Job Description
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Welimada
SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
Project Coordinator
JOB TITLE
Project Officer – Potato Cultivation and Agriculture Development
Responsibilities / Core Functions
- Local-level project activity execution through community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and organization of local events, in collaboration with project stakeholders (Government and Private Sectors), CSOs and farmer organizations.
- Collaborate with Agriculture Departments and project teams to facilitate research, experimental learning events, reflection sessions, and knowledge sharing platforms to promote continuous learning within the project. (Potato Cultivation)
- Support the beneficiaries and their communities to implement Potato cultivation and home gardening interventions as per the project objectives.
- Lead the selection of project participants, potato producer groups, and MSMEs through a competitive, participatory, and fair process, and maintain regular communication with them.
- Lead community outreach to ensure beneficiaries obtain the targeted assistance of the project.
- Provide technical input and guidance for the grassroots-level government officers, government institutes, and project participants as and when necessary.
- Assist in launching innovative marketing and business initiatives.
- Prepare monthly progress reports and present the progress in staff meetings.
- Share the best photographs, case studies, and field assessments with the M&E officer.
- Assist in the analysis and interpretation of monitoring data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in project implementation. Collaborate with the M&E focal point to generate actionable insights and recommendations based on the findings.
- Identify and resolve field problems and/or make necessary recommendations to the Project Coordinator.
- Support the integration of accountability mechanisms into project activities, such as feedback and complaint mechanisms, to ensure the voices of beneficiaries and communities are heard and addressed.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in Agriculture and above fields with two years of relevant professional experience or;
- HNDT (Agri) NVQ level -03 or Diploma in Agriculture from a reputed institute with five years of relevant professional experience.
- Extensive experience working in Capacity building particularly with Agriculture development, Potato Cultivation and Small or Medium business or workforce development programs in the UVA province.
- Experience in liaising with various project stakeholders, including government interlocutors, private sector, civil society organizations and farmer organizations.
- Ability to meet project timelines/timely delivery is considered crucial.
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as in an independent manner and organize the workflow efficiently within a limited time period.
- Excellent planning, organizing and coordination skills.
- Experience working with local communities and having cultural sensitivity.
- Fluency in English and Sinhalese / Tamil is required; Fluency in all three languages is advantageous.
- Ability to use MS Office packages and computer-based documentation.
- Valid Driving License for Light Vehicle and/or Motorbike.
- Residency in Welimada, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla or Badulla is preferred.
- Age 25 – 35 years
Employment Terms
- One-year fixed term contract and it is renewable.
KFHI is an employer who has zero tolerance towards individuals who violate/abuse children or adults. KFHI is committed to a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free environment.
If you meet the required criteria and wish to apply, Apply Now (Please mention the designation on the subject and the salary expectation on the email body) on or before 31st of October 2026.