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Kindly find below the Terms of Reference for Coordinator position at YPARD,

Workload: 70%
Duty station: Rome (at Global Forum on Agricultural Research- GFAR in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations- FAO, where YPARD CU is hosted).

Applications from Female candidates and Candidates from Developing Countries are encouraged.

Kindly send the Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Motivation to     This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Last date for receipt of application is 15.03.2010

Kindly forward the call to interested individuals through your network.

Thanks very much,

Best Regards
YPARD Coordination Unit
www.ypard.org


Young Professionals Platform on Agricultural Research for Development

YPARD Coordinator

TERMS OF REFERENCE





Background



The mission of the Young Professionals Platform on Agricultural Research for Development (YPARD) is to serve as a global platform through which young professionals can express their ideas and realizes their full potential towards a dynamic agricultural research for development. It aims to facilitate exchange of information and knowledge among young professionals across disciplines, professions, age and regions; to broaden opportunities for young professionals (YPs) to contribute to strategic ARD policy debates; to promote agriculture among young people and to facilitate access to resources and capacity building opportunities for YPs in ARD.

YPARD has three major organs, the Steering Committee (SC), the Coordination Unit (CU) and the Local and Regional Representatives, which all serve the members of the movement and its cause. YPARD is hosted by an institution (the host). The CU is the main implementer of YPARD’s activities at the global level, based at the host, and is managed by the YPARD Coordinator. The CU responds directly and is accountable to the SC. The CU also has the important functions of managing the relation with the host and communication with the YPARD members through YPARD’s website, www.ypard.org and other means.





Roles and responsibilities



The YPARD Coordinator has the following roles and responsibilities:



1. Overall responsibility for the implementation of the business plan and the yearly plans of operations as approved by the YPARD Steering Committee;



2. Coordinate and supervise the CU in the implementation of the YPARD’s activities at the global level;



3. Work closely with Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) on activities related to agricultural education and building capacity of youth in ARD;



4. Organize strategic YPARD events;



5. Support all activities pertaining to fund-raising and strategic networking in coordination with the officer recruited to that effect and harmonize the communication;



6. Ensure that the YPARD website www.ypard.org and the member database are functional, further developed and up-dated;



7. Prepare the YPARD annual action plan, budget and financial report based on the YPARD business plan 2010 – 2014 for submission to and approval by the YPARD Steering Committee;



8. Assist in the selection of suitable persons as YPARD Regional Representatives (RRs) and coordinate their activities in close coordination with the appropriate Regional for a;



9. In consultation with the YPARD Steering Committee, prepare and submit financial reports as required by YPARD donors;



10. Provide monthly consolidated updates and semi-annual progress reports (financial and activities) to the YPARD Steering Committee.



As an ex-officio member of the YPARD Steering Committee, the Coordinator serves as its Secretary and organizes regular YPARD Steering Committee meetings and other relevant YPARD events. He/she will provide assistance and support to ensure that the committee functions efficiently.



The coordinator will split his/her working time of 35% (CU activities) and 35% (Agriculture Education and Youth Capacity Building)





Professional Requirements / Qualifications:

* University Degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Management, Biology or related field;
* At least 3-5 years working experience in Agricultural Research for Development or related field;
* The candidate should be not be older than 39 at the time of application (*);
* Excellent communication skills;
* Excellent written and spoken English, knowledge of another UN-Language is an advantage;
* Capability to work in a complex environment with multiple actors with varying interests;
* Strong knowledge of basic computer programs and experience in website management is an advantage.





Employment conditions



The post is proposed for a period of one year renewable provided fulfilling performance appraisal and the required criteria with a 3-month evaluation period. (*) According to YPARD membership conditions, the coordinator cannot be older than 40.



Workload: 70%

Duty station: Rome (at Global Forum on Agricultural Research-GFAR in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations-FAO, where YPARD CU is hosted)



The position offers attractive conditions and an international and stimulating work environment.

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