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From: Samuel Besong <sbesong@desu.edu>
Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 9:53 AM
Subject: Position announcement-Program officer
To: "Dr. Samuel Besong (sbesong@gmail.com)" <sbesong@gmail.com>

Title	Program Officer, Wallace Center
EOE Statement	We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About the Organization	Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. ********************Winrock International Welcomes Applicants from all geographic regions of the world. If you do not have a five digit zip code in your region, please populate the zip code prompt with 11111 to proceed.
Category	Domestic Program Development
Description	POSITION DESCRIPTION   POSITION TITLE:       Program Officer 1 LOCATION:                 Arlington, VA UNIT:                            Wallace Center GROUP:                       Enterprise & Agriculture Group REPORTS TO:              Director, Wallace Center   BACKGROUND: The Wallace Center at Winrock International is a national leader in sustainable and equitable food systems development. Our work supports entrepreneurs and communities as they build a new, 21st century food system that is healthier for people, the environment, and the economy. The Center both builds and strengthens the links in the emerging chain of business and civic efforts focused on making good food—that is, healthy, green, fair, and affordable food—an everyday reality in every community.  The Wallace Center is a unit within the Agriculture and Enterprise Group of Winrock International. The Wallace Center works primarily in the United States and works nationally and regionally, often times in partnership with local organizations.  The Program Officer will provide leadership for Wallace's work on expanding regional food economies and link this work to Wallace's work on food hubs, its National Good Food Network and other opportunities as they arise.   The Wallace Center and other organizations have worked to expand local and regional food supply and distribution and, as a result, there have been tremendous gains. USDA ERS research shows an almost 30% increase in the value of the market for local and regional food between 2008-2012, and a recent national consumer survey estimated the total market value in excess of $11B.  Intermediated markets account for most of this growth, building on the success demonstrated through direct markets.  To continue this growth, and to expand support and investment in regional food systems, it is time to build and communicate a stronger case for local and regional food as an economic development strategy.  POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Officer will be an integral part of the Wallace Center team and its work to implement market-driven strategies for sustainable and equitable food systems development.  S/he will provide leadership for Wallace's work on expanding regional food economies, developing and implementing several interlocking strategies: Take a leading role among food system stakeholders to strengthen the case for regional food economies and help us all work in a more coordinated manner.  Better data communicating how regional food systems result in economic and social impact is critical.  Wallace will form a Regional Food Economies Working Group, host a national gathering in 2016 bringing together those actively involved in building the case to set a common agenda, and network and coordinate activities and discussion to follow up on the results of the gathering.  Design and implement a Regional Food Economy Fellows program focusing on building and communicating the economic and social case for continued and expanded investment in regional food economies.  Fellows will work closely with the Regional Food Economies Working Group and contribute to a successful national gathering and follow up activities. Expand the dialogue at the national and regional levels for regional food economies.  The Good Food Business Narrative program will promote understanding of regional food value chains, with a focus on  those with resources and local decision making roles, as sustainable economic development engines. Building the business narrative will shift the dialogue from a consumer focus to a social enterprise and economic development focus, one that is designed to facilitate new on-the-ground alliances and investment.   The Program Officer has the primary responsibility for leading program design, strategy and day to day implementation, evaluation and reporting, as well as building continuity across the various strategies and stakeholders.  S/he will have a significant role in securing additional and ongoing funding for this work and other strategies as part of the Wallace team.  This position offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to have national impact in the area of sustainable and equitable food systems, as well as rural and urban economic development.   Winrock International is a well-established and respected organization in these arenas and other program areas, offering room for career advancement and professional development. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:                                           Specifically Program Officer will: Lead design, implementation and evaluation of regional food economies strategies Develop strong working relationships with current and potential program partners Facilitate and continue mid to high level collaboration among funders and government Develop targeted communications and presentations for various stakeholders & forums Lead, with project partners, the development of plans for continuing and expanding the regional food economies initiative Manage program budgets with support from Wallace Center Director Lead the completion of reporting requirements Assume a key role in developing new partnerships, collaborations and identifying and seeking new funding for the Center's programs Provide short-term support to other Wallace projects and programs as appropriate Represent Wallace Center at Winrock at conferences, seminars, regionally and nationally Coordinate activities of internal staff and manage external contractors and consultants. Perform other duties as necessary and (or) assigned May require local and out-of-state (US domestic) travel   QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: The Program Officer 1 will be a highly motivated individual who is exceptionally talented at multi-tasking programmatic tasks, and has the focus to handle complex and challenging responsibilities, including the ability to engage with academics and practitioners in the fields of economics, economic development, sustainable food systems, philanthropy, government, investment, business, and communications. Strong interpersonal skills are needed for this position, as well as the ability to learn quickly, self-start and work independently as well as working well in teams. Education:          Minimum MS/MBA/MA in economic development, agricultural economics, rural development, business, or related fields. Experience:        At least five years of related experience. Desirable experience includes: Work in the economic development sector Operating a business and/or supporting business development Facilitating food supply chains and value chains Managing and creating relationships with individuals, organizations, and institutions Implementation of strategic communications   Engaging with state or federal government agencies and entities Understanding of issues in food systems and sustainable agriculture Budget development and management Developing and writing funding requests Working in teams to foster social, environmental or economic outcomes Knowledge/Skills:                           Strategic thinking & creative problem solving qualities Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent research and assessment abilities Developed and practiced interpersonal skills, working with internal and external partners and a wide range of stakeholders and demographics Exceptional organizational and information management, with an attention to detail and accuracy Self-starter and self-directed as well as the ability to work effectively in a team Grant writing and proposal team coordination abilities Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent tasks Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite and economic modeling software Must not require sponsorship to work in the U.S.

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Title	US Food Systems Consultants  Top of Form Bottom of Form
About the Organization	Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. ********************Winrock International Welcomes Applicants from all geographic regions of the world. If you do not have a five digit zip code in your region, please populate the zip code prompt with 11111 to proceed.
Category	Domestic Program Development
Description	US Food Systems Consultants Consulting for the Wallace Center at Winrock International The Wallace Center supports entrepreneurs and communities as they build a new, 21st century food system that is healthier for people, the environment, and the economy. The Center builds and strengthens links in the emerging chain of businesses and civic efforts focused on making good food—healthy, green, fair, affordable food—an everyday reality in every community. Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. Winrock uses an internal consultant registry to recruit and maintain communication with our short- and long-term consultants. Our Professional Register is one of our most useful resources for identifying experts for technical assistance needs. How to Become a Registered Consultant with Winrock Winrock is expanding its pool of qualified, professional consultants for both short- and long-term assignments that can provide technical assistance and capacity building related to food systems within the U.S. We invite consultants with expertise in food systems, value chain development, supply chain logistics, food hub development, supply chain infrastructure management and development, sustainable agriculture, food access and equity, working with vulnerable or minority populations and communities, feasibility studies and business planning, financial planning, strategic planning, marketing, food safety, producer training, processing, post-harvest handling, health, nutrition, natural resource management, urban and rural development, community engagement and development, and related fields to submit your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume for consideration. Winrock encourages applicants to submit a comprehensive CV which includes your education, languages and level of fluency, relevant experience, list of geographic areas (U.S. states, regions and countries) where you've worked and your current contact information. We encourage you to include full name, address, telephone, and email address but most important is your email address. Our Professional Register is used only by internal Winrock staff who have access to it in order to find consultants for a wide variety of our projects and proposals. Your CV on file remains confidential within Winrock and is never shared or published outside of the organization without your permission. Only applicants whose CVs show that they have actual experience relevant to Winrock International's work will be accepted into this internal Professional Register of consultants. Updating Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume Once an applicant is accepted and entered into the Register, Winrock will contact you annually for updates to your information. We encourage you to also notify us if you ever have a change in your email address or contact information. We welcome you to also send in updated CVs as you gain additional experience instead of waiting for the annual update request you will receive from us. Consulting Tools and Resources Information concerning Winrock's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, travel and safety, health, and other documentation is provided during the consultant selection and hire process for an active proposal or project. Winrock International is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

Samuel A. Besong, PhD

Professor and Chairperson

Director of Graduate Program

Department of Human Ecology

Delaware State University

Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302-857-6440

Fax: 302-857-6441

 

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Samuel Besong, PhD
Professor and Chairperson
Department of Human Ecology
Delaware State University
1200 North DuPont HWY
Price Bldg, RM#103
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-857-6440
Fax: 302-857-6441

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