Cluster Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the execution, follow up and monitoring of the Cluster’s various activities.
• Ensure proper communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Help implement the cluster’s strategy.
• Support coordination mechanisms.
• Liaise with and assist the cluster team to ensure the smooth functioning of activities.
• Organize the cluster meetings, workshops and events.
• Perform continuous documentation and help monitor and evaluate the activities.
• Help assess the needs and challenges of the members, and plan activities accordingly.
• Follow up continuously with cluster members to meet deadlines and provide support where needed.
• Assist in developing, preparing and formatting documents, including reports, minutes of meetings and PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintain and update members, associate members and partners’ databases and mailing lists.
• Support in creating procedures and forms.
• Perform other related duties in accordance with instructions from the cluster manager and board members.
• Develop content useful for communication e.g., success stories about the members.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s or higher in Agriculture, Food Technology or related fields.
• At least 1 – 2 years of experience preferably in the agrifood space.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, French is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, keen to work in a team environment and customer-oriented Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment, strong interpersonal skills.
• Organized, pragmatic, motivated, and positive.
• Keen to work in a team Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.