Solidaridad is an international solution-oriented civil society organization with over 50 years of experience in developing solutions to make communities more resilient and create more sustainable supply chains. We work throughout the entire value chain to make sustainability the norm. Our innovative solutions support the transition to an inclusive economy that provides sustainable livelihoods with fair and profitable business opportunities. This includes decent working conditions, a fair living wage, and production in balance with nature so that all people can thrive now and for generations to come. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Solidaridad East, and Central Africa has country offices and programmes in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda, and outreaches in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Rwanda, and Cameroon.
Title: Project Officer – Kenya (2) positions Ethiopia 3 Positions
Duration: 1-year contract (extension based on performance)
Reporting line: Project Manager
Position level: Junior level
Location: Kenya & Ethiopia
The ACT NOW for Food Security and Resilient Food Systems programme seeks to improve the resilience of smallholder coffee farmers by increasing local agricultural production (fruits & vegetables, nuts, and dairy) and agriculture businesses. The project targets to reach i. 90,000 food farmers (60% women), and ii. 35 cooperatives and producer hubs that deliver production and marketing services to members in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Objective
The Project Officer is responsible for implementing the project activities in a timely and professional manner, according to objectives, goals and indicators and in line with organisational requirements and based on beneficiary needs. The Project Officer implements the project activities to ensure that Solidaridad projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results.
Position in the organisation
The Project Officer reports to the Project Manager or Senior Projects Manager at the national and regional levels and works closely with the Country Manager at the country level. The Project Officer works closely with the Head of Programmes, Senior Project Officers, Project Associates, innovation theme advisers, and the quality function team.
Result areas
Project Planning
Project Implementation Follow-up
Documenting and Compliance
Beneficiary Engagement and Accountability
Internal Coordination
External Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Partner Management
Security
Human Resource
Logistics
Finance
Quality Control
Grant Management
Knowledge and experience
Specific job requirements
Submission Details:
Interested candidates that meet the above qualifications should send their one-page cover letter (including salary expectations and availability) and CVs to:
Email: hr.eca@solidaridadnetwork.org
Subject: “Project Office – Kenya” or “Project Office – Ethiopia”
The CVs will be evaluated as they are received. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Tagged as: Solidaridad East & Central Africa, Uganda
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