Project Coordinator at Kwetu Training Centre for Sustainable Development

Ref - PC/KWETU/08/2022

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Centre manager, the project coordinator will be responsible for overall coordination in the implementation of the mariculture and Aquaponics project within the coastal counties.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project workplan development and implementation
• Responsible for development of period quality project reports and dissemination of project outcomes and impacts to relevant stakeholders
• Supervise project team in the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the project according to the laid guidelines
• Supervise and support the development of aquaculture infrastructure including fish hatchery and nurseries
• Coordinate in the development of an aquaponics system
• Coordinate in the development of operational crab aggregation station
• Coordinate project trainings and mentorships
• Coordinate community and Kwetu demo farm in upgrading of their culture facilities
• Coordinate in the upgrading works of Kwetu as a training Centre
• Coordinate in group monitoring and mentorship of aquaculture and aquaponic activities.
• Attend to students on field excursions and research assistants attached to Kwetu.
• Lead in concepts design in marine and related discipline
• In collaboration with the finance coordinator, track budgets and funds absorption and ensure compliance of team to laid project guidelines
• Supervise the culture of organisms within Kwetu demonstration farm and hatchery
• Coordinate networking and collaborations with project partners and other stakeholders
• Support and advice Centre Manager and Finance Coordinator on major project changes

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or related discipline. Advanced degree is preferred.
• At least five years’ experience in development projects preferably in food security and income generation
• Supervisory and coordination experience in projects especially within the coastal region
• Community mobilization and training skills
• Ability to work and to travel within the coastal counties. (Motorcycle riding skills will be added advantage)