Farm Africa, founded in 1985, is an international non-governmental organization working in Ethiopia since 1988. We drive agricultural and environmental change to improve lives. Our strategy has three pillars: agricultural expertise, management and preservation of ecosystems, and the power of business to drive prosperity. 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.
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.
Farm Africa, with funding from Sida is partnering with MELCA Ethiopia and TechnoServe to strengthen Participatory Forest Management (PFM) activities in the Majang Biosphere Reserve in Majang zone of Gambella Regional State. The current project builds on the progress and achievements made to date. This phase will be a crucial stage in ensuring the sustainability of the Majang Biosphere Reserve management through the creation of community based institution and strengthening forest based livelihoods to incentivize the community for their active engagement in the management of the bio-diverse landscape in Majang. The project implementation requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders and partners.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Project Coordinator (PC), working closely with the Growth for Future (G4F) Programme Manager based in Farm Africa Addis office, will be responsible for leading and coordinating the overall project implementation undertaking project management, planning, implementation, playing leading role in internal and external project reporting, financial management, partner engagement, and monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, outputs and impacts. Responsibilities involve ensuring that the project activities of all partner organisations are integrated effectively and all project relevant stakeholders at all levels are fully engaged.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITY
Key areas of responsibilities are:
Successfully manage the implementation of the 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:
Monitoring and evaluation of the project’s outcomes and impact
Line manage the project staff
Internal and external stakeholder management including: implementing partners, local government, as well as donor
Play an active role as a member of the Farm Africa 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.
Our VALUES
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specializing in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.
EXPERT. Deep expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
GROUNDED. Positive change starts with Africa’s people, so our experts work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
IMPACT FULL. We take a long-term view so we can deliver lasting changes for farmers and their families.
BOLD. We model innovative new approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.
DURATION & HOURS: Three years with probation period of 90 days
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Technical
Essential
Desirable
Project Management
Essential
Desirable
Stakeholder & Line Management
Essential
Desirable
Other Skills
Essential
Desirable
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