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Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.
Under the general supervision of the Programs Lead and M&E Lead, the Program Officer will contribute to activities related to all the components of the ALDDN program.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Project implementation and monitoring
Team engagement
Technical capacity, development, and monitoring
Assurance of high-quality knowledge and coordination with key stakeholders
Promotion of strategic partnerships
Public, private, and non-profit sector liaison and co-ordination
Reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of Project Activities and Support of Project Team Members:
Engage with the ALDDN project team and the processors, state government, implementing partners and community beneficiaries to deliver on project goals
Actively implement training and project interventions and provide technical guidance and administrative support to project team and other partners
Facilitate and organize meetings and events regarding project activities including meeting with implementing partners, state governments, potential partners, beneficiaries, and media stations
Develop a proper archiving system of reporting.
Monitoring of Project Activities and Expected Results:
Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly progress report by collating required information / inputs
Monitor the projects indicators, targets, assumptions, assess the risks, and propose revisions in the action plan when needed
Submit time sheets to the ALDDN Accounts and Admin office as required.
Coordination of Project Resources:
Coordinate resources (workforce, time, and inputs) as planned, based on timelines, and schedules
Use of project budget appropriately for the intended purpose
Avoid abuse and ensure the efficient use of all project assets including but not limited to vehicles, mobile phones, tablets, and projectors
Mobilize all members of the workforce at the required time to ensure results are achieved
Submit operational float reconciliation to the ALDDN Accounts and Admin office as required.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge of project cycle management
Demonstrate strong management and coordination skills
Promote teamwork and building team consensus
Demonstrate high sense of integrity and excellence
Build a strong relationship with implementing partners, clients focused on impacts and results
Leadership skills- openness to change and ability to manage complexity.
Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to implement strategic planning, results-based management, and reporting
Ability to lead formation, implementation, M&E of projects
Ability to manage budgets
Ability to manage results.
Other duties as assigned and agreed upon by the National Team Leader (NTL)
Expected Results
The key results have an impact on the overall performance of ALDDN program and success in the implementation of the project strategies. This will be achieved through:
Efficient management of the project
A coordinated and well-managed team (implementing partners, processors, community beneficiaries and others) and resources (financial, human and time)
Efficient technical supervision, capacity development and monitoring
Production of high-quality goods and services
Enhanced strategic partnerships and mobilization of resources
Constant engagement with state government, implementing partners and other key stakeholders including meetings
Timely and accurate reporting
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Animal Production, Agronomy and Extension or any other related fields
Minimum of three-years (3) experience in livestock production, animal husbandry management, or any agriculture-related field experience
Working knowledge of English Language (both written and verbal).
Competencies:
Result focus and problem-solving skills
Teamwork and building effective relationships
Communication and knowledge sharing.
Application Closing Date
28th May, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the job title and location as the subject of the mail.
Note: Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications.