Program Officer at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Job role

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation Support:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities that exist within the potato value chain.
• Develop innovative program strategies and interventions to address key challenges and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Design program activities, timelines, and budgets in alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with farmers, processors, input suppliers, government agencies, and other key stakeholders in the potato value chain.
• Facilitate collaboration and partnerships to leverage resources, expertise, and networks for program implementation.

Capacity Building:

• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and technical assistance to build the capacity of potato farmers and processors in best practices related to production, post-harvest handling, quality assurance, and marketing.
• Provide mentorship and support to enhance the entrepreneurship and business management skills of stakeholders in the value chain.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Establish robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress, measure impact, and ensure accountability of program activities.
• Collect, analyze, and report on program data and indicators to stakeholders, donors, and management.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Document and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from program interventions.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing forums, workshops, and conferences to promote learning and innovation within the potatoes value chain sector.

Must have skills

• Strong technical knowledge of potato farming practices 
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team and multicultural environments 
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, processors, government agencies, and private sector actors. 
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, agricultural economics, rural development, or related field. 
• Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation, and management, preferably in value chain development.