Project Officer
Network for Youth Development
Job location
Kasungu
Job details
POSITION: PROJECT OFFICERDUTY STATION: KASUNGUThe incumbent will work under the Youth and Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment thematic area being implemented by NfYD and will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities in relation to program planning and implementation, promoting organisation’s and program visibility, monitoring and evaluation including resource mobilization.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFacilitate establishment or strengthening of the in school and out of school Young Women Can Do It (YWCDI) clubs.Work closely with other program implementing partners to increase effective youth and women involvement and the participation in all key program priority areas.Plans and coordinates district programmes and project activities following NfYD and donor guidelinesDevelops and submits work plans, concept notes and budgets based on the Project Implementation Plan to the Project ManagerDevelops and submits work plans, concept notes and budgets based on the Project Implementationm Plan to the Project ManagerDocumentation of success and stories best practices in promoting youth involvement in the agriculture sector.Build the capacity of youth, women groups and Small Medium Enterprises in value addition and agro processingEnsure all relevant data is collected, shared and stored appropriatelyParticipate in resource mobilization through development of project proposals for the district.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEMust possess a minimum of a Diploma in any of the following areas agriculture, community development or social sciences obtained from recognized institutions of higher learning. Those with a degree will have an added advantage.The incumbent must also possess at least a minimum of 2 years experience implementing livelihood programmes focusing on the youthThe potential candidate must also be a team player, be result oriented with good analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to ride a motorbike is a must including a valid motorbike license.HOW TO APPLYInterested applicants must send their cover letter and CV with 3 traceable referees to the following email address: Please ensure that you mention www.jobsearchmalawi.com as the source of this job advertisementEmail: [email protected]not later than 25th March, 2022 clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject line.Please note that NfYD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications fromqualified youth
