Project Coordinator Job Strathmore Business School

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Project Coordinator will support the Project Manager in coordinating dayto-day implementation activities, managing relationships with institutional technical service providers and private sector partners, and ensuring smooth operational delivery across all project components. This position serves as a critical link between field operations, technical experts, and project management.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Activity Coordination & Implementation Support

• Assist in developing and maintaining detailed activity schedules and implementation plans.
• Coordinate logistics for training, workshops, field visits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support farmer mobilization and engagement through cooperatives and CBOs.
• Facilitate establishment and maintenance of demonstration plots across target counties.
• Coordinate procurement and distribution of inputs (certified seeds, fertilizers, equipment).
• Track activity progress and flag delays or challenges to the Project Manager.

Technical Service Provider Liaison

• Coordinate activities of outsourced experts (Agricultural Extension Officers, Seed Expert, QA Expert, Market Analyst).
• Schedule and facilitate expert field visits and technical assistance missions.
• Ensure delivery of agreed technical services and quality outputs.
• Compile and organize technical reports and recommendations.
• Maintain communication channels between experts and beneficiary cooperatives.

Private Sector Linkages

• Support development of commercial partnerships with input suppliers, processors, and buyers.
• Facilitate linkages between cooperatives and private sector actors.
• Coordinate participation in trade fairs and business-to-business forums.
• Assist in organizing market linkage activities and export documentation support.
• Track commercial agreements and partnerships established through the project

Cooperative Support & Capacity Building

• Work directly with primary and secondary cooperatives in target counties.
• Support cooperative registration, compliance, and governance strengthening activities.
• Coordinate training sessions on business management, record-keeping, and strategic planning.
• Facilitate cooperative access to KEBS/KEPHIS certification services.
• Monitor cooperative performance and report on progress.

Field Operations Management

• Conduct regular field visits to project sites across the seven target counties.
• Supervise field-level activities and provide on-site support to implementing teams.
• Document field observations, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Ensure quality implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices.

Verify farmer participation and attendance at project activities

Data Collection & Documentation

• Support the MEAL team in baseline, midterm, and endline data collection.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, participants, and outputs.
• Document success stories, case studies, and best practices.
• Compile photographic and video evidence of project activities.
• Organize and maintain project files and documentation systems.

Administrative & Logistical Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements for project staff and experts.
• Arrange venues, accommodations, and logistics for project events.
• Manage procurement of training materials and operational supplies.
• Process payment requests and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support organization of stakeholder meetings and learning forums.

qualifications, attributes, and skills:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in development projects.
• Experience coordinating field-level activities and working with farmer groups/cooperatives.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘Business Development Manager – Healthcare Programs’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu by end of the day (5.30 pm) Friday, 16th January 2025.