Farmer-to-Farmer: Project Coordinator Job Vacancy: CNFA

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CNFA Inc., a global, US based; agribusiness development agency seeks a Project Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, to help CNFA improve the impact of the Farmer-to-Farmer (FtF) volunteer program in Kenya. The Coordinator will report directly to the Country Director FtF Program, and regular travel to the field is required.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepare comprehensive and quality program documents and reports.
• Manage a portfolio of CNFA volunteer projects.
• Develop and maintain regular communication with CNFA projects to assess their needs, status changes and satisfaction with the CNFA program.
• Document project information in the form of Host Profiles (HP), Project Strategies (PS), Volunteer Assignment Scopes of Work (VASOW), Volunteer Assignment Reports (VAR), and Project Impact Assessments (PIA), weekly reports, semi-annual reports, and any other additional reports or materials requested.

Ideal Candidate:

• A University degree, preferably an advanced degree in a relevant subject.
• At least 2 years professional experience in assignments relevant to the FtF program and the region.
• Strong writing and communication skills, and fluent in English and Swahili.
• Good knowledge of and contacts in the local agribusiness sector.
• Computer literacy and ability to function in a multi-cultural environment.
• Availability to commence work no later than January 2nd 2009.

Qualifying candidates should submit their applications comprised of a detailed CV, a cover letter explaining suitability and availability for the position, 3 references and contact telephone number to cnfa @ cnfakenya.org not later than 11th December 2008, quoting the Ref. No.

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