Consultancy Opportunity: Development of Phytosanitary Inspection Manual for the USAID SPEED Project

DAI SPEED is recruiting for a Consultancy Opportunity: Development of Phytosanitary Inspection Manual for the USAID SPEED Project, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Description

• The USAID SPEED Project is seeking a consultant, for a total of 30 days, from December 2024 to March 2025. The consultant must have expertise in plant health particularly in sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. The consultant will be responsible for developing a phytosanitary inspection manual and conduct training for technicians from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADER)

Duties

• Conduct a desk review of local and international phytosanitary guidelines and diagnostic
  protocols, including WTO SPS Agreement, Phytosanitary Regulation and others
• Perform a rapid analysis of the current phytosanitary manual, considering international
  best practices, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Update the inspection manual considering the alignment with international and local
  practices and current dynamics of occurrence of pest and diseases
• Develop a training package, including training materials, tests, and other resources, and
  deliver the training with MADER staff and key stakeholders

Key Deliverables

• A Phytosanitary Inspection Manual aligned with national and international guidelines in
  portuguese
• Powerpoint presentation on the above in english and portuguese
• A consolidated report on the training of MADER staff and other stakeholders

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, agronomy or any other relevant field required.
• Advanced degree (Masters) preferred
• Profound knowledge and good experience in entomology, nematology, microbiology
  and/or agro-chemistry
• Relevant experience in international phytosanitary standards from IPPC
• Knowledge of inspection, licensing, imports and exports procedures for plant and food
  products
• Knowledge of sanitary and phytosanitary laboratory procedures
• Knowledge of national and international legal frameworks on phytosanitary inspection
  and quarantine is preferred
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver technical assistance on time and within budget
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred
• Excellent organizational, technical and communication skills with a willingness to take
  initiative
• English and Portuguese knowledge are required

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Interested candidates must submit their CV in English

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to speed_recruitment@dai.com with the Subject line “Consultancy Opportunity: Development of Phytosanitary Inspection Manual for the USAID SPEED Project”