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COMPETITION TYPE: 

Competition

DETAIL DESCRIPTION: 

CARD Foundation is looking for a project expert who will work for “Herbs for Growth” (HEGO) project funded through EU Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme. The Expert will study, analyze and provide feedback on HEGO e-learning platform.
The main objective of the HEGO Project is the change of the production model for herb products in all Project Countries (Greece, Moldova, Georgia and Armenia), which will lead to the positive effect on improving the economic and business performance of the herb sector and indirectly on contributing to the biodiversity conservation of endemic herb plant species, with the sustainable utilization in Project countries.
The HEGO Project addresses to the above-mentioned common challenges by developing training tools and by applying them in activities:
- Informing and educating farmers for reducing collecting herbs from the wild and promoting agricultural diversified new cultivations with improved trade value added products (endangered and endemic herb plant species for processed products);
- Informing and educating farmers on how to adapt to new challenges in farming entrepreneurship, trade and product quality with reference to herb products;
- Establishing and promoting “research to business” networking linkages among research organizations and relevant enterprises with reference to the improved value of herbs, especially for endemic species, having potential markets in Food industry, Pharmacy and Cosmetics;
- Establishing and promoting multi-lateral cross-border and international trade links for herb products produced in BSB countries participating in the proposed Project using ICT and Marketing and Branding Strategies;
- Improving the access of agricultural enterprises in granting and investment schemes, as well as in initiatives for the creation of clusters in agricultural sector.

In the scope of implementation of the HEGO project there has been created an e-learning platform for the project stakeholders and target groups. The Expert will study the Users’ Guide for HEGO e-learning platform, analyze and provide recommendations from the use of HEGO e-learning platform in Armenia.

REQUIREMENTS: 

- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Botany or relevant professions;
- At least 5 years of work experience in agriculture/ herb sector;
- Data analysis, illustration and presentation skills;
- Reporting skills
- Skills in using IT tools;
- Fluency in English and Armenian languages.

DELIVERABLES:
- A report on the Users’ Guide for e-learning platform with analyses and recommendations for the platform (Activity A.T2.5).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested applicants are requested to send their CV, filled Declaration on Honor on Exclusion Criteria and Selection Criteria and application form in Annex 1 (please find attached) to: *****.********@****.** indicating the position title ("HEGO Project External Expert") in the subject line of the email.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

ATTACHMENTS:

Application Form - HEGO Exclusion Criteria and Application for Expert.DOCX