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Project Implementation:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Poultry and Piggery project, ensuring activities are implemented according to the project plan and budget.

• Monitor project progress, identify and address challenges, and propose solutions to ensure timely and effective implementation.

• Liaise with stakeholders, including farmers, local authorities, and project partners, to build strong relationships and facilitate project activities.

• Coordinate with technical experts, ensuring appropriate technical support is provided to farmers for best practices in poultry and piggery production.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Develop and deliver training programs to farmers on animal husbandry, disease management, feed production, and marketing.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and exchange among farmers through workshops, demonstrations, and peer-to-peer learning activities.

• Engage in the co-creation of women agribusiness incubator training with implementing partners.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to ensure knowledge transfer and skill development.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Collect and analyse data on project performance indicators, including production yields, income generation, and farmer satisfaction.

• Prepare regular progress reports and present findings to project stakeholders.

• Identify areas for improvement and propose adjustments to the project implementation plan.

Market Linkage and Value Chain Development:

• Develop strategies for linking farmers to markets for poultry and pig products.

• Work closely with the market system consultants to ensure project participants are set up for success in value chain development on cassava, sweet potato, maize, poultry, and piggery

• Explore and facilitate opportunities for value addition and improved market access.

• Promote and advocate for fair pricing and equitable market access for farmers.

• Set up meetings with financial institutions to explore access to finance opportunities for project participants

Financial Management:

• Manage the project budget, ensuring responsible and transparent expenditure.

• Track project expenses, prepare financial reports, and submit them to relevant stakeholders.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare accurate and timely reports on project activities and achievements.

• Maintain complete project documentation, including meeting minutes, training materials, and monitoring data.