Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, June 10 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The main responsibilities of the Project Officer (PO) are:
Project Implementation & Support:
• Oversee the set up and management of cooling facilities and optimal utilization to enhance profitability.
• Work with project partners to customize/contextualize the SHF cooling business model.
• Support the integration of Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in all aspects of the L2V project.
• Development and execution of detailed implementation plans, having a teaching and facilitative role, staff supervision as well as monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement plans ensuring compliance with DCA regulations and guidelines.

Market Development and Value Chain Enhancement:
• Lead in identifying market opportunities for the target value crops and proactively engage with off takers for market linkages.
• Facilitate farmer contracting for production of target crops ensuring RBC principles are adhered to during the business engagement.
• Conduct market assessments to identify potential market opportunities and value chain enhancements related to the project.
• Provide recommendations for value chain improvements and market linkages.

Stakeholder Management:
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and foster collaboration.
• Coordinate with county government agencies, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to secure project financing and incentives.
• Represent the project team in meetings, presentations, and discussions with stakeholders.

Project Monitoring and Reporting:
• Monitor project activities, milestones, and deliverables to ensure adherence to project plans.
• Prepare regular reports on project status and risks/issues.
• Identify and escalate any deviations from the project plan and propose corrective actions.

Other roles and responsibilities
• Network and coordinate with other field operational I/NGOs, local agencies and County Government and explore / advise on possible areas of collaboration / partnerships to enhance project synergy.
• Perform any other responsibilities as determined and assigned by the Project Coordinator from time to time.

Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, agronomy, business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A deep understanding of how to facilitate and support export horticulture business for SHFs is highly desired.
• Previous experience working with INGOs/private sector in areas of project management, business development, entrepreneurship, or market system development.
• Strong business management acumen with the ability to develop business plans, incubate business ideas, analyse budgets and financial statements.
• Excellent business negotiation and export related contract management.
• Experience in business and financial modelling is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player.
• Self-driven and results oriented in challenging rural working environments.
• Experience in engagement at field/community level and excellent reporting skills.
• Excellence in English, oral and written.

Preferred years of experience
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in business or NGO sector
• 3-4 years in a supervisory role

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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