Climate-smart Agriculture Project Assistant

The Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Project Assistant will work under the supervision of the Project Manager (PM), providing operational support for the PM to oversee the coordination, monitoring, and the implementation of the Project.

The position requires fluency in English and French.

  PURPOSE  

Contribute to the sustainable management and maintenance of greenhouses and solar-powered irrigation systems until the CSA facilities are officially handed over to SAED (Société d’Aménagement et d ‘Exploitation des Terres du Delta).

 Provide support in developing business models for smallholder farmers’ use of irrigation and greenhouse equipment for targeted crops.

 Contribute to the detailed project work plans in line with the budget and under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager to ensure successful implementation of the project in accordance with relevant national and international technical standards.

 Assist in organizing training programs, workshops, capacity-building activities related to climate-smart agriculture.

 

ENGAGEMENT  

Assist in engaging with universities, research and development institutions, and relevant partners identified in the Project documentation.

Regularly updates and consults with the PM to support effective project delivery.

Maintain an efficient and complete filing system, database, and documentation related to activities, maintenance, monitoring, and procurement tasks, as well as preparation and filing of minutes of meetings.

Delivery

• Assist in organizing program activities including trainings, workshops, communication and knowledge sharing events, and support in the facilitation of these activities based on yearly/ biannual work programs and budget plans.
• Support the generation of evidence-based knowledge and information on CSA and rural development
• Ensure GGGI’s core values are applied to all deliveries and outputs.
• Provide operational and administrative support to ensure project delivery and management.
• Contribute to the development of general and country-specific content on Climate-Smart Agriculture requested by Country Representative.

Requirements Qualifications:   

• A bachelor’s degree, in management, administration, finance, economics, climate change, environment, project management or a related field,
• Preferred 1-2 years   of relevant work experience preferably in agriculture sector and /or engagement with government institutions, NGOs, private sector and / or development agencies on similar assignments
• Knowledge of climate change issues and challenges, particularly on agricultural productivity
• Experience working in rural areas with multiple stakeholders at various levels, including governmental institutions, NGOs, would be desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English and French
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and SharePoint, along with familiarity with online tools such as Zoom.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/climatesmart-agriculture-csa-project-assistant-senegal-575420.html