Vacancy for RACA (Regional Agribusiness Competitiveness Alliances)

A USAID sponsored project in agribusiness markets and support activities seeks applicants for a RACA Assistant (Regional Agribusiness Competitiveness Alliances) based in Bali.

This position will be responsible to:
Help establish agribusiness associations, such as agriculture producers organizations, federation of agribusiness associations, etc
Help empower the newly established and already existing agribusiness associations both in strengthening their internal organizations and in their ability to voice and advocate their interests.
Help establish a forum of public-private dialogue on creation of enabling environment for enhancing agribusiness competitiveness in the region.
Pursue special assignments from the AMARTA¢s Chief of Party
Collaborate with AMARTA¢s Agricultural Economics advisor and in close coordination of the Head of AMARTA¢s Regional Office.
Qualification
For this position, she/he must have at least BS degree with 5 years experience in policy advocacy, policy analysis, or community/organization empowerment, must also have strong analytical and writing skill in the area of policy related issues, clear vision on agribusiness competitiveness and enabling environment, and high motivation to work for facilitating establishment and empowerment and activation of regional agribusiness associations and forums for public-private dialogue.

Work load
The job is basically intermittent but continuous and mission oriented. The work load is estimated equivalent to 2 full days per week for the remaining duration of the AMARTA. It is therefore those who have permanent job but still have time to share out such as Universities¢ lecturers and researchers are more preferable.

Applications are open to qualified men and women with the right to work in Indonesia.

Send cover letter and resume/CV to: hrd.amarta@gmail.com, NLT December 27th, 2007.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.