The Technical coordinator will be responsible but not limited to:
Manage individual project teams (b)
Coordinate execution of project work plan and field monitoring
Provide regular updates and reporting to USDA on project progress under a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) project with CABI Africa.
Lead on-ground implementation of agreed workplan including (a) coordination with AU-IAPSC, EAC, ECOWAS and SADC secretariates, local experts and respective departments/stakeholders, (b) design training programs and workshops and (c) support the M&E team in monitoring the project outcomes
Lead the development and management of technical assistance projects and programmes and provide technical advice and training on the life cycle management of pesticides at the Continental, REC, and national levels
Support the identification of existing and potential pesticide and MRL-related trade opportunities and barriers in Africa
Support the development, implementation, and approval of continental guidelines for registration of plant protection products in Africa
Support the development, operationalize and domestication of harmonized pesticide regulatory system in EAC, ECOWAS, and SADC
Improve adoption of science-based pesticide regulatory systems and MRL setting in priority topics and regions throughout Africa.
Support the design of the overarching technical strategy for the project
Help to identify technical experts to meet project needs
Design training approach, modules, and presentations for specific activities
Provide technical feedback on invitations, agendas, papers emails, and funding
Provide advice on pesticide policy and the implementation of regulatory processes for plant protection products, in particular, lower-risk products, including aligning regional and national regulations
Work with public and private sector partners to identify appropriate lower-risk pest management products and practices for specific crop-pest combinations
Support project proposal development activities for public and private-sector stakeholders in collaboration with CABI’s Project Development Group
Synthesize and consolidate technical data into concise reports and presentations
Provide support to write news items, blogs, technical notes and press releases in demonstrating the impact of CABI’s pesticide risk reduction work
Adhere to CABI policies and procedures at the centre, including access to biodiversity, quarantine, HR and Health and Safety requirements, financial and project management procedures, risk management and Intellectual Property Rights.
ABOUT YOU:
12 years’ relevant professional working experience in the field of pesticide regulation, risk reduction and food safety
Demonstrate experience in Pesticide residue data MRL generation
Knowledge of Codex subsidiary bodies e.g JMPR and processes specific to Codex Committee on Pesticides Residues (CCPR) is a must Experience in working with Standard Setting International Organizations or Institutions and Regional Economics Communities
Knowledge and understanding of instruments and mechanisms relevant to pesticides and chemicals management under different frameworks at the international, regional and / or national levels
Knowledge and relevant experience related to policy analysis, policy formulation, implementation monitoring and enforcement, harmonisation of policies for pest and pesticides registration
Experience in project management and in leading and managing cross-functional projects
Experience in planning and delivering training to target audiences
Demonstratable experience in preparation of clear, concise technical documents and reports in English and French
Qualifications and Language Skills
PhD in Natural Sciences or Agriculture/Agronomy/ Food Safety or related field, in addition to 3 years of related experience post PhD qualification.
A MSc degree in Natural Sciences or Agriculture/Agronomy/ Food Safety or related field will be considered if the candidate has 8 years of related experience post qualification.
PRINCE2 project management qualifications/experience will be an added advantage
Fluent in spoken and written English and French.
Apply via :
cabi.ciphr-irecruit.com
