KOICA recrute 01 Chef de projet agricole

Job AnnouncementKorea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is the primary Official Development Assistance (ODA) agency of the Government of the Republic of Korea. Since its founding in 1991, KOICA’s mission is to, through the implementation of bilateral grant aid programs, work towards sustainable socio-economic development in partner developing countries, leading to the eradication of poverty and the betterment of people’s lives.We are currently looking for Senegal nationals for the position of Agricultural Project Manager to join the dynamic KOICA office team.

Interested candidates can send their application to the following e-mail address: recrutementkoica.sn@gmail.com no later than April 9th, 2024 at 5 p.m. and must include the following documents written in English (Failing that, the file will not be examined): (i) a detailed and updated CV (ii) a cover letter (iii) copies of work certificates.Agricultural Project ManagerBasic information

• Job Location: Ouakam, DakarJob category: Project managementJob level: At least 7 years work experience or Master degree in the related field*A Master degree in a related field will be considered as 2 years of work experienceRelated field: International development, Project management, Agriculture, Agro-economics, etcNo. of Vacancy: One (1)Employment type: Full timeClosing date: 9. April.2024Written exam: 15. April.2024Interview: 22. April.2024Length of service: 11 months fixed-term contract renewable after evaluation

Responsibilities

• The Agricultural Project Manager will work with the Deputy Director and the ODA expert in Agriculture. S/he will be mainly responsible for supervising the projects staff in their assignments which includes supporting the work of national and operational units, with technical and administrative inputs.In the context of the implementation of KOICAs’ agricultural projects in Senegal, support planning, monitoring, and evaluation (including data/information collection) of agricultural projects including field visits:Coordinate and monitor overall project tasks and other logistics for successful implementation of the project and frequently communicate with the assistant director and ODA expertFollowing up on the implementation of activities at the country level by stakeholders and experts through mailing, calls, and meetings, and preparation of meetingsReviewing and updating project documents: work plans, agreements, guidelines and reports, regular tracking of the various indicators, and financial statusLiaise with partners, ensuring a collaborative effort towards the planning, implementation, and monitoring of agricultural projectsAssist in compiling project technical and financial reports and any other deliverables submitted by implementing partners and consultantsEnsure the monitoring and supervision of the agricultural projects in Senegal through;Regular communication with the national focal pointCollect agriculture-relevant data/information of the government and other donor agencies in SenegalField visit

Involvement in other assignments in relation to the duties:

• Translation during meetings with non-Anglophone speaking partners and translation of French written documents for Korean staff;Press reviewPartner report and document reviewsConcept note analysis, project initiation studyCollect agriculture-relevant information concerning policy, the government (eg. modalities for international cooperation), and other donor agencies in SenegalCarry out brief analysis when requiredAssist in compiling the data/information

Desired qualifications

• Minimum of University Degree level (Project management/Agriculture /Diploma or related)At least 7 years work experiencePreferential work experience in related occupationsExcellent knowledge of written and spoken English, FrenchGood communication and reporting skillsExperience working with the Government of SenegalBe able to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyA proactive, problem-solving action orientation is essentialComputer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in both English and French

Remarks

• For an eleven months fixed-term contract renewable after evaluationOnly selected candidates will be contacted for further proceduresApplications received after the deadline will not be consideredKOICA Senegal Office reserves all rights for the recruitmentSalary and other benefits adhere to the policy of KOICA Senegal OfficeFailure to issue supporting documents for diplomas, professional experiences and information on the CV, before signing the contract, will result in the cancellation of the application

Applicants should submit their applications directly to KOICA via E-mail (recrutementkoica.sn@gmail.com) with the title as below:

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