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The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners around the world.
Functional Responsibilities
Scope of the Assignment
Within the context of the procurement of the agricultural equipment component of the project, and subsequent projects in the agricultural sector, UNOPS seeks to engage an Agricultural Expert to join the team. The contribution of the Agricultural Expert is essential to the quality management strategy of the project.
This assignment is scheduled for 3 months on a full time basis. Any subsequent extension will be a retainer contract (the consultant will only work when and as required)
S/he will undertake the following activities:
- Carry out market research through strategic consultations and market research to identify machinery suppliers, including collecting field data on agricultural machinery inputs along the rice value chain by way of spot and routine checks to determine the field capacities of supplies and after sale services such as spare parts to be provided to sustain project to destinations of end-users;
- Carry out market research on the availability of machinery maintenance suppliers to support the project’s sustainability management strategy;
- Support the implementation of the sustainable procurement and gender mainstreaming strategies;
- Collect and analyze the data on agricultural production levels at targeted farmer groups regarding farm sizes in the country and determine need, adequacy, adoptability, profitability and efficiency;
- Actively contribute to the development of the project’s Quality Management Plan and facilitate its implementation throughout the project cycle;
- Consider all protocols from the Agricultural Mechanization Policy and others that can be useful to this agricultural mechanization intervention to look at linkages and how these complement or strengthen each other;
- Actively take part in the Technical Working Groups of the project on behalf of UNOPS;
- Advise the project manager and other project partners on the technical considerations of agricultural machinery;
- Develop detailed specifications for the value chain machinery listed for rice production and processing with regards to productivity and environmentally soundness;
- Provide technical advice to the partners (and TWG) on machinery characteristics and specifications as required;
- Provide technical advise on the training needs for equipment operations and maintenance;
- Present briefs on the developed draft specification to limited stakeholders;
- Participate in all evaluation bidding processes and provide technical evaluation reports;
- Contribute to monthly highlights reporting and quarterly end stage reports as required;
- Take part in receiving, inspection and handover of equipment to partners;
- Perform other related duties as may be required to complete the consultancy project.
Deliverables
- Detailed Technical Specifications of Agricultural Machineries to be procured on the project;
- Technical Evaluation Reports during evaluations
- Receiving and Inspection Reports (RIR) signed and
- Handover vouchers accepted by clients
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- Master's Degree in Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture Development or a related field is required.
- Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant professional experience will be accepted.
- A Professional Diploma in relevant discipline with relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience of 9 years may be accepted in lieu of the university education.
Work Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant post qualification working experience in agriculture development environment is required;
- Demonstrated experience developing technical specifications for agricultural machinery is required;
- Experience in providing technical assistance to institutions in the area of Agricultural Mechanization is highly desirable;
- Experience working with and training farmers and artisans machinery operation for agricultural productivity or a related field is an advantage;
- Experience with UN Agencies is desirable.
Language
- Fluency in written and oral English is required.
Certification:
- PRINCE2 Foundation is an asset
- PRINCE2 Practitioner is an asset.
Contextual Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication to non-technical audiences
- Market research
- Analytical skills
- Technical Specifications
- Follows guidelines and adjusts approach to requirements
- Applies evidence based methods
- Problem solving and dispute resolution
- Capacity building and training
- Transparency and objectivity
- Mechanically inclined
- Agricultural Technology
Project Management Skills
- Budget Management
- Effective planning
- Time management
- Team-player
Competencies
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- Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)
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- Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
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- Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
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- Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
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- Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
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- Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
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- Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
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- Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
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Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA 10 (ICS 10)
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Considerations
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
- Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
- UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
- Accra is a Family Duty Station.
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
- The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
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