Program Officer at Sahel Capital

Locations: Plateau, Adamawa, Kano, Jigawa and Kaduna (with occasional travels across Nigeria)
Employment Type: Contract

Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of project activities and support of project team members:

• Engage with the ALDDN project team and the processors, state government, implementing partners and community beneficiaries to deliver on project goals
• Actively implement training and project interventions and provide technical guidance and administrative support to project team and other partners
• Facilitate and organize meetings and events regarding project activities including meeting with implementing partners, state governments, potential partners, beneficiaries, and media stations
• Develop a proper archiving system of reporting

Monitoring of Project Activities and Expected Results:

• Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly progress report by collating required information/inputs
• Monitor the projects indicators, targets, assumptions, assess the risks, and propose revisions in the action plan when needed.
• Submit time sheets to the ALDDN Accounts and Admin office as required

Coordination of Project Resources:

• Coordinate resources (workforce, time, and inputs) as planned, based on timelines, and schedules
• Use of project budget appropriately for the intended purpose
• Avoid abuse and ensure the efficient use of all project assets including but not limited to vehicles, mobile phones, tablets, and projectors
• Mobilize all members of the workforce at the required time to ensure results are achieved
• Submit operational float reconciliation to the ALDDN Accounts and Admin office as required

Functional Competencies:

• Knowledge of project cycle management
• Demonstrate strong management and coordination skills
• Promote teamwork and building team consensus
• Demonstrate high sense of integrity and excellence
• Build a strong relationship with implementing partners, clients focused on impacts and results
• Leadership skills- openness to change and ability to manage complexity

Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to implement strategic planning, results-based management, and reporting
• Ability to lead formation, implementation, M&E of projects
• Ability to manage budgets
• Ability to manage results

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Candidate will be evaluated based on:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Animal Science, Animal Production, Agronomy and Extension or any other related fields
• Minimum of three-years’ experience in livestock production, animal husbandry management, or any agriculture-related field experience,
• Working knowledge of English Language (both written and verbal).
• Working knowledge of Hausa Language is an added advantage.