Project Manager

An NGO within the agriculture sector, is seeking a highly motivated and hands-onProject Managerto run their Project in Meru county. The successful candidate’s main responsibility will be to manage the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Project in Meru. He/she will oversee the financial management of the project and Meru office, in compliance with financial management procedures and accounting standards as well as all administration aspects of the Kenya office. He/she needs to have experience in field level training as well as experience in implementing business development and smallholder projects in agriculture
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Agri Economics or Business Management.

Over 5 Years of experience in project management within agricultural value chains.

An excellent communicator in Kiswahili and English.

Process orientated, proactive as well as result-oriented.

An excellent trainer/facilitator and listener.

Able to manage partner relationships.

Excellent report writing skills as well as planning, monitoring and evaluation skills.

Experience in project finance management including reporting and forecasting.

Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering technical training.

Experience of working in market access and SME business support in a rural setting.

Conceptual and analytical skills regarding gender issues will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations.

Coordinate employee schedules, ensuring adequate coverage.

Enforce all workplace policies and procedures.

Coordinate training and professional development activities for employees.

Conduct staff performance reviews.

Maintain and adhere to departmental budget.

Approve project plans.

Address and report safety concerns in a timely manner.

Track and monitors project progress, adhering to prearranged standards.

Ensure compliance across the work site.

Review all project contracts before submitting to management.

Answer inquiries from potential project partners.
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 5 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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