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Caritas Czech Republic Zambia Jobs: Project Officer

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An international NGO active in humanitarian aid and development cooperation, currently implementing a project Improving Access to Mechanized Farming and Support of Livelihoods in Mayukwayukwa and Meheba Resettlement Areas, supporting cooperatives and youth, is looking for a

Job Title: Project Officer

Responsibilities:

  • Support and assist the Project Manager and Program Manager
  • Ensure management of day-to-day implementation of project activities according to project document such as capacity building and technical support of cooperatives, support in development of agribusinesses and value-added production chain, organization of trainings, monitoring and amp; follow-up, procurement of equipment, mobilization of communities, negotiation with partners
  • Cooperate with field staff on activity planning and their implementation
  • Maintain necessary project administration
  • Report regularly; draw up action plans, assessment of progress, formulation of new project opportunities, proactive approach to secure new funds

Requirements:

  • Tertiary education (university/college degree in agriculture, agribusiness, agronomy preferably)
  • Proven experience in project implementation, preferably development projects will be considered
  • Experience with  project cycle management at least 3 years
  • Proven experience in agriculture-related sector and cooperatives, experience in mechanized farming projects, agro-processing and value chain is an advantage
  • Experience working with international organizations or NGOs is an advantage
  • Fluent in English – written and spoken, Kaonde, Lunda is an advantage
  • Excellent computer skills – MS office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills
  • Good time management, commitment, team worker, reliable and hardworking, able to work under pressure

To apply for this position, please submit your full application consisting of detailed CV and application letter to the following email address: [email protected].
Do not attach scan/copy of education certificates and proof of work experience to the email.

Closing date 31st August, 2015