Description
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in DigiFarm Kenya Ltd. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Posting Description
Reporting to the General Manager, the role involves working closely with the team to provide strategic guidance for engagement with key stakeholders in the Agri space including but not limited to National Government, County Government and Development Partners with an aim of leveraging partnerships to grow the scope and reach of Digifarm with the aim of enhancing social impact and transformation
Job Responsibilities
Leverage existing and new networks to build and appreciation of Digifarm vision to engage in transformative programs
Position Digifarm as a preferred partner for the implementation of social impact programs
Identify and engage with contact individuals responsible for these budgets
Develop partnerships with development partners including all main agencies USAID, UKAID who can support deployment of products to the market either from customer side or direct support.
Develop and maintain relationships with Government agencies that are key targets and stakeholders for products being developed.
Develop opportunities for engagement between development partners and Digifarm
Participate in development partner activities and events to ensure that we are up to date in our knowledge of their priorities
Create opportunities for private sector engagement i.e. Digifarm with the development partners
Build capacity of the team to engage with development partners
Facilitate building of peer to peer networks between Digifarm and Development Partners
Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including filing of grant documents
Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control
Contribute to the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets and donor reports
Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals
Document, analyze, and share learning from proposal and reporting process, and compliance with donor rules and regulations
Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems including information management systems and M&E
Support external donor audits
Qualifications
Background education in Development Studies or a similar education qualification
Five (5) years relevant experience in a similar role.
Experience from working with humanitarian and development donors with strong understanding of donor rules and regulations
Skills and experience in report and proposal writing with strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Training & development facilitation, evaluation skills and techniques
Basic understanding of the Kenyan market, subscriber preferences and subscriber trends
A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong awareness of market trends, competitive impacts and market opportunities
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