Programme Policy Officer - SAMS, Deputy Head of Resilience

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

3 November 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Antananarivo)

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Job Title: Programme Policy Officer - Support of Farmers' Organizations and Development of Value Chains (SAMS), Deputy Head of Resilience

Type of Contract / Grade: Regular Consultant/Level II

Duration: 11 months

Duty Station: Antananarivo, Madagascar

Vacancy Number: One position

Date of Publication: October 19, 2026

Deadline for Application: November 03, 2026

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

In the context of promoting rural development and food security in Madagascar, it is essential to strengthen the capacities of farmers' organizations and to structure agricultural value chains. This will improve the competitiveness of agricultural products, increase producers' incomes, and strengthen their resilience to climate impacts.

This consultation is initiated to provide technical support to the country office teams in the implementation of the country strategic plan and technical assistance to the structures in charge of steering policies on food security, human capital and sustainable development.

The consultant will be responsible for providing technical and strategic support to farmers' organizations to develop sustainable and inclusive value chains. It will work closely with different local actors and institutional partners, including government, the private sector, and development organizations, to put in place concrete actions to improve the profitability and resilience of targeted agricultural value chains.

The candidate will also serve as Deputy Head of resilience and serve as acting head in his/her absence. Supervise, guide, and mentor the program's technical staff. This role provides technical leadership in designing, managing, and overseeing complex programs aimed at strengthening resilience against climate change, economic shocks, and food insecurity.

The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Chief of the Resilience Section and will receive guidance from the Head of Programme and Management as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Value Chain Analysis: Identify and analyze priority agricultural value chains for rural development and food security. Assess the needs and challenges of farmers' organizations in selected value chains.

2. Capacity building of farmers' organizations: Provide training and management tools tailored to farmers' organizations to improve Supporting farmers' organizations in the development of business plans and marketing strategies.

3. Value chain development: Collaborate with the various actors in the value chain (producers, processors, transporters, etc.) to improve coordination and integration. Support the identification and implementation of solutions to reduce losses post-harvest processes, improve product quality and facilitate access to markets.

4. Governance and risk management support: Assist farmers' organizations in setting up effective governance mechanisms. Develop risk management approaches, particularly for and crop insurance tools.

5. Monitoring and evaluation: Develop a monitoring and evaluation system to measure the progress of farmers' organizations in implementing value chain strategies. Provide periodic reports on the progress of the mission, including results obtained, challenges encountered and recommendations for the future.

6. Deputy Head of Resilience Functions: Serve as Deputy Head of the Resilience Section, providing support in strategic coordination, programme oversight, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring continuity of leadership in the absence of the Chief of Resilience.

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Leads by Example with Integrity

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Respects others and values diversity: Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same

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Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

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Delegates appropriately: Delegates responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results

Adapts readily to change: Responds readily to change in different contexts and adapts accordingly

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative

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Gives timely and constructive feedback: Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback

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Applies Strategic Thinking

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Considers the impact of decisions: Implements decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects and other initiatives

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Builds partnerships: Initiates and builds partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit

Collaborates to deliver common objectives : Collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives by sharing information and working together on

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, rural development or related field.

Experience: Proven experience (5 years minimum) in developing agricultural value chains and supporting agricultural farmers' organizations.

Language: Strong interpersonal and communication skills in French, and English, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of market dynamics and risk management mechanisms in agricultural contexts. Good knowledge of the Malagasy context and the challenges of food security and rural development in the region.

Analytical skills: Ability to perform technical and economic analyses of energy systems.

Cultural Awareness: Knowledge of socio-economic and environmental challenges in Madagascar, especially in rural areas.

Flexibility: Willingness to travel frequently to remote terrain and work in harsh environments.

Deadline for Application: November 03, 2026

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