The objective of this contract is to reduce economic and social disparities in rural areas through the introductionof active employment initiatives and the development of micro, small and medium sized enterprises.
Qualifications and skills:
University degree in the fields of Economics, Agriculture, Rural development or related fields of equivalent scope
At least ten (10) years of general experience in the fields relevant to this contract of which at least five (5) years in rural economic development and/or rural SME development;
Proven experience as a team leader in previous EU-funded services projects would mean an asset
Previous work experience as trainer and/or advisor and/or consultant providing capacity building and/or institutional-strengthening support to public institutions and organisations responsible for rural economic development and/or for rural SME development would mean an asset.
The intended start date is February 2020 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 29 months from this date.
Please send your most recent CV to: Barbara.Braun [at] afci.de
Only shortlisted experts will be contacted