Project Manager for the Republic of Moldova
Terms of References
Danube Soya strives to involve Moldova into its initiative and thereby help Moldova to develop its agricultural potential. Danube Soya is therefore looking for a project manager to help setting-up the operation and manage related activities as well as administrative processes.
The future project manager will be assigned with the following tasks (but not limited to):
- Acting as the prime contact person of the Danube Soya association in Moldova and based in Chisinau
- Monitoring the situation in Moldova
- Managing public relations, media outreach and press work
- Servicing, maintaining and increasing business facilitating activities in Moldova for and in between members and potential system partners of Danube Soya
- Networking with the Government, Research and Scientific Institutions, Agricultural and Business Leaders in Moldova
- Organizing and conducting outreach programs to the farming community, development and implementation of farmer training activities and its curriculum
- Development of best practice models
- Organizing demo platforms and field trials
- Introduction of existing and/or new partners and business associates to the Donau Soja / Danube Soya Standards and Quality System
- Conducting business development and matchmaking as well as networking between target region members and international business leads
- Acquisition of new partners in the target regions
- Cooperation with international donors and public funds
The candidate should fulfil the following requirements:
- Advanced academic degree in agro-economics, agriculture, business, or another field relevant to the work of the associations
- Several years of experience in an international environment, e.g. international cooperation or international organisation
- Experience in at least 2 of the following aspects: agricultural supply chain management, quality systems in the food industry or agriculture, environmental sustainability, social and labour standards in international cooperation
- Be able to demonstrate experience in working with public institutions and civil society organisations
- Knowledgeable of global developments rural development, agriculture and human nutrition
- Proven project management skills
In addition the candidate should be fully proficient in English and bring with strong communication skills. He /she should be solid in applying the various means of electronic communication and collaboration. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, quality and results oriented, and able to take initiative and ownership. He/she should be able to manage multiple tasks and allocate/ review priorities to meet deadlines in a time-bound environment.
Further information about the position
Starting date: 1 November 2015
Part-time until beginning of 2016 with the possibility of a full-time employment thereafter
Location: Chisinau, Moldova
Reporting lines: Regional Programme Coordinator and Chief Financial Officer
For further information and applications please contact Mr. Christopher Opancar, Regional Programme Coordinator (opancar@donausoja.org)
Background information
Danube Soya is an international non-profit association and committed to restructure the current global supply of protein for animal and human nutrition and to increase the production of non-GMO soya in Europe, including Moldova.
Danube Soya provides a platform for exchange of information and experiences as well as for initiating businesses. The association further supports research and innovation in soya cultivation and processing and strives at improving the framework conditions to promote soya cultivation in Europe.
Danube Soya operates in 16 countries, it’s headquarter is based in Vienna. It unites 200 businesses and organisations all having a stake in soya production, marketing and usage and sharing the same goal. Business enterprises from every stage in the supply chain – from seed producers and agricultural traders to food producers and retailers – but also civil society organisations, research institutes and public institutions are members of the Danube Soya Association. 13 governments have declared to support our initiative by undersigning the Danube Soya Declaration.
Online resources about Danube Soya:
Members Spotlight
Current number of members 175
Latest Job Center