Associate Program Officer

Il y a 23 heures

, Maroc Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Temps plein

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields

The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco's frontline position in these fields, in a unique partnership-based approach and boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa.
Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally

The Associate program officer shall be based in UM6P Campus in Benguerir and will work on the TagDEV2.0 project. He/she will perform the administrative function and day to day management and operations of the program unit and activities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Support the Program Coordinator at the implementing university in the administration and technical delivery of the program.
  • Provide administrative support in the selection, recruitment and capacity building of program staff and scholars.
  • Establishing partnerships with private sector, TVETS and other institutions to advance university-community engagement, students training, entrepreneurship
  • Support the program coordinator and RUFORUM Secretariat team in mobilizing resources to support program activities for scaling and supporting other partner universities.
  • Participate in monthly program meetings
  • Proportion of resources raised to support scaling up and out
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual reports produced and shared with the program director at the RUFORUM Secretariat.
  • Timely completion of studies by beneficiary students
  • Institutional transformation initiatives undertaken and respective outcomes
  • Program learning outcomes documented and published
  • Proportion of financial resources fundraised to support scale and sustainability of the program operations

 

 

Requirements :

  • Masters in agricultural sciences and related disciplines
  • PhD will be an added advantage
  • At least 5 years experience in coordinating development programs
  • Experience in resource mobilization with evidence of funds mobilised from international community
  • Evidence of publication in SCOPUS indexed journals
  • Flexibility in working schedule and willingness to travel at short notice