CACAARI call for a consultant for GCARD regional review
Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions
(CACAARI) is announcing a call for a short-term consultant for a regional review
paper to be presented at the Global Conference for Agricultural Research for
Development (GCARD).
Description of Consultancy
The purpose of the GCARD Regional Review Consultancy is to produce a regional
(Central Asia and the Caucasus) synthesis of existing documents, including
development reports, regional research priorities, national and regional agricultural
frameworks, etc. with the purpose of producing a paper with:
oA high-level regional development context and refreshed, high-level set of
regional agricultural research priorities
oEvaluation of current regional implementation mechanisms
oIdentification of areas of specific need for the poorest in Central Asia and
Caucasus region
oA set of key issues requiring wide public consultation to improve the value
of agricultural research in achieving development goals
oFit between recommendations and implementation
It is expected that the consultant should communicate closely with CACAARI, and
national entities representing the public, private and civil sectors in their respective
regions to shape and cross-check their reports, and understand the basis by which
these priorities, wherever available, were derived.
Documents to be considered should include:
Regional and sub regional agricultural research and development priorities
(research priority
documents from Regional Research Fora and GFAR Triennial Conferences),
Regional, sub regional and national agricultural frameworks,
National poverty reduction plans and institutional strategies and capacities,
Regional assessments of the agricultural sector 2008 WDR and IAASTD
Proceedings of general assemblies of regional forums
Regional background papers to the High-Level Task Force on the Global Food
Crisis, Subregional
documents will also be important as well as regional reviews of ARD.
These should be reconciled with the current and projected global context over the
next decade,
through a multi-sectoral vision.
The consultant might be asked to contribute to subsequent e-consultations and
face-to-face
consultations. He will also liaise closely with the team currently developing the
outline Strategic Results Framework (SRF) and mega-programmes for the CGIAR.
The deadline to submit a CV and a letter of motivation is July 25, 2009. We
anticipate selecting and contracting the consultants before August 1, 2009. By
August 15, 2009 the consultant is asked to produce a draft strategic review
document of around 30 pages for Central Asia and Caucasus region, and also a
consolidated perspective synthesizing the regional review reports. The final reports
are due September 7, 2009, a week before the Steering Committee Meeting of
CACAARI in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Specific Skills required
Experience and expertise in rural and agricultural development issues and ability
to take a
bigger picture view of regional issues.
Familiarity with research and innovation systems and their management
Ability to write well in English. Knowledge of Russian would be an asset
Familiarity with the agricultural production systems and needs of the region
concerned
Familiarity with the innovation systems of the region concerned
Ability to take a bigger picture perspective on issues that cut across institutions
and
disciplines
Ability to work effectively as part of a larger team, with complementary skill sets
among
those selected (e.g. expertise in development mechanisms as well as research)
Deadline
The deadline to submit CVs is July 25, 2009. Please send, along with a cover letter,
to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information, please contact
CACAARI-Secretariat
ICARDA-PFU office
6, Osiyo str.,
Tashkent,
Uzbekistan
Tel: +998-71 2372130 ,
+998-71 2372169,
Fax: +998-71 1207125
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CACAARI call for a consultant for GCARD regional review
Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions
(CACAARI) is announcing a call for a short-term consultant for a regional review
paper to be presented at the Global Conference for Agricultural Research for
Development (GCARD).
Description of Consultancy
The purpose of the GCARD Regional Review Consultancy is to produce a regional
(Central Asia and the Caucasus) synthesis of existing documents, including
development reports, regional research priorities, national and regional agricultural
frameworks, etc. with the purpose of producing a paper with:
oA high-level regional development context and refreshed, high-level set of
regional agricultural research priorities
oEvaluation of current regional implementation mechanisms
oIdentification of areas of specific need for the poorest in Central Asia and
Caucasus region
oA set of key issues requiring wide public consultation to improve the value
of agricultural research in achieving development goals
oFit between recommendations and implementation
It is expected that the consultant should communicate closely with CACAARI, and
national entities representing the public, private and civil sectors in their respective
regions to shape and cross-check their reports, and understand the basis by which
these priorities, wherever available, were derived.
Documents to be considered should include:
Regional and sub regional agricultural research and development priorities
(research priority
documents from Regional Research Fora and GFAR Triennial Conferences),
Regional, sub regional and national agricultural frameworks,
National poverty reduction plans and institutional strategies and capacities,
Regional assessments of the agricultural sector 2008 WDR and IAASTD
Proceedings of general assemblies of regional forums
Regional background papers to the High-Level Task Force on the Global Food
Crisis, Subregional
documents will also be important as well as regional reviews of ARD.
These should be reconciled with the current and projected global context over the
next decade,
through a multi-sectoral vision.
The consultant might be asked to contribute to subsequent e-consultations and
face-to-face
consultations. He will also liaise closely with the team currently developing the
outline Strategic Results Framework (SRF) and mega-programmes for the CGIAR.
The deadline to submit a CV and a letter of motivation is July 25, 2009. We
anticipate selecting and contracting the consultants before August 1, 2009. By
August 15, 2009 the consultant is asked to produce a draft strategic review
document of around 30 pages for Central Asia and Caucasus region, and also a
consolidated perspective synthesizing the regional review reports. The final reports
are due September 7, 2009, a week before the Steering Committee Meeting of
CACAARI in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Specific Skills required
Experience and expertise in rural and agricultural development issues and ability
to take a
bigger picture view of regional issues.
Familiarity with research and innovation systems and their management
Ability to write well in English. Knowledge of Russian would be an asset
Familiarity with the agricultural production systems and needs of the region
concerned
Familiarity with the innovation systems of the region concerned
Ability to take a bigger picture perspective on issues that cut across institutions
and
disciplines
Ability to work effectively as part of a larger team, with complementary skill sets
among
those selected (e.g. expertise in development mechanisms as well as research)
Deadline
The deadline to submit CVs is July 25, 2009. Please send, along with a cover letter,
to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information, please contact
CACAARI-Secretariat
ICARDA-PFU office
6, Osiyo str.,
Tashkent,
Uzbekistan
Tel: +998-71 2372130 ,
+998-71 2372169,
Fax: +998-71 1207125
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.