MOZAMBIQUE EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009

UNCLAS MAPUTO 000340 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: SENV TSPL TBIO EAGR ENRG ECON AMGT APER EPA MZ SUBJECT: MOZAMBIQUE EMBASSY SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2009 ¶1. SUMMARY: Embassy Maputo requests an Embassy Science Fellow to work with the Government of Mozambique (GRM), to prepare a report on the status of agricultural business and processes in Mozambique and an implementation plan for advancement of agriculture in Mozambique. END SUMMARY ¶2. Embassy Maputo requests an Embassy Science Fellow be assigned to work with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Science focusing on agriculture, agri-business and processes as well as SPS in Mozambique. The survey will include an evaluation of agri-business, agriculture processes and SPS issues, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT),an implementation plan to further the development of agri-business in Mozambique and the threat of SPS issues, specifically addressing the SWOT, a human resources development strategy to support broad-based agricultural growth, and identification of potential funding sources. ¶3. A Science Fellow should have a strong background in evaluating national agricultural programs. The work will be conducted in English, with English speaking employees of the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Science. Portuguese language skills would be beneficial but are not required. No security clearance is required for this work. The length of the fellowship is estimated to be six weeks. ¶4. Mozambique is a member of OIC. ¶5. Post agrees to provide housing and office support. No in- country travel is expected. ¶6. Point of contact at Post is Etienne LeBailly, lebaillyes@state.gov, phone number 258 21 492 797 x3423, fax 258 21 490 0071. Amani