Senior Program Officer (Support to Women Farmers) (for internal candidates only)

Manage program support to women farmers effectively.

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Overview

Manage program support to women farmers effectively.

You have:

  • University degree in agriculture, economics, public/business administration, or other related field.
  • Proven experience in contract management, budgetary control, and business plan evaluation.
  • At least 2 years of work experience within an international humanitarian/development organization.
  • Good understanding of agriculture sector in Ukraine and women farmers needs.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex financial and business documents.
  • Full working proficiency in both oral and written English and Ukrainian (equally important).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
  • Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in managing contracts and ensuring compliance? The interviewer wants to understand your background in contract management and compliance. Provide specific examples of contracts you've managed and the processes you used to ensure compliance.
How would you evaluate the viability of a business plan submitted by a farmer? This question aims to assess your analytical skills in evaluating business plans. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time when you had to prepare documentation under tight deadlines. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach building relationships with program participants? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you ensure the accuracy of financial reports in your work. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to support women farmers in their agricultural practices? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a time when you had to adapt your approach due to unexpected challenges. What did you do? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of the current agricultural crisis in Ukraine? How would this affect your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 9 months ago - Updated 8 months ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national