Farm Africa, founded in 1985, is an international non-governmental organization working in Ethiopia since 1988. Farm Africa works to end hunger and bring prosperity to rural Africa. We believe Africa has the power to feed itself and are helping make this happen by establishing and spreading the best farming and forestry techniques so that poor farmers and herders have more food to feed their families and to sell. We help smallholders manage their natural resources sustainably so that they can withstand climate change challenges and shocks and ensure their families have enough food in the future as well as now. Farm Africa works in partnership with communities, government, local and international organizations, and the private sector to innovate, learn and share best practices for maximum impact of our projects.
REPORTS TO: Head of Programmes
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: Project staffs
LOCATION: Addis Ababa with frequent (50%) domestic and potential for some international travels
DURATION & HOURS: Five years with probation period of 90 days
Background:
Farm Africa is implementing a large number of projects/programmes in the areas of agriculture (crop and livestock), natural resources management and market engagement across Ethiopia. We are increasingly designing and implementing complex and integrated multi-sector projects, some by ourselves and some others in partnership with like-minded organizations in the form of consortium.
Currently, Farm Africa, in partnership with SoS Sahel-Ethiopia, SEDA, PHE-EC and IWMI, is finalizing agreement with a donor to implement an integrated multi-sector project in Central Rift Valley (CRV) of Ethiopia. The project will employ a landscape approach to integrate and coordinator activities across sectors and actors so as to ensure a sustainable use and management of environmental resources for socio-economic development in the project intervention areas. The project will work across 18 woredas located in two regional states, namely Oromia and SNNPRS. Farm Africa is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager responsible for leading this complex, multi-sector and consortium based project.
Purpose of the Role:
The PM is responsible for implementation of the project undertaking project management, planning, implementation, playing leading role in internal and external project reporting, financial management, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, outputs and impacts, coordination of activities among consortium organizations and liaising with government partners and the donor. Responsibilities involve ensuring that the project activities of all consortium members are integrated effectively, and that all project relevant stakeholders at all levels are fully engaged.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Key areas of responsibilities are:
Successfully manage the implementation of CRV project in accordance with the project’s agreed objectives, work plans and budgets
Project planning:
Project delivery, implementation and internal reporting:
Financial management and governance:
Lead consortium coordination, as well as grant and contract management for the project, ensuring that donor reports are at the highest levels
Line manage the project staff
Play an active role as a member of the Farm Africa Country team
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
Required skills/expertise:
Technical:
Project management:
Fundraising and grant/contract management:
Team building and line management:
Financial management:
Participatory planning, monitoring & evaluation:
Communications skills (both verbal & written):
Stakeholder engagement and management:
Our Values:
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.