The deputy team leader/Capacity Building Coordinator will assist the Team Leader:
(i) For overall direction of the consultant team, overall team coordination, and delivery of quality and timely outputs, and coordination and management of inputs;
(ii) Manage the team relationships with government, the PMU, ADB and other stakeholders;
(iii) Identify tasks on the critical path, and ensure that implementation schedules are followed;
(iv) In the preparation of the initial work plan and personnel schedule (including determining resource needs), periodic reports, and other deliverables.

The scope of work includes:
• Prepare activity and personnel schedules for the team, and integrate into the overall work plan in coordination with the PIC team leader and the FAO chief technical adviser (for a separate GAFSP funded package);
• Coordinate the team’s inputs as per the work plan;
• Organize capacity building activities in coordination with other team members and IAs;
• Undertake capacity building across various project components, as per gaps in the training provided by others (e.g. on climate smart agriculture), and where complementary to other experts’ expertise. Prepare joint training activities as required with the FAO team and PIC team;
• Ensure that the gender action plan recommendations are being implemented by the IA and team, in coordination with the PIC team;
• Prepare an inception report, quarterly progress reports and final report.

Qualifications:
• Masters’ or graduate degree in relevant area, e.g. agriculture or agronomy
• Experience in project management and co-ordination. Specific experience on donor-funded projects will be an advantage
• At least 7 years’ experience in agricultural development
• At least 3 years’ experience in undertaking capacity building activities
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills.