Farm Radio International
Report to: Country Program Manager/Coordinator
Closely Works with: Regional Program Officers/Managers
Main Purposes of Job:
Responsible for overall planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning of Farm Radio International project activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide technical and professional support to FRI project activities to ensure quality and appropriateness of project approaches as well as ensure its sustainability.
Prepare project implementation plans, budgets and carry out proper implementation of project pertinent to the responsibility.
Prepare periodical and annual project reports.
Provide support in project formative research and baseline evaluation.
Maintain and establish good work relationships and partnership with project partners;
In close consultation with the Radio Craft Team, listen weekly radio episodes and provide feedback on Uliza platform.
Undertake regular monitoring and periodical evaluation of project activities and compile findings while overseeing application of the MERL policy, as well as cross-sectoral and cross-department learning.
Establish, monitor, evaluate and strengthen Community Listener Group in FRI project areas
Write case studies/success stories/audio post and document the entire lesson learned using various communication Medias.
Organize, conduct, and facilitate different training and workshops to strengthen capacity of the radio stations, community members and other knowledge partners.
Prepare training materials, proceedings, posters, etc as deemed necessary.
Take part in the development of project proposals and concept note development.
Supervise volunteers in their activities of project implementation.
Participate and contribute in one of the FRI’s Strategic Intentions.
Assist Program Manager/Coordinator in a range of tasks aimed at strengthening the FRI project development and implementation.
Perform any other project related duties assigned by Program Manager
About You
Job Requirements:
Education and experience
Bachler Degree in Communication for Development, Agriculture, Social Science, or others related field.
Minimum 5 years work experience as a project officer position with progressive responsibilities in non-governmental organization (NGO), preferably international NGO.
Substantial experience in the development of successful proposals, project design, project implementation, reports, and monitoring and evaluation.
Experience and abilities in capacity development – developing module and facilitating trainings as well as team building.
Experience using MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, social media,), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, and knowledge sharing networks.
Excellent English writing skills.
Female Applicants are highly encouraged to apply.