Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 31 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities include.
• Managing the project schedule, activity plan and planning milestones, supporting the tracking of progress and deliverables from project partners and implementing countries.
• Contributing to, in close collaboration with the Marketing Advisor, the design and planning of the scope, activities and objectives of the project.
• Drafting the necessary project documentation during the design, planning and end-to-end implementation of the project as per the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMG) i.e results framework, work plans etc. Conducting assessments and take part in proposal development.
• Identifying, escalating, tracking and resolving project issues on an ongoing basis, and proactively engaging the project team on issues which require wider attention and resolution.
• In collaboration with the Marketing Advisor, monitor risks and develop contingency plans to respond to emergencies. Making an assessment and reviewing the status of projects and providing recommendations to the project team on approaches and procedures for project implementation
• Liaise with relevant environment, gender and safeguarding specialists to ensure that themes are present and relevant in project activities.
• Contribute to building strong partnerships with civil society, INGOs, government entities, private sector and other organizations.
• Develop Terms of Reference for project consultants/suppliers hired on a short-term basis and ensure proper delivery of technical services and submission of technical and other report within ethical and procurement standards and guidelines.

About you
• The ideal candidate should have experience coordinating and influencing the formulation, implementation, monitoring of international development projects.
• Possess excellent writing skills, with analytical capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality project reports. They should be experienced in delivering projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance.
• The post holder should be knowledgeable in donor contracting and budget management, demonstrate skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship building alongside collaboration with global teams. They should have strong project management skills with ability to drive and coordinate multiple components within a project.
• Previous experience working in agriculture value chain projects would be an added advantage.
• The post holder will have experience in group facilitation to ensure effective stakeholder participation and consensus building.
• The candidate should have a bachelors’ degree in business management, international relations, sustainable development, economics, development studies, peace and conflict studies or related field. Accreditation in project management would be good to have.


Job Experience:No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Click here to apply

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION