International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Recruits International Consultant

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization addressing critical issues such as international food security, the alleviation of global hunger and poverty, environmental protection and the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency. IFDC focuses on increasing productivity across the agricultural value chain in developing countries. This is achieved by the creation and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise.

• at least a master degree in an agriculture-related field (agronomy, agri-business, agricultural economics);
• at least ten years of relevant professional experience in project design, management and/or evaluation (preferably in West Africa);
• excellent interpersonal and team work skills, especially in multi-cultural settings; and
• fluency in English and at least the ability to read relevant technical material in French and understand spoken French.

• A work plan and specific questions to be covered by the evaluation, within three days of startup.
• An outline or draft table of contents of the consultant’s report should presented within five days of startup.
• A draft report to be presented to the Project Advisory Committee (PAC).
• A final report of the mid-term review to be submitted within one week of receiving comments on the draft from IFDC, ECOWAS, UEMOA and DGIS.