Program Officer

Job Level Specifications

Essential Criteria

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, Agri-business Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Extension & Education, Agriculture & Rural Innovation
  
• Minimum of 3 years practical experience working with Private Sector Actors.
  
• Possess strong partnership management skills and knowledge of partnership processes.
  
• Knowledge and experience in business financing for SMEs.
  

Desirable

• Experience in working with both very small and medium-sized companies in a development setting.
  
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.
  
• Experience with market facilitation, supporting systemic change and promoting supporting services indirectly.
  
• Knowledge of the agricultural sectors is highly desirable.
  

Planning, Developing, and Implementing Market Development Activities

• In coordination with ASTYE Technical Specialists and local partners, plan, implement, and monitor market system development activities within the assigned districts.
  
• Support private sector actors to design, test, and deliver a wide range of appropriate services that increase youth employment and self-employment within the agricultural market system.
  
• Assist in developing capacity building materials for business, technical and financial capacities as well as participating in capacity building sessions.
  

Collaboration/Networking

• Establish and maintain good coordination and working relationships with sub-county, district leadership and local government departments, representing GOAL in district coordination meetings, and soliciting their participation in all activities where appropriate and as directed by the line manager.
  
• Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with relevant stakeholders such as local government departments, NGO’s and local authorities, as appropriate and advised by the line manager.
  
• Participate in the planning of learning and review meetings that bring private and public sector entities together to collectively review and discuss technology developments and innovation.
  

Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Work closely with the district monitoring and evaluation team to capture the required data for measuring output and impact of the programme.
  
• Ensure the accurate and timely flow of information from the field, including entry into the program PSA tracker and Comcare database, and support the preparation of communication materials.
  
• Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during implementation.
  

Representation and Coordination

• Liaise with local government officials, local NGOs and civil society organizations, and other notables to ensure support or and acceptance of ASTYE interventions.