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.
Please Register to apply online.