Director of Programmes at Access Agriculture

Duties

• Summary: To work closely with the Executive Director and colleagues to ensure timely compliance with multiple project activities.
• Establish reporting and activity schedules for different projects
• Work with the Finance team to ensure compliance with project demands
• Assist with planning cash flow for projects
• Work with the Executive Director on issues to be addressed with project operations
• Build relationships with public and private organisations that promote use of farmer training videos across developing countries
• Work with the International Director to contribute to Access Agriculture’s resource mobilisation efforts
• Help compile documents for Board and AGM meetings
• Location
• Country of residence. Some worldwide travel may be occasionally required.

Duration

• All Access Agriculture personnel work under consultancy contracts that are agreed at the beginning of each year.

Qualifications and key skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture, media, business development or other relevant subject.
• Experience in management of international development programmes
• Knowledge of agroecology and business development.
• A quick learner with good interpersonal, communication, networking, leadership skills and facilitation techniques.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse international collaborative team.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and social media.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English, knowledge of other
• languages would be desirable.
• Pro-active and willing to learn and help others.