→Lead program work planning and ensure the quality of results and preparation of reports on achievements and challenges faced within the program;
→Coordinate with Rainforest Alliance senior staff and partners across geographies, to mobilize other teams, achieve efficient implementation, and integrate program results and findings within Rainforest Alliance's broader processes and strategies;
→Fulfil all funder and internal reporting requirements, ensuring high-quality reports.

Master's degree in agriculture, environmental sciences, natural resource management, business administration, economy, or another relevant international development field;
10 years relevant project/program management experience with internationally funded projects, in the fields of agricultural development and/or sustainable planning and development;
10 years experience leading local and international multidisciplinary teams with demonstrated mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
10 years experience coordinating efforts with the private sector, government organizations, national and international NGOs;
Experience working in market-systems development/value chains projects and understanding of corporate cultures essential;
3 years' experience working with government Ministries or national institutions in Côte d'Ivoire that are concerned with natural resource and/or environmental management and/or business and economic development;
3 years of experience in a senior level similar management position;
High level of competence in financial management and normal office software;
Fluency in English and French;
Demonstrated experience in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects, including mobilization of resources;
Ability to travel a minimum of 30% per year, nationally and internationally.