Background:
Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening local agriculture, helping agribusinesses create jobs and linking farmers to markets. Since 1981, it has implemented integrated dairy, livestock and crops development programs in nearly 80 countries — creating lasting impact by linking farmers, businesses, and the public and private sector in local and global contexts. Land O’Lakes Venture37’s long-standing affiliation with Land O’Lakes, Inc. sets it apart. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives. It supports Land O’Lakes Venture37 project implementation with nearly 100 years of expertise in dairy, animal nutrition, crop inputs and agricultural insights and technologies. This gives Land O’Lakes Venture37 development projects a unique global view of agriculture, food and the power of well-functioning market systems. Land O’Lakes, Inc. supports these efforts as part of its enterprise purpose of Feeding Human Progress at home and around the world.
Job Description Summary:
The Program Specialist will provide project support to Venture37’s donor-funded international development projects. This support consists of understanding the donor-funded projects and assisting the Project Leader to deliver on the milestones of the project. Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of project start up and close out, ongoing administrative and operational support to projects, budget and workplan review and the review of invoices and processing of invoices, assistance with procurement processes, and assist with the development of quarterly reports that are submitted to the donor. The Program Specialist will participate in monthly project update meetings to ensure that the project is on track. They will also assist in Venture37’s New Business Development initiatives by supporting the New Business Development team with proposal coordination activities.
This position is based in either Arden Hills, MN or Washington DC and may require up to 20% international travel.
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