Project Officer-Agriculture

• Setting and measuring KPIs and taking corrective action as necessary to ensure KPIs are achieved.
  
• Emphasis on monitoring and evaluation of performance to track monthly performance against monthly goals
  
• Emphasis on eProd performance tracking and training subordinates
  
• To develop and refine on a continuous basis cost effective practices.
  
• To identify and implement key performance measures and tracking mechanisms to gauge performance against these measures.
  
• To design and implement annual work plans structured to define key goals and activities undertaken to achieve those goals.
  
• Ensure full adherence to good agricultural practice on all project sites.
  
• Maintain accurate records of all key indicators of project inputs and outputs.
  
• Ensure that all sites are properly maintained and ensure that appropriate resources are allocated in order to ensure strict adherence to best practice.
  
• Arrange for flower samples to be sent to the laboratory for testing and update records with test results as necessary.
  
• To identification and implement program modifications and improvements.
  
• To prepare program budgets and take all measures necessary to adhere to budgets.
  
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
  
• Submit detailed and accurate research and operational reports on a timely basis.
  
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement in all activities.
  
• Liaise with industry experts to take advantage of this expertise to improve program outcomes.
  
• To oversee the implementation of best agronomic and biosecurity practices in pyrethrum growing areas in line with knowledge base developed from ongoing R & D programs.
  
• To ensure that extension staff receive adequate training to enable them to implement best practice IPM and agronomy support programs.
  
• To supervise and guide extension staff in their planning and operational activities.
  
• To attend local government stakeholder meetings on agriculture and liaise with agricultural officers in all pyrethrum growing regions
  
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Agriculture or related field.
  
• At least 3 years of experience in community development project management or extension services.
  
• Demonstrated experience in setting and measuring KPIs with a track record of achieving goals.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and supervise subordinates effectively.
  
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
  
• Proficiency in data management and reporting with experience in maintaining accurate records and submitting timely reports.
  
• Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) and biosecurity practices preferred.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic fastpaced environment.
  
• Flexibility to travel to project sites and attend stakeholder meetings as required.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.