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Capacity Building
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7th October 2021

iCRA COURSES: April - July 2022

MSP Scholarship application deadline is 11th October 2021

OKP Scholarship application deadline is 28th October 2021




Course: Making Agribusiness Work
Building agribusiness relations for sustainable profit


For: Professionals providing business support services to producers, processors and other affiliated enterprises and professionals working for rural advisory services and in knowledge institutes who are involved in agribusiness and entrepreneurship.

When: 9 May – 23 July 2022 full programme including online learning elements (part-time) and one week face-to-face group training: 12 – 18 June (when possible)

How to apply and more information you can find ON OUR COURSE WEBPAGE, link to the ICRA application form (only May 2022 course)

The Scholarship application is separate from the iCRA application, here you can find more information on the scholarship application. Please make sure you upload the correct format for the employer statement.


Course: Making Blended Training Work
Designing and delivering (online & blended) training that has impact on participants


For:Trainers transforming their group training into online and blended training programmes, who provide online training to participants with an unstable internet. Trainers who want to share experiences and passion for their work.

When:25 April – 29 June 2022 full programme including online learning elements (part-time) and 22 – 29 June face to face group training in the Netherlands

How to apply and more information you can find ON OUR COURSE WEBPAGE, link to the iCRA application form

Scholarship application is separate from the iCRA application, here you can find more information on the scholarship application, please make sure you upload the correct format for the employer statement.

Course: Making Education Work
Transforming education for youth employment


For:Lecturers, instructors or researchers at universities or vocational training centres in agriculture and rural development

When:11 April – 29 June 2022 full programme including online learning elements (part-time) and 22 – 29 June face to face group training in the Netherlands

How to apply and more information you can find ON OUR COURSE WEBPAGE, link to the iCRA application form

Scholarship application is separate from the iCRA application, here you can find more information on the scholarship application, please make sure you upload the correct format for the employer statement.

Course: Making Research Work
Solving complex agri-food problems through action research


For:Researchers from universities or research institutes working in the agri & food sector or involved in community outreach activities

When:16 May – 15 July 2022 full programme including online learning elements (part-time) and from 22 – 29 June face to face group training in the Netherlands

How to apply and more information you can find ON OUR COURSE WEBPAGE, link to the iCRA application form

Scholarship application is separate from the iCRA application, here you can find more information on the scholarship application, please make sure you upload the correct format for the employer statement.


Nos cours en français

Cours : Booster l’agri-business
Lier les producteurs aux marchés à travers des relations d'affaires durables


S’ addresse : Aux professionnels qui fournissent des services de soutien aux entreprises aux producteurs, aux transformateurs et aux autres entreprises affiliées (projets, ONG, bureaux d’étude, etc.), ainsi que les professionnels des services de conseil rural et des instituts de connaissances en milieu rural et des instituts de formation.

Quand : 25 avril au 8 juillet 2022 programme total avec les éléments en ligne ( à temps partiel) et une semaine de formation en groupe en face à face de 16 au 27 mai (quand possible)

Comment s’inscrire et plus d’information, voir le PAGE WEB DE NOTRE COURS, et le lien à la formulaire de candidature (uniquement pour le cours commençant en avril 2022)

La demande de bourse est distincte de la demande de l’iCRA, veuillez trouver ici plus d’information sur les bourses. Je vous pries de télécharger le format correct pour la déclaration d’employeur


Cours : Booster la recherche
Traiter la complexité des défis agricoles et alimentaires par la recherche-action


S’addresse : Aux chercheurs des universités ou des instituts de recherche travaillant dans le secteur agro-alimentaire ou impliqués dans des activités de sensibilisation de leur communauté.

Quand : 30 mai – 29 juin 2022 | Programme complet en ligne/à temps partiel (asynchrone) et une semaine de formation en groupe en face à face du 22 au 29 juin

Comment s’inscrire (et pour plus d’information) : voir la PAGE WEB DU COURS, ainsi que le lien vers le formulaire de candidature

La demande de bourse est distincte de la demande d’inscription iCRA, veuillez trouver ici plus d’information sur les bourses. Je vous pries de télécharger le format correct pour la déclaration d’employeur.


Scholarships
Date Posted

Vacancies
Date Posted  
10th March 2020

The International Medical Corps is recruiting for a Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor.
Please see this link.


3rd February 2020

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Director for Monitoring and Evaluation – Sasakawa Africa Association

SRI Executive Search has been contracted by Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) to assist with the search for an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Director of Monitoring and Evaluation. SAA is a non-governmental organization that promotes Agriculture Technology Transfer through widespread demonstration and adoption of improved pre and post-production agricultural technologies for smallholder farmers in Africa. SAA also works in close collaboration with national agricultural extension services in Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda through its country programs known as Sasakawa Global 2000 (SG 2000). You can find further information on SAA from their website http://www.saa-safe.org/.

SAA Regional Office, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is seeking for a competent Director for Monitoring and Evaluation with a strong background in Impact Economics. The Director, M & E will provide strategic leadership in the designing of cross-country impact studies for tracking adoption, outcomes and impacts of agricultural production technologies and related innovations. They will be responsible for undertaking strategic/ex-ante economic analysis of technology options for better targeting and priority setting of project interventions, and translation of research findings into recommendations for policy action for greater technology adoption and impact. To view the full Job description please visit our website: https://www.sri-executive.com/offer/?id=8612.

Required Qualifications
Education
The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Agricultural economics, Economics, or development economics from a highly recognized University. A relevant Masters degree qualification supported by solid work experience will also be considered.

Relevant Experience

  • A minimum of 10 years management-related experience in agricultural development in Africa
  • A strong management record together with superior interpersonal skills, and demonstrated performance in creating, motivating and leading diverse teams of highly qualified professionals
  • Demonstrated experience with impact evaluation of agricultural technologies, market or sub-sector studies, or value chain analysis
  • Experience in guiding surveys to collect and analyse primary data and experience with participatory research approaches
  • Knowledge of innovation systems, innovation platforms, and social network mapping
  • Proven record of statistical and econometrics analysis of survey data and software (e.g. Stata)
  • Knowledgeable in performance analysis indicators, logical framework approach, theory-based evaluation, formal survey techniques, rapid appraisal methods
  • Knowledge of data collection tools and analytical methods for adoption and impact assessment as well as for value chain analysis
  • Demonstrated experience with large-scale technology adoption and impact surveys
  • A high degree of personal organization and ability to multi-task and work under pressure
  • Demonstrated ability to write and publish articles in peer review journals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (knowledge of French is an advantage); and
  • Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.

How to Apply
If you wish to be considered for this position, please forward a copy of your CV in English version and Microsoft Word format, along with any relevant documentation to SAA-DirectorME@sri-executive.com on or before 14 February 2020. All information will be in the strictest confidence as we pride ourselves on our professional service. We will revert to you as soon as feasible when we have reviewed your application.


17th January 2020

[CABI] Chief Executive Officer

Opportunity to lead an internationally recognised intergovernmental not-for-profit organisation

CABI seeks talented and highly respected leaders from the agribusiness, food, and biotech sectors, as well as not-for-profit organisations, who have a passion for addressing issues of global concern such as improving global food security and safeguarding the environment.

The search is now underway and the Search Profile is here for more information