Program Officer I (2 Positions) at Good Neighbors

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement day to day project activities with beneficiaries and partners in the field ensuring that technical quality and standards are considered and respected during project implementation.
• Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to the Project Director and other team members.
• Keep records of all the project activity documents, in particular trainings participants list, completion certificates, attendance sheets, etc.
• Maintain good relationship with the project stakeholders
• Undertake communication and liaison activities to actively consult and involve beneficiaries, key informants, actors, partners and stakeholders in all stages of project design and implementation.
• Any other duty that may be directed by the line manager.

Qualifications

• A university graduate/Diploma preferably in; Business Management, Environmental Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Community Development studies or any other related course;
• At least one 1-year experience in community development projects
• Experience in agricultural value chains preferably coffee will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to implement projects in collaboration with local partners to effectively meet project needs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental organizations and local communities in carrying out project objectives.
• Excellent reporting skills and ability to relate sensitively to diverse groups in the community.
• Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
• Excellent computer skill and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English and Swahili) local ialect will be an added advantage.