CIMMYT Senior Coordinator Jobs 2023 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs

CIMMYT Senior Coordinator Jobs 2023 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs.

CIMMYT Zimbabwe looking for “Senior Coordinator”.

Applicants with a BSc Agricultural Engineering may apply on or before December 05, 2023.

CIMMYT grew out of a pilot program sponsored by the Mexican government and the Rockefeller Foundation in the 1940s and 50s and aimed at raising farm productivity in Mexico. Under the scientific leadership of Norman E. Borlaug, the program developed higher yielding wheat varieties that were more resistant to diseases and provided stable yields in changing conditions for developing countries.

CIMMYT Senior Coordinator Jobs 2023

The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on November 24, 2023 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Coordinator to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2023

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate mechanization projects being implemented in Zimbabwe.
• Ensure all components of the activity are implemented as per schedule and within the approved budget.
• Translate project goals and objectives into implementable strategies and work plans with staff and partners.
• Develop, track, and adapt project workplans, and oversee financial management as per the donor and CIMMYT policies.
• Lead development of research and data collection plan and ensure all data is collected and synthesized including effective knowledge management and dissemination of results.
• Assess new and existing farm machinery and other technologies, collect user feedback, prepare reports; and improve machinery in partnership with local manufacturers.
• Identify problems and risks associated with the timely implementation of activities and suggest appropriate adjustments to activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all project reports and deliverables.
• Foster active collaboration with partners and sister projects and follow up with key stakeholders.
• Regularly participate in donor meetings and represent the activity at high-level meetings, conferences, and other fora.
• Supervision and guidance of the field implementation team.
• Organize workshops, trainings, round table meetings, field meetings, field days and other promotional activities.
• Assist project and CIMMYT management in any other matters as and when required.

Position in Organization:

• Senior Coordinator – Mechanization
• Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe
• Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS)
• Full time Z23262

Qualification:

• BSc Agricultural Engineering and MS in Farm Machinery/Mechanization/relevant field from a well-recognized university.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing and implementing mechanization projects in Zimbabwe involving two-wheel tractors, seeders and other smallholder machinery and establishment and monitoring of research experiments.
• Have practical experience in designing and conducting hands-on training program for mechanization service providers, manufacturers, mechanics, and agricultural engineers.
• Experience with public-private partnerships in mechanization value chain would be an added advantage.
• The candidate should demonstrate evidence that they have published peer-reviewed research articles on smallholder mechanization in scientific journals.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the agricultural mechanization technology and delivery issues in Zimbabwe.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English is essential.
• The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal skills, teamwork, communication, client orientation, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• This position requires extensive field travel. The candidate must have a valid Class 4 driving license.

How to Apply CIMMYT Senior Coordinator Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/F5FAF51218/

The Closing Date: December 05, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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