Project Officer :Sierra Leone

Project Title: Improving livelihood and resilience of organic cocoa producers in Sierra Leone

Duration: One Year with possible contract extension.

Project Location: Kono District

Staff Location: Kono District

Reporting: This position reports to the Programme Team Leader – Cocoa (Ghana & Sierra Leone)

1. PROJECT DELIVERABLES
2. Monthly reports of activities implemented
3. Quarterly reports of activities implemented
4. Update of project activities
5. Complete monthly time sheets etc.
6. QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Geography or related field.

Experience

• At least three years’ experience in project management (desirable).
• Knowledge in project monitoringand evaluation.
• Experience in working with cocoa farmer cooperatives and Internal Control System.
• Knowledge on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) practices in the Cocoa sector.
• Proven track record and understanding of the cocoa sector in Sierra Leone.
• Experience in the implementation of the HREDD steps.
• Experience Fairtrade Standards for producers and Traders and traceability
• Have a very good understanding of the European Union Regulation (EUDR and Organic Regulation) and its impact on Producers
• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Experience in grant management and compliance with partners.
• Understanding of the NGO sector, working with donors and related HR and legal requirements.
• Experience of delivering training to a range of audiences
• Knowledge and understanding of Fairtrade standards and experience in supporting Cooperatives to implement the Fairtrade standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of FTA’s priority areas and strategic pillars.
• Understanding of the ways of working and principles of farmer cooperative.

Skills and competences

• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals across multi-functional disciplines and stakeholders.
• Conflict resolution skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good training and facilitation skills
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Expert trainer equipped with excellent facilitation and training methodologies.
• Skills in using MS Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent Analytical skills
• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Excellent Communication and reporting skills
• Results oriented and focused
• Respectful and a person with integrity.
• Transparent and accountable.
• Ability to speak local language (desirable)

1. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project management, monitoring and evaluation
• Support in project baseline and endline data collection.
• Support farmer cooperatives with GPS mapping/geolocation of farm and polygon mapping.
• Provide capacity building to farmers on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD).
• Drive gender youth activities within the project.
• Undertake regular visit to the field to monitor project activities.
• Conduct farmer trainings and facilitate workshops.
• Fully engaged with project activities (100% time).
• Develop action plan for project activities.
• Support cooperative with traceability
• Support cooperative in developing human rights and environmental policies.
• Conduct risk assessment within the project

1. HOW TO APPLY