Senior Project Officer

Opportunity Information

The Role

Senior Project Officer in the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the project "Enabling Tomato Growers for Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Certification in Sindh", Thatta district, on a short-term contract.

•Coordinate and implement project activities with Unilever Pakistan's contract tomato farmers in District Thatta, focusing on environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic viability •Conduct regular field visits to monitor the adoption of sustainable farming practices, provide technical support and track progress against project targets and Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) indicators •Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely implementation and achievement of project objectives •Organize and facilitate farmer and farm-worker training and field demonstrations on sustainable soil health management, water stewardship, carbon-smart crop production, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation and eco-friendly crop protection •Facilitate training on decent work, occupational health and safety, workers' welfare and community engagement in line with FSA requirements •Support farmers in improving resource-use efficiency, farm cost management and economic performance through cost-benefit analysis and farm-level recordkeeping •Monitor farm-level compliance with FSA requirements, identify gaps and support the implementation of corrective actions •Facilitate the FSA Silver certification process and maintain accurate certification-related records and data •Liaise with Unilever Pakistan, farmers, government departments, NGOs, community representatives and other stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and support effective project implementation •Organize stakeholder and community meetings to share project progress, gather feedback, address concerns and promote collaboration •Monitor relevant policies and regulatory developments, identify potential implementation risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures •Conduct baseline and endline surveys to assess changes in farming practices, farm input and production costs, and farmers' knowledge of sustainable agriculture •Maintain accurate project records and compile field monitoring data, stakeholder engagement updates and evidence of project outcomes •Prepare regular reports on field activities, progress, challenges, achievements and lessons learned, and contribute to project and donor reports submitted to the Project Manager •Promote the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices among farmers and local communities •Support the organization of awareness sessions, events and campaigns to communicate project objectives, interventions and outcomes

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements