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DISTRICT AQUACULTURE BUSINESS EXTENSION OFFICER X 30 |
Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission |
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Posted 2018-08-14 04:23:20
ZAMBIA AQUACULTURE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
DISTRICT AQUACULTURE BUSINESS EXTENSION OFFICER
(30 Positions in Zambia)
Districts: Chitambo, Mkushi, Serenje, Luanshya, Kalulushi,
Ndola, Chipata, Katete, Chadiza, Bangweulu/Samfya/Lunga, Nchelenge,
Chiengi, Rufunsa, Chongwe, Kafue, Chinsali, Shiwang’andu, Isoka, Mungwi,
Mpulungu, Kasama, Kasempa, Solwezi, Mwinilunga, Gwembe (Chipepo), Siavonga,
Sinazongwe, Mwandi, Sioma and Kaoma.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock with support trom The African Development
Bank is implementing the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project
whose objective is to contribute to economic growth as well as provide food and
nutrition security in Zambia. The Project development objective is
to advance the aquaculture sub-sector as a viable and inclusive business
opportunity, through enhanced production and productivity, in order to improve
the livelihoods of beneficiaries along the aquaculture value chain.
This objective will be achieved through: a) support and promotion
of reliable access to quality input and output markets: b) Competitively priced
risk sharing access to finance and c) creation of an enabling infrastructure
environment, which in turn is expected to facilitate the entry of new actors
and expansion of business opportunities by the existing players in the
industry. Specifically targeted fish farmers will improve their business and
managerial skills and the quality of their productive systems in order to
increase output, efficiently, while keeping fish prices affordable and meeting
growing demand from the lucrative domestic market.
The Department of Fisheries is the Implementing Agency for
the Project while CEEC is an Implementing Partner under Component 1 of the
Project: Support to Aquaculture Enterprise, responsible for managing the Seed
Fund of the Project to support the development of the Aquaculture Value Chain
through the provision of business loans and business development services to
target beneficiaries along the Aquaculture Value Chain.
Accordingly, and in line with its mandate under CEE Act No.9
of 2006 CEEC will provide business loans and technical assistance to MSMEs all
stages of the Aquaculture Value Chain to make it possible for all segments
(production, transportation, storage and handling, processing, marketing etc.)
to receive the business support necessary to lift the entire value chain in
target districts.
The deliverables or CEEC will include:
1.
Stakeholder sensitization and
mobilization
2.
Production and administration of a Seed
Fund Manual
3.
Disbursement and management to business
loans to Aquaculture Value Chain Players
4.
Provision of Business Development
Services to the target MSMEs
5.
General Seed Fund coordination and
management
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
2.01 Job Purpose
The District Aquaculture Business Extension Officers (DABEO)
will be responsible for the provision and/or facilitation of credit management,
business development and technical services to the project component
beneficiaries along the Aquaculture Value Chain at district level,
2.2 Duties and Responsibilities
§ Receive
orientation and training from and through CEEC so as to be adequately able to
effectively deliver credit and business development services to project
component beneficiaries along the Aquaculture Value Chain at district level.
§ Under
the oversight to the Aquaculture Business Development Specialist and the
technical direction of the CEEC Provincial Coordinator undertake due diligence
activities at district level, undertake loan recoveries from loan beneficiaries
and support other credit management functions to ensure good performance at the
credit portfolio in the district.
§ Under
the oversight of the Aquaculture Business Development Specialist and the
Technical direction of the CEEC Provincial Coordinator, in order to enhance the
competitiveness of the client MSMEs, continuously impart business skills in
farmers through the provision of Business Development Services to the MSMEs,
covering stakeholder sensitization, business plan development and
implementation support, client mentoring, market linkages, project monitoring,
etc.
§ Collaborate
and coordinate closely on a regular basis with relevant stakeholders and
partners level t0 ensure project success.
§ Under
the oversight of the Aquaculture Business Development Specialist and the
technical direction of the CEEC Provincial Coordinator, collaborate with the Department
of Fisheries to facilitate the provision of technical services to project
component beneficiaries: technical services such as pond and cage culture
husbandry, establishment and management of fish hatcheries, specification of
fish species and fish feeds, technical training of beneficiaries, provision of
extension services, etc.
§ Analyze
and report all problems experienced in project implementation, so that remedial
actions can be promptly taken.
§ Prepare
weekly, monthly and work plans and progress reports so that activities are well
coordinated to maintain focus targets for the District.
3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
§ A
minimum qualification of Diploma in Aquaculture/Fisheries Science, Agriculture
or any related fields
§ A
minimum of 2 years field experience working in Extension Services:
§ Experience
in Aquaculture will be an added advantage.
§ Motorbike
experience will be an added advantage
§ Experience
in the Africa region is required.
§ Experience
in Zambia is preferred.
§ Strong
verbal and written communication skills.
§ Fluency
in English required.
4.0 DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The duration of the assignment shall commence from September
2018 and shall be renewed annually, based on performance, up to the closing
date of the Project (31 Dec. 2022).
5.0 LOCATION
The Aquaculture Business Extension Officer will be located
within the Districts. With travels to where Project activities are being
carried out.
6.0 LANGUAGE OF ASSIGNMENT
The language of the assignment shall be English Language
though working language of the dominant languages in the preferred of operation
would be desirable.
7.0 MODE OF APPLICATION
All applications in writing should be accompanied by
up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents (Note: do not send
originals) with the names and addresses of three referees, one of which should
be the last or current employer.
Applications should be submitted by 24th August, 2018 to the
address below:
The
Director General
Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
Plot number 6457 Los Angeles Boulevard
P.O. Box 35068
Longacres
Lusaka