Program/Research Officer at Welcome2Africa

Job Description:

• Assist the program manager in the design, implementation and management of Welcome2Africa International programs, identify opportunities for new initiatives or program expansion towards achieving the organizations vision and mission.
• Facilitate partnership with government agencies, donor organizations, private firms, international organizations and other service providers interested in trade and investment in Africa.  
• Assist in carrying out stakeholder mapping
• Adequately maintain and update stakeholders and partners database under the supervision of the program’s manager.
• Assist in making phone calls and sending out emails to follow up with partners/stakeholders.
•  Implementing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedure for all program activities.
• Participate in developing and nurturing collaborations with external partners including donors and individual supporters, policy makers, media and other stake holders.
• Ensure that all staff and volunteers adhere to the project implementation principles.
• Represent the organization in seminars, workshops and other capacity building trainings beneficial to the organization.   
• Assist in the capacity building of staff/volunteers towards ensuring effective and efficient project implementation.
• Research on donors interested in funding organizations that are focused on agri businesses and prepare grant proposals.
• Identify and compile list of potential investors, partners and relevant stakeholders that the organization can work with.
• Work with the investment analyst to map out beneficial agri investment pathways and come up with initiatives that will be of interest to investors.
• Manage and respond to project related email and attend project meetings
• Prepare, maintain and update website materials
• Prepare articles, reports and presentations on behalf of the organization.
• Any other task as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in a related field and experience in programs and research