Program Manager at Romanspage Global

Role Overview

• The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and executing the Youth in Agriculture programme from start to finish.
• The role involves supporting the design of training content, coordinating trainers and extension officers.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution (Primary Focus):

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of the youth in agriculture project.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and implementation strategies to achieve set objectives.
• Coordinate all project activities, including training, mentorship, and job placement.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones within scope and budget.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues during execution.

Training & Content Development:

• Support with the design and development of training curricula.
• Develop practical learning modules that prepare participants for both farming and the workplace.
• Oversee creation of training materials and resources.
• Ensure content aligns with industry needs and labour market demands.

Trainer & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Identify and engage qualified facilitators and extension officers.
• Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and field activities.
• Build and manage relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Supervise trainers to ensure effective delivery and engagement.

Strategic Partnerships & Employment Pathways:

• Develop partnerships with agribusinessesand other organizations for internship and job placement.
• Facilitate the transition of partnerships from time to time.
• Organize internship/job fairs, and agric SMEs for trainees.
• Engage employers to align training with workforce needs

Reporting & Performance Management:

• Track and report on programme outcomes (number trained, placements, impact).
• Provide regular updates and reporting to management.
• Collect feedback and improve programme delivery.
• Maintain proper documentation of all project activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, agriculture, and community trainers.
• Strong background in the agriculture sector with experience working with extension officers.
• Proven experience facilitating trainings and managing capacity-building programmes.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder or field-based projects.

Core Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Training facilitation and curriculum development expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple partners.
• Strong problem-solving and execution skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

• Experience in youth empowerment or employability programmes.
• Network within the agriculture or agribusiness sector.
• Experience with internship/job placement programmes.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation (M&E).