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Agribusiness Systems International

Industry: Agriculture

Country: Kenya

City: Nairobi

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Posted: 05 June 2015

Founded in 1993, Agribusiness Systems International (ASI) provides tailored services to firms, investors and entities that support the agribusiness sector (...)

Program Manager

Description

The project builds on the success of the USAID-funded Production, Finance, and Improved Technology Plus (PROFIT+) project, implemented by ASI’s parent organization ACDI/VOCA. The WIMAC project will facilitate improved livelihoods for 45,000 farmers (50 percent of whom are women) through capacity building support to member-based organizations, improved production and post-harvest practices, women’s empowerment and facilitation of market linkages between buyers and supplier’s service providers. WIMAC will complement and expand on ongoing PROFIT+’s initiatives to facilitate inclusive access to markets for smallholder farmers in Eastern Province (EP) and peri-urban Lusaka, targeting groundnut and soybean value chains

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Requirements

 MS, MBA, or other post-graduate degree in agriculture, business administration, development (or any relevant field)  Demonstrated expertise in various donor rules and regulations, especially with regard to managing contracts  Strong understanding of agricultural marketing in Africa.  Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to build relationships with a wide range of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs and research institutions) Strong written and spoken English skills  Prior experience working on donor funded programs preferred  Demonstrated creativity, willingness to innovate, think systemically and design catalytic approaches to intervening.  Excellent communication and reporting skills.  Fluency in English required.

Responsabilities

The employee will be responsible for the following tasks:  Technical Leadership: o Assume overall responsibility for the implementation of the WIMAC Project in Zambia. Ensure that all deliverables are submitted on time and within budget. o Responsible for implementing and monitoring the program work plan as well as meeting quality work standards. Ensures that program deliverables are met on a timely basis and progress towards reaching indicators is well-documented and advancing. o Responsible for writing and ensuring quality of all program reports outlining progress towards meeting activity deliverables and indicator results. o Liaise closely with and coordinates work plans with Headquarters for technical guidance and oversight of project implementation.  Program Staff Management: o Recruit, hire, train, manage, and evaluate Zambian staff as necessary to ensure program success. Oversee staff capacity-building/training; Ensure a work environment that is non-discriminatory and promotes open dialogue on gender-related issues. o Establish clear lines of communications that keep staff informed of relevant information and dialog both in the field and from headquarters. o Comply with all ASI regulations stated in Personnel Policies Manual & in compliance with Zambian labor laws. o Directly supervises program staff and oversees consultancy agreements.  Financial Management: o Manage the project budget to ensure all expenditures are in compliance with ASI and client donor policies and regulations. o Monitor funds disbursal and financial record keeping. Reviews and signs off on ASI monthly financial reports prepared by accounting staff. o Monitor program budgets and Project Status Reports (PSRs) to ensure that expenditures are within approved budget parameters, that expenditure rates are maintained, and all financial reporting requirements are met. o Administer project resources in compliance with ASI Power of Attorney (POA)  Administration and Compliance: o Oversee procurement for the program. o Ensure all activities are in compliance with donor regulations and ASI policies and procedures. Ensure that all staff is aware of regulations and procedures and are following them. o Monitor staff management of leases, utility and service contracts, and other contracts related to office management, and ensure compliance with ASI and client regulations. o Submit regular written and/or verbal updates to ASI headquarters staff

Job Locations Availability

Zambia - Lusaka

Required Skills

Administration

Financial Management

Leadership

Administrative Management