Position: Extension Development Expert - Fodder Production
Background:
The Farmers’ Service Centre (FSC) is an Abu Dhabi government initiative implemented to facilitate a change in the manner in which agriculture and agribusiness are conducted in the Western Region of the Abu Dhabi Emirate. This encompasses the entire spectrum from on-farm production to retail sales.
The broader objective encompassing a progression from a government supported agriculture sector to a more market based sector.
To do this end the Abu Dhabi Government has contracted GRM International Pty Ltd to facilitate the formation of the Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Service Centre with a view to a fully functioning, locally managed organisation in 2014.
The Farmers’ Services Centre is expanding its operations into regions outside of the Western Region and is seeking professional staff to join its development.
Location:
Al Ain or Abu Dhabi
Overview and objectives of the role:
As with each expert position, these advisory roles will focus on guiding extension personnel into best commercial practices. These experts will help manage certain aspects including demonstration and establishing training programs.
Key Qualifications:
* Hands on, practical experience, 5-10 years
* Previous experience managing up to 5-10 people
* Previous experience working in support of extension activities
* Prior experience providing training in areas of expertise
* Previous experience in developing and delivering of training programs
* Relevant degree in related field
* Previous management of development budget
* Previous experience reporting on a broader amount of the industry (trends in the sector)
* Previous experience reporting on funding / activities
* Excellent English communication skills
* Clear and concise reporting skills
For this role specifically, the ideal candidate will also possess the following traits:
* Experience in changing existing practices
* Experience in producing salt tolerant fodder crops
* Prior experience working in saline conditions or drought zones
* Knowledge of commercial crops that can grow in salt water, halophytes, etc.
* Agriculture production / specialization in rangeland
If you are ready for a new challenge, please email your CV to shanawaz.abdulrehman@grminternational.com following the steps below.
1. State "Fodder Production’ in the subject line and state where you saw this advertisement
Applications close on 12th December 2011.
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If you are ready for a new challenge, please email your CV to shanawaz.abdulrehman@grminternational.com following the steps below.
1. State "Fodder Production’ in the subject line and state where you saw this advertisement
Applications close on 12th December 2011.
To keep up to date with the latest jobs and news in the development sector and GRM, follow us on facebook | linkedin | twitter.
Extension Development Expert - Fodder Production
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