Congo, Agriculture Program Coordinator (MYAP)

Food for the Hungry walks with churches, leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationship with God and His creation.

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT
Motivated by Christ's love, this position plays a key role in promoting the wholistic ministry of FH through the framework of the organization’s vision, “God called and we responded until physical and spiritual hungers ended worldwide.” In order to accomplish this vision, FH’s mission is to “walk with churches, leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationship with God and His creation.”

POSITION SUMMARY
The Agriculture Program Coordinator takes a leadership role in MYAP (Multi-Year Assistance Program) agriculture program planning, needs/capacities assessments, staff and partner training, program implementation and evaluation. This is an unaccompanied position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Key Result #1 – Lead the technical program teams and coordinate the various aspects of the MYAP agriculture portfolio (60%)

1. Lead and coordinate the Agriculture technical team
2. Adapt proven models and innovative approaches (including but not limited to, Farmer Field and Life Groups) in creative ways that capitalize and build on years of FH/DRC programming experience, and that are appropriate to the EDRC context
3. Organize and orient the agriculture technical team to work in a synergistic and integrated fashion toward accomplishing overall program goals and objectives
4. Design and coordinate periodic needs/capacities assessments
5. Lead MYAP agriculture program planning and provide strategic direction to agriculture program managers in the implementation of the complex array of varying activities
6. Provide leadership in identifying opportunities to work in creative ways to overcome the various obstacles and challenges inherent in EDRC program implementation.
7. Work towards complimentary programming with other existing or new FH DRC programs
8. Ensure proper internal and external reporting and documentation requirements are met in a timely manner

Key Result #2 – MYAP program staff development and partner training (30%)
1. Assess and evaluate staff capacities and design and coordinate initial and ongoing staff training and development programs
2. Provide leadership in the recruitment, orientation, and training of new technical program staff
3. Provide direction and leadership in the design and organization of local and governmental partner trainings
4. Model leadership to all staff and intentionally develop the leadership potential of key staff in area of responsibility
5. Keep abreast of environmental, economic, social, political and religious conditions and report on such conditions as needed

Key Result #3 – Collaborate with FH/DRC leadership team for coordination of communications with external partners (10%)
1. Collaborate with the overall MYAP coordinator as a source of information for his communications with USAID/FFP representatives in DRC and other information needs
2. Ensure that FH MYAP programming is well represented in regular provincial coordination forums (Katanga Food Security meetings, events, seminars, etc.) and at the national coordination level in Kinshasa
3. Along with the technical team lead, develop and maintain strong working relationships with key donor (USAID), governmental (IPAPEL, SENASEM, INERA, etc.), technical (VSF, CIAT, etc.) and other partners (FAO, WFP, OCHA, etc.), while ensuring mutual respect of different protocols, partner agreements and MOAs governing these relationships

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- In full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values
- Leadership and project management skills with ability to plan, lead and follow through on complex projects and relationships
- Flexible, dependable, organized, resilient, self-motivated, servant leader, effective within various levels of society, good team player, and compassionate with humanitarian attitude
- Ability to negotiate with national and international governments and non-governmental organizations, community groups and organizations in a culturally acceptable as well as professional manner
- Ability to manage and supervise people and projects with humility and confidence and with a relational style that promotes teamwork and unity
- Willingness to live and work in N Katanga
- Knowledge and endorsement of organizational policies
- General knowledge of other cultures
- Ability to keep and work with highly confidential information
- Knowledge of general budgeting procedures
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Computer operating skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts in strategic business circumstances
- Ability to sit at a computer for 8 hours a day doing repetitive motions on a keyboard
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to travel (to project sites and internationally) up to 30% a year
- Able to multi-task and resolve conflicts

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Masters or Doctoral degree in a relevant technical field related to international relief and development. At least 5 years overseas management experience in senior positions managing complex and multi-sector programs and strong expertise and experience in managing complex, virtual, intercultural teams.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The MYAP Agriculture Coordinator supervises the MYAP Agriculture Team technical team in Katanga Province, DRC.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Proficiency in spoken and written English and French. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to top management, donor representatives, at coordination or conference gatherings, or at partner training programs

ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Studies, understands and applies FH Foundational Principles
- Develops and maintains good working relationships between fields, national organizations, global leadership team, and beneficiaries
- Effectively and efficiently manages all resources entrusted to him/her for work purposes
- Provides coaching and feedback on strengths and areas of improvement for staff to enable their development
- Prepares timely and accurate project reports
- Maintains an attitude and behavior in accordance with FH values and principles
- Complies to all finance, personnel, procurement and administrative policies of FH

How to apply

Go to:https://portal.fh.org/InternatiotaffOpenPositions

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