Project Assistant

AWF is seeking a high performing and motivated individual to assist in the successful implementation of  AWF's new project "The Sustainability and Inclusion Strategy for Growth Corridors in Africa’ (SUSTAIN Africa).

This Project aims to develop and demonstrate climate resilient solutions for water security and inclusive land resource and agricultural development in growth corridors and areas of intensive economic development in Africa. The programme will work with Government, private sector and civil society partners to integrate water, land and ecosystem management into investment strategies and development of related small and medium sized enterprise as well as large scale business operations.  This position will report to the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to selected farmers on improving their production using new agriculture techniques and post-harvest practices
• Assist in and support the preparation and submission of Annual Work Plans guided by baseline and field information and in collaboration with stakeholders for approval
• Provide project   monitoring   and   management support   to   Project   Manager   in   the implementation of Work Plans/ Business Plans
• Work with village government, small and large scale farmers, and District Councils to organize and conduct community sensitization meetings to mobilize and promote understanding of the project activities and outputs at different levels of implementation in target villages
• Make regular visits to project sites to oversee the implementation and Monitoring of the project and document progress
• Such other tasks as may reasonably be required by the Project Manager

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Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma/Bachelor degree in agribusiness/ agriculture and related subjects with field experience in planning, implementation and monitoring programmes is preferable
• At least 2 years experience working of the rural economy in agricultural production and/or post-harvest or in other rural/agricultural enterprise development work
• Experience and competence in implementing participatory techniques for mobilizing rural communities
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Respect for communities, other organizations and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
•  Strong computer and internet skills

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