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Job Title: GenAssist Value-Chain Champion (part-time)

• Location: To be based from a home office in central Saskatchewan, preferably within 2 hours of Saskatoon.
• Reports To: Executive Director of Earthcare Connections / Genesis Land Conservancy (indirectly to GenAssist Steering Committee)
• Compensation: 20 hours per week paid at $19.23 per hour + 4% vacation pay
• Duration: The Value-Chain Champion position is a funded, 3-year term starting July 1, 2009. Significant possibilities exist for longer-term employment via revenue from product sales and other sources / funds.
• Function: To manage the day to day operations of the GenAssist project and to develop the business, marketing, and educational activities under the guidance of the GenAssist Steering Committee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Learn about and understand the GenAssist project plan
2. Create a personal work plan in collaboration with, and report activities to the GenAssist Steering Committee.
3. Manage the business planning process in collaboration with a consultant.
4. Manage the development of the GenAssist livestock products brand, ensuring that food products are consistent with that brand.
5. Explore distribution channels and establish relationships with buyers and potential buyers.
6. Administer promotional and educational materials including advertising under the direction of the Steering Committee.
7. Monitor quality control in accordance with the standards developed by the Steering Committee, including animal welfare.
8. Establish and maintain accounting and bookkeeping systems, including financial reporting in collaboration with a local accountant.
9. Attend Steering Committee meetings when requested.
10. Attend tradeshows and conferences on behalf of the GenAssist group.
11. Coordinate training and educational opportunities for the GenAssist group.
12. Other duties as required.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

1. Experience working with NGOs, farmers, and farm groups.
2. Knowledge and practice of sustainable agriculture including livestock management practices; familiarity with Holistic Management (HM) is preferable.
3. Experience with marketing and sales.
4. Strong written / verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Must possess excellent organizational skills, including budgeting and financial record keeping.
6. Computer skills in word processing, database management, and electronic communications, preferably Microsoft Office. Web design / management skills are an asset.
7. Ability to establish and sustain relationships with buyers.
8. Familiarity with quality control mechanisms.
9. Knowledge and practice of participatory community development is helpful.
10. Ability to facilitate professional development for the GenAssist group.
11. Ability to practice logical and independent judgment to resolve problems in any given situation.
12. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
13. This employee must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a motorized vehicle.
14. Ability to work flexible schedule.
15. Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and belief systems.

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GenAssist Value-Chain Champion Job Profile May 2009

The GenAssist project is a partnership amongst Saskatchewan farm families, Genesis Land Conservancy, and Heifer International Canada to initiate and sustain a ‘value chain’ in a profitable, ethical and sustainable food production enterprise.

The project is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to manage the marketing and business development of a Saskatchewan-focused livestock products enterprise. The ideal candidate has a mix of education and experience in one or more of the following areas: small business and value-chain development, marketing, sustainable agriculture (grass-based livestock), participatory community and/or economic development.

This part-time (20 hrs per week), 3-year funded position is to be based from a home office in Central Saskatchewan, and has significant longer-term opportunities. To apply for this position please send or email your cover letter, resume and names of three references no later than June 5, 2009 to:

Attn: Exectuive Director
Earthcare Connections
Box 1790
Wynyard, SK S0A 4T0
Email: info@earthcare.ca
Phone: 306.554.5263
www.earthcare.ca


 

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