Agriculture Project Manager

Dolf -
Khobar, Saudi ArabiaPosted 4 years ago

79Applicants for1 open position

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Lead on the identification of project target regions with high irrigation potential and need for irrigation improvement.
Work with the relevant government agencies (RAB and REMA) to ensure alignment with their priorities , as well as to reach out to small farmers communities
Build alliance and coordinate partnership with local agri-focused organisations with significant extension network to help with farmer mobilisation and buy-in during implementation phase
Conduct baseline assessment/farmer needs assessment to inform project design.
Supplier survey assessment: Support the PTM in identifying appropriate solar irrigation suppliers, assessing their needs and initiating engagement with them
In collaboration with the project Capital Access Officer support the design of a financial mechanism that is appropriate to the needs of farmers and start engagement with financial institutions
Establish partnership with other relevant stakeholders as appropriate such as farmer cooperatives
In collaboration with the program manager and the PTM produce an action plan and procurement process for the implementation phase based on the findings and recommendations provided in the design phase

5+ years of experience
Proven experience delivering agriculture focused program to improve livelihood and reduce poverty of smallholder farmers in Rwanda
Strong analytical ability, able to evaluate and to appraise critically quantitative and qualitative information.