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TECHNICAL ADVISOR – Uganda Legume Seed Sector

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates to fill the position of project Technical Advisor. The Technical Advisor will work part time and provide technical advice on an as-needed basis for a pilot project focused on legume seed sector development. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda.

 

Responsibilities: The Technical Advisor will provide guidance on the legume seed production process, including growing and processing of seeds. The Technical Advisor will also help shape program strategies and protocols, as well as technical and operational activities. The Technical Advisor will be responsible for liaising with program stakeholders, such as seed breeders and other projects working within the seed sector, assessing implementation opportunities and challenges. The Technical Advisor’s work will be commensurate with the level of effort (LOE) specified in an annually approved budget.

 

Qualifications:

*A minimum of a Master's degree in a related field of expertise, or at least a Bachelor’s Degree plus 10 years of technically relevant experience;

*A minimum of 5 years of technical work experience in the seed sector (preferably with legume seeds);

*Prior experience working on agricultural production, businesses development or value chain projects in the private sector;

*Experience developing annual workplans, strategic plans, operational plans and action plans to achieve results;

*Fluency in the English language is required.

 

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* CV in reverse chronological format

* Reference List

 

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. The deadline for applications is March 20th.

 

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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