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National Project Manager (NPM)- Agribusiness Job
Position Description
The National Project Manager (NPM) is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and management of an Agribusiness Project implementation.
Role and Responsibilities
Program Planning and Coordination
- Develop and implement a detailed work plan, including activity sequencing, timelines, and milestones, aligned with project results framework.
- Coordinate with the stakeholders and partners to ensure seamless execution across project counties.
- Facilitate bi-monthly coordination sessions and technical review meetings.
Project Management and Oversight
- Oversee the deployment of the project Program Management and M&E Systems
- Monitor progress against key performance indicators
- Ensure timely delivery of project deliverables, including inception reports, monthly/quarterly reports, and a sustainability handover report.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead high-level partner engagement with agribusiness service providers and community institutions
- Support agribusiness service providers sensitization workshops and stakeholder onboarding.
- Foster collaboration with county governments and national agencies
Capacity Building and Mentorship
- Supervise the rollout of mentorship programs covering agripreneurship, digital literacy, and business skills.
- Ensure training content is accessible in Digital Platform.
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare and present structured monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the client including gender-disaggregated data and lessons learned.
- Document best practices and challenges to inform program improvements.
- Present reports in scheduled meetings, ensuring acceptance is recorded in meeting minutes.
Sustainability and Scalability
- Develop strategies for private sector-led continuation of the incubation and acceleration model beyond the project period.
- Propose scalability plans for expanding to additional counties or value chains.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, rural development, project management, Development Studies, Business Demonstration or a related field.
- Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is Mandatory
Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning, coordination, and management, with at least 5 years in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, or rural development projects.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale agricultural or value chain development projects, preferably in Kenya or East Africa.
- Experience in digital agriculture, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building programs.
- Familiarity with AfDB or IFAD or World Bank-funded projects and procurement guidelines is an advantage.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello) and data analysis software.
- Knowledge of digital platforms and agricultural extension services.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable.
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