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• Direct and oversee the implementation of the
  project activities. For the delegated area of operation, coordinate all
  programme interventions and monitor progress and impact in the project. Compile and submit project
  and programme financial and narrative reports in a timely manner.  Ensure that all stakeholders meet and
  review progress at regular intervals to ensure project and donor budgets,
  work-plans and outcomes are on target.
• Guide the planning and implementation of:
• Market information gathering and marketing;
• Preparation of group business and action plans.
• Technical support to value chain actors to establish
  and strengthen business linkages;
• Ensure data collection, analysis and reporting among
  others.
• Administrative and financial management of
  project resources for effective implementation of the project activities.
• Overall coordination of the project
  implementing team. Ensure that Farmer Groups are fully engaged in the development
  of plans, monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare and submit reports to your
  supervisor for onward submission to VODP2 project management unit on
  implementation progress.
• Build and manage relationships with line
  government ministries and local governments
  and participate in networks. Ensure good networking and collaboration
  relationships with government and other development partners in the
  project area.
• Participate in programme/project
  evaluations/assessments.
• Assist the Programme Manager in the design of implementation plans
  for efficient and effective delivery of the project in line with the SAC
  vision and mission, understanding the implications to the funding budget.
• Provide information as required to ensure
  effective management of donor
  contract against plan, budget and logframe, timely delivery of reports.
• Approve project funds requests and
  accountability for the area of operation in accordance with project
  standards and budgets.
• Timely update of shared databases.
• Take part in the recruitment and selection of project
  staff and project extension workers. Supervise, mentor, coach and motivate
  staff in line with the SACU human resource policy and development
  programme objectives.
• Oversight of trainings in accordance with
  project plans (to
  include volunteers, peer farmers, finance etc).
• Establish and develop good working
  relationship between SAC and the development groups in the project areas,
  confirming in an MOU; regularly monitor and assess the growth of the
  groups in line with SAC
  group development guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of grant
  proposals as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your
  supervisor.

• The
  applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
  Agricultural Science. Possession of a Masters level qualification in the
  relevant field is desired
• A
  minimum of five years in a management position.
• Significant
  field and community development work experience
• Knowledge
  in extension services delivery
• Previous
  exposure and experience of preparing, monitoring and managing budgets and
  work plans
• Staff
  Management experience
• Knowledge
  of environmental good practice           
• Previous
  experience in NGO work is also desired
• Prior
  experience in Fundraising, proposal writing and development.
• Previous
  experience in research and development
• Full
  and deep understanding of all technical aspects of the SACU programme
• Strong
  people management ability
• Numerate
• Good
  communication and presentation skills
• Report
  writing skills
• Basic
  Excel and Database skills
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills
• Strong
  networking skills.
• Able
  to participate on a practical level with government and other development
  partners
• Ability
  to identify funding opportunities
• An
  initiator and self driven
• A
  team builder and developer
• A
  good eye for detail
• A
  team player and flexible
• Understands
  the importance of confidentiality     
• Applicants
  should also have empathy with Send a Cow’s Christian foundation and core
  values

• Complete
  SAC Application Form, download
  here
• Submit
  ‘three key achievements’ according to instructions, download
  here

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