Job Description
Location: Head Office (Ruiru, Kiambu County) with frequent travel to project sites and other
locations as required
Employee Terms: Fixed Term contract
One year with possibility of extension subject to performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the project implementation in collaboration with project
partners and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with field staff, project partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the timely
and effective implementation of project activities.
- Manage project budgets and resources and ensure effective use of funds.
- Input and manage daily financial data, including expenditure sheets, income statement,
bank statement, and transaction in collaboration with KGN Finance Department.
- Monitor project progress and evaluate project outcomes against set targets.
- Ensure compliance with project requirements and regulations, including donor
requirements.
- Prepare and submit reportS in Korean to the international headquarters and the donor
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) twice a year.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Agricultural
Economics, Development, or Social Economics Studies. A Master’s degree is an added
advantage.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in project management, including experience in
managing agricultural development projects.
- Proven experience in managing budgets, project planning, and reporting.
- Experience in working with coffee farmers and knowledge of coffee value chain
development is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with
diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English. Fluency in Korean is
an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.