PICOTEAM seeks to recruit a Research Officer to coordinate the implementation of a project entitled ‘Network
for Enhanced Market Access by Smallholders in Eastern and Southern Africa’
(NEMAS).
The project objective is to ‘enable decision makers and implementers to make informed choices about the most effective ways to support transparent, inclusive and competitive markets for agricultural inputs and produce’.
The overall goal is to ‘increase the impact of public and private investments
in inclusive market access by The project objective is to ‘enable decision makers and implementers to make informed choices about the most effective ways to support transparent, inclusive and competitive markets for agricultural inputs and produce’.
smallholders in East and Southern Africa’.
Expected outcomes of the project are:
Improved market efficiency enabling smallholder farmers to benefit from a greater choice of markets locally and regionally
Scaling up of good practice in on-going and new investment programmes through effective cross learning and sharing
Better social and economic returns of public investments in market access.
Responsibilities
The Project Officer will be responsible for the following:
Day to day management of the project, including:
Taking lead role in the organization of workshops, meetings and other processes required as part of PICOTEAM role as lead facilitator of the project
Undertaking electronic convening and moderation of discussions on specific topics/issues as may be required
Proactively handling communication with project stakeholders
Preparing project reports to donors and other stakeholders as may be required
Contribute to the collection, collation and synthesis of data or information (e.g. on best practices) that may be required as part of the project – as input into the project or output from activities of the project.
Contribute to the development and nurturing of local learning agenda:
Visit projects and understand contexts, opportunities and challenges
Make intellectual input into project content and processes
Perform other duties as may be required to deliver on the objectives of the project
Location: PICO-East Africa offices in Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive travel in eastern
and southern Africa.
Qualifications
A PhD degree in marketing or equivalent; or relevant MSc degree with postgraduate training in a markets-related field
Excellent understanding of smallholder agriculture in Africa
At least 7 years experience working with grass-roots organizations, and track record in participatory processes aimed at empowering communities and local organizations in addressing market access challenges
Ability to work in multi-institutional, multi-cultural contexts
Excellent writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with local organizations and farmers
Excellent computer skills (including MS office applications).
How to apply
Applications should be addressed to:
PICO-Eastern Africa
PO Box 1094-00502
Nairobi
Kenya
e-mail applications with subject ‘NEMAS Project Officer’ should be addressed to
info@picoteamea.org and Ed Rege at: ed.rege@picoteam.org
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