Project Officer (PO)- Market Development for Cooling Solutions- 1 Post at DanChurchAid (DCA)

Job Description

DanChurchAid’s aim is to strengthen the world’s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual’s rights and equal worth. DanChurchAid is rooted in the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church, but is active wherever we find the need is highest, regardless of religion, gender, political beliefs, race, national or ethnic origins, handicaps or sexual orientation.

The main responsibilities of the Project Assistants are: 

Technical Support and Guidance:

Mobilize and onboard farmers, cooperatives, and trader associations and provide technical assistance during implementation of L2V project. Enhance organisational capacity of farmer, farmer organisations and trader associations through training and exposure. Conduct training programs on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), post-harvest management, food safety cold storage best practices, and efficient utilization of the units. Facilitate markets linkages & trade between SHFs and identified market.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:

Assist in establishing linkages between farmers, cooperatives, and financial institutions for potential financing options. Facilitate linkages between farmers and off takers/exporters for effective trade in target value chains. Foster strong partnership with farmers, county officials, input suppliers and other key stakeholders to facilitate achievement of project objectives at the local level.

Project Implementation and Monitoring:

Assist in the identification and setup process of cooling units through participatory approaches. Provide regular progress reports, data collection, and documentation of field activities. Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation, identifying challenges and proposing solutions.

Communication and Representation :

Represent the project at relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences to promote project objectives. Document and share key achievements / impact created by implementation of the project. Collaborate with project partners and stakeholders to raise awareness about the project and its benefits.

Qualifications, skills & experience 

3-4 years of relevant experience in community development, Business development or related fields. Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, or a related field. Proven experience in agricultural extension services, preferably in GAP training, agroecology post-harvest management and cold chain systems. Sound knowledge of smallholder farming practices, value chains, and market system development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with farmers, cooperatives, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Ability to deliver training programs and facilitate workshops to build capacity and knowledge among project beneficiaries. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in remote field locations with limited supervision. Proficiency in computer applications and data management software. Fluency in English, Swahili and local languages is a requirement. Must be a licensed motorbike rider & be willing to reside in the county of placement.