AMARTA II is a USAID funded program that aims to improve the
competitiveness of the value chains of export and high-value
agricultural commodities, including coffee, cocoa and horticultural
crops through improving access to credit, information and markets in
these three sectors.
The project will work extensively with local government, farmers groups,
marketing companies, processors, input suppliers and other stakeholders
to increase the income of the whole sector and the proportion of income
retained by farmers.
Our project and offices are in Medan, Makassar, Bandung, and our National Office is located in Jakarta.
We are currently seeking experienced professionals to fill the Value Chain Leader for Coffee based in Medan.
Value Chain Leader. S/he will lead AMARTA II’s activities in the coffee
sector to improve the performance of Sumatra’s specialty coffee value
chain in terms of productivity and quality. The value chain leader will
work through public-private alliances to develop services and linkages
for smallholders so they may better access information, markets, inputs,
and financing.
Key tasks include overseeing all components and activities in the coffee
value chain to ensure planned activities are implemented on schedule
and within budget. Oversee the data collection and monitoring of field
activities so the information collected is relevant to the AMARTA II
Performance Management Plan.
Requirements: Relevant eduction in Agronomy, agribusiness, management,
or rural development. Minimum of 7 years experience working agriculture
development with significant experience in coffee. Relevant training or
experience in post-harvest management and marketing is desirable.
Native (Indonesian) language skills required. One or more local
languages (Provincial level languages) and English language skills at
level 4. Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
including Excel, Word, Outlook & Power Point, the internet including
email and web browsing.
Duration of assignment is 12 months and starting date immediately.
Interested candidates are requested to provide a CV, state availability, and provide contact details by e-mail to recruitment@amarta-2.org position applied for in the subject line .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Last date for receipt of applications is 20th June 2012
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