Our client is a reputable FMCG.

Purpose of the Job

Leading a project team, the incumbent will be expected to support the planning, implementation and monitoring and also review of a livestock and poultry research and development initiatives in IFP Business.

Project Management and Program Effectiveness

•  Ensure work plans/projects are fully implemented.
•  Ensure the relevance, consistency, quality and the efficiency of the activities implemented.
•  Represent the organization and the project at community levels.
•  Establish plans for multi-stakeholder’s engagement and learnings including the creation of appropriate forum for key stakeholders and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Implementation, monitoring and Evaluation of the project.
• Write activity and narrative reports.
• Provide substantial technical and logistical guidance to field-based development and research activities on livestock and integrated systems of farming.
• Analysis of company operations to ensure project targets are met.

Skills and competencies critical to the role:

• Experience of developing projects with high level of industry/sector experience
• Excellent knowledge of the local poultry sector, with good links within the industry.
• Good technical understanding of livestock farming practices including scientific base knowledge; relating practical operational solutions to maximize production efficiency.
• Good knowledge of delivery of quality to markets as related to the handling and processing ensuring product demand in major markets.
• Good organizational skills, analytical approach, including ability to deliver technical and financial forecast, strong reporting capability.
• Natural leadership.
• Strong previous track record in developing strategic ideas into viable project deliverables.
• Strong decision making based on relevant data which may be scientifically based.
• Results oriented, good capacity to learn and to develop himself and others.

Educational Level:

Minimum University degree in associated Agric related course

Relevant professional qualifications are an added advantage.

Working Experience:
Candidates should possess Minimum of 5 years livestock project management experience.