Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI)
Non-profit + 1 more
Description
Requirements
• Advanced degree in agriculture, crop protection, agricultural economics, or a related
field.
• At least 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in agriculture and
development, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex multi-donor
projects across multiple locations in developing countries.
• Strong understanding of agriculture, crop protection, and smallholder farmers'
challenges, particularly in sustainable practices and plant health systems.
• Understanding of development of sustainable value chains, as well as sanitary and
phytosanitary related issues and how to mitigate them to comply with market
requirements would be an added value
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate multidisciplinary and multinational
teams, ensuring high performance and collaboration.
• Demonstratable ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently in a
high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Experience designing and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
frameworks, and other project management tools for tracking progress against
objectives, and reporting to donors and stakeholders.
• Solid experience managing project budgets, ensuring financial transparency, and
preparing accurate financial reports.
• Strong communication skills, and ability to work effectively with government
institutions, local partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of USDA grant and loan requirements, compliance frameworks,
and stakeholder reportingResponsibilities
• Oversee the day-to-day management of a suite of
• Ensure the project complies with all relevant regulations, policies, and donor
projects, ensuring effective coordination and execution of
all approved activities.
• Develop and manage project work plans, budgets, and
schedules in collaboration with the project team and
stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives
and timelines.
• Lead and guide the project team, fostering a collaborative
and results-driven environment, and supporting team
development and performance.
• Monitor the project’s progress against its objectives,
timelines, and budgets, ensuring accurate and timely
reporting to the project board and donors.
• Liaise with the Finance and Operations teams to ensure
that grants and projects’ delivery align with forecasted
expenditure
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, and implement
mitigation strategies to ensure that risks do not impede
the project’s progress.• Ensure the project complies with all relevant regulations, policies, and donor
requirements, maintaining the highest standards of governance and accountability.
• Oversee financial management, ensuring transparency and accountability in using
project funds, and providing accurate financial reporting.
• Leverage opportunities for new business development
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