8 (Eight) x Project Assistant – Conservation Farming (Part Time) – Masvingo: Local NGO 2166 views

Name Withheld Masvingo September 11, 2018 Kubatana Jobs - NGO

Deadline: 13 September 2018 (4pm)

An organization involved in development, advocacy and humanitarian work seeks to fill this position.

Purpose
To implement planned activities in respect of project components, supervise and monitor implementation of project activities and ensure full utilization of project materials.

Major responsibilities
Planning: In consultation with the Project Officer, produce activity based work plans in accordance with the project activity plan
Programme Implementation: Conduct community mobilization; Beneficiary selection and registration; Facilitate conservation farming trainings; Conduct agriculture inputs distributions; Assist with the development of Crop Value Chains; Conduct beneficiary follow ups; Record and attend to complaints and give feedback to beneficiaries; Continuous updating of the beneficiary database; Collect Stories of Change; Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Reporting: Produce accurate and good quality reports
Coordination: Ensure stakeholder involvement and co-ordination at district and ward level
Attending co-ordination meetings at district and ward level
Control of / use of resources: Maintain an accurate and up to date record of all assets and stocks at district level; Maintain an accurate and up to date record of all returns

Knowledge and skills required
Degree in one of the following areas: Agriculture, Crop Science, Natural Resources Management, or any other relevant qualification; Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience preferably in an NGO environment implementing food security and livelihoods related programs; Good report writing, facilitation, communication, analytical, and community mobilization skills; Computer literacy in at least Word, Excel, Power Point and email; Clean class 3 and 4 drivers licence; A reference letter from your church pastor

Other key attributes
Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to ride a motorcycle; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to organize own work and work independently; Good team-player

The package on offer will be disclosed to short listed candidates

To apply
Applications, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a scanned recommendation letter from your church leader should be addressed to the Programmes Manager with the post being applied for in the subject line and sent via email to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidate will be required to bring certified copies of all academic and professional certificates. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.