Salary
Market Related
Deadline
11 Oct 2026
Posted
15 Sep 2026
Location
Arusha
Job Description
IDP is recruiting a Project Coordinator to coordinate the implementation of one or two programmes within this portfolio, as assigned by the organisation.
Responsibilities
- The main Responsibilities of the P roject C oordinator will be as follows;
- Develop and coordinate annual and periodic work plans with implementing partners and relevant stakeholders, in line with approved programme objectives, budgets and timelines.
- Coordinate programme activities and maintain effective working relationships with implementing partners, local government authorities, farmer organisations and other stakeholders.
- Monitor implementation progress, results, indicators and risks through field visits, partner reviews and the organisation’s monitoring system, and recommend timely corrective actions where necessary.
- Coordinate the collection, verification and documentation of programme data, evidence, lessons learned and good practices to support learning, communication and programme improvement.
- Develop reporting schedules with partners and consolidate high – quality narrative and results reports in accordance with IDP and donor requirements.
- Monitor programme expenditure and work closely with the Programmes Manager and Finance and Administration team to ensure sound budget management, procurement planning and the efficient and accountable use of resources.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture , Agronomy , Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Food Systems, Biodiversity, Natural Resources Management , Project Management, Nutrition or all related fields (Agroecology and Food systems will be our center of focus) ;
Skills
Demonstrated technical ability
sound judgment and ability to work effectively with others at all levels;
Excellent communication and presentation skills in Swahili and English; Firm belief in teamwork
gender equality and sustainable development; Computer skill s particularly Microsoft Word
Excel
Power Point;
At least three years of relevant experience in coordinating agroecology
sustainable agriculture
natural resources management or sustainable food – systems projects.
Demonstrated experience in project planning
monitoring
evaluation
reporting and budget follow – up.
Experience working with farmers and farmer organisations
market actors
civil – society organisations and local government authorities.
Experience facilitating participatory processes and building the capacities of farmers
farmer organisations or community – based organisations.
Experience working in rural settings and willingness to travel frequently to programme intervention areas.
Knowledge of agroecology
gender – responsive programming
food systems and climate resilience is highly desirable.
Location