Latest Jobs at Nourishing Africa

Summary

• The Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of Nourishing Africa, helping to identify, secure and engage donors and funders.

Description
In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:

• Work with the Founder and the Advisory Board to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for NA
• Interface with the NA team to deliver on programs and services
• Lead the implementation of NA’s programs, projects, and activities
• Establish and manage strategic relationships with local, national, and international partners.
• Raise funds to ensure organizational sustainability, and ensure transparency and efficient use of the organization’s financial and non-financial resources.
• Serve as a spokesperson for NA representing the organization at local, national, and international events and with local and international media
• Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on NA’s progress

Requirements / Desired Skills
We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, committed to excellence, and have a passion for the agriculture and food sector. Below are key qualifications that we require:

• Advanced Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a related field, with up to 2 years in a supervisory role.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices and employee relations.
• Ability to effectively and independently interact with multiple, diverse stakeholders.
• Passion and demonstrable experiences in working with small and medium enterprises.
• Outstanding and effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and research tools.
• Strong commitment to enhancing performance and creating added benefits for stakeholders.
• Ethical, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and self-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a multicultural setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel within and outside of the country may be required.
• Proficiency in French is an advantage.

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Summary

• As a Program Associate, you will support knowledge and capacity development initiatives for agriSMEs, manage and deploy knowledge resources, and provide program implementation support on agriSME-focused projects.  

Description
In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Management to develop, execute and evaluate relevant programs
• Collect data from primary or secondary data sources 
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis and generate reports for Nourishing Africa programs and associated activities 
• Engage in gathering and analyzing information, developing proposals, preparing reports, and developing strategic recommendations for growth.
• Present research findings and implement solutions in collaboration with the team and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in planning and implementation of Nourishing Africa events, training and capacity-building programs.
• Curate relevant, high-value content for the Nourishing Africa resource hub
• Manage and maintain the integrity of the Nourishing Africa resource hub and online learning management system by ensuring data is relevant, complete, accessible, updated, and accurate.
• Carry out other responsibilities assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications / Desired Skills
We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, committed to excellence and with a passion for the agriculture sector. Below are key qualifications that we require:

• Minimum of an Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or other relevant fields.
• Have a minimum of two years of professional, private sector experience in a related field.
• Ability to initiate, effectively and independently interact with multiple stakeholders.
• Passion and demonstrable experiences in imparting knowledge and capacity building.
• Outstanding analytical and research skills, including primary and secondary research.
• Strong competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and research tools.
• Strong commitment to enhancing performance and creating added benefits for stakeholders.
• Strong and effective verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ethical, self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent self-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in French is an advantage.