Introduction:
An international nonprofit organization seeks applications for the position of Provincial Program Coordinator in Lahore.
Relevant Experience:
- Master’s degree in related discipline with at least 6-7 years’ experience in agriculture related projects or other relevant experience.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the horticulture sector of Pakistan and domestic marketing systems.
- Strong supervisory and management skills including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
- Prior experience of working with similar USAID/donor funded projects will be preferred.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Able to produce high quality work under pressure and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Job Description:
- The Program Coordinator will act as the provincial focal person. He will coordinate and supervise implementation of Project activities in the Punjab Province and work closely with Deputy Chief of Party.
- Will technically assist and contribute in the development of work plan for Punjab province and ensure its implementation in collaboration with the potential partners/stakeholders including farmers, farmer groups, input suppliers, manufacturers (technology), processors, credit institutions and others in accordance with the project document.
- Will develop linkages and maintain effective coordination with the project field teams in Punjab and potential partners/stakeholders.
Under the direct supervision of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), the Program Coordinator will be responsible to:
- Represent the project and act as focal person for all project related interventions and coordination in the Punjab province.
- Technically assist the senior management (COP & DCOP) in planning, implementation and reporting of program activities with reference to the Punjab province.
- Build capacity of the target beneficiaries (partners/stakeholders) to ensure their effective participation in the program interventions.
- Participate in senior management meetings and contribute through discussions and suggestions and ensure implementation of decisions of the meetings.
- Directly supervise Project Community Organizers in Punjab.
- Produce high quality periodical technical and progress reports highlighting program achievements, especially in relation to performance indicators.
- Keep close coordination with M&E Specialist to highlight program achievements and success stories.
- Work with DCOP to design, implement & conduct training programs and workshops for farmers specially for chili and tomato farmers.
- Promote farmer-market linkages to facilitate efficient and profitable marketing of produce and access to knowledge, inputs, technology and credit.
- Establish linkages and maintain effective working relationships with potential project partners including federal and provincial government organizations, non-governmental organizations, credit institutions, inputs (including packaging) suppliers, certification bodies, technology manufacturers/suppliers, (commodity) domestic market and export traders, processors, transport companies, storage owners/operators, analytical and other services, etc.
Note: Individuals can apply using Brightspyre or send their resumes directly to [email protected] clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email.
We are an equal opportunity employer; only individuals who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.