The Wood Family Trust (WFT) is a Scottish registered charity established by UK industrialist Sir Ian Wood and his family with a key objective to improve livelihoods by stimulating viable market opportunities that will in turn create jobs and generate wealth among the rural poor.
The Project has a small core team and is moving into its implementation phase, so is seeking to recruit a Chai Project Manager to facilitate oversight of activities and communication with all stakeholders.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Performing detailed on-the-ground due diligence of proposed Chai investment grants
Guiding the design and implementation of Chai activities
Undertaking M&E of ongoing activities, including verification of smallholder impact.
Qualifications:
Degree in Business, Economics, Social Sciences or Agricultural Sciences
Fluency in English and Swahili
At least five (5) years progressive work experience in related areas
Able to gain the trust and confidence of all tea industry stakeholders
Experience of managing a portfolio of activities covering a variety of disciplines, including technical and financial M&E.
Closing Date: 6th August
Applicants are required to submit their CV with contact information for at least two referees as well as a covering letter demonstrating how they meet the required experience and capabilities via email to:- Helen.Emukule [at] woodgroup.com but do not include your certificates at this stage.