Rural Economic Development Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide overall representation and management of the Rural Economic Development Program funded by the GoA, government, bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations , corporations and World Vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall representation, coordination, technical and financial management for all aspects of the Agricultural Development and Microfinance Program to include access to financial services and agricultural inputs for farmers and other agribusiness enterprises, production and productivity, development of selected value chains, improved processing practices and improved marketing strategies in the central highlands of Angola.
• Overall representation, coordination, technical and financial management for all aspects of the Artisanal Fishing Program at sites along the coast line of Angola to include access to financial services and fishing inputs for artisanal fishing communities for improved catch, improved processing practices and improved marketing strategies.
• Manage and develop programs for adult education, capacity building, professional qualification and microenterprise development for women young people and vulnerable groups in rural areas.
• Provide effective grant and financial management and ensure that program objectives and performance indicators are achieved as specified in the grant document.
• Ensure close coordination, excellent relationships and a “coaching and monitoring relationship” with private sector, local NGOs, partners in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Ministry of Fisheries.
• Ensure excellent relationships with donors, visitors and other interested bodies.
• Work in close cooperation with the Director for Operations for WVA, advise in the identification of priorities for future interventions in the area of economic development and assist in the preparation of funding proposals to donors as requested.
• Manage a team of international and national staff under direct and indirect control capable of implementing the program and supervise senior staff in a “coaching and monitoring relationship”.
• Prepare progress reports (against a detailed implementation plan) and quarterly technical reports (as specified in grant documents) and submit them in a timely manner.
• Ensure that World Vision International policies, administrative and financial systems and regulations are strictly adhered to.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED:

• Must have a minimum of a Masters degree in the area of enterprise development or rural business development.
• Must have at least ten years experience in the implementation of rural economic development programs, preferably in Africa (as described above).
• Must have at least 5 years experience in the operational management of microfinance programs.
• Experience of training and capacity building programs in the areas of agri-business, value chain analysis, access to markets and professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Must have a proven record of good employee relations and leadership capacity, good communication skills and an ability to effectively motivate others.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively, market the program to donors and partners, write well and express technical and socio-economic impact.
• Must have the ability to prioritize situations of responsibility.
• Must be familiar with computer software programs; WORD, Lotus Notes, Powerpoint and EXCEL.
• Knowledge of and commitment to World Vision, its mission, ministries and systems of operation
  

PREFERRED:

fluent in Portuguese

Rural Economic Development Manager