The Project Assistant will support the Coffee and Cocoa project officers under the Matching Grant Component of the project in the execution of annual work plans and Quarterly work plans as necessary

Key duties and responsibilities
• Organize field coordination meetings (prepare minutes) and other occasional
• meetings with the community and Partners as required by Coffee and Cocoa project officers;
Work with project officers and stakeholders to develop Cocoa and Coffee training modules where necessary and utilize materials.
• Assist the Coffee and Cocoa Project officers to Compile monthly reports on cocoa and Coffee activities in different regions
• Assist the Coffee and Cocoa Project Officers in the execution of fieldwork plans
• Ensure key issues and lessons learned are documented and shared between partners;
• Ensure that Reports are written and submitted in line with donor EU and UCDA requirements.
• Participate in the development of work plans.
• Prepare and submit timely accountability for field activities
• Perform any other duties as required and directed by the Coffee and Cocoa Project Officers.

Educational Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in the following fields, Arts in Economics, Development Studies, Tourism, Social Sciences or related courses
• Must have at least 2 years of working experience in a reputable dynamic private or public organization.
Must have relevant working experience with donor-funded projects.

Competencies:
• Demonstrate experience in either community development and research in this area or a related field.
• Ability to work with and coordinate the activities of a range of public and private agencies, at community, sub-county and district levels
• Have the ability to coordinate at multi-sectoral level, district, and community level
Ability to competently operate various computer-based word-processing software, spreadsheets, and internet
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing
• Ability to work independently, and produce accurate work in a timely manner
• Keen and attention to detail