Company Address: Address Thika, Kenya

Field Trainers in Sustainable Ecological Agriculture

Responsibilities
The position will require a person who is able to coordinate implementation and development of an integrated programme in livestock, crops, water, Renewable Energy, Reaforrestation and village banks enterprises.
This is through diversity of Sustainable Ecological Agriculture approaches. The individual will be responsible of leading a farmers training programme through diverse models. The person should have the following qualifications: –
Professional qualifications and competences required: –

Certificate, Diploma or BSc. in; Sustainable Ecological Agriculture, Organic, Biointensive, Permaculture, Regenerative or related agriculture approaches.
Over Ten (10) years’ practical experience working in Sustainable Ecological Agriculture Field Training and Extension programmes for Small Holders Farmers.
Thorough theoretical and hands-on practical skills in Sustainable Ecological Agriculture practices.
Knowledge and experience in setting up and running Farmers Learning or Farmer Train Farmer Models will be an added advantage.
Experience in building effective collaboration with diverse sector players including GoK, CBO and NGOs for project development and implementation.
Experience in successful proposal writing for development project implementation is an added advantage.
Responsible for using current projects as a basis of expanding development work in their regions.
Ability to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license is a key requirement

Applications stating current salary, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, names of three references, day time telephone contact and e-mail address to be sent to: -The Executive Director – SACDEP- Kenya, P.O. Box 1134- 01000, Thika, through post, hand delivered or emailed to: info@sacdepkenya.org and copied to paul.karanja@sacdepkenya.org Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on phone/email for interviews. Closing date: Friday, 27th January 2023

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info@sacdepkenya.org

October 29, 2024
Events Coordinator (Thika)

They seek to hire a well experienced Events Coordinator who will be tasked with events planning and coordination from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities

Be able to Train and coordinate learners taking Events Management course.
Event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits.
Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals
Organize facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc
Maintaining a working relationship with vendors and venues
Demonstrating to client’s strong knowledge of venues and vendor offerings and taking clients on tours of venue possibilities
Staying under budget while planning event specifications
Managing and overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organising vendors
Communicating with marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event, and when necessary crafting marketing materials such as print and Internet advertisements for individual events
Anticipating and planning for different scenarios
Creating sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of the company to further these sales opportunities

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science In Event And Convention Management, Hospitality Management or any other related field.
Diploma/ Certificate in Events Planning will be an added advantage
Over two (2) years of event planning experience
Substantial portfolio of successful events
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Flexible schedule

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your Cover Letter and CV quoting the job title on the email subject (Events Coordinator) to corporate@cascade.ac.ke on/before Monday 31st May 2021

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corporate@cascade.ac.ke

October 28, 2024
Driver / Mechanic Security Officer Driver / Mechanic Finance Officer Trainer in Natural Resource Management – Aberdares Centre Coordinator

Job Description

Qualifications

Minimum O level Certificate.
Diploma Holder in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent
10 years Motor Vehicle driving experience for classes A, B, C, E & F.
Ability to write reports in English.
Have a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police.
Be 28 – 40 years of age.

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October 26, 2024
Project Manager/Coordinator M&E MIS Assistant Project Officer Field Officer

Details:
SAII is currently seeking applicants to fill the position of Project Manager/Coordinator. Reporting directly to the CEO/Director of the organization, the project Manager/Coordinator will oversee project implementation, coordination and acquisition to expand the NGO’s portfolio, especially, in ASAL areas.
Qualification

Minimum of master’s education level qualification in the fields of agriculture and/or livestock production or equivalent development fields
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in project implementation, coordination and acquisition of donor funded projects in an NGO set up.
Proficiency in negotiation, reporting, interpersonal/donor networking, communication skills and fund-raising skills
Experience in implementing development project in dry lands/ASAL areas will be an added advantage
Experience in staff management

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October 26, 2024
Knowledge Management Officer

SGL is active in the following three business areas:

Business Area 1: Consultancy acquisition and management – acquisition of projects tendered out by international and national donors
Business Area 2: Compliance and operational support services – administrative, financial and logistic ‘outsourcing services’ to overseas organizations implementing projects in Kenya and Uganda to facilitate that they stay compliant with local legislation
Business Area 3: Shiriki House Office Community – provision of shared office facilities to likeminded companies, projects and NGOs working in similar fields as SGL.

As part of its growth and organizational consolidation strategy, SGL is investing in strengthening our management and knowledge systems to ensure that they are top-of-the-art and can underpin our rapid growth.
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE
Knowledge management is the process of creating, sharing, using and managing the knowledge and information of an organisation. It refers to a multidisciplinary approach to achieving organisational objectives by making the best use of knowledge. SGL’s Business Areas 1 and 2 are very knowledge intensive, and the efficiency and quality of application of knowledge accumulated is critical for achieving our desired growth. It is therefore of utmost importance that SGL sets up strong systems to manage the knowledge already created and efficiently absorb the knowledge that we will generate in the future.
SGL is seeking the services of a Knowledge Management (KM) Officer to assist us in improving and implementing our Knowledge Management processes (creating, sharing, using and managing).
MAJOR TASKS
The major task of the KM Officer will be to support the implementation of the existing knowledge management strategy, preparation of action plans for system improvements and implementation of priority activities. The following tasks reflect the priority activities of our current KM strategy:

Document Management System

Support systematization of naming and coding of documents and other files
Maintain Help Desk function to staff of systematic naming and saving of files
Support capacity development and coaching to facilitate shift from DropBox to SharePoint

Design and management of databases to efficiently identify experts, project references and collaborating/competing organizations.

Assist SGL management to build suitable database management system and support implementation
Act as liaison officer with potential consultants for the development of a tailor-made database system
Facilitate capacity development and coaching of staff on the application of the database management system
Compile information to feed into the competitors/collaborator database.

Communication and marketing to position SGL in relation to potential new staff, project experts, partners, and donors in all three Business Areas.

Support SGL social media and website presence and content including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
Support the development of a practical/pragmatic communication strategy and action plan in line with SGL ambitions and resources

Tracking progress

Monitor implementation of the KM strategy (systems, databases, communication)
Tracking change of staff´s adherence to KM procedures
Monitor impact of adopting the KM strategy
Advice and provide backstopping on potential project management software, Human Resources Management Software, and other software that might be useful for SGL

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Minimum a Bachelor degree in Communication, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related disciplines.
Work Experience:
At least 4 years of experience in Knowledge Management.
Competencies:

Excellent English writing and editing skills (writing test may be required).
Knowledgeable about state of the art on knowledge management strategies.
Strong familiarity with and being passionate about peer learning, knowledge sharing, and development issues.
Hands-on, extensive experience of working on social media projects and/or facilitation of online communities.
Ability to gather and organize information and resources, compile data, and to synthesize knowledge from diverse sources of information.
Advanced computer skills, including Word, Access, Excel and Power Point and database management tools.
Experience with programming and database management systems.
Experience working in a user support function and designing and delivering training as well as experience with SharePoint sites are considered distinctive advantages.
Self-motivated, high performance standards for self, team player, strong client skills.

October 26, 2024
Project Admin – Marsabit Project Driver

Under the overall supervision of the Long Term Expert, the Project Admin Assistant will perform the following tasks;

Type, process and file correspondence, reports and other materials.
Develop and maintain effective filing, archiving and record keeping systems, both paper and electronic.
Pro-actively manage the Organization emails, in-tray and diary of the LTE and ensure appropriate priority is given and action is taken in response.
Handling of confidential information and sensitive issues reliably.
Make suitable and efficient travel arrangements for field staff, board members and any visitor and undertake all associated administration. Management of local travel schedules and project vehicles.
Support and host visitors from the region and elsewhere – arranging inductions and other programmes for them ensuring high level of care.
Data entry using software such as Excel and Access.
Organization and preparation of meetings and take minutes/report on such meetings.
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Ensure efficient, timely and accurate recording and payment of accounts payable.
Thorough audit of all transactions at point of entry ensuring appropriate purchase order matching, credit terms and adherence to appropriate authorization and budget confirmation and clearance.
Process all bank payments and receipts ensuring all cash inflows and outflows are properly recorded and bank accounts are reconciled at the end of each month.
Process monthly recurring journals and end month journals and ensure all expenses for the month are posted.
Ensure complete documentations and audit trails for each transaction is maintained, filled and easily retrieved.
Ensure financial statements are accurate and that they reflect the position of the organization and documentation is complete and ready for audit.
Support budget and forecasting activities.
Collaborate with respective donor agency in accounting and financial reporting as outlined in a duly signed agreement.
Collaborate with other departments to support overall department goals and objectives.
Respond to enquiries from the Team Leader regarding financial and special reporting requests.
Assist in development and implement of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met with accurate and timely reporting of financial Administer and organise capacity building activities
Design a simple training course for community organisations on subsidy fund management
Provide simple financial training to community organisations managing subsidy accounts
Support the consultant in preparing tenders and the purchase of equipment as and when required information on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Perform any other assignment given by the Team Leader. Education QualificationsDegree in a Business Related field and must have CPAK

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October 26, 2024
Project Driver / Office Assistant

Sustainet Group Limited is looking for well-organized and highly motivated individual who is result oriented to fill the position of a Project Driver / Office Assistant.
The driver will be stationed in Kisumu.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Under the overall supervision of the Project Team Leader and Project Administrator, the project driver/office assistant will perform the following tasks;

Drive staff and authorized visitors to scheduled destination as directed by the Project Team Leader/Project Administrator.
Ensure the general maintenance of the motor vehicle (proper and timely service, mechanical repairs, valid insurance stickers and other road requirements).
Maintain a valid driving license at all times while driving the office vehicle.
Maintain the cleanliness of the motor vehicle at all times and ensure that it is in perfect condition at all times.
Ensure timely reporting of any mechanical problem, accidents or incidences to the Project Administrator and the responsible officer while in the field.
Maintain proper and updated mileage records for the vehicle.
Ensure that the office mails are picked from the post office twice a week and are well distributed to the relevant persons.
Assist in getting quotations, invoices and receipts from the prospective suppliers and the current ones.
Assist in the filing, photocopy, faxing and scanning of office documents.
Perform any other office duties as assigned by the Team Leader and Project Administrator.

Qualifications

Education: KCSE Certificate
Experience: Minimum of 5 years driving experience and past experience as a Project Driver will be an added advantage
Valid driving licence and certificate of good conduct
Excellent written and spoken English
Must be computer literate

Working conditions

Use of double cabin pick-up.

October 26, 2024
Small Holder Field Agro – Marketing Coordinator Advocacy officer Technical Training and Research Programme Officer Trainer In Natural Resource Management Transport and Building Coordinator Housekeeper

The position will require a person who is able to implement and develop a Food and Agriculture Value Chain Programme. Reporting to the Programs Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-
Professional qualifications

Diploma or BSc. in any of these disciplines; Agriculture Marketing, Agribusiness or Agriculture Economics.
Practical Skills in designing and execution of community led Marketing programme.
5 years’ experience working in a community integrated Water and Sanitation programme.
Thorough Knowledge on value chain development for Small Holder Agriculture
Experience in working with Small Holder Farmers in a similar project will be an added advantage.
A valid Motor Cycle riding license

Major Responsibilities

Organise farmers into Organic Production Groups for Organic Markets.
Link organised groups to organic markets and outlets.
Mobilisation and Organisation of farmers to form Rural Savings and Credit Schemes.
Mobilisation and Organisation of farmers to initiate commercial Agri-based Rural Cottage Industries.
Build effective collaboration with diverse sector players including GoK, Credit Providers, CBO and

NGOs with a view to linking farmers to markets, credit and information.

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October 25, 2024
Baseline Survey Field Enumerators

Job Description
Responsibilities

Participate in the training workshop for five (5) days in Kisumu
Dedicated 1 enumerator collect to upstream/downstream business interviews and 11 to undertake HH surveys
Collect at least two (2) questionnaires per day
Interviews to take about 2-3 hours per day
Support in the search for suitable participants for the focus group discussions
Assist in identifying and setting up simple meeting points for the FGD meetings on the local level
Accurately capture and record data from the HH’s survey
Follow clear standards set as per the interviewer’s guideline handbook and comply with all the requirements necessary for conducting a successful interviews
Perform other tasks and duties assigned for the successful implementation of the study
Spend 100% of the time in the field together with the coordination team
Ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct for Enumerators

Specific outputs/results

11HH questionnaires submitted per day
1 upstream and downstream business questionnaire submitted per day
A total of 500HH collected and submitted at the end of the assignment
Daily and weekly update briefs to the Supervisors

Requirements

Advanced level certificate (university education desired)
Strong data collection and data analysis skills
Computer/mobile application experience
Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player
Previous experience with survey-based work as an enumerator an advantage
Kenyan national with proficiency in English and Kiswahili, both written and spoken, and local languages in the targeted counties.
Resident of either Siaya, Bungoma, Kakamega and Vihiga would be an added advantage

October 25, 2024
Project Driver / Office Assistant

Sustainet Group Limited is looking for well-organized and highly motivated individual who is result oriented to fill the position of a Project Driver / Office Assistant.
The driver will be stationed in Kisumu.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Under the overall supervision of the Project Team Leader and Project Administrator, the project driver/office assistant will perform the following tasks;

Drive staff and authorized visitors to scheduled destination as directed by the Project Team Leader/Project Administrator.
Ensure the general maintenance of the motor vehicle (proper and timely service, mechanical repairs, valid insurance stickers and other road requirements).
Maintain a valid driving license at all times while driving the office vehicle.
Maintain the cleanliness of the motor vehicle at all times and ensure that it is in perfect condition at all times.
Ensure timely reporting of any mechanical problem, accidents or incidences to the Project Administrator and the responsible officer while in the field.
Maintain proper and updated mileage records for the vehicle.
Ensure that the office mails are picked from the post office twice a week and are well distributed to the relevant persons.
Assist in getting quotations, invoices and receipts from the prospective suppliers and the current ones.
Assist in the filing, photocopy, faxing and scanning of office documents.
Perform any other office duties as assigned by the Team Leader and Project Administrator.

Qualifications

Education: KCSE Certificate
Experience: Minimum of 5 years driving experience and past experience as a Project Driver will be an added advantage
Valid driving licence and certificate of good conduct
Excellent written and spoken English
Must be computer literate

Working conditions

Use of double cabin pick-up.

October 25, 2024