Position Description

The National Project Manager NPM is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and management of an Agribusiness Project implementation.

Role and Responsibilities

Program Planning and Coordination

• Develop and implement a detailed work plan, including activity sequencing, timelines, and milestones, aligned with project results framework.
• Coordinate with the stakeholders and partners to ensure seamless execution across project counties.
• Facilitate bi-monthly coordination sessions and technical review meetings.

Project Management and Oversight

• Oversee the deployment of the project Program Management and M&E Systems
• Monitor progress against key performance indicators
• Ensure timely delivery of project deliverables, including inception reports, monthly/quarterly reports, and a sustainability handover report.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead high-level partner engagement with agribusiness service providers and community institutions
• Support agribusiness service providers sensitization workshops and stakeholder onboarding.
• Foster collaboration with county governments and national agencies

Capacity Building and Mentorship

• Supervise the rollout of mentorship programs covering agripreneurship, digital literacy, and business skills.
• Ensure training content is accessible in Digital Platform.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and present structured monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the client including gender-disaggregated data and lessons learned.
• Document best practices and challenges to inform program improvements.
• Present reports in scheduled meetings, ensuring acceptance is recorded in meeting minutes.

Sustainability and Scalability

• Develop strategies for private sector-led continuation of the incubation and acceleration model beyond the project period.
• Propose scalability plans for expanding to additional counties or value chains.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, rural development, project management, Development Studies, Business Demonstration or a related field.
• Certification in Project Management e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 is Mandatory

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning, coordination, and management, with at least 5 years in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, or rural development projects.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale agricultural or value chain development projects, preferably in Kenya or East Africa.
• Experience in digital agriculture, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building programs.
• Familiarity with AfDB or IFAD or World Bank-funded projects and procurement guidelines is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in project management tools e.g., MS Project, Trello and data analysis software.
• Knowledge of digital platforms and agricultural extension services.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable.