Agribusiness Coordinator

Vacancy

Position:  Agribusiness Coordinator

Salary per month: 3,000,000MNT – 4,000,000MNT

Duration of the contract: Until October 2024

Objective of the position

The coordinator will assist in the successful implementation of the primary components under the BEST Program with a primary focus on agriculture and food production sectors, oversee, provide guidance, communicate regularly to Project Officers, and provide consultancy services, training and workshops to SMEs in agriculture and food production sectors.

Main Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly to project officers the activities to be completed;
• Oversee project officers, ensuring they follow the annual work plan;
• Conduct periodic meetings with project officers to address the progress of the work plan and any impediments;
• Coordinate the activities involving SMEs in agriculture and food production sectors and ensure that planned activities are carried out;
• Provide technical and administrative support on the implementation of the project activities;
• Facilitate any relevant meetings, training, workshops and events;
• Provide one-on-one consultancy service and long-term coaching service to SMEs;
• Periodically visit field locations to have first-hand knowledge of the situation;
• Draft and develop trainer’s manuals providing step-by-step guidance to program officers on delivering training and consulting services to SMEs in agriculture and food production sectors;
• Be responsible for promotion and marketing activities to support the agricultural activities;
• Communicate with video and publishing houses, make suggestions on filming and layout production
• Ensure USAID policies and procedures regarding food security are disseminated to all project staff;
• Ensure all procedures are in compliance with relevant laws and procedures of Mongolia and USAID;
• Maintain regular communication with Project Manager to discuss progress and possible need for adjustments or modifications to the work plan;
• Work closely with the Program manager to develop Quarterly Progress Reports and Annual Reports for submission to USAID;
• Other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor or higher degree in Agricultural Economics, Natural Resources Management, Business Administration or relevant field is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in helping deliver the type of outputs specified above
• Good understanding of the Mongolian agriculture and SME environment
• Good communication and writing skills
• Strong initiative and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel as needed to program locations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Development Solutions NGO Established in August 2008, Development Solutions is a Mongolian non-governmental organization (NGO) that strives to achieve its goals and mission through implementing programs and projects with a support of donor organizations such as USAID, Oyu Tolgoi, KOICA, Asian Foundation UN etc. Our mission is to improve the quality of community life, develop Mongolian business capacity and support environmentally responsible social and economic growth through innovative, effective and best solutions.

Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Business Excellency for Sustainability and Transparency (BEST) program is implemented in cooperation with the Development Solutions NGO with aims to 1) Increase SME access to finance, 2) Improve corporate governance among SMEs 3) Improve capacity within Mongolian Institutions 4) Maintain an analytical agenda for strategic learning, and 5) Provide small grants to reach disadvantaged, but otherwise well-qualified small enterprises. The program is being implemented in Orkhon, Selenge, Dornogovi, Zavkhan, Hovd, Overkhangai, Khentii, Bayankhongor, Dornod, Umungovi and Khuvsgul provinces.

Applicants should send the CV, Cover letter, copies of qualifications and ID card to hr@dsmongolia.org by 23:00 on 08 October 2023 and contact the HR Officer +976 94080218 if you need any clarifications. Only the successful applicants will be contacted.