Project Assistant

Assistant of Project Officer

Extension and training center at the Faculty of agriculture and Environment, Al Azhar University –Gaza in partnership with and funding by    Secours Islamique France (SIF) will implement a livelihood project aims at Improving the Food Security of Vulnerable Families through the reinforcement of the Research-action system of Al-Azhar University- Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.  The project’s goal will be achieved through   three  specific objectives: (1) Improving farmer’s technical and economic efficiency of their farming system,(2) strengthening Institutional capacity of University and extension institutions, and (3) Improving food security of vulnerable families

-The center is seeking project assistant to organize and supervise all field work conducted by extension practitioners and students.
-Contract term: 1 year
-Place : Gaza
-Reporting to:  Project Officer

Summary Job Description:
The Project Assistant main responsibilities are: to oversee, coordinate, and consolidate the day- to- day field activities and provide technical support to 10 practitioners.
 
Specific tasks:

-Assist in coordinating all the field work plans for agricultural practitioners.
-Coordination of logistic means for activities for field work.
-Supervise the practitioners in the field to ensure proper implementation of training and extension activities.
-Assist project officer in planning all students field trips to the research center.
-Ensure regular reporting from the practitioners and integrate them into the regular report.
-Supervise training for practitioners and coordinate for practical sessions.
-coordinate for farmers’ field schools’ meetings and organize related logistics
-design and ensure proper implementation of Farmers Field School meetings.
-Assist in the implementation of the action plan, review achievement and constraints and provide feedback accordingly
-Assist in collecting M&E data and prepare of project’s weekly and monthly progress reports.

 
Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

-Bachelor’s degree in, agriculture sciences or related discipline.
-At least 5 years of experience in agricultural extension services or related fields.
-Specialized knowledge of and experience in designing and implementing agricultural and extension programs.
-Proven leadership ability with strong interpersonal skills.
-Excellent English verbal and written.
-Strong computer skills (Word, Excel)

To apply to this job Please send your CV and a cover letter in English to the following emails:

[email protected] and [email protected]

before Sunday 26.03.2017. Please state the position tittle in the e-mail subject.

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