Project Officer x 9 Positions Jobs

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• Degree in Agriculture (BSc Agric/B Agric/Agribusiness/Economics) with at least three to four (3-4) years’ experience in project management or project administration, preferably in government or a state-owned enterprise in the agricultural sector.
• Project Management qualification (Desirable).
• More than 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing agricultural or production business plans for various agricultural commodities.
• At least 4 years of project management skills and experience in implementing agri-business projects.
• Knowledge and experience in helping develop agri-business models for emerging farmer projects.

Experience in carrying out management-approved business plans for assigned projects, including:

• Ensuring business plans are fully developed.
• Agreeing on and sticking to contracts.
• Following change control procedures for major program changes.
• Maintaining effective communication within and outside the team.
• Planning and managing approved team resources and budgets properly.

Experience in project management and reporting:

• Monitoring the sector’s situation and preparing detailed reports with recommendations for management.
• Implementing technical project aspects to meet goals within agreed timelines.
• Analyzing needs in detail and designing project interventions to address them and build local capacities.
• Participating in project evaluations and analyzing results to measure impact and resource use.

Experience in administration and financial management:

• Managing detailed budgets to achieve activity outputs and objectives.
• Tracking expenditure and correcting variances.
• Knowledge of relevant legal requirements.
• A valid driver’s license.

Skills:

• Strong IT skills (general applications, internal communication systems, project management tools).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Strong analytical, policy, and operational thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report and memo writing, as well as the ability to explain technical information clearly and accurately.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assessing applications and applicants.
• Developing commodity approaches, models, and partnerships for timely and effective agricultural support.
• Drafting business plans and budgets for cluster projects to attract technical and financial resources from government and the private sector.
• Drafting terms of reference and specifications for required agricultural technical services on farms.
• Managing and monitoring service providers for agriculture and infrastructure development.
• Monitoring and implementing project-level agreements with partners and applicants.
• Helping facilitate partnerships and support services at the project level.
• Managing social facilitation support to train beneficiaries on commodity enterprises.
• Managing prioritized projects for a financial year to deliver inputs and support services on time.
• Coordinating and managing projects.
• Managing a field team implementing a project.
• Liaising with officials from organizations and government departments.
• Managing day-to-day relationships with various stakeholders.
• Coordinating, delivering, and reporting on milestones and activities, as well as monitoring and evaluating projects.
• Facilitating, promoting, and supporting sustainable agricultural projects.
• Engaging and assisting local community groups to participate in development.
• Providing advice, expertise, and support when needed.
• Performing ad hoc duties as required by the supervisor.
• Facilitating, formalizing, and managing service agreements with commodity sectors.
• Facilitating and processing payments to service providers.
• Participating in municipality strategic development planning and other stakeholder forums.

Closing date: 20 November 2025