Noiler Manager Rural Female Farmers Empowerment at AMO Group

Job Description
The Noiler Program Manager, with management oversight from Top Management, will have the following specific responsibilities:

• Manage the design, mobilisation and implementation of Noiler Chicken for Rural Female Farmers Empowerment Program, which include components relating to social protection and sustainable livelihoods, access to markets and financial services for the poor.
• Manage a large team of Noiler Farmers Satisfaction Representatives and Noiler Farmers Mobilization Officers.

In managing this program the Program Manager is required to carry out the following tasks:

1. Manage and monitor the performance of complex project(s) providing advice and expertise to deliver key developmental outcomes.
2. Participate in monitoring and review activities
3. Managing AFSH’s relationship with counterparts and key stakeholders including detailed consultation and liaison with both internal and external stakeholders.
4. Participate in forums and high level meetings developing strong formal and informal relationships with partner government officials, other donors and stakeholders.
5. Manage the finances of activities and related human resources. Prepare financial estimates, coordinate budgets, maintain financial records and analyse / monitor expenditure.
6. Determine workflow priorities, assume responsibility for delivery and the development, provide coaching, mentoring and guidance of staff being supervised.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date activity data.
8. Report on activity progress and program outcomes and draft policy papers, complex correspondence, briefs and submissions on a wide range of matters relevant to Noiler.
9. Assist in the development of policy.

Capabilities

1. Supports shared purpose and direction: Communicates with others regarding the purpose of their work; identifies the relationship between organisational goals and operational tasks and clarifies this for their team..
2. Harnesses information and opportunities: Sources information on best practice approaches adopted in both the public and private sectors.
3. Shows judgment, intelligence and common-sense: Identifies issues and problems and works to resolve them; identifies risks and uncertainties and takes account of these in planning, decision-making and priority setting.
4. Shares learning and supports others, provides appropriate guidance to team.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• It is essential that occupants to these roles have advanced computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, possess a driver’s license and are willing to work non-routine hours and to travel regularly.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in international development, rural development or a related field, and at least five years of experience managing rural development programs
• Demonstrated expertise and achievement in management of programs/activities related to  area of rural development.
• Program management skills with supporting skills in finance management, contract management, communication, negotiation and representation.
• Research and analytical skills with a practical focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound leadership and people management skills in a multicultural environment.

Duration of the Position

• The Program Manager will be engaged on a fixed term contract for up to three years, with possibility of extension.

Selection Criteria:

• The Selection Criteria are used to assess an applicant’s suitability for a position. Applicants must provide a statement of claims, not exceeding two pages, detailing suitability to perform the duties of the position including personal qualities, experience, skills and knowledge.