The Agri-Fin Mobile program approach works with partners to build sustainable models, where farm and crop management tools and financial services are "bundled" in affordable, unified platforms on mobile phone channels to promote mass uptake commercially. The program targets partners with existing financial, mobile network operator and agricultural technical service mobile platforms or applications, or demonstrated interest in developing and investing in them, and facilitates development of a business model whereby the bundling process provides an increased value proposition for each partner, such as, increased fee income, greater outreach or reduced risks.
- The Program Co-ordinator will have expertise in mobile technology, financial services, agri-business, market development and value chains, and will be responsible for advising the program, managing partnerships, as well as being responsible for the day to day management of the Zimbabwe program.
- The Program Co-ordinator will be required to maintain close relationships with the program staff and partners, contribute to mobile product development, and ensuring that the program is following best practice in agriculture service development.
- The position requires experience in market integration, addressing the needs of smallholder farmers as well as the demands of the market and that agricultural service providers (research institutes, government ministries, extension service providers, input suppliers and buyers) are actively engaged in program development.
In addition, the ideal candidate will have a passion for writing with strong proven track record of writing blogs, articles, newsletters, proposals and/or business plans.
The Program Co¬ordinator reports directly to the Program Director.
Qualifications Required:
*Minimum MA/MSc/MBA or equivalent in Business, Finance, ICT or Agriculture, or related field required.
*Minimum 8 years' relevant working experience required; preference for experience in the private sector and in developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships.
*Proven track record of ability to manage projects including project design, work plans, reporting, assessment, evaluation and commitment to deliverables.
*Strong written, oral communication and presentation skills. Full proficiency with MS Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required, proficiency in mobile phone applications (i.e, IPhone, Android, USSD, SMS, MMS, WAP, IVR, STK) preferred.
To apply, please send a covering letter describing your interest, qualifications, salary requirements, references and all official documents including your CV to Mercy Corps Human Resources at:
Email: hr [at] zw.mercycorps.org
Or
Mercy Corps
73 Harare Drive
Mt Pleasant
Harare.
Only shortlisted. candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 11th April, 2013
