Program Manager

Date Posted: Friday, 31 January 2014

Industry: Agriculture

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Harare

Description

Main Tasks:

• Planning and co-ordination of implementation of all programme activities in collaboration with ZFC/CFU staff.
• Ensure monitoring of programme activities for reporting and evaluation
• Regular reporting to the ZFAT Technical Management Committee (TMC), Board of Trustees and Funding partners.
• Networking with relevant Government authorities and departments.
• Linkage with private sector actors and research institutions in the agricultural sector, including participation in relevant stakeholder fora
• Final responsibility for the management of resources and the preparation of required progress reports.
• Overseeing of ZFAT office operations

Requirements

Professional Requirements

• Msc degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or related field, and at least 10 years of working experience in the agricultural sector.
• At least 5 years working experence in a senior management position
• Proven track record in implementing development projects, with ability to plan, co-ordinate, and monitor project activities.
• Proven knowledge of farmers’ unions and commodity associations
• Ability to handle work pressure and show initiative and tact to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attitude, and good communication skills.
• Computer literate and good writing skills.
• Clean drivers license.

Other preferred Qualities:

• Multi-lingual (English, Shona, SiNdebele).
• Readiness for frequent travel away from Harare.
• Ability to energize farmers and programme staff
• Affinity with farmers and their specific problems, including environmental
  issues.
• Knowledge of agricultural value chains and marketing.
• Integer, disciplined and hard working.

Email your detailed application and CV to recruitment[at]zfat.org.zw by not
later than 31st January 2014.

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