Horticulture Assistance - AMARTA

A USAID sponsored project in agribusiness markets and support activities seeks applicants for a Horticulture Assistant based in Simalungun and Pakpak Bharat.

The Horticulture Assistance will contribute to project overall objective to produce measurable results in horticulture productivity. The tasks and responsibilities include but not limited to:
1. Work with agribusiness stakeholders to achieve maximum collaboration in implementing AMARTA program.
2. Together with Horticulture Coordinator to organize farmers groups, cooperation, association and other related institution to respond of increasing competitiveness.
3. Organizing farmers training, collecting data, processing and monitoring of horticulture programs.
4. Maintaining relations with other stakeholders and invite their participation to create more coordinated and business oriented in horticulture.
5. Maintaining, monitoring and evaluating of all AMARTA horticulture programs in the farmers’ level, such farmers training, demonstration plot and farmers field school.
6. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Agribusiness Specialist or Horticulture Coordinator.

Qualification
For this position, she/he must have minimum 2 years of field-based experience in project implementation, community mobilization, and monitoring and evaluation. Experience and expertise in Horticulture specifically in Citrus, Potato and Chili, including understanding of horticulture best practice. Minimum Bachelor Degree on agribusiness or equivalent in horticulture science or similar degree. Experience in working effectively and respectfully with host country government, INGO and NGO partners. Demonstrate skill in communication, report writing, financial management, monitoring, evaluation, team management and problem solving. Competent English language preferred and ability to speak in Simalungun or Pakpak Bharat is considerate.

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 February 25th, 2010.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.