Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 06, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
Starting in October 2020, Farm Radio will implement a short duration 7-country project for the German international development agency, GIZ. The project will use a variety of strategies to increase awareness, knowledge and uptake of good agricultural, nutrition, health and gender practices. The project will be executed in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, which means that distance methods, not just for broadcasting but also for design and training, will be at the forefront. Countries include Cote d’Ivoire, Mali and Togo in West Africa; Ethiopia in East Africa and Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia in Southern Africa. Farm Radio has existing offices in Ethiopia and Mali and a longstanding strategic partnership with Farm Radio Trust in Malawi. .

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Regional Program Officer will play a critical role in the overall successful implementation of the project in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, including linking the global project team to countries teams in the region. The RPO also plays an important role in partnership development and resource mobilization to ensure the sustainability of programming.
• (Regional) Project implementation and administration: 60%
• (Regional) Monitoring, evaluation, research & learning: 20%
• (Regional) Program development: 20%

Job Skills: Not Specified

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, credentials and requirements
• 5+ years experience in program management, especially communication for development
• Degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Communication, International Development, Environmental Studies or related field, Masters preferred
• Fluent in English with very strong written and oral communication skills; ability in other East & Southern African languages an asset
• Functional Portuguese a major asset
• Willingness to travel

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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