US Food Systems Consultants. Winrock International

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

 To access more information about this position, please advance to http://WinrockInternational.appone.com and use the search feature to find the position.

Corporate Counsel II -- Tyson Foods

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for advising the company on matters relating to all facets of commercial and corporate work, and will primarily handle various commercial activities including the review of purchase and sales contracts, marketing agreements, licenses, marketing material and labels. Specific responsibilities will include: extensive negotiation, drafting, and review of a variety of contracts and agreements; advising clients on various regulatory matters, including anti-trust, labeling, marketing and the use of social media; responsible for managing internal resources and efficiently utilizing and directing external legal counsel and vendors as necessary. 

REQUIREMENTS: Education: Undergraduate degree in a business related field preferred; and Juris Doctorate required.

Experience: 4+ years' experience required; must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Previous experience in negotiating transactions, drafting and reviewing material agreements, performing required due diligence, reviewing marketing materials and labels, and advising clients is required. Experience in commercial transactions, marketing, and trademarks required, and experience in real estate, corporate, international and food related regulatory issues a plus.

Computer Skills: Intermediate computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office (including advanced word processing skills in Word) required; proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft SharePoint, and/or SAP a plus.

Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills. This position will play a key role in working with the company's various business units and will have extensive interaction with management.

Special Skills: Highly professional with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize appropriately and meet deadlines; ability to successfully and efficiently manage and complete short- and long-term projects.

Travel: Some travel required (4-10 domestic trips per year).

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Attorney-General Cocunsel; Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Job Title: ATTORNEY-GENERAL COUNSEL 1
Agency: DAF-Agriculture and Forestry
Opening Date: Tue. 10/22/13
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/27/13 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $28.01 - $58.94 hourly
$4,855.00 - $10,216.00 monthly
Job Type: Classified
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Qualifications Benefits Supplemental Questions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a license to practice law in the state of Louisiana plus seven years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Supplemental Information:
This position (position #50316987) is located in the Office of Management & Finance, Executive Office, Legal Division, working out of the Baton Rouge Office. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

Please attach to your application fax or mail a copy of your license to practice law in the State of Louisiana. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry may be required to serve a period of probational employment. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to apply for this vacancy online, you may mail or fax (225-237-5945) your Civil Service application to the following address: LDAF, Human Resources, P.O. Box 4172, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4172, Attn: Julie White. NOTE: When submitting a paper application, it is imperative that you use the latest revised Civil Service application, which is available on the Department of Civil Service’s website. Older versions of the Civil Service application/SF10 will not be accepted and will be returned to you. You may download a Civil Service application here. All applications must be received OR postmarked by the closing date of this announcement. Applications received or postmarked after the closing date of this announcement will be returned. If submitting a paper application you must answer, print and submit the supplemental questions with your paper application or it will be considered incomplete and rejected. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.Application Status Message What it Means
Application received Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled The agency has decided not to fill the position.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Julie M. White, Human Resource Specialist
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
P.O. Box 4172, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4172
225-922-1345
225-237-5945 FAX

Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To serve as the chief legal counsel to a department having a small attorney work force and having a limited scope in that the legal issues primarily impact the same department.

Level of Work:
Administrator.

Supervision Received:
Administrative direction from an agency administrator/executive.

Supervision Exercised:
May supervise lower level attorneys or other professional legal staff.

Location of Work:
Predominantly used in the twenty major state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Attorney Supervisor by serving as administrator of Department legal program and attorney workforce.

Differs from Attorney--General Counsel 2 by the size and scope of legal programs.


Examples of Work:
Serves as the chief legal counsel of a legal division.

Represents the department in more complex and important litigation such as precedent cases before trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals.

Prepares and/or reviews the preparation and negotiation of the more complex departmental contracts, requests for proposal and other legal documents.

Plans, organizes, directs and controls all work activities of the division.

Selects and assigns staff, identifies staff development needs and assures that training is obtained.

Prepares and/or directs the preparation of briefs and other activities incidental to litigation and court work.

Drafts and directs the drafting of new legislation; may testify on the same before legislative committees and other tribunals.

Develops or directs the development of budget recommendations for the division.

Renders final opinion upon the legality and propriety of all rules and regulations of the department, and other matters pertaining thereto.

President, Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy

Position: President, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Start Date: 2014
Deadline: Open until filled, résumés reviewed on a rolling basis
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:The president is responsible for carrying out IATP’s mission, providing strategic direction, and ensuring the financial health and stability of the organization. S/he is the public face of IATP to various audiences, including colleagues, funders, policymakers and the media.

Qualities:
IATP is looking for a collaborative, values-driven, visionary leader who is internationalist in perspective, passionate about agriculture and food systems, and skilled at managing a complex, dynamic organization. Successful candidates will have:

• Stature in a relevant field
• Demonstrated leadership experience in advocacy work
• Experience and ability in fundraising
• Experience and ability in developing strategy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to engage with many different cultures, constituencies and audiences
• Integrity, humor, intelligence
• Good listening skills
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Experience working with a board

About IATP:The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) works locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems. Founded in 1986, IATP is an internationalist nonprofit based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an office in Washington, D.C. IATP was launched as part of a global justice movement in support of family farmers and sustainable food systems in opposition to corporate control of the world’s resources. Through our national and international work, as well as work in the Upper Midwest, IATP advocates for food, energy and farming systems that strengthen local communities, pay farmers and workers fairly, enhance the environment and produce healthy food for all.

To apply:
Please send the following electronically to the IATP Search Committee at executivesearch@iatp.org:

• One-page cover letter
• Résumé or CV
• Salary requirements
• Names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references (We will not contact your references without prior approval.)

See www.iatp.org for more information about the organization. IATP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Program Associate, Surdna Foundation

SURDNA FOUNDATION

Position Vacancy

Program Associate, Sustainable Environments

The Surdna Foundation, a New York City-based family foundation, seeks a Program Associate for its Sustainable Environments Program. Founded by John E. Andrus in 1917, the Surdna Foundation has endowment assets of over $900 million and an overall annual grantmaking/operations budget of $45 million. Surdna focuses in three grantmaking areas: Sustainable Environments, Strong Local Economies, and Thriving Cultures. The Foundation aims to foster just and sustainable communities in the United States and to advance national action on sustainability. The work environment at Surdna is team-oriented, collegial, and one in which diversity is valued.

Overview and Responsibilities:

The Sustainable Environments Program Associate plays a key role in managing the day-to-day grantmaking activities of a four-person team composed of the Program Director, two Program Officers, and the Program Associate. The position combines program and administrative responsibilities with active engagement in the Sustainable Environments “Next Generation Infrastructure” grantmaking and “Program Related Investment” strategy and portfolio development.

In terms of substantive program pursuits, the Program Associate will be immersed in “regional food supply” next generation infrastructure solutions.  These activities (depending on experience) will range from direct grantmaking to field building activities.

On the administrative side, the Program Associate's general functions include the following activities: actively tracking and managing grant proposals, reports and related materials through Surdna’s grants management database system; assembling and proofing grant dockets; supporting the management of the program budget; providing technical support and counseling to grantees related to submission processes; managing contractors and consultants; scheduling and managing meetings, calls and travel for Sustainable Environments Program staff; and supporting communication activities that range from story generation to content editing. 

In addition, the Program Associate helps to ensure strong connections with Surdna’s other programs (Strong Local Economies and Thriving Cultures), foundation-wide initiatives, and outside partners.  Related tasks include:  supporting the Program Director and Program Officers in preparing for cross program meetings, internal foundation meetings, board meetings, etc.; tracking joint grantmaking between and among program areas; and coordinating activities and initiatives related to funder affinity groups, program-led convenings, etc.  The Sustainable Environments Program Associate is also part of an administrative cohort at Surdna whose members provide support on foundation-wide projects and add staff capacity during peak periods.  Overall this position offers exceptional access to the environmental community and to the practice of philanthropy. The position also provides occasional opportunities for travel. 

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with a commitment to social justice and equity.  She or he is also able to manage several tasks simultaneously, and has the ability to gather information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations regarding complex problems and issues. The candidate should also possess a high level of initiative, and be comfortable working independently, as well as with peers and colleagues.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree required. A degree in a relevant field, interest in the nonprofit sector, and experience in regional food systems is highly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years work experience, with previous office/administrative experience required
• Previous nonprofit or foundation experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent analytical thinking, writing, speaking and editing skills
• A strong team-player, with a diplomatic, professional manner, and a sense of humor
• Commitment to applying skills broadly within Surdna in support of the foundation’s mission
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent comprehensive employee benefits package

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and current resume via e-mail to:

Theresa Kon, Senior Talent Consultant, Forrest Solutions / Email:  tkon@fss-staffing.com

Deadline for Submissions is November 15, 2013

President; Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

Position Announcement
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy - President

Position: President of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Start Date: In 2014
Deadline: Open until filled, résumés reviewed on a rolling basis
Salary: Commensurate with experience


About IATP:
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) works locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems. Founded in 1986, IATP is an internationalist nonprofit based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an office in Washington, D.C. IATP was launched as part of a global justice movement in support of family farmers and sustainable food systems and in opposition to corporate control of the world’s resources. Through our national and international work, as well as work in the Upper Midwest, IATP advocates for food, energy and farming systems that strengthen local communities, pay farmers and workers fairly, enhance the environment, and produce healthy food for all.

The organization has a staff of 25, a budget of $2.8 million and is governed by an 11-member international board of directors. It founded and owns the rapidly growing organic fair trade coffee company, Peace Coffee.

Responsibilities:
The president is responsible for carrying out IATP’s mission, providing strategic direction, and ensuring the financial health and stability of the organization. S/he is the public face of IATP to various audiences, including colleagues, funders, policymakers and the media.

Qualities:
IATP is looking for a collaborative, values-driven, visionary leader who is internationalist in perspective, passionate about agriculture and food systems, and skilled at managing a complex, dynamic organization. Successful candidates will have:

§ Stature in a relevant field
§ Demonstrated leadership experience in advocacy work
§ Experience and ability in fundraising
§ Experience and ability in developing strategy
§ Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
§ Ability to engage with many different cultures, constituencies and audiences
§ Integrity, humor, intelligence
§ Good listening skills
§ Willingness and ability to travel
§ Experience working with a board


To apply:
Please send the following electronically to the IATP Search Committee at executivesearch@iatp.org:

§ One-page cover letter
§ Résumé or CV
§ Salary requirements
§ Names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references (note that we will not contact your references without prior approval)

See www.iatp.org for more information about the organization. IATP is an Equal Opportunity Employer