Focal Person for Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub

About

The Programme Officer will serve as Focal Person for the IGAD Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub, coordinating programme activities, stakeholders, planning, monitoring, communication and reporting. Applicants need at least a master’s degree in a listed relevant field, at least five years’ relevant experience, specified coordination and reporting skills, and excellent written and spoken English. Reference: IGAD-FSHH Duty station: Djibouti Salary: In accordance with IGAD salary scale and applicable policies, taking into account the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Terms of service: The appointment shall be for an initial period of one year, renewable subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance, with the first three months constituting a pr Terms of service: The assignment is expected to require a full-time professional level of engagement throughout the contract period.

How to apply

Send applications in PDF format accompanied by a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials, copy of professional certification, copy of passport’s biometric page / national identity card and three reference persons including one from the last employer via email to recruitment@igad.int with the subject line: ‘IGAD-FSHH’.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of IGAD Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub Activities.
• Coordinate preparation of annual and quarterly work plans in collaboration with the technical steering committee of the Hub.
• Consolidate implementation schedules from all implementing partners.
• Ensure timely execution of planned activities.
• Track implementation milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain an updated dashboard of activity progress.
• Develop and maintain an implementation tracking system.
• Monitor progress against agreed outputs and indicators.
• Compile quarterly, semi-annual and annual implementation reports.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
• Organize coordination meetings of technical and steering committees and other meetings as required.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes and background documents.
• Record and disseminate minutes and action points.
• Follow up on implementation of agreed actions.
• Maintain regular communication with Member States and implementing partners.

Qualifications

• At least Master’s degree in Agriculture; Soil Science; Natural Resources Management; Environmental Science; Agricultural Economics; Development Studies; Project Management or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience coordinating regional or multi-country programs.
• Experience working with governments, regional organizations, and development partners.
• Experience in program monitoring and reporting.
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is required.