Apply: AGRA Programme Coordinator

Deadline: 07 September, 2020

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has opened applications for the role of Programme Coordinator (Agricultural Policy).

AGRA is a partnership initiative formed by a group of partners from public and private sector organisations.

AGRA, founded in 2006, is an African-led African-based organisation that seeks to catalyse Agriculture Transformation in Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate guidelines for proposal submission, respond to inquiries, screen, direct, and follow through on all programme enquiries as appropriate
  • Initiate the development of grants and assists in their formulation from the point of initial, draft submission to final approval by the grants committee
  • Analyse and assist in the correction, as needed, of project proposals for clarity of charitable purpose and all matters related to implementation, budgeting, and grammar
  • Assist the grants unit in making all necessary changes in grant memos and proposals following review by the grants committee
  • Analyse IPTTs and use the data to prepare quarterly dashboards and the data explorer
  • Oversee the Team Central Audit system and follows up with grantees on pending issues
  • Evaluate grantee no-cost extensions and modifications and forward to programme officer and grants unit for approval
  • Guide grantees to send reports due in a timely-manner and ensure reports are approved by the grants unit as necessary
  • Align grantee achievements against targets and work with the relevant programme officer and grantee to identify any inconsistencies
  • Deliver, together with the head of unit, the preparation and tracking of annual programme budgets
  • Deliver, together with the head of unit, the preparation of donor reports, board reports, AGRA annual and quarterly reports
  • Monitor projects implementation progress and train grantees on the use of various AGRA templates
  • Organise grantee monitoring visits as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Social Sciences
  • A master’s degree will be an advantage
  • Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and databases
  • Fluency in English required
  • Ability to communicate in French will be considered an added advantage
  • Ten years, minimum, of experience in agriculture-related international development work
  • Five years, minimum, of experience in project management in Africa is essential
  • Three years, minimum, of experience in making grant
  • Good working knowledge of not-for-profit organisation
  • Experienced managing complex initiatives with proven ability to develop high impact partnerships
  • Experience in working with similar organisations or institutions will be an added advantage
  • Analytical, excellent data mining ability
  • Strong ability to influence positively, both upwards and downwards, across cultures and countries
  • Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower employees to achieve their best with a team approach
  • Deep understanding of both the government and private sector policies and governance structures
  • Results and detail orientated with a very hands-on approach
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving/decision-making skills
  • Intelligent, motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic

To apply and for more information, click here.

Photo source: USAID in Africa

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