Project Manager

By Live Lover -
Agricultural Markets Development Trust (AGMARK) is a not-for-profit development organization with
headquarters in Nairobi, and regional presence in Eastern and Southern Africa. Its mission is to improve
incomes and food security of smallholder farmers in Africa by facilitating agricultural development
through adoption of improved production technologies and effective output marketing in response to
identified market opportunities.

AGMARK is recruiting a Project Manager for an anticipated one year USAID/East Africa funded project –
“Food Security through Enhanced regional Trade” (FOSTER trade) Project. The project goal is to
engender cross border grain trade across the borders of Kenya-Tanzania, Kenya-Uganda and Uganda-
Rwanda. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Project Manager will be provide technical guidance
and direct all the operations of the project.
The position is available for hire immediately.

Position Summary
The project manager shall be responsible for the full implementation of the project. This includes supervision of field staff, achievement of all project targets as well as preparation and submission of project reports to relevant partners. The position is based in Nairobi with regular travel to the Project area (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda).

 Key Responsibilities
 Serve as the overall manager and point of contact for FOSTER trade project.
 Plan, organize and direct all activities as required for the full implementation of the project
 Ensuring that the project is implemented in accordance with USAID policies and regulations.
 Ensure that project activities are consistent with the project objectives and that objectives can be
met with available resources
 Ensure the project meets targets, budgets and timelines
 Finalize and submit all project reports and other deliverables within the required timelines
 Take the lead in the implementation of AGMARK’s innovative approaches in dealing with cross
border trade issues.
 Promotion of orphaned crops production and commercialization
 Supervise the development and implementation of an effective Monitoring and Evaluation plan for
the project
 Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to other project staff.

Qualifications and Skills Required
 A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field from a recognized University. A Master’s degree in
Agribusiness will be an added advantage.
 More than five years’ experience managing a donor funded Agricultural related project.
 Experience managing a regional agricultural related project across Kenyan borders.
 Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
 Good oral and written communication skills.
 Ability to motivate other team members
 Consultative approach to engaging with stakeholders and decision making.
 Excellent report writing skills

 Job Conditions:
 The incumbent will reports to the Managing Director
 Based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to Project mandate areas
 Employment will be for a period of two years.

 Application Procedures
If you are interested and qualified for the job, send your CV and cover letter via email to
projectmanager@agmark.org , to the attention of The Managing Director. The e-mail subject should read: Job Ref 1/2013/Foster Trade Project Manager.
The deadline for application is on 7th January 2014 , 5pm East Africa time.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further considerations.
AGMARK is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Dispatch Manager

By Live Lover -
Our Client, a leading motorbike and three wheeler assemblers in Kenya seeks to recruit a  Dispatch Manager . The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the scheduling, staging, tracking and reporting of the day's activities. He/she will also be in charge of recording and maintaining data related to the day's work load such as delivery confirmations, mechanical breakdowns, customer requests, charges and expenses incurred. Key Responsibilities Scheduling and assigning work crews, delivery vehicles and service equipment for the daily tasks  Receiving and preparing work orders and monitoring jobs in progress Informing staff about logistic problems or updates and handling questions or complaints from staff and clients Recording and maintaining data related to the day's work load such as delivery confirmations, mechanical breakdowns, customer requests, charges and expenses incurred Identifying items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments and v...
Read more

Systems Developer

By Live Lover -
Image
Job Title Systems Developer Location Nairobi,KE Organization Name Information Systems Department Description Welcome aboard  Kenya  Airways!  Kenya Airways is truly the Prideof Africa. Our global network now reaches 59 destinations, 46 of which are spread across the  Africa  continent. With a modern fleet of  36 aircrafts, including four Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in  Africa . Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable development by connecting its people and businesses within  Africa  and around the world. At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential. Brief Description Development and Maintenance of reporting, ...
Read more

People Operations Administrator

By Live Lover -
Image
To apply click here Date: 30-Jul-2021 Location: Nairobi, Sub Saharan Africa, KE Company: British Council The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connec...
Read more