Responsibilities:Project Management
Implement and oversee the implementation of the project’s main activities—Innovation Accelerator, Community of Practice, Technical Advisory Committee meetings, etc.
Fulfill primary project management, reporting technical and financial documentation responsibilities for all GAIN, donor and Government of kenya requirements.
Act as point of contact between GAIN and the project’s beneficiaries (agribusinesses)
Act as point of contact between GAIN and the Government of Kenya departments and ministries
Proactively build networks with other donor-funded initiatives
Create Terms of Reference, Granting Agreements, and other documents, in accordance with GAIN requirements
Ensure quality of business planning and technical assistance delivered to Marketplace grantees
Effectively liaise with and manage performance of sub-contractors and technical consultants
Coordinate the logistics and content of Community of Practice events
Manage and Report on the program progress, budget, and management of funds, with support from direct supervisor
Plan, monitor, and ensure that the project meets targets in terms of impact achievement, visibility, and resource utilization
Visit the field regularly to ensure that project progress is on track and risk mitigation plan is up to date
Coordinate M&E Activities with MLR team
Prepare donor reports on time and to a high standard
Compile and submit indicator information on time and accurately
Report regularly on project progress to GAIN Management
Other responsibilities
Represent GAIN where required
Support other GAIN programs as required
Key Organizational Relationships
GAIN Kenya country team
Agriculture-Nutrition initiative team and Marketplace projects in other countries
Marketplace grantees, and Community of Practice members
MLR team in GAIN HQ
Skills & Attributes:
Proven project management capabilities
Proven ability to manage consultants and subcontractors
Experience in agriculture or business, with agribusiness experience preferred
Proven ability to manage donor-funded development projects.
Proven ability to manage donor relations, compliance with donor regulations, and donor reports
Proven ability to manage a team
Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work with agribusiness managers from a variety of backgrounds (Kenyan and international).
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of professionalism and integrity
Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, expert problem solving, and creativity.
Computer literacy with good Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Power Point skills.
Experience:
Solid professional experience, particularly in project management
Demonstrated success in building and managing multi-disciplinary teams in challenging program environments
Proven business acumen
Strong understanding of agribusiness in Kenya
Experience of delivering donor-funded programs highly desirable
Experience in a global, multicultural organization is highly desirable
Experience working in a public/private partnership environment highly desirable
Private Sector experience highly desirable
Education:
A BA in agribusiness, agricultural economics, business administration, or a suitable equivalent is required
Other Requirements:
Fluent written and verbal English and local language
A willingness and ability to travel
Right to work in Kenya

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