VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROJECT OFFICER

Organisation: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)
Position: Project Officer
Submission Deadline: Friday, 6 November 2026

About FARA

The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is seeking a qualified professional to join its team as a Project Officer. This role is integral to ensuring the successful coordination and execution of various projects. Key responsibilities will encompass work planning, diligent monitoring, thorough evaluation, comprehensive reporting, efficient administration, and effective communication.

The successful candidate will play a vital part in maintaining accurate performance data, tracking progress against established results frameworks, and providing timely insights to inform strategic project management decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• A pertinent degree in fields such as project management, public or business administration, monitoring and evaluation, development studies, agricultural development, economics, or statistics. While a postgraduate qualification in a relevant area is advantageous, the minimum bachelor's degree requirement must be met.


• A minimum of three years' professional experience in coordinating and implementing projects or programmes. This experience should include practical application of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) principles, results tracking, data collection, analysis, and report generation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing project management and coordination activities.


• Implementing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) processes.


• Managing administrative tasks, reporting, and communications related to projects.

Required Competencies and Technical Skills

• A solid grasp of project-cycle management, effective work planning, and risk mitigation strategies.


• Demonstrated practical ability in monitoring and evaluation techniques.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Experience with digital administrative tools and systems.


• Exceptional written communication skills, strong analytical thinking capabilities, and proven ability in stakeholder engagement.


• Competence in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and virtual meeting platforms.

How to Apply

Prospective candidates are invited to submit the following documentation:

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).


• A compelling cover letter.


• Contact details for three (3) professional references.


• Any supplementary documents that you believe strengthen your application.

All applications should be directed to:

Dr. Aggrey Agumya
Executive Director, FARA

Email: recruitment@faraafrica.org

For comprehensive details and submission guidelines, please visit: https://gqr.sh/B6d5

Application Deadline

Friday, 6 November 2026

To learn more about FARA, please visit their official website: www.faraafrica.org