Program Management
Develop and maintain detailed project work plans for WP5 and the K/MFI use-case, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and consortium goals.
Monitor and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure the efficient delivery of program activities.
Identify and mitigate risks, adapting plans to address challenges while maintaining project momentum.
Oversee project expenditures to ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
Monitor and update financial performance and prepare budget forecasts to maintain alignment with project goals.
Track project indicators and outcomes to measure impact and progress against objectives.
Support the development of tools and methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of program interventions.
Prepare and submit timely and accurate progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Document best practices and contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts within the consortium and across broader initiatives.
Team Leadership and Technical Oversight
Support the Technical Lead with managing the use-case project team by engaging, onboarding, and deploying specialist consultants, service providers, and academic partners providing day-to-day guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, ensuring effective communication and coordination among internal team members.
Support the technical lead in aligning the use-case with broader organizational initiatives, such as the AFFORD and IGNITE programs, to maximize synergies and impact.
Contribute to the development and refinement of digital and analytical tools to enhance traceability and sustainability in food processing.
Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
Serve as the primary liaison with private sector partners, building strong relationships and facilitating collaboration to achieve program objectives.
Support the Technical Lead with engaging key stakeholders, including government agencies, certification bodies, and other consortium partners, to align efforts and ensure buy-in.
Represent TNS, alongside the Technical Lead, in consortium meetings, conferences, and other forums to advocate for program goals and priorities.
Contribute to the development of communication materials that showcase program impact, innovation, and success stories.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years relevant experience OR Master’s Degree + 5 years relevant experience (International relations, development, economics, business administration, or other relevant subjects)
5 years of experience with knowledge management and communications methods and approaches in an international development context
Strong project management skills including the ability to anticipate demand and manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting tight deadlines.
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