European Committee for Agricultural Training Livelihood Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
European Committee for Agricultural Training Livelihood Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
CEFA – the European Committee for Training and Agriculture (Comitato Europeo per la Formazione e l’Agricoltura) is an Italian NGO, which was established in 1972 and is currently active in 10 countries across Africa, Latin America and Europe.
CEFA lays its foundation on the principles of solidarity and cooperation between the different regions of the world in the name of Justice, Human rights and peace.
CEFA believes in the development of communities and local institutions, aiming to improve families’ living conditions and communities’ economies through capacity building, awareness raising and advocacy for the protection of vulnerable person’s and their fundamental human rights.
CEFA has been working in Kenya since 1992 in Meru, Homa Bay and Kitui County, with actions mainly focused on:
Food Security, livelihood and resilience
Rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructures and canals
Training on good agricultural practices, drought-tolerant crops, honey value chain
Market research and pre-feasibility studies
Fostering links to the market through public-private partnerships
Support of input suppliers and market
Introduction and adoption of alternative grain storage systems
Emergency interventions through cash for work, vouchers/seed distribution
Duties and Responsibilities:
Management of the entire expatriate and local staff of CEFA project in West Pokot, ensuring the respect of all security regulations, in coordination with the Security focal point on the ground and the RC;
Provision of high level liaison and coordination services with other NGOs that make up the consortium and other relevant stakeholders, such as local authorities, and representation of CEFA in key meetings;
Provision of high level technical support in the field of food security and livelihood;
Daily project implementation and follow-up on activities at field level;
Management of the project budget and the fund requests to Nairobi Regional Office and/or HQ, administrative and financial management of the project and collection of the necessary documentation for the financial report;
Formulation/update of the projects work plans, monitoring tools and regular reporting according to requirements of the donor and CEFA;
Draft/revision and submission of periodical project reports required by the donors, partners and CEFA HQ;
Procurement of goods, services and constructions according to CEFA and Donor procedures with the support of the Procurement Officer and Regional Administrator;
Information to the RC of any change/problem about the project, that may compromise the observance of the contractual bonds and/or the staff management and/or the presence and the good
name of CEFA in the area/country;
Management of mission from the donor, CEFA staff from HQ or Regional Office and any other relevant stakeholder in the Country;
Identification, set up and maintenance of the office/guest house in Kapenguria;
Identification and promotion of fundraising opportunities to co-fund the project with consequent formulation of concept notes and project proposals;
The availability to perform any other task assigned by the Regional Coordinator in line with the profile.
Mandatory Requirements:
University degree in Agriculture, International Relations, Project Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field;
Minimum 4 years’ experience of project management in a development or humanitarian context;
Previous experience of at least 2 years in managing projects in the field of food security, livelihood and agriculture and/or water (irrigation);
Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing/mentoring staff;
Strong financial management abilities;
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English;
Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills, excellent advocacy and persuasion skills, able to think critically and motivate the team;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
Prior experience successfully managing culturally-diverse teams to achieve project outcomes;
Ability to work under tight deadlines and with minimal support;
Good command of MS Office applications and other computer programs;
Previous experience working in complex and volatile environments with limited facilities;
Desired Skills and Experiences:
Master’s degree in a relevant field (agriculture, food security, livelihood related issues);
Previous experience working in Kenya and/or in ASAL areas;
Good technical knowledge in the fields of agriculture and/or water (irrigation), better if at university level is a strong plus;
Knowledge of Italian language is an asset;
Previous experience in management of EU funded projects is a Strong asset.
How to Apply:
To apply please send your CV and cover letter, along with three (3) references to the following email address risorseumane@cefaonlus.it; cc: vacancies@cefakenya.com with the subject: Name- Livelihood Coordinator West Pokot, by 31st August 2019
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
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