About the company

GITEC-IGIP GmbH is a leading consulting company for development and international cooperation projects. GITEC-IGIP’s multi-cultural team and global network of companies and offices around the world has more than five decades of professional experience across four continents. Our companies lead mainly publicly financed projects in international cooperation. We are constantly looking for high-profile consultants. For more details, please visit our web site  www.gitec-consult.com

Deforestation-free supply chains (ELKE) 
The project focused on promoting deforestation-free livestock farming and green finance in Ecuador. This project is designed to tackle the pressing issue of deforestation within agricultural supply chains, particularly in the provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas. The primary objectives include reducing deforestation through the development of sustainable production techniques, enhancing the capacities of smallholder farmers, and creating financial incentives for the adoption of deforestation-free practices. These efforts are crucial for ensuring that agricultural practices do not contribute to the loss of Ecuador’s valuable forest ecosystems. Furthermore, the project strongly emphasizes gender equality, environmental protection, and the importance of collaboration with local governments and the private sector. By fostering these partnerships, the project aims to secure long-term sustainability and resilience within the targeted agricultural supply chains. 

 
Your Main Duties in this Position 

• Responsible for strengthening the capacities of financial actors to encourage the adaptation and application of sustainable production techniques and marketing practices for shrimp, livestock, pitahaya, timber and cocoa in the provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas 
• Responsible for strengthening the capacities of actors in the livestock sector to encourage the adaptation and application of sustainable production techniques and marketing practices in the provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas
• Design and implementation of two training programmes on financial mechanisms, education and instruments for banks, cooperatives, public institutions and organisations assisted by the project 
• Diagnosis, design and implementation of training processes for livestock extensionists in Manabí and Esmeraldas 
• Lead in coordination with the GIZ team the development of at least eight knowledge products related to the implementation of the project in the financial sector and livestock chains in Esmeraldas and Manabí, of which at least two should emphasis gender, youth, indigenous or Afro-Ecuadorian issues 
• Provide information and ensure the monitoring of the impact of the work packages (section 2.2), as well as regular and timely reporting on the corresponding activities. 
• Establish collaborative relationships with partners, non-governmental organisations and institutional bodies 

Your Educational Background: 

University degree (e.g. master’s) in agricultural science, economics, education or comparable disciplines  
Spanish native speaker and knowledge of English (A2- Beginner) 

Your Expertise / Profile 
General professional experience: 
6 years of professional experience in the development of training programmes for producers and rural organisations 
 
Specific professional experience
10 years of professional experience in Ecuador. 
4 years of experience in development cooperation projects. 
Driver's license 
2 years’ experience in financial and project management (project budgets, grants), work experience working with GADs and producer organisations 

Time Schedule / Duration of Assignment 
The project is estimated to start by month year with a planned duration of  20 months. 

If you are interested

Please send us an email containing your most recent English and/or Spanish CV, copies of relevant diplomas and employers‘ certificates including full contact details, fee expectations (per day / per month) (Other relevant information can be added, e.g., language of the attachments)  and details on availability to:
 

careers@gic-group.com 

Quoting the Job ref. no.:VChainECUKE2/CNR

Or apply online via the Application-Form in the section below.

We actively encourage women to apply, as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives women bring to our team.
 

Please note that we can only consider candidates who meet the required criteria!