Post:Project Manager - Cashew
Organization:TechnoServe
Location;Ratnagiri,India
Reporting Unit/Supervisor: Associate Director Location: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra Travel:Domestic up to 60%
(within Konkan Region)
I. TechnoServe Background:
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
II. Position Description: The Project Manager will be entirely responsible for the implementation of the activities of cashew development project in the target districts. S/he will lead manage the overall implementation of the project both from a technical and managerial perspective and ensure the link between the project and the main stakeholders and partners. Project would focus on building the capacity of cashew farmers through training programs and extension support.
Key Responsibilities:
•Planning, implementing and coordinating all project activities in compliance with the project documents
•Developing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation system and ensuring the achievement of the outputs and outcomes;
•Development of project materials, especially training materials
•Financial project planning and management
•Supervise activities of the project teams in the targeted districts and coordinate all project activities with partners and associate for effective implementation of project activities.
•Contribute to the appropriate management of project goods
•Liaison with all relevant local authorities on project activities for effective implementation
•Ensure the proper reporting of the activities in compliance with Donor procedures.
III. Required Skills & Experience:
•A degree preferably in Agriculture, project management, Economics (MBA), or its equivalent.
•At least four years experience in the field of project management and/implementation, preferably with strong experience in project management in the NGO sector
•Among other things candidate should have strong experience in the following: o Community mobilization o Base line survey, Data assessment & Reporting o Designing and conducting farmer training programs o Managing extension teams o Monitoring field implementation by farmers o Resolving farmer issues & building farmer relationships o Ensuring quality supply for businesses
•Experience of Cashew farming/business is an advantage
•Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people.
•Fluent in English and Hindi. Speaking fluency in Marathi will be an advantage.
•Extraordinary initiative and innovative with strong interpersonal skills and experience in leadership positions •Ability to anticipate, plan and organize
TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should submit a Word-formatted single document consisting of cover letter, resume and salary history to snair@tns.org. Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. No phone calls please.
Closing date: 29 Nov 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/608274/project-manager-cashew
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