Programme Officer

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Agriculture Agroecology, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or a related field.
  
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management within the NGO or development sector.
  
• Proven experience in supporting agroecology or sustainable food systems projects in
  

Required Skills and Competencies:

Technical Skills.

• Strong understanding of Results-Based Management (RBM), Theory of Change, and advanced M&E tools.
  
• Exceptional technical writing skills with a track record of producing successful donor reports and policy briefs.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to engage with high-level continental stakeholders and local farming communities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and digital data collection tools.
  
• Strong commitment to environmental stewardship, inclusivity (gender and youth), and
  

Behavioural Skills

• Excellent coordination and time management
  
• Strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across
  

Programme planning and implementation support

• Liasing with with HoP, assist Thematic Leads and Managers in developing detailed Annual Work Plans (AWP) and budgets aligned with the six Strategic Objectives of BvAT 2025–2028 Strategic Plan (SP).
  
• Track the implementation of project activities to ensure they remain on schedule and within the approved budget.
  
• Support the development of bankable interventions in sustainable agriculture for smallholder farmers, youth, and women.
  
• Coordinate with Country Partners to ensure regional projects (East, West, and Southern Africa) are harmonized with BvAT’s core mission.
  

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Work closely with the MEAL Officer to track progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as the number of farmers adopting AE practices or increases in household income.
  
• Support the implementation of the integrated digital MEAL system to facilitate real-time data collection and adaptive management.
  
• Assist in organizing and facilitating Mid-Term Reviews and Final Evaluations to document cumulative impact and lessons learned.
  
• Collect and synthesize data for learning products, including case studies and success stories, to reinforce trust in AE/EOA as viable solutions.
  

Representation and stakeholder engagement

• Support BvAT’s representation in national and continental networks for agroecology promotion.
  
• Assist in convening multi-stakeholder platforms, roundtables, and policy dialogues to advocate for the mainstreaming of AE/EOA principles in national budgets and frameworks.
  
• Maintain active dialogue with a diverse network of partner institutions, research centres, and civil society organizations.
  

Donor reporting and resource mobilization

• Draft high-quality technical and progress reports for donors ensuring compliance with specific reporting templates and timelines.
  
• Support the Partnerships and Business Development unit in identifying funding opportunities and drafting technical proposals for new grants.
  
• Maintain a repository of project data and evidence-based impact reports to support the organization’s growth aspirations.
  

Research and knowledge management

• Support the Research/KM Manager in synthesizing research findings into farmer- friendly materials (manuals, infographics, videos).
  
• Assist in managing BvAT’s digital knowledge-sharing platforms and ensure they are accessible to farmers and practitioners.
  

Working Relationships:

• Internal Relationships: Executive Director, Head of Programme, Partnerships and Business Development team, MEAL Officer, Project Managers and all other BvAT staff.
  
• External Relationships: Country Implementing Partners of EOA programmes, Organic Agriculture member organisations, National Organic Agriculture movements and donor’s, partners and consultants.