FIELD OFFICER

Facilitate the implementation of all programme activities at field level (budgeting, planning, organizing and facilitating field activities including local procurements).  Facilitate communications between the PMU and other regional bodies and project partners (project local committee, NGOs, local associations, local service providers, etc.).  Facilitate the organizations of events, workshops, training, field days, communication and visibility campaigns, etc.  Support to build capacity of direct primary stakeholders through training, field days, establishment of farmers’ field schools.  Support the PMU during the preparation of six-month implementation plan and budget (in consultation with local stakeholders) and reporting to the Donor.  Support PMU in data collection and studies to be carried out at local level.  Support to establish the Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and M&E operational plan at local level including the identification of SMART indicators and carry out monthly monitoring field mission and field surveys.  Prepare monthly reports and timesheets.  Support during the preparation of minutes, field technical reports.  Carrying out any other duties and activities requested by the PMU staff Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience working in the field of agriculture, rural development, food security, irrigation in the framework of development programmes. - Solid experience in food security, Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs), and irrigation systems. - Basic knowledge or experience in Geographic Information System standards (GIS), practices and procedures. - Solid strong knowledge of main crop cultivated in the target area (crop production/protection). - Previous experience in effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, government, donors, and implementing partners. - Proficient in using computers including Microsoft Office programs, spreadsheet, email (outlook) and internet