JOB VACANCY AT KPMG - - EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Our client is a not-for-profit organization fully operational in West Africa, focusing on the provision of technical and operational agricultural support, and technologies to small-scale farmers.

The organization desires to recruit a suitable professional to fill the position of a PROGRAMME OFFICER . The successful candidate will provide support for all assignment and projects, infusing his/her technical and operational knowledge towards the attainment of project goals. Specifically, the successful candidate will:
Flawlessly execute development programmes and projects, monitor implementation, evaluate and produce detailed and timely reports to all stakeholders.
Obtain regulatory approval for projects and ensure adherence to guidelines/procedures during the execution of all projects. Liaise with all stakeholders to achieve outlined projects plans, deliverables and goals. Also follow up on implementation of decisions reached during stakeholders’ meetings
Provide administrative assistance by developing project proposals and technical reports, coordinating meetings and electronically retaining all project related activities.
Ensure availability of resources required for projects and coordinate delivery to prokect sites
Spear head the provision of capacity building, training and development programme for relevant stakeholders

JOB QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
A post graduate degree in Agriculture or any relevant discipline from a reputable institution
Minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience, 3 of which must have been spent in a similar role
Familiarity with regulations and trends on agricultural issues including biosafety, alternative crops and non-conventional farming
Experience in carrying out agricultural research and development projects, as well as, distribution of agricultural products
Experience in liaising with various stakeholders, including donor partners. Government agencies and local communities
Fluency written and spoken English; working knowledge of any other foreign language will be an advantage
Strong influencing, organizational, relationship management and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency on the use of computer applications

TO APPLY
Please quote the reference number EST0064 as the subject of your email and send your current CV (prepared as Word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria and the names and contact details (including telephone , fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com

All applications will be treated in confidence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline 2 August 2011