About the role: The candidate will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment in a country in full recovery and have operational responsibilities implementing the CRS project, supervising a team of agronomists, interacting with small holder farmers and project counter parts.
The ideal candidate must thrive working in rural areas (30%) and have the ability to interact with a young international team.
The company is offering a competitive remuneration package, accommodation, health insurance and home leave.
Objectives:
Coordinate the relationship between the company CRS and USAID
Development of M&E system in accordance with USAID requirements
Supervise implementation of project activities including training of farmers groups
Manage the company’s team compromising of agronomists, connectors and support staff
Coordinate activities for the training of 70 farmer groups on good agricultural practices
Manage the set up and maintenance of demonstration farms
Develop supply chain of agricultural inputs to smallholder farmers
Spear head the scoping of new funding opportunities
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree and at least 5 years of working experience being at least two working with smallholder famers in Africa with understanding in horticulture
Previous experience working with development partners, added advantage for candidates with working experience with USAID projects
Ability to work in resource scare environments in remote areas
Excellent communication skills
