Job Description:
About IPSIA
The Institute for Peace, Development and Innovation (IPSIA), active since 1985, works towards rural development, food security, youth and women entrepreneurship, and ecological transition.
Since 2015, IPSIA has been present in Senegal, notably operating in the regions of Dakar, Thiès, Louga, Saint-Louis, and Kaffrine.
The project “Support for agricultural production and food resilience in the Kaffrine region”, funded by Otto per mille, aims to improve the nutritional and socio-economic conditions of 10 villages in the Diamagadio commune, with a focus on the role of women and strengthening agroecological capacities.
Main Responsibilities
The Project Officer will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, coordinating, and reporting on project activities.
1. Project Management and Coordination
- Ensure planning and execution of activities.
- Participate in promoting good agroecological practices.
- Develop a capacity-building plan for beneficiaries.
- Coordinate activities with partners and internal/external teams.
2. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Plan and monitor activity implementation.
- Document lessons learned and best practices.
- Participate in evaluations and reporting.
- Maintain communication with local partners and stakeholders.
3. Administrative and Financial Management
- Monitor budget and technical reporting.
- Comply with contractual commitments, deadlines, and budgets.
- Produce project reports and deliverables.
4. Representation and Facilitation
- Participate in technical meetings and events.
- Lead field teams and facilitate collaboration with partners.
Candidate Profile
Technical Skills
- Management and monitoring-evaluation of agricultural or rural development projects.
- Knowledge of agroecology and agricultural value chains.
- Experience in coaching, mobilizing, and monitoring beneficiaries.
Cross-functional Skills
- Methodical, rigorous, respectful of deadlines.
- Leadership and team coordination abilities.
- Good command of written, spoken, and read French.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and as part of a team.
- Strong proficiency in office tools (Microsoft Office) and collaborative platforms.
Experience
- At least 3 years managing agricultural projects and rural development.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in agroecological support and beneficiary monitoring.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent in project management, rural development, agronomy, or agroecology.
Conditions
- Contract type: 12-month fixed-term contract renewable (trial period: 2 months)
- Start date: Early January 2026
- Compensation: According to IPSIA scale – Supervisory level (AM3 category)
- Location: Kaffrine, Senegal (frequent missions in the area, headquarters in Thiès)
How to apply?
Send CV + cover letter to:
📩 senegal@ipsia-acli.it
📩 hamidou.abdounnassir@ipsia-acli.it
Subject: “Application for Project Manager position – Kaffrine, code J57F22000120001”
📅 Deadline: Monday, December 15, 2025
