IFPRI Delivery and Demand Creation Individual Consultant Jobs

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IFPRI Delivery and Demand Creation Individual Consultant Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs.

IFPRI Zambia looking for ” Delivery and Demand Creation Individual Consultant “.

Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 15th April, 2024.

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. Established in 1975, IFPRI currently has more than 600 employees working in over 50 countries. It is a research center of CGIAR, a worldwide partnership engaged in agricultural research for development.

The IFPRI has published a job vacancy announcement on 28th March, 2024 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Delivery and Demand Creation Individual Consultant to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

IFPRI Job Vacancy 2024

Specific Deliverables:

Assess the availability of biofortified crops (high iron beans, orange flesh sweet potato, vitamin A maize) and identify suitable producer groups
Develop training curriculum
Conduct trainings on agronomic practices for farmers, seed multipliers, aggregators, millers, and other relevant stakeholders in the supply chain
Provide technical assistance for biofortified crop production
Ensure supply of biofortified crops to produce the prototype and first product series
Assess viability of 5-year production plan for sustainability beyond the project period
Examine the school feeding system in Zambia; consider the requirements for new food products to be considered for school meals and make recommendations to the Harvest Plus project manager in the form of a marketing strategy
Identify suitable target schools for product testing and consumer feedback
Carry out demand creation activities and product presentations in schools (learners, head teachers, procurement officers, nutrition officers) and government representatives responsible for or related to school feeding
Maintain communication with key stakeholders, including food companies, producers (farmers, seed multipliers, aggregators), schools, and government authorities
Develop production plan for product prototypes including the identification of biofortified crop producers/suppliers and target schools
Develop a survey tool for prototype and product testing
Conduct testing with end users and evaluate the user experience, consumer attitudes, and user feedback; complete prototype testing in 88 schools
Analysis of Zambia market for biofortified food products including food trends and product sales.

Position in Organization:

Position: Delivery and Demand Creation Individual Consultant NOA
Position Code: 2024-H44-007
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in agriculture or social sciences with at least 10 years working experience in agriculture (e.g. crop production)
Several years of experience in providing training or extension services to farmers
Experience in innovation management (prototype development, product testing, consumer-oriented management, business, or market development)
Experience in qualitative and quantitative survey methods and data analysis
Excellent record in project implementation with the ability to plan and organize activities along an existing work plan for successful and timely achievement of goals
Analytical ability and willingness to familiarize and engage with the topic of school feeding in Zambia, engage with the education sector, and to establish effective and supportive procedures with the target groups for demand creation and user feedback
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy, pro-activeness, and flexibility
Ability to work independently, in close cooperation with the Project Manager
Proficiency in data analysis software and general computer usage (Word, Excel, Access, Management Information Systems)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.