Project Coordinator

FARM-Africa is an international NGO committed to improving the lives of marginal farmers & herders through innovative natural resource management approaches.

We are currently seeking to recruit 2 national staff members for our new “Aquaculture Research Into Use: Building Services, Sharing Best Practice and Supporting Policy” (Aqua Shops) Project in Nyando District, Western Kenya.

Project Coordinator
(Ref: AS/PRO)

Purpose:
To manage the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all aspects of the Aqua Shops Project.
To represent the Aqua Shops Project and FARM-Africa to the District, Provincial and national government and to the project consortium partners.
Key responsibilities:
To manage the project in accordance with project documents, work plans & budgets & ensure that work is consistent with FARM-Africa’s strategies & the conditions of donor contracts.
To line manage the project staff.
To explore & nurture mutually beneficial partnerships with other stakeholders.
Essential competencies Desirable competencies
Bachelor degree in a relevant subject
At least 3 years senior management experience
Knowledge of the fisheries sector in Kenya
Experience of working with commercial enterprises
Project & financial management
Negotiating & managing partner relationships
Participatory planning & monitoring
Report and proposal writing
Masters degree in fisheries/aquatic science
Knowledge and practical experience of market chain development
Policy influencing
Field level training
Capacity building of organisations/individuals
Project Officer
(Ref: AS/OFF)

Purpose:
To take overall responsibility for the start-up of and support to the franchises established under the Aqua Shops Project.
Key responsibilities:
To establish the Aqua Shops franchise scheme.
To disseminate best aquaculture development practices in relevant languages to prospective and current fish farmers.
To identify and document priorities for policy change to improve opportunities for aquaculture development.
Essential competencies Desirable competencies
Relevant diploma level qualification
Knowledge of the fisheries sector in Kenya
At least 2 years relevant work experience
Field level training
Participatory planning, monitoring & evaluation
Report and proposal writing
Bachelors degree in fisheries/aquatic science
Experience of working with commercial enterprises
Previous NGO work experience in rural development
Data collection, entry & analysis
Capacity building of organisations/individuals
Negotiating & managing partner relationships
How to Apply

Download the full job description & standard application form at www.farm-africa.org & email your completed application to: recruitment@farm-africa.org quoting the relevant job reference in the subject line. Please note that CVs will NOT be accepted.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted & canvassing will result in automatic disqualification

Closing Date: Friday 23rd April 2010