Project Officer (II)

• Relevant academic level education, Master or higher – in relevant field e.g. Agriculture, Public Policy, Development Studies, Project Management, Strategic Management, etc.

• At least three (3) years experience in the region.

• An understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the agriculture and/or agribusiness sector in East and Central Africa.

• Experience in leading and managing small teams.

• Experience setting up new projects and programmes

• Fluent in spoken and written English, other language skills proficiency desirable.

• Knowledge of strategic, human resource, financial and quality management.

• Relevant academic level education, Master or higher – in relevant field e.g. Agriculture, Public Policy, Development Studies, Project Management, Strategic Management, etc.

• At least three (3) years experience in the region.

• An understanding of the policy environment, issues and stakeholders in the agriculture and/or agribusiness sector in East and Central Africa.

• Experience in leading and managing small teams.

• Experience setting up new projects and programmes

• Fluent in spoken and written English, other language skills proficiency desirable.

• Knowledge of strategic, human resource, financial and quality management.

• Conduct research and analysis to establish good practice programmes through participatory community based approaches.

• Implement the good practice programme which may include but are not limited to the following areas: soil management, intercropping, optimal densities, integrated pest management, and design of resilient agricultural production systems.

• Establish demonstration plots and support farmer field schools to be used to introduce appropriate agricultural techniques and technologies for improved production.

• Train and build the capacity of farmers on regenerative agriculture, including organic waste and waste-water management, new technologies and support them to implement innovative environmental solutions.

• Develop training curriculum` and conduct capacity development to the farmer groups to strengthen their institutions.

• Develop and implement strategic tools and plans to analyze project and financial management for farmers and farmer groups.

• Support peer-to-peer learning between farmers on best practices and across cooperatives and/or associations.

• Train producers on how to collect data using digital tools availed by Solidaridad.

• Build and maintain positive relations with implementing partners, targeted communities and authorities at all levels to ensure that the project is understood and supported in implementation.

• Contribute to Solidaridad’s funding portfolio by contributing to the development of quality concept notes and proposals.

• Coordinate and nurture mutually beneficial partnerships with other stakeholders including partners, service providers, government departments, local development partners and the private sector.

• Prepare monthly project reports, budgets, and work plans in line with Solidaridad’s planning process and schedules in a timely basis.

• Gather and submit project monitoring and evaluation information for capturing Project outcomes, impact, and lessons learned.