Mercy Corps is announcing several vacancies for its recently EU-funded programme: Strengthening farmers' cooperatives in rural municipalities of Georgia. The four-year programme will be implemented within the framework of ENPARD: European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development. The Mercy Corps project will cover 16 municipalities within Imereti, Shida Kartli, Kvemo Kartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kakheti regions of Georgia and will aim to develop sustainable business-oriented farmers groups and cooperatives.

Interested applicants must present a Cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume which highlight previous work experience and responsibilities. The CV must also include names, positions and contact details of at least two persons, whom Mercy Corps can contact for references.

Please send Curriculum Vitae via e-mail to: hr@mercycorps.ge not later than 22 December 2013. In the subject of the e-mail position title must be indicated. CV should be submitted in English language. Please note that only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Detailed job descriptions will be available for the applicants upon request.

The vacancies are announced for the following positions:

1. Program Manager/Farmers Group Development Manager

Required knowledge and experience:

** Master's degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness or related field

** At least 3 years experience in a field context incorporating agricultural development programmes

** At least 3 years of management experience (desirable in programme administration in NGOs)

** Experience of working with business-oriented farmers Groups and Agricultural Service Providers

** Experience of working on market and value chain development

** Fluency in Georgian, English and Russian languages

** Experience of working with the government

** Previous experience of managing/working EC-funded programmes is an advantage

** Ability to manage programme staff effectively and strategically

** Ability to manage team with members from different organizations

** Willingness and availability to intensively travel to the regions/areas, covered by the programme

** Excellent communication and problem solving skills

** Excellent reporting skills

** Computer skills: MS processing application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Internet Explorer).

2. Co-investments Coordinator

Required knowledge and experience:

** University degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness or related field

** Experience and qualifications in business development

** At least 3 years experience in a field context implementing agricultural and/or value chain development programmes

** At least 2 years of grants management experience

** Experience of working with business-oriented farmers Groups and Agricultural Service Providers

** Good level of English language, spoken and written

** Fluency in Georgian and/or Russian languages

** Willingness and availability to intensively travel to the regions/areas, covered by the programme

** Excellent communication and problem solving skills

** Excellent reporting skills

** Computer skills: MS processing application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Internet Explorer).

3. Agricultural Coordinator

Required knowledge and experience:

** Master's degree in Agriculture or related field

** At least 3 years experience in a field context working in agriculture

** Experience of working with business-oriented farmers Groups and Agricultural Service Providers

** Fluency in Georgian

** Good knowledge of English and Russian languages

** Experience of working with the government

** Ability to collaborate with members from different organizations

** Willingness and availability to intensively travel to the regions/areas, covered by the programme

** Excellent communication and problem solving skills

** Computer skills: MS processing application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Internet Explorer).

4. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Required knowledge and experience:

** Master's degree in business administration or economics or equivalent education

** At least two years experience in the monitoring and evaluation of rural development projects

** Strong experience with setting up monitoring systems

** Experience in database management

** Experience in organising training in monitoring and evaluation

** Experience in programme proposal development

** Experience with preparation of comprehensive reports

** Fluency in English and Georgian languages

** Knowledge of Russian and/or Armenian and/or Azeri language is an advantage;

** Willingness and availability to intensively travel to the regions/areas, covered by the programme

** Computer skills: MS processing application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer).

5. Finance/Administration Officer

Required knowledge and experience:

** BA or equivalent in accounting/finance;

** Experience of working in NGO sector, preferably EU program;

** At least three years of financial experience;

** At least two years experience of administrative work;

** Ability to assist in programme implementation and reporting

** Ability to work as a team member;

** Excellent communication skills

** Fluency in Georgian language;

** Good knowledge of English and Russian languages;

** Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office programmes.

6. Senior Procurement/Logistics Officer

Required knowledge and experience:

** University diploma, preferably in economics or business administration

** At least three years of experience of working with procurement

** Understanding of and experience in logistics management and administration

** Familiarity with Farmers Groups and Agricultural Service Providers

** A clear understanding of procurement ethics and EU compliance and policies are essential

** Valid drivers' license and at least one year driving experience

** Fluency in Georgian and English languages, spoken and written

** Good knowledge of Russian language is desirable

** Excellent communication skills

** Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially in MS Excel.

7. Regional Coordinator - Samtskhe-Javakheti

Required knowledge and experience:

** University diploma

** At least three years of experience working with international organizations

** At least two years of experience working with farmers groups and business entities

** Experience and qualifications in agriculture and/or business development

** Preferred experience working in Akhalkalaki and Ninotsminda municipalities of Samtskhe-Javakheti region

** Excellent communication skills

** Fluency in Georgian and Russian languages

** Preference will be given to Samtskhe-Javakheti resident

** Computer literate and proficiency with Microsoft office programs.

** Ability to represent Mercy Corps in an appropriate, friendly and professional manner.

** Ability to contribute towards a positive, energetic and team-oriented atmosphere in the office place

8. Driver

Required knowledge and experience:

** Valid drivers' license and at least three years driving experience

** Extensive experience driving 4x4 vehicles

** Clean record

** Thorough technical knowledge of vehicles

** Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules.

** Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people

** Basic understanding of English and fluency in the local languages is required.

** Willingness to be flexible in work-hours at times

** Willingness and availability to intensively travel to the regions/areas, covered by the programme

** Knowledge of routes, duty stations, programme areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.

source: jobs.ge