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  • Human Resources Officer

    Reporting to the Human Resources Manager-Operations, the Human Resources Officer will support timely delivery of human resource plans, data management, and operations.
    Responsibilities

    Support effective implementation of human resource policies, plans and procedures.
    Support in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy.
    Participate in realization of people processes of talent recruitment to ensure optimal capabilities.
    Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR operational plan as well as participating in functional and cross-functional initiatives
    Monitor and develop regular statistical information regarding HR issues.
    Maintains an efficient and effective filing system for HR documents, including the filing of staff files and data management.
    Monitor and submit monthly probationary report and share with supervisor a month before the probation end date.
    Support payroll administration
    Maintains contract expiry dates and update the supervisor one month in advance.
    Keep track of all active staff in employment and process separations of those whose contracts will not be renewed/terminated.
    Assist in the induction and orientation process of new staff; ensuring that new staffs are well versed with the various human resource policies such as the human resource manual and the code of conduct.
    Supports with the development of SOP and implementation of the same.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management
    Diploma in Law will be an added advantage
    At least three (3) years of experience in employee relations environment preferably in comparable institution

    Skills & Competencies

    Knowledge of Labor /Employment law and its practical application.
    Good awareness of the internal and external industrial environment and successful adaptation to changing demands and conditions of ER landscape.
    Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
    Ability to engage, inspire, and influence people
    Ability to develop clear, actionable steps from overall strategy. Team player Customer service orientation
    Quality management orientation
    Understands employee opinions, monitors the effect of business decisions on people, and advises on addressing employees’ concerns.
    Applies employee relations and employment practices in order to create a positive, ethical, effective work environment.
    Knowledge of current trends and best practice of employee involvement and industrial relations.

  • Business Development Officer Project Manager Project Accountant Finance & Administrative Assistant Livestock Production Officer

    Business Development Officer Project Manager Project Accountant Finance & Administrative Assistant Livestock Production Officer

    Job Description:
    The Business Development Officer under the guidance of the Project Manager, will provide overall leadership in designing and implementing appropriate interventions within the project with the objective of developing the 25-farmer owned agri-business (FOAB), in the Hatching Hope Kenya project (HHK) into strong and profitable farmer business organizations and entities. This will be achieved through capacity building of the organizations in business planning and financial management, development of management structures and systems, the provision of business advisory services and the development of key marketing and financial linkages in financial services, input services and strong partnerships with both public and private organizations. The officer will identify impact investment opportunities and scaling up of Business Models. The interventions to be led by the Business Development Officer seek to increase the overall level of competitiveness of the poultry production business within the farmer owned agri-business (FOAB).
    Essential Character Traits:
    Intellectually curious, sound professional judgement, effective communicator, accountable, values-committed, pragmatic, inspirational, team player
    Responsibilities:Business Development (30%)

    Undertake capacity assessment and due diligence for FOABs.
    Support producer organizations to develop business plans, strategic plans and financial and human resource management systems.
    Capacity building of FOABs, through training in business, financial management and governance.
    Analysis and conducting of feasibility to assess and develop new business, investment and financing options.
    Provide advice and assistance in the establishment and maintenance of business and financial record keeping systems.
    Develop business models clearly showing the value proposition of FOAB to members and how it will leverage opportunities in the production and market environment.
    25 FOABs assessed within the first year of project implementation and 25 capacity assessment reports developed.
    Technical assistance and mentorship provided to the 25 FOABs on a quarterly basis through research, visits and training sessions.
    Facilitate the development of business planning guidelines and business plans, strategic plans and financial management systems for 25 FOABs by the end of the first year of the project.
    Capacity building plans developed for all 25 FOABs by the end of the first year and their implementation updated and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
    Analysis conducted to identify business and investment opportunities for 25 FOABs and at least three new opportunities explored per year per organization.
    25 FOABs with established financial and business records systems that provide management with the key information to govern business operations by the end of the second year of project implementation.
    25 FOABs with established and documented business models with clear value proposition within the first 18 months of the project.
    25 FOABs achieve the targeted growth in member mobilization numbers-based project and hub membership targets by the end of the second year of the project implementation.
    Collect and collate information on Catalytic Leverage Fund (CaLF) and share with the manager on a monthly basis.

    Cooperative Governance and Management (30%)

    Provide support in establishing and operating market structures (e.g., collection centers, market centers, processing facilities, chilling centers, etc.)
    Facilitate the transformation of 25 FOABs into formal dairy collective enterprises that will stimulate poultry production.
    Assist to develop guidelines for the formation, management and governance of cooperatives/FOABs/ producer groups
    Coordinate and build up linkages and networks with the appropriate government Cooperative Office and other organizations, as required.
    25 FOABs with functional market structures for milk aggregation are in place by the second year of project implementation.
    All the producer organizations are operating as dairy collective producer organizations and cooperatives by the end of the project.
    The project has string linkages with the government cooperative offices in all the targeted counties and all the 25 FOABs are compliant with cooperative guidelines and formal requirements by the end of the second year of project implementation.

    Capacity Development (30%)

    Design, develop and deliver business management training packages/modules, in coordination with other relevant project staff.
    Identify and carry out a comprehensive capacity assessment of the potential farmer producer organizations for the project to partner with and thereafter develop and deliver a capacity building program.
    Develop capacity building and operationalization of the business and marketing plans of the producer organizations/hubs through joint planning and monitoring.
    Facilitate the capacity building of the cooperative/FOAB/union governing board and management in effective and efficient decision making, financial management, human resource management, operation and strategic planning and implementation, conflict management and democratic governance.
    Support the producer organizations to put in place and implement efficient financial management systems and build their capacity in all aspects of financial management. i. An operational and module-based business training package that integrates the experience of Cargill is developed and in use within the first three months of the project implementation.
    Capacity assessment is completed and continuously reviewed using the Scope Insight methodology and LINK methodologies in the project.
    Annual capacity development plans are developed for the project every year and their implementation are reviewed and monitored on a quarterly basis.
    25 FOABs have effective governing boards with the capacity to provide strategic management and vision for the organizations in financial management, human resource management, operations, strategic implementation and conflict management.
    25 FOABs have efficient and effective financial management systems by the end of the first year of project implementation.

    Collaboration towards a Common Goal (10%)

    With the Enterprise Development Manager, develop the business FOAB of the cooperatives with backward and forward linkages into the total value chain.
    Incorporate within the framework of the project potential ‘win-win’ business opportunities which can attract different value chain actors to engage in transactional relationships with the farmer producer organizations and develop a platform for achieving these partnerships.
    Work in close coordination with the relevant project staff on quality assurance and control for all livestock-based products for processing, packaging, marketing and distribution.
    25 FOABs develop a strong platform for engaging with the value chain actors in transactional relationships.
    Close coordination and collaboration with the country office Enterprise Development Manager, Training Manager and Animal Wellbeing Manager to deliver quality trainings through the annual capacity building plans.
    25 FOABs achieve and maintain high quality standards for their produce including milk and have effective systems for daily quality monitoring.

    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor This will be dependent on the specific duties assigned
    Qualifications:

    Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business Management, Rural Development or Animal Production with post graduate diploma or experience in business management or a related field is required
    Experience implementing activities in large, complex projects in challenging environments
    Minimum of five (5) years of field and technical experience working on agribusiness development projects
    Significant experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the dairy sector
    Strong business skills, leadership, strategic and innovation skills.
    Strong communication skills in English, Swahili and other local languages of the cluster area.
    Strong business skills in development, strategic planning and planning for farmer business organizations.
    Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in value chain development that reach women, youth, the poor and the underprivileged.
    Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within the value chain (e.g. the concept of quality-based pricing).
    Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing institutional capacity building to key partner institutions with a view to build a more efficient, competitive and sustainable livestock industry. This requirement is in line with the need to have in-built ‘exit strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are self-sustaining businesses by project end.
    Knowledge of and experience in setting up cottage industries for processing locally branded poultry products (eggs and meat) for onward supply to niche and markets as well as implementing supply promotion/stimulation strategies in the context of the sub-sectors.
    Experience in facilitating the establishment of strategic alliances and joint ventures with local and foreign processors.
    Knowledge and experience in strategic business planning and business analysis.
    Demonstrated ability to undertake market assessments and use the information generated to support producer organizations to leverage these opportunities to remain competitive.
    Knowledge of equity financing (e.g. venture capital and/or private equity investing).
    Strong computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.

    NB: Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to groups and individuals diplomatically and tactfully.
    Ability to integrate financial services within the value chains with the view to foster trust and build strong relationship between chain actors and financial service providers.
    Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure situations.
    Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural and multi sector setting.
    Must be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
    Ability to follow directions and independently complete assigned tasks (written or verbal).
    Ability to work a varied schedule to include early mornings, weekends and some evenings.
    Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) floor to waist.
    Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

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  • Carpenter Nursing Officer Medical Officer Phlebotomist Cleaner Plumber

    Job Description:
    Reporting to the Maintenance supervisor the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the installation, maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of carpentry installations in the main hospital and outreach centers.
     Responsibilities:

    Perform routine maintenance of carpentry works
    Measures building materials and spaces for installation accurately
    Orders building materials as needed
    Assembles sturdy and well-constructed floorboards, skirting boards, window frames, doors, door linings, staircases, fitted furniture, cabinetry, shelving, and more
    Incorporates fixtures like door handles and locks, cabinet handles, stairway railing, and other fixtures into design and implementation
    Crafts furniture with fine detail work and/or utmost sturdiness and quality
    Utilizes skills in other related trades such as plumbing, roofing, bricklaying, painting, tiling, plastering, etc.
    Combines carpentry work with joining work
    Repairs and refurbishes existing building work

    Requirements:

    A minimum of Certificate in Carpentry (Grade III)
    2 years’ experience
    In-depth knowledge of maintenance and repairs of carpentry works
    Understanding of the current regulations within the field
    Excellent interpersonal communication skills on a technical level
    Able to work both independently and as part of a team

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  • Ophthalmologist

    Overall Responsibility
    The successful candidate will be expected to competently manage ophthalmology services in the Hospital in accordance with our quality policy which emphasizes continuous improvement of service to meet and exceed customer expectations.
    Qualifications

    M.Med in Opthalmology or equivalent post graduate qualification from a recognized institution.
    Must be Registered/Licensed by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Head Of Hospitality Resident Radiologist

    Vacancy No. AKHS/HOH/2019
    Overall Responsibility
     Reporting to the Director Nursing Services, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for planning, coordinating, administering and supervising the hospitality and support services at Aga Khan Heath Services Kisumu and its Cluster
    Responsibilities

    Develops and aligns strategies, initiatives, supporting infrastructure, and budgets that enable the department to achieve results that align with established quality imperatives to create and sustain operational excellence.
    Oversees department initiatives and operations, including team members, budget, and vendor management.
    Develop strategies for increasing the facilities’ operational efficiency, coordinate staff development activities and create productive working environments
    Participate in institution’s quality initiatives and review, develop and support the implementation of agreed quality standards and policies in hospitality department
    Monitor continuous improvement of department performance
    Design innovative approaches to ensure client/customer experience

    Qualifications

    Degree in Business /Hotel Management or Related Course.
    Diploma in hotel management and relevant management experience may be considered.
    At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar role

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  • Finance and Administration Assistant – AVCD

    Finance and Administration Assistant – AVCD

    Job description

    FUNCTIONThe Finance & Administrative Assistant is the first contact point to visitors, consultants, and partners. S/he is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations providing support to the senior management team, Nairobi office and the project by maintaining systems of accountability, establishing and maintaining communications between program offices as well as partners and performing basic administrative tasks as assigned. S/he will develop procedures, which promote financial discipline to meet organizational goals as well as maintaining an efficient document retrieval system. S/he will also assist with financial and accounting aspects of the country program office and processing of routine financial transactions in accordance with Heifer’s policies and procedures.Essential Character TraitsIntellectual curious, accountable, professional judgement, effective communicator, pragmatic, inspirational and team playerResponsibilities And DeliverablesAct as initial point of contact for the main office by responding to both internal and external inquiries/requests. (30%) DELIVERABLES

    Follow-up on all incoming and outgoing correspondences.
    Receive and attend to telephone calls and courteously direct calls accordingly

    Scan and upload vouchers into agresso when they are posted. This include supplier’s invoices, receipts, LPOs, field trip reports and travel authorizations (20%)DELIVERABLES

    Scan all vouchers and supporting documents as required by Heifer HQ Administrative Policies and Procedures (APPs) and label it as per the transaction number on daily basis.
    Upload of scanned financial documents into agresso.
    Submit weekly report to the supervisor on the status of document archiving in agresso
    Ensure that all the vouchers and supporting documents are duly approved as per the policy and properly filed

    Prepare, scan and file checks as per Africa Area program procedures. (20%)DELIVERABLES

    Prepare and record checks for suppliers.
    Scan and file payment vouchers per transaction.

    Collaborate with the administrator and travel agents to ensure that visits to the projects are managed smoothly, professionally and efficiently (15%)DELIVERABLES

    Reserve hotel for staff and visitors as needed.
    Coordinate airport transfers for incoming/outgoing staff.
    Assist with permit for traveling staff.

    Manage a functional and organized office filing system to ensure that the project documents and records are appropriately filed and secured for easy retrieval. (10%)DELIVERABLES

    Creating files for each project
    Ensure that all relevant documentation for each project are filed immediately upon receipt
    File financial documents appropriately in the relevant month when posted in agresso

    Any other task as assigned by the supervisor. (5%)Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Business management or equivalent Diploma or any other related qualification to this Job, with three (3) years of hands-on related experience.

    Preferred Requirements
    Practical experience in various aspects of accounting principles and practices with a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), procurement and front office management. Data entry and basic excel analysis will be an added advantage
    Required SkillsRequired ExperienceMost Critical Proficiencies

    Excellent organizational and time management skills.
    Knowledge of the non-profit sector and the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
    Exemplary customer care and administrative skills
    Strong problem solving skills.
    Strong English language skills – oral and written.
    Knowledge and experience with word processing, spreadsheets, database, newsletter, and electronic mail software (Microsoft Office preferred).
    Excellent keyboarding skills.

    Essential Job Functions And Physical Demands

    May require constant sitting; working at a computer for extended periods of time.
    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
    Ability to produce accurate documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
    May require occasional bending and lifting of up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms) floor to waist.
    Ability to operate all standard office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax machines and printers.
    Ability to establish priorities, achieve deadlines and make sound judgments.
    Ability to perform as an effective team member and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
    Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
    Constant telephone, face-to-face and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
    Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with minimal supervision

  • Project Coordinator AVCD

    Project Coordinator AVCD

    Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
    The Accelerated Value Chain Development Project is a two year USD 400,000 project funded by USAID Kenya in which Heifer International Kenya is one of the local implementing partner responsible for the identification, mobilization and capacity building of producer organizations, developing farmer groups and members capacity and skills in animal husbandry, milk production, livestock feeds and business and financial management and providing support for linkages with the private sector for provision of artificial insemination services, financial services and extension services.
     Function
    The Project Coordinator, under the management of the Director of Programs, will be overall responsible for the management and coordination of the Accelerated Value Chain Development Project which is implemented in partnership with ILRI. The primary responsibility of this position is for the successful implementation of Accelerated Value Chain Development Project, but he will also be responsible for developing linkages and coordinating livestock production and extension functions for POs in 4 counties in Western Kenya in partnership with the County extension departments that will support service provision to over 6,000 farmers.
    ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS
    Analytical, pragmatic, self-motivated, attentive to details, creative, collaborative, responsive and team player
    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES
    Train Extension staff (40%)

    Establish in collaboration with the county extension government and private, an effective extension infrastructure to train farmers on Cornerstones, personal leadership, group dynamics, savings and loaning and improved animal management with focus on efficient feeding, animal health and breeding services.

    DELIVERABLES

    Develop a training plan and roll out in 4 AVCD Project implementation counties.
    Establish in partnership with the county government and private extension an effective animal health service delivery model to small holder farmers.
    Train 6 Producer Organization (PO) extension staff, 30 Dairy farm assistants (DFA) in all the technical dairy production modules.
    Train 30 Community Facilitators (CF) who will further mobilize, register farmers 6,000 in both original and pass on groups, train them on cornerstones, personal leadership, group dynamics, savings and loaning activities.
    Work with a total of 6,000 beneficiaries trained on social capital using Heifer Project International Manual and improved animal management and technologies adoption i.e breeding and efficient feeding technologies using a training content adopted in partnership with ILRI.
    7 hubs with functional GCC, extension and business subcommittees that plans, coordinates and monitors the delivery of extension system.

    Project Planning, Management, Budgeting and Reporting (20%)

    Carry out planning, budgeting, reporting and assume overall responsibility for the management of the staff, resources and office in the project implementation area that covers at least 4 counties in Western Kenya specifically Kisumu, Homabay, Migori and Siaya counties.

    DELIVERABLES

    Development of weekly, monthly, quarterly and Annual work plans approved by the Programs Director.
    Development of quarterly and annual budgets reviewing them and monitoring project and ensuring that spending and implementation are on track.
    Monthly meeting with the supervisor, PME staff and the project accountant to analyze the project progress and spending and propose corrective measures.
    Produce accurate and timely biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports capturing project outcomes achieved.
    Harmonized project database to ensure a standard data capture per beneficiary.
    Build team work among the project staffs and carrying out their performance evaluation.

    Establish and operationalize the Project Management Structures (10%).

    The Project Management Structures include: PMC, GCCs, GMCs, OG, POGs and MTs, they will be meeting to discharge their duties on both extension and business. These management structures will ensure effective project management and sustainability.

    DELIVERABLES

    Establishment and operationalization of 1 Project Management Committee that’s an umbrella for all the 7 hubs.
    Ensuring that they meet every quarter to discuss extension and business activities for the hubs.
    Establishment of 7 Group Coordinating Committees at the hubs and monitoring their activities on monthly basis.
    Working with PFTs to establish at least 70 Group Management Committees and ensuring that they carry out their duties effectively

    Collaboration and partnership for successful project exit strategy implementation for the hubs (10%)

    Establish and maintain close collaboration and partnership with National and County Governments, USAID, ILRI and all the development partners.
    Conduct exit strategy report.

    DELIVERABLES

    Establish and maintain a close collaboration with the county government and other NGOs that will support the sustainability of the project interventions.
    Incorporate both the government and private sector in offering extension support to the farmers.
    Link the hubs/producer organizations with the Business Development Service Providers.
    Conduct quarterly/PMC workshops.

    Monitoring and Evaluation (10%)

    Establish a Monitoring and Evaluation framework and lead the field data collection processes for the mid- term reviews and final evaluations and any impact assessment studies with support from the Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.

    DELIVERABLES

    Ensure collection of quality data on registrations, training and outcome monitoring using data collection tools developed by both HPI and ILRI.
    Ensure that all the data is entered in both ILRI (CISPRO) and HPI database.
    Conduct 1 project impact assessment/final internal evaluation.

    Improving visibility of HPI (5%)

    To strengthen program effectiveness work across Heifer’s global organization, to meet the requirements of an increasingly competitive environment.

    DELIVERABLES

    Establish strong relationships between Heifer projects and all the relevant partners in the project communities.
    Organizing, planning and facilitating functions such as field days, exhibitions, case studies,
    Participating and facilitating in stakeholders and development meetings and workshops.
    Demonstrate professionalism in the execution of duties.
    Be a team player in the course of executing duties for the fulfillment of Heifer mission.

    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor (5%)

    This will be dependent on the specific duties assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    Master’s Degree or equivalent in the fields of Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture, MBA, Enterprise Development or other related field, plus five (5) years in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain competitiveness, investment promotion, or agriculture development.
    Minimum of three (3) years’ management level work experience is essential.
    Significant experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the dairy sector.

    Preferred Requirements

    Demonstrated experience in setting robust and sustainable extension systems and or business development for producer organizations. This requirement is in line with the need to have in built ‘exit strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are self-sustaining businesses by project end.
    Significant experience in supporting producer organization to increase dairy production, productivity and best business practices.
     Demonstrate experience in managing project staff and creating performing teams and managing donor funded projects to ensure projects are achieving their objectives.

    Required Experience
    Most Critical Proficiencies

    Demonstrate ability to assess the financial status of projects by reviewing periodic financial reports and take actions to address any gaps.
    Demonstrate the ability to continuously track the projects progress in achievement of its targets and on a continuously basis improve the delivery process based on the learning.
    Clear understanding of the dairy value chain and Heifer’s Value based model.
    Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in livestock production and value chain development.
    Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions to improve livestock production and productivity.
    Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing institutional capacity building’ to key partner institutions with a view to build a more efficient, competitive, and sustainable dairy industry. This requirement is in line with the need to have in-built ‘exit strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are self-sustaining businesses by project end.
    Ability to manage training programs targeted at farmers in animal husbandry, business development, feed and health.
    Innovative, analytical, and solutions oriented.
    Strong farmer mobilization skills.
    Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing institutional capacity building’ to key partner institutions with a view to build a more efficient, competitive, and sustainable dairy industry.
    Excellent organizational skills.
    Knowledge of and experience with developing private/public partnerships at the county level.
    Strong communication skills both in English, Swahili, and other local languages of the cluster area.
    Strong computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.

    Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals diplomatically and tactfully.
    Ability to integrate financial services within a value chain with the view to foster trust and build strong relationship between chain actors and financial service providers.
    Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure situations.
    Proven interpersonal and communication skills with ability to relate to individuals and groups diplomatically and tactfully.
    Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural setting.
    Must be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
    Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

  • Business Development Officer-AVCD

    Business Development Officer-AVCD

    Job description
    Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
    FUNCTION
    The Business Development Officer under the overall guidance of the Project Coordinator, will provide overall leadership in designing and implementing appropriate interventions within the project with the objective of developing the producer organizations in the project into strong and profitable farmer business organizations and entities. This will be achieved through capacity building of the organizations in business planning and management, development of management structures and systems, the provision of business advisory services and the development of key marketing and financial linkages in financial services, input services and strong partnerships with both public and private organizations. The interventions to be led by the Business Development Officer seek to increase the overall level of competitiveness of the dairy production business within the farmer producer organizations
    Essential Character Traits
    Intellectual curious, Professional judgement, Effective communicator, pragmatic, inspirational and Team player
    Responsibilities And Deliverables

    Business Development (30%)
    DELIVERABLES

    Provide direct technical assistance to farmer-based hub businesses through research and development of business plans, strategies and other business advisory.
    Facilitate development of business planning guidelines and conduct of strategic business planning sessions for Producer Organizations.
    Provide support the hubs in exploring new business opportunities and innovations
    Guide and assist undertaking of business and feasibility analysis and in preparing business plans for the new opportunities.
    Develop business models, clearly showing the value proposition of hubs to members and how it will leverage the opportunities in the production and market environment to deliver value.
    Provide advice and assistance in the establishment and maintenance of business and financial records keeping systems.
    Undertake regular monitoring and business performance analysis.
    Develop the capacity of the 7 farmer producer organizations to implement plans and adopt best business practice.
    Identify and develop investment and financing options in for the farmer producer organizations with a view to increasing returns to their members.
    Prepare periodic reports and document best practices and lessons learned.

    Cooperative Governance and Management (30%)
    DELIVERABLES

    Provide support in establishing and operating market structures (e.g., collection centers, market centers, processing facilities, chilling centers, etc.).Facilitate the transformation of producer organizations (POs) into formal dairy collective enterprises that will stimulate dairy production.Facilitate and monitor pre-cooperativeproducer association orientation activities in the self-help groups (SHGs) and clusters of SHGs as they develop into cooperatives/producer associations and Associations in the AVCD II project.Assist to develop guidelines for the formation, management and governance of cooperatives/Hubs/Producer groups.Coordinate and build up linkages and networks with the appropriate government Cooperative Office and other organizations, as required.Provide ongoing support to member organization with the view to increase production and business capacity.

    Capacity development (30%)

    Facilitate the capacity building of the Cooperative/union governing board and management in effective and efficient decision making, financial management, human resource management, operation and strategic planning and implementation, conflict management and democratic governance.
    Support the Producer Organizations to put in place and implement efficient financial management systems and build their capacity in all aspects of financial management.

    DELIVERABLES

    Design, develop and deliver business management training packages/modules, in liaison with other relevant project staff.
    Identify and carry out a comprehensive capacity assessment of the potential farmer producer organizations for the project to partner with and thereafter develop and deliver a capacity building program.
    Develop capacity building and operationalization of the business and marketing plans of the producer organizations/Hubs through joint planning, monitoring, and collaboration with the Training, Animal Well-being and
    Enterprise Development manager.
    Facilitate the capacity building of the Cooperative/union governing board and management in effective and efficient decision making, financial management, human resource management, operation and strategic planning and implementation, conflict management and democratic governance.
    Build capacity of the Board and Management of the producer organizations to monitor and track their key business management parameters.

    Collaboration towards a common goal (5%)

    With the Enterprise Development manager, develop the business hubs of the cooperatives with backward and forward linkages into the total value chain.

    DELIVERABLES

    Incorporate within the framework of the project, potential ‘win-win’ business opportunities which can attract different value chain actors to engage in transnational relationships with the farmer producer organizations and develop a platform for the achieving these partnerships.
    Identify key private sector actors in the dairy value chain for the project and farmer business organizations to partner with that include financial, input service providers, extension service providers and all other relevant actors.
    Work in close coordination with the relevant project staff on quality assurance and control for all livestock-based products for processing, packaging, marketing, and distribution.
    Participate in the organization and implementation of Business development related Training of Trainers for project partners, cooperatives and project farmers.
    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor (5%)
    This will be dependent on the specific duties assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business management, Rural Development, Animal production with post graduate diploma or experience in Business management or a related field is required.
    Experience implementing activities in large, complex projects in challenging environments.
    Minimum 4 years field and technical experience working on agribusiness development projects.
    Significant experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the dairy sector.

    Required Skills
    Required Experience
    Most Critical Proficiencies

    Strong business skills, leadership, strategic and innovation skills.
    Strong communication skills both in English, Swahili, and other local languages of the cluster area.
    Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in value chain development that reaches women, youth, the poor, and underprivileged.
    Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within the value chain (e.g. the concept of quality-based pricing).
    Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing institutional capacity building to key partner institutions with a view to build a more efficient, competitive, and sustainable livestock industry.
    This requirement is in line with the need to have in-built ‘exit strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are self-sustaining businesses by project end.
    Knowledge of and experience in setting up cottage industries for processing locally branded dairy products (e.g. cheese, butter, fortified milk and yoghurt among others), poultry (eggs and meat) and vegetables for onward supply to niche and markets as well as implementing supply promotion/stimulation strategies in the context of the sub-sectors.
    Experience in facilitating establishment of strategic alliances and joint ventures with local and foreign processors.
    Knowledge and experience in strategic business planning and business analysis.
    Demonstrate ability to undertake market assessments and use the information generated to support the producer organizations to leverage these opportunities to remain competitive.
    Knowledge of equity financing (e.g. venture capital and/or private equity investing).
    Strong computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.

    Essential Job Functions And Physical Demands

    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals diplomatically and tactfully.
    Ability to integrate financial services within the value chains with the view to foster trust and build strong relationship between chain actors and financial service providers.
    Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure situations.
    Proven interpersonal and communication skills with ability to relate to individuals and groups diplomatically and tactfully.
    Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural and multi-sector setting.
    Must be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
    Ability to follow directions and independently complete assigned tasks (written or verbal).
    Ability to work a varied schedule to include early mornings, weekends and some evenings.
    Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) floor to waist.
    Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

  • Budgets & Planning Manager

    Overall Responsibility
    Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will lead section of planning and budgeting (financial planning, developing budgets, data analysis, reporting writing, feasibility studies, special projects accounting and compliance for the hospital and its outreach centers.
    Responsibilities

    Lead the delivery of strategic plan, annual budget and monthly reports of the organization. This includes Staff Multiyear projections, Annual Budgets (Volume Budgets, Revenue Budgets, Operating Expenditures Budgets, Capital Equipment Budgets), monthly Budget Variance reports, monthly statistical reports, monthly financial reports, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting through partnerships with Senior Leadership Team and Departmental Managers.
    Lead costing section of the institution and do costing studies of the existing and proposed new service.
    Develop feasibility studies and reports of the proposed new service and advise management through financial and statistical analysis.
    Deliver or lead the development of financial and annual pricing models and analysis, including development of presentation materials as needed to address emerging and ongoing financial concerns.
    Partner with other stakeholders to ensure efficient, effective and low-cost processes and reporting across the organization
    Ensure the Budgets & Planning staff assist clinical and program teams with ad hoc financial evaluations, package costing, and other financial feasibilities
    Lead the engagement, or engage in partnerships with Senior Leadership and Unit Managers to administer the financial and compliance aspects of special projects, CFAs and lead the preparation of financial reports for special projects
    Carry out the management accounting functions and ensure accuracy and timeliness of management reports and key management indicators for the hospital and its outreach centers.

    Qualifications

    Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
    CPA (K) / ACCA
    4 years of financial or business analysis experience and 2 years management accounting experience in a busy environment, preferably in a hospital setup.
    Excellent comment over written and spoken English.
    Excellent computer skills including complex modeling in MS Office (especially MS Excel) Strong presentation skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
    Teamwork / Collaboration – Effective in working within and outside the formal line of authority
    Effectively handle pressures and demands of multiple customers and competing priorities
    Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment

  • Security Supervisor

    Overall Responsibility
    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring overall security of Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu and Outreach Health Centres, facilities, clients and fleet management.
    Responsibilities

    Formulate and review Security and Safety strategy, plans, policies, procedures and tools for AKHK
    Lead security mainstreaming and promote a positive security culture throughout AKHK.
    Spearhead activities that protect the staff, visitors, property and image of AKHK.
    Proactively respond to security emergencies within the Hospital and Outreach Health Centres
    Oversee security services offered to clients, hospital deliveries, escort patients and drop staff.
    Effectively liaise with state security agencies where necessary
    Participate in meetings to determine security operational needs.
    Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events of the hospital.
    Review reports on incidences and breaches of security systems
    Investigate and promptly resolve security concerns
    Prepare and submit reports for management on security status for effective decision making.
    Analyze data to form proposals for security improvements (e.g. implementation of new security systems.)
    Represent and defend AKHK interest in all forums including civil litigation matters.

    Qualifications

    Bachelors’ Degree  in Security Management Studies from a recognized institution in Kenya
    KCSE C grade or above
    Electronic Security Management systems e.g. CCTV Camera Operations Surveillance systems e.g Intrusion Alarms, Fire alarms
    Experience in criminal investigations
    Experience in fire fighting
    Good written and verbal skills in both English and Kiswahili
    Good interpersonal relations, leadership and organizational skills.
    Proven track record in executing security operations
    At least 5 years of working experience in a similar position gained from public or corporate institutions
    Demonstrable use of Ms. Office an added advantage.