Closing: Apr 30, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 24, 2024 (11 days ago)
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Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of project management experience, with a focus on partnership development in the agricultural sector.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
- Understanding of the agricultural landscape and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Kenya.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Proficiency in English and Swahili.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team and navigate a matrix organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- Willingness to travel within the region.
Responsibilities
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of project management experience, with a focus on partnership development in the agricultural sector.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
- Understanding of the agricultural landscape and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Kenya.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Proficiency in English and Swahili.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team and navigate a matrix organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- Willingness to travel within the region.
- Assist in planning, executing, and overseeing projects within the smallholder segment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement projects successfully.
- Act as a liaison between Bayer and external partners, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure successful outcomes.
- Support in safeguarding project resources, budgets, and timelines, and contribute to progress reports for stakeholders.
- Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Participate in field visits and engage directly with smallholder farmers to oversee project implementation and gather feedback.
- Utilize project management tools and methodologies to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Strategy delivery.
- Assist in conducting regular evaluations to ensure alignment with goals and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting on the progress of partnerships and projects, providing insights and updates to stakeholders and senior management.
- Assist in analyzing data to assess effectiveness and impact, using findings to inform future partnership strategies and initiatives.
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