PROJECT OFFICER - AGRICULTURE

JOB SUMMARY

This position is pending signature with the donor.

The Project Officer - Agriculture will work under a 32-months project in the Federations of Municipalities of Bcharre and Zgharta-Ehden. The post-holder is expected to be based in these locations.

He/she will report directly to the Project Manager and be the thematic focal point for all Agriculture activities under the project.

The project language will be fully in French.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as technical/thematic focal point and lead on all agriculture activities under the project, in close coordination and under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• Organize the logistics of relevant event, workshops, trainings.
• Coordinate the work of consultants under the agriculture thematic (if any).
• Support the Project Manager in stakeholder relations, representation and networking.
• Prepare weekly reports on field implementation, challenges, progress, lessons learned, etc. to the Project Manager.
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of all project documents.
• Attend project meetings and participate actively.
• Collect success stories from the field and ensure project visibility (Mada’s and the donor’s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in Agriculture Engineering is required.
• 3 years working in NGOs under agricultural projects
• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of people, both staff and stakeholders/beneficiaries
• French and Arabic required
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and tight deadlines
• Ability to be present on field on a regular basis
• Knowledge of the target area is mandatory