Project Officer

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee project implementation, monitoring, and follow-up, ensuring meaningful beneficiary engagement, accountability, and adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, manage implementing partners, and oversee logistics, security, financial compliance, and grant management to ensure effective and timely project delivery.

Requirements

• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Multi skilled with multi-tasking capabilities.
• Strong team-player with a high level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent critical, creative thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience in program administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring.
• Ability to work with database applications.
• Knowledge of project funding procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills