Project Summary

CABI Regional Bioscience Centre (RBC) Pakistan is currently developing a proposal for a anticipating project“Implementation of climate technology demonstrations” for horticulture and livestock sector. CABI will install and demonstrate the identified technologies around horticulture (mango, banana, onion, tomato, dates, grapes and olive) and livestock (cattle, goat, sheep, poultry and dairy) commodities, this includes installation and demonstrations of technologies through capacity building of Farmers Marketing Collectives (FMCs) and Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) members and Training of Trainers (ToT) of Agribusiness Service Providers (ABSPs) for selected technologies with following objectives. 

• Installation and provision of climate smart technologies to the project beneficiaries
• Increase awareness and access to climate-smart technologies amongst primary producers/processors, SMEs and ABSPs.
• Support technology providers (lead firms/ABSPs) in accessing SMEs in rural markets.
• Build capacity of FMCs and ABSPs to provide services around climate-related technologies in the project areas. 

Job Brief

The Project Support Officer (PSO) will provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to assigned project in Sindh and Balochistan, ensuring their smooth and efficient operation. Project Officer will work collaboratively with the Project Manager and project team members to complete tasks on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Administration:

• • Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, budgets, and documentation.
  • Track project progress, identify and manage risks, and update project timelines as needed.
  • Prepare and maintain project meeting agendas, minutes, and action items, reporting of project activities.
  • Manage project communication by disseminating information to stakeholders and ensuring clear communication channels.
  • Facilitate and document project meetings.
  • Assist with the preparation of project reports and presentations.

 Logistics and Coordination:

• • Organize and coordinate project logistics, including travel arrangements, meetings, and venue bookings.
  • Ensure installation of horticulture and livestock technologies through strong coordination with suppliers and subject experts.
  • Manage project expenses and prepare financial reports.
  • Assist with procurement of project materials and resources.
  • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to install different machineries in the rural areas of Sindh and Balochistan.
  • Maintain project files and ensure proper filing systems are in place.

• • Collect, analyse, and maintain project data in accordance with project requirements.
  • Assist with the creation and maintenance of project databases and spreadsheets.
  • Prepare reports and presentations based on project data.
  • Collect reports from value chain experts for different interventions in their respective areas and share with supervisor.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or supervisor.
• Stay informed about project management best practices and methodologies.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in project management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 08 years of experience in a project support role or relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project management software a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 Working Conditions:

• The work environment may involve frequent travel and occasional overtime.
• The Project Support Officer will require to work outside of regular business hours to meet project deadlines.