Project Manager- FuFaN

at  Technoserve

JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS

Job Title: Project Manager
Project: Future Farming Nigeria (FuFaN)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Reports to: Deputy Country Director
About TechnoServe:
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.
Job Summary:
The Project Manager - Future Farming Nigeria (FuFaN) will work under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director/Program Director to provide overall project leadership to the Future Farming Nigeria team in Kaduna, Nasarawa and Niger States to upskill Maize, Sorghum and Soybeans farmers through Extension Agents on Regenerative Agriculture. The Project Manager will also provide technical support to facilitate farmer behavioral change from conventional agriculture to regenerative/climate-smart agriculture. In addition, s/he will gather market intelligence, monitor performance and provide guidance while managing relationships with donors, implementing partners and subawardees to achieve project objectives. The tasks outlined below are the key responsibilities of the employee, however, s/he will be expected to perform other tasks that are necessary within the context of the evolving needs of the project.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness management, Project Management or relevant Social Sciences/ Humanities disciplines. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with communities living on less than $2 a day in educating clients/beneficiaries on business development and marketing goals while nurturing relationships with relevant stakeholders. Alternatively, a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience. Demonstrated experience with digital training and delivery mechanisms. Demonstrated experience in report writing.
Preferred Qualification:
Demonstrated ability in working with small and growing businesses for at least 3 years. Demonstrated knowledge of fruit and/or vegetable value chains in Nigeria. Ability to engage and advise senior level stakeholders, including senior management of private sector companies, donor representatives, and others. Ability to manage budget as assigned and aligned with the donor requirements. Demonstrated experience in data collection and analyses, especially in the areas of agriculture and project key performance indicators.
Required Languages: Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
Travel: At 40% with willingness to travel to project sites.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experienced in writing excellent reports in English. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Proven skills with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google workspace. Knowledge in the use of software platforms for field data collection such as CommCare, KoBoCollect will be an advantage. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
Supervisory Responsibilities – Regenerative Agriculture Advisors, Project Administrator, Sub- Award Specialist and MEL specialist.

Please refer the Job description for details