REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - Individual Consultant Services (TAAT)

The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks an Individual Consultant to serve as the TAAT Program Coordinator and Head of TAAT Program Management Unit (PMU) for the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Phase II. The selected consultant will provide leadership in the overall implementation of the Regional Technology Delivery Infrastructure (RTDI) of the TAAT Program, oversee day-to-day implementation of administrative and monitoring activities, and ensure timely submission of program work plans and budgets.

Requirements

• Advanced University graduate degree in areas of agricultural development, international development, international relations, economics, and/or related areas
• At least ten years of relevant job experience with multilateral development banks such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and other multilateral organizations
• Experience working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations supporting agriculture transformation and development work
• Capacity to work under pressure, with tight deadlines in a rapidly changing organizational environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent command of the English language
• Proficiency in French as an added advantage

Benefits

• Generous salary
• Professional development opportunities