CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Christian Aid
Country: Mali
Closing date: 19 Nov 2014

About us

Christian Aid is a global organisation based on values of justice. At Christian Aid we work to help people living in poverty and we campaign against the systems and rules that keep them in these conditions. We work with local partners to give people the strength to find their own solutions regarding the problems they face, regardless of their religion.

In the Sahel, the main goal of our programme is currently directed towards the profitability and resilience of the agricultural sector and poor people's access to energy. We are currently looking for a value chain development specialist to improve the quality of our security programme on livelihoods in the Sahel region (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Senegal.

About the role

This post will enable us to meet the challenge of promoting cost-effective and profitable agriculture in the Sahel and securing farmers’ livelihoods by increasing their access to the market. With your solid experience in the development of value chain of the major agricultural speculations, network development, advocacy, market analysis and capacity building of local organizations, along with good knowledge of local and regional marketing of farming products, you will contribute to strengthening the link with the private sector in the implementation of our programmes in the region. You will be responsible for aligning Christian Aid’s programme in the sub region with Christian Aid’s global programme regarding engagement with the private sector. You will be based in Bamako, but will keep regular contact with the offices of Christian Aid in London and across Africa.

About you

The role requires you to be highly motivated and dynamic, working in a collaborative way and being focused on achieving goals through excellent skills in developing value chains and your ability to encourage the sharing of experiences and information among stakeholders and promoting co-operation between actors.

You will need to have solid experience in developing international programmes, including developing project documents submitted to donors and the production of quality reports. You will also have solid experience in co-operative management, market analysis and developing a business plan. Experience in capacity building of local organisations, as well as in organisational development, gender, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy/lobbying are important assets in achieving the objectives of the position.

You will hold a degree (BAC+ 4) in international development, or a similar subject and have a good knowledge of development issues in the Sahel region. You will speak and write French very fluently. Good level of (Fluency) in English is also an important asset.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country that this position is based. Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective

How to apply:

To apply for this post, please visit our website http://www.christianaid.org.uk/aboutus/jobs for instructions on how to apply. Please email your queries to sahel-jobs@christian-aid.org.