Oversee technical implementation of the project activities at the zonal level through the project field officers (team of 12 field staff)
Supervise and coordinate implementation of project activities at the zonal level by the field staff to ensure that work plans are followed adequately and phased budgets are spent as required
Maintain a comprehensive overview of project interventions in the zone through regular communication and reporting with the project HQ team
Coordinate the interaction of activities implemented by staff along the three project pathways and provide strategic guidance to achieve project outputs and outcomes
Work closely with regional water management programs of the Ministry of Water and Environment to align project activities with the respective zonal watershed management plans
Represent the project in zonal forums and mechanisms that require focal points, and promote partnership-building with respect to watershed management issues
Convene periodic meetings with relevant stakeholders in the zone to facilitate information-sharing, identify opportunities for cross-project collaboration, and synthesize best practices and lessons learned
Facilitate implementation of the project baseline study and relevant research studies by actively contributing to their design, rollout, and report writing
Facilitate opportunities for synergy with other interventions within the project sites through cross project planning and implementation to complement project interventions and address issues beyond the project’s scope
Review and approve activity workplans, budgets, and field activity reports developed at zonal level – within delegated approval limits
Assume organizational responsibility for monitoring of field office operations, including the coordination of shared resources and common services and harmonization of operational procedures and systems according to guidelines from management
Ensure compliance with project systems and requirements, including responsibilities over quality and timely reporting (financial and narrative) on a periodic basis
Systematically document experiences and lessons learned across districts, watersheds and facilitate information sharing and learning with the rest of the project team
Compile and prepare periodic progress reports highlighting progress made in implementation of activities within the zone based on periodic plans
Contribute to project newsletter articles and annual reports
Perform any other related duties as required.