Ministry f Agriculture and Food Security (SIAFS) . Single Projeet Coordination Unit (SPCU) (CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION (CRAFT-01) Request For Expressions Of Interest (Individual Consultant: Program Manager) Agricultural Sector Financing Agreement reference: 2100155043468 Project ID No P-SS-AA0-004 “The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (WAFS) in South Sudan is ministry inthe curent Revitalzed ‘Transitional Government of National Unity. ‘The mission of MAFS iso enhance the ‘quality of life for over 87 peeat ofthe ral population inthe Republic of South Sudan through increased productivity, suttnable and quality production coupled with integated planning and ‘stsainable and environmentally sstinable management. Our vision f sustainable transformation ‘ofthe country’s agriculture sector into a vibrant and produstive economic setor tht contributes 1 ‘esonomie growth, socal wellbeing, national food and nttion security and poverty alleviation, The government of the Republic of South Sudan has recently recived Funding form the Acan Development Bank (ADB) to implement a project under the Country Comoact, The overall objective of the first projet named “Clinuze Resilient Agr-Food Systems Transformation (CRAFT-01) sto increase agricul productivity and production, improve foodseurty tnd build resilience in South Sudan. The Speifle abjective ofthe project inlude: 1) scaling up climate- ‘adaptive technologies and production systems, 2) developing women and youthed businesses in Priority value chains, 3) promoting digital agricultural and climate advisory solutions and, 4) build ‘vocational, technical and enveprenership sills for more jb opportunites for wemen and youth, ‘This projec, together with other projets funded by APDB! ae expected to address the major constrains to agriculture production and productivity and failite over achievement ofthe four strategic objectives ofthe agriculture sector. The ongoing AIDB-funded projects areal focused on improving food security by increasing agricultural production and building the resilience of the people of South Sudan to mitigate the risks of climate change andthe effects of ether external factors ‘The incumbent is expected to manage this projet and ensure operational synergy with ater Donor- funded projects being eooedinated trough SPCU under MAFS, Objectives ‘The primary objectives ofthe Programme Manager arto: +The overall objective ofthe poston is to provide overall eadership and management of CRAFT O1 project and to ensure ecient and effective delivery of the project parameters “rec ror rng RRS rn ns nt ae Drees a Revalorial sontansns monte ments esate &( 1 pec am an ear eame(Goal, Objectives and Indicators). The Programme anager wil manage CRAFT -1 and provide the oversight, guidance and support fr implementation ofthe projet inline with and In accordance withthe provision of the Financing Agreement and associated documents signed berweon the Government of South Sudan, AFDB and FAO Key Responsibilities ‘The CRAFT -1 Programme Manager will be the lead of the PMU Team and will be responsible for oversceing all aspects of CRAFT Phase | project, resources, managing the ‘budget and implementation ofthe projet activites. ‘ihe isso responsible for producing high quality reliable, and efficient information systems ‘and reporting aloed to the needs of different levels of management and operational staf as ‘vel as to AIDE and the Goverament of South Suda, Sie willbe expeted to mentor andor bull the capacity of Project staff fom the implementing partners and relevant government departments at national and sae level She will work closely with other Projets teams (procurement, Monitoring, Evaluation, ‘Accountability and Leaning (MEAL), fisanes, envionment snd gender) and ater ‘echnical departments fom relevant tural resource sector line ministries involved in the implementation of CRAFT-|~ineluding but not limited to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ministy of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministey of Envionment and Forestry, Ministry of Wate Resouces and ligation, The Lands Commission an, ster relevant ministries ike the Ministry of Finance and Planing, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Gender and Ministry of Youth aration: The assignment will be fora period of thity-sn(36) months with a posibiliyofextension subject o satisfactory performance. Qualitiations ‘Theideal candidat forthe Programme Manager position should possess the following qualifications ‘The MAFS now invites el services. Interested individ ‘to pefoem the services bys ‘Atleast master's degre in Agricultural Science, Socal Science, Project Management ot any other relevant fed or bachcoe’s dogre in Agricultural Seience, Social Seiene, Project ‘Management or ny ther relevant field wit atleast 10 years of experience in ew of masters, At least 6 years of working experienc in the agricltrerral development sector with ood [knowledge of project management preferably in developing counties; and ‘Strong understanding of projet management, echnical knowledge an protlem-solvng skills ‘offer solutions to problems. Experience working with AMDB or other similar donors, itemationl devslopment agencies willbe an added advantage; Demonstrated ability to set proces and to work with minimum supervision to meet changing eadlines, Strong teamwork skills and willingness to travel at short rate Excellent communication skis with ability to express ideas cles. Computer literacy and ability to use woed processing and office technology equipment Experience working for donor implemented projec i an advantage, Experience working on Community Engagement Project san added advantage. Experience in post- coat o confit situation is desirable Previous experience working is an ian added advantagegibi criteria, esblishment of the short andthe selection procure shal be in accordance withthe Affican Development Bank's Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations, ‘ated October 201, which i avilable on the Bank's wobsit a pw aftr. The Ministry of ‘Agriculture and Food Secury is under no obligation to shotist any individ! consultants who expresses interest. Inresed Individuals should set their CVs and Cover lter Electrically to the addess below by December 31,2024 a 11:59p.n. (Midnight BAT) and mention “Program Manager.” ‘Anention: Peter Mazedi Nathan ‘Ag. Program Director Single Project Coordination Unit (SPCU) Minisuy of Agriculture (MAFS), Ministies Complex, Juab- South Sudan, Email: rerultmentsouthsulan spcu@eaicom. Women are strongly encouraged t apply.