Vacancy notice
Project: Revitalization of Mongolian Potato Sector Program (RMPSP)
Job title: communication and marketing specialist (part time)
Location: Ulaanbaatar, with frequent trips to project sites.
Expected starting date: January 15, 2007
In collaboration with the MonConsult LLC and Mongolian Farmers Association for Rural Development, Swiss Agency for Development and cooperation is implementing the Revitalization of Mongolian Potato Sector Program (RMPSP). Its goal is to improve the productivity of potato production at the national and subsistence level by supporting the reestablishment of an efficient and sustainable seed potato production and a decentralized quality seed supply system.
The program is seeking a candidate with appropriate experience as Communication and Marketing Specialist.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with representative mass media (TVs, studios, newspapers, publishers etc.)
• Prepare regular newsletters (monthly or quarterly) for wider distribution to the Program stakeholders
• Maintain contacts with the major chain supermarkets, groceries and food markets for the implementation of on the spot public advertising campaign ;
• Assist in promoting the NPC among the sub sector stakeholders
• Prepare marketing plan of the Program including the identification of opportunities for grading, packing, labeling and processing and the market potential for value added potato products;
• Assess economic and technical viability and the practicality of the value added potato production;
• Produce monthly and quarterly report on the activities performed
• Other tasks reasonably requested by the Program Coordinator and the Implementation Advisor;

Qualifications and Experience:
• A university degree in agriculture, economics, social sciences fields of expertise; preferably at postgraduate level;
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture production, marketing, public communication, promotion and other relevant fields;
• Good practical knowledge of agribusiness and market development, including identification of niche market opportunities, production and supply chain development.
• Strong technical skills to carry out a comprehensive value chain analysis of the crop production
• Skills to identify, formulate and implement innovative public awareness campaign and marketing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong computer skills particularly to internet and the web hosting applications
Interested candidates should submit their CV with reference letters electronically to munkhod@mfard.mn or personally at the address:
Project Management Unit:
‘’MonConsult’’LLC Building
East Cross Road, 14-khoroo, Bayanzurkh District, Ulaanbaatar
Phone/Fax: 976-11-460158
Application are welcomed not later than December 29, 2006. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.