PROJECT MANAGER VACANCY

Organization: CEFA

Role: Project Manager – CEFA Sesame Value Chain -Somalia

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

Area of intervention: Somalia

Start up: 20th June 2016

Contract duration: 5 months (renewable)

Responsibilities and duties

1. Plan and supervise the sesame trial and demonstration activities: identify the highest yielding sesame variety among four to be tested, under similar conditions in Jowhar and Balad;

2. Improve the management practices of sesame farmers in Jowhar and Balad locations through training program;

3. Develop an M&E framework for the project and submit monthly report;4. Coordination of local staff and local partners; 5. Familiarize and engage sesame stakeholders all along the value chain – agricultural input

suppliers, farmers, traders, and exporters;6. Disseminate the results of the trial plots widely using a variety of media channels.7. Participate in the design and preparation of project proposals in the areas of food security,

environment, and nutrition.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: preferred Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or related field;

• Professional experience: at least 2 years of relevant experience as Project Manager, preferably in Somalia;

• Languages required: English (excellent written and spoken) and preferably Somali;

• Computer skills: excellent computer skills.

Other skills required

• Agricultural and managerial skills;

• Good inter-personal skills, and teamwork skills;

• Staff management skills;

• Ability to work in multicultural environments, and to adapt and work in difficult situations.

How to apply

Please send detailed CV and Cover Letter to: vacancies_kenya@cefakenya.com with reference code: “Project Manager – Sesame Somalia”.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

The selection observes the principle of equal opportunities (Law 903/77).