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  • Chief of Party

    Chief of Party

    Responsibilities

    Provide overall strategic leadership and programmatic direction for the activity.
    Oversee all administrative and financial aspects of the activity.
    Supervise annual results reports, resource requests, quarterly reports, and pipeline analyses.
    Establish work plans and annual performance goals for team members, ensuring timely and quality execution of group deliverables.
    Analyze budgets, review and approve financial reports (with correct funding stream), and ensure all required regular and ad hoc reports are completed accurately and on time.
    Develop strategies to respond to changes affecting the activity’s successful completion.
    Ensure that expected results are achieved on time, within budget, and in compliance with USAID’s and ACDI/VOCA’s policies and regulations.
    Ensure transparency of bidding processes and selection of consultants and sub awardees.
    Provide input on program selection and implementation.
    Monitor and evaluate all work, ensuring a clear delineation of roles and responsibilities. Oversee activities that relate to program evaluations.
    Serve as the key liaison with ACDI/VOCA HQ, government officials, local and international NGOs, implementing partners, community members, private sector, and USAID.
    Deliver conference presentations on behalf of ACDI/VOCA.
    Maintain clear lines of communications in the field and with headquarters.
    Comply with all applicable donor, ACDI/VOCA, and government rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and schedules.
    Foster strong relationships with the following USAID divisions Kenya, East Africa, Somalia, USAID bureau for humanitarian assistance and the Center for Resilience.
    Foster relationships with other ACDI/VOCA operating units and programs (which are under PREG), and partner implementing organizations, in addition to host and local government institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and other non-USAID donors.
    Undertake area assessments to identify needs and future direction. Develop existing and new program opportunities.
    Foster a work environment that is non-discriminatory and promotes open dialogue on gender-related issues.
    Travel to site offices as needed to provide technical assistance and troubleshoot.
    Demonstrated expertise and experience as a Chief-of-Party in managing (at least $5 million), complex development activities, with demonstrated experience working within an African context and focused on learning and adaptive management.
    Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across activities and partners, preferably with a good understanding of best practice private sector-led market system implementation, analysis and knowledge management, and communications.
    Demonstrated experience and commitment to local solutions and local organization capacity building.
    Masters’ degree in economics, business, agriculture, development studies, international relations, or related field.
    Proven commitment to local solutions and local organization capacity building.
    Demonstrated commitment to gender streamlining and women’s empowerment activities.
    Strong understanding of Knowledge Management and Communications, including technology for high level remote presentation with multiple stakeholders.
    Superb interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and ability to foster collaboration with local governments and implementing partners.
    Ability to travel within Kenya and East Africa region.
    Fluency in English required, proficiency in Swahili is highly desired.

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  • Program Director, Nutrition

    Program Director, Nutrition

    Job Summary:
    TechnoServe is seeking a Program Director (PD) for a highly anticipated nutrition program. The program will primarily focus on large scale food fortification. The PD will oversee program country teams and the regional management unit, be the focal point for donor and partner relations and be responsible for program delivery and reporting. He/She will report directly to the West Africa Regional Director with additional support from TechnoServe’s Food Processing Practice Director, and coordination with local Country Directors.
    Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
    Oversee implementation and management of regional program

    Accountable for program delivery – activities and outputs toward achievement of the program goal
    Oversee core activities of customized technical assistance to food processors, delivery of broader sector-wide training to the industry, as well as strengthening the enabling environment of representative government and civil society agencies
    Set annual targets, develop and execute annual work plans, implement M&E plan, lead course correction if needed
    Report to donor and TechnoServe on program progress
    Manage country and regional teams, including a regional management unit to oversee M&E, project finance and operations.
    Develop and execute an annual work plan, implement M&E plan, lead course correction if needed
    Manage project to budget with robust planning and monitoring, including final reporting and capturing of best practices, including gender integration
    Serve as primary liaison with program stakeholders (government institutions, other implementing agencies, businesses)
    Coordinate with government and industry leaders to continue fortification initiatives, play a coordinating and supportive role and to share learnings
    Represent the program at local and regional stakeholder level – governments, institutions, fortification forums, other programs, etc.
    Foster alignment, coordination and shared learnings with stakeholders

    Manage activities to support program expansion:

    Provide input into expansion planning for follow on program that will build on progress, maintain momentum and look to scale impact
    Liaise with TechnoServe’s food processing practice, design teams and with donors’ point of contact on expansion planning and design
    Liaise with Country Managers on contributions towards broader activities – lessons, best practices, etc.

    Ideal Applicants Will Have: 

    An advanced degree in related field (Nutrition, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or other relevant field)
    At least 10 years’ relevant project management experience (e.g., international development programs, donor project management, private sector agro-processing, food security/nutrition programming)
    Ability to represent the program and work at the executive level with ministerial bodies, CEOs and agency directors to build consensus, coordinate efforts and drive the program agenda at the highest level
    Strong market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker
    Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary, and challenging field operations in developing countries, Africa preferred.
    Verbal and written fluency in English
    Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals
    Previous successful experience mentoring and building capacity of staff, results driven
    Experience leading and managing high caliber multicultural teams, preferably some experience with managing remotely
    Demonstrated skills in problem solving, consensus building, and coordination of diverse stakeholders
    Ability to travel up to 50% – frequent local and regional travel, periodic travel to the US

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  • Senior Food Processing Specialist 

Budget and Planning Analyst

    Senior Food Processing Specialist Budget and Planning Analyst

    Job Summary:
    The Senior Food Processing Specialist is the technical lead overseeing the provision of strategic advisory services to food processors and other clients at the country level in coordination with Partners in Food Solutions and corporate volunteer experts. S/he oversees all engagements with selected clients, and collaborates with other team members in-country and across the project, to ensure coordinated and impactful implementation.
    Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
      Client Relationship Management

    In coordination with other team members identify clients (processors, industry bodies, aggregators etc.) that can have an impact on the availability of nutritious food products and on broader food systems.
    Clearly identify and document their aspirations and challenges; plot a mutually agreed intended impact and route to reach it.
    Plan activities to ensure that the shared objectives are met within the set times and resources and that impact is maximized.
    Effectively manage, maintain, and nurture the relationship with these clients.
    Ensure regular and responsive communication to monitor progress, identify problems at an early stage and respond to them.

        Coordination of Technical Assistance

    Clearly communicate to clients the full range of support that is available to them from TechnoServe and through PFS.
    Provide on-the-ground support for implementation of technical advice, on issues identified by the business diagnostic.
    Source and facilitate relevant expertise from PFS partner company volunteer experts to support the food processors. Liaise between volunteers and processors to ensure clear expectations and smooth communication.
    Ensure PFS Technical Leads are fully informed on progress, challenges, and successes
    In collaboration with other team members at the country and regional level develop and deliver standardized training and quick-win solutions to less sophisticated clients with simpler technical and business needs.
    Facilitate university student internships/apprenticeship initiatives with processors, whereby interns will be assigned for a defined period to provide technical support and address identified issues.

        Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

    In coordination with the M&E Manager, manage client data collection and review data for accuracy.
    Contribute towards explanations of metric results and provide input to recommendations to adapt program approach as necessary to maximize impact.

    Provide anecdotal evidence of impact, including success stories, case studies, and lessons learnt
    Ensure activities carried out are in accordance with TechnoServe and donor requirements.

         Sector-Wide Training

    Support the Regional Program Training Lead, PFS experts, and local training institutes with technical input on identifying appropriate topics and developing curricula for sector-wide training in support of broader industry development.

         Competencies:
    Strategic and Innovative Thinker

    Identifies opportunities and builds strategic relationships with other organizations to help achieve identified goals.
    Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn and actively applies new knowledge and skill.
    Analyses both successes and failures for clues to improvement.
    Innovative to try new ideas to find solutions
    Analytical, able to diagnose problems, identify the key issues, and think strategically to evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical, and acceptable solution. Works persistently to overcome obstacles
    Asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.

    Team Player

    Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team to achieve a common goal. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
    Effectively plans, schedules, and prioritizes activities.
    Able to take ownership of decisions on areas of responsibility but show sound judgment in escalating issues where necessary.

    Effective Communicator

    Listens openly and effectively and ensures accurate understanding; able to adjust communication to the needs of the audience and work at multiple levels; facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information in individual and group situations.
    Transparent in dealings with others, admits mistakes, and is trusted. Inspires confidence in the team of honest intentions and fairness.
    Able to analyze and express themselves clearly in business writing.

    Basic Qualifications:

    Degree in food science, food nutrition, or a related degree, preferably at Master’s level.

    Preferred Experience:

    Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry or as a consultant to the industry
    Good knowledge and understanding of the challenges of food processing in Africa, both technical and business
    Previous work on a donor-funded program, ideally USAID
    Design and delivery of training
    Managing local consultants/BDS providers

    Required Languages 

    Fluency to speak, read and write in English and Kiswahili is essential

     The deadline for submitting applications is on  3rd May 2023.

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  • Project Coordinator 

Financial Controller 

Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist 

Senior Rural Finance Specialist 

Project Accountant

    Project Coordinator Financial Controller Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist Senior Rural Finance Specialist Project Accountant

    VACANCY NO: 8/PC/2023
    Specific responsibilities of the PC include but are not limited to the following:

    Oversee and manage project implementation activities in accordance to agreed plans and report on progress and outcomes in a methodological manner, including technical reports and financial reporting.
    Co-ordinate and work with participating FIs, relevant Government ministries and departments, implementing partners, service providers and IFAD and other development partners projects in the areas of intervention of RK-FINFA to ensure smooth execution of the project activities.
    Ensure timely preparation, clearance, and approval of consolidated AWPBs andProcurement Plans, and their execution in accordance with the overall RK-FINFAobjectives.
    Supervise the work of the PMU staff and undertake their performance evaluation in atimely manner.
    Promote conducive work environment that promotes knowledge sharing and learningfrom experiences among members of the Project staff, GoK teams and implementingpartners.
    Ensure full inclusion of women, youth, and vulnerable groups among the beneficiaries ofthe project, according to the agreed social targeting approach of the project.
    Oversee and guide the procurement process of all goods and services, adhering to theagreed IFAD and GoK rules and procedures.
    Facilitate and support the joint IFAD/GoK supervision and implementation supportmissions and follow-up, midterm, and completion missions, and ensure that their recommendations are fully implemented.
    Work pro-actively to mobilize more resources to scale up the operations of the RK-FINFAcore investment components.
    Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders andlocal networks and partner organizations, engaging them on a regular basis to integratetheir feedback into the implementation and progress of the project.
    Represent the project in relevant public events and organise knowledge managementsevents of RK-FINFA achievements through different media.
    Any other duty as may be assigned by the Principal Secretary/ National Treasury.

    Minimum Requirements

    Relevant Advanced Degree, bachelor’s degree in project management, Finance,Economics, or related relevant discipline, with sound knowledge of contemporary issuesin the rural economy of Kenya.
    Relevant professional work experience of at least 12 years, 7 of which in Management ofDevelopment Partner funded project, project management, project financialadministration and budgeting, including leadership of multi-disciplinary team of experts.
    Good understanding in banking and rural finance operations. Knowledge of the Kenyanfinancial sector, in agricultural finance and climate / green finance will be an addedadvantage.
    Excellent analytical skills, sound judgment, resourcefulness, ability to take initiatives,capacity to self-manage and ability to create a team-based, participatory workenvironment.
    Sound understanding of the Kenya’s multi-level government systems (National andCounty Governments) and their governance and administration modalities.
    Relevant ICT skills.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. A mastery of Kiswahili isdesirable.

    Other Requirements

    Additional training in either Leadership, Policy or Project Management desired
    Good skills in strategic planning and partnership building.

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    Interested applicants who meet the qualification requirements are requested to submit their application through Online Application Form April 18 to April 28, 2023. Cover letter and detailed copy of the CV should be forwarded to recruitment.rkfinfa@treasury.go.ke while clearly giving the Job Reference, National Identity Card or passport number as the email reference. No copies of qualification certificate are required at this stage. Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original certificates as disclosed in their online application form during the interviews. 
    Application closes on April 28, 2023 at 1700hrs East African Time. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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    recruitment.rkfinfa@treasury.go.ke

  • Senior Power Engineer 

Director, Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research 

Director African Natural Resources Center

    Senior Power Engineer Director, Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research Director African Natural Resources Center

    THE POSITION: 
    The Senior Power Engineer, reporting functionally to the Division Manager of PESD4 and administratively to the Country Manager of Ethiopia Country Office, will provide deep sectoral expertise and be responsible for the origination and portfolio management of the energy/power Projects and programs in both public and private sectors, i.e. identification, technical design, appraisal, implementation and supervision of projects / programs linked to lending and non-lending operations in the power sector. He / She will provide deep sectoral expertise related to the planning, technical structuring, financing and implementation of power and utility reform operations / programs across the project cycle and power value chain including power generation, transmission and distribution, and power sector reforms and regional integration. He / She will work in multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to the delivery of the New Deal on Energy for Africa / “Light-Up and Power Africa and relevant High 5 flagships and priorities, as required. He / She will liaise with national level stakeholders and maintaining close collaboration with regional hubs and other energy-related stakeholders in the Bank, while contributing to the appropriate management of technical knowledge and guidance towards building energy security as well as promotion of sustainable and affordable energy supply technologies and approaches.
    KEY FUNCTIONS:
    Under the overall supervision of the Manager for Power Systems Operations East Region (PESD4), the Senior Power Engineer will perform the following key duties:
    Business Development and Pipeline Management

    Contribute to the preparation of energy sector assessments and other upstream analytical and diagnostic work to inform Country Strategy Papers (CSPs), Regional Integration Strategy Papers (RISPs) and design of national and multinational projects that respond to the needs of Regional Member Countries (RMCs); provide support to the Country Office, Power Systems Operations East Region Division (PESD4, Regional Hub (RDGE) and the Power Systems Development Department (PESD) on policy dialogue with RMCs relating to energy sector and related issues; and provide back-up to country office to ensure provision of quality advisory support services to RMCs.
    Take a leadership role, along with staff of the Division PESD4, in the process of identification, preparation and appraisal of public sector energy operations related to the development of generation, transmission and distribution networks projects, electrification programs, and power sector reforms.
    Conduct review and quality assurance of project preparation and appraisal documents vis-à-vis technical, financial and economic requirements; including ensuring that Bank financed projects deliver positive impacts with regards to the objectives of the ‘Gender Strategy,’ and the ‘Jobs for Youth strategy’.
    Utilize knowledge and lessons learned from past and current portfolio to inform policy dialogue and new projects/indicative operation pipeline and programmes.
    Provide technical and advisory support related to power sector planning and power sector reforms; including liaising with client’s technical staff, project engineers and lenders’ engineers and participate in due diligence missions and other project meetings, as necessary.
    Provide technical advice/assistance to the RMCs and Bank teams in the origination, preparation, structuring and implementation of complex and innovative power system development projects and providing advisory support services that promote national and regional policies conducive to strong growth and development of the energy sector.
    In line with the objectives of the New Deal on Energy for Africa, engage with HQs, the Regional Hub energy teams, other development partners, project sponsors and developers and other key stakeholders in developing a pipeline of bankable energy infrastructure projects in collaboration and consultation with power utilities, the regional power pool and regional project delivery secretariats.
    Build and maintain good relationships with clients, especially regional independent power producers (IPPs) / public private partnership (PPP) developers and sponsors, power utilities, service providers, Banks, multilateral partners, regulators, government officials and regional energy sector institutions to provide advisory support services for complex transactions to facilitate realization of investment opportunities in the power sector.
    Work with staff in other Bank Complexes to build needed synergy for complex advisory services to clients, structuring and financial analysis of projects (both public and private).
    Ensure the delivery of economic and sector analytical work related to the development of national and regional power systems and the transformation of utilities.

    Portfolio Management

    Provide sector expertise for quality assurance in the preparation of terms of reference (TORs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and tender documents in line with the Bank’s procurement rules: e.g. recruitment and supervision of expert advisors (and Bank staff), execution of socio-techno-economic feasibility studies and utility performance diagnostic reports.
    Task-manage the Bank’s energy/power portfolio in the assigned country(ies) and carry out all regular portfolio management activities, including conducting supervision and field inspections, and interaction with Project Implementation Units (PIUs) and relevant government departments to guide, monitor and follow-up on implementation issues, review quarterly project progress reports, audit reports, procurement processes and complaints, among others, to ensure compliance with Bank policies, directives and guidelines.
    Support Bank effort in implementing fast-track approaches to accelerate Project Implementation Agreement negotiations, including Power Purchase and Power Sales Agreements and Power Wheeling Agreements, for large-scale regional power infrastructure projects.
    Review proposals and communications sent to the Bank by its partners, clients and RMCs; and take appropriate action, including issuing of technical opinions on government / client submissions to the Bank, drafting of responses and/or reports / representation of the Bank in various forums and internal or external follow-up.
    Ensure healthy portfolio management, prepare and conduct timely review and quality assurance of project completion reports.

    Knowledge Production and Coordination

    Provide technical and advisory support to national and regional institutions in developing high quality power sector development plans, energy sector studies and performance benchmarking strategies, including efficient joint and coordinated approaches to intra- and inter-regional investment planning of power infrastructure projects.
    Support RMCs and the regional power pool in development of policies, laws and regulations that promote development of transparent, predictable and stable energy markets; and, in collaboration with relevant Bank colleagues, design appropriate technical assistance and capacity building programs to address identified skills and competence gaps.
    In collaboration with other development partners and non-government institutions, foster and contribute to efforts to advance the RMC’s energy agenda.
    Represent the Bank in Sector Donor Group meetings in the country and provide leadership role at the Sector Working Groups in order to advance the Bank’s Energy Sector objectives effectively.
    Participate in meetings and conferences of RMCs, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and their technical power development secretariats to influence regional energy policy issues and regulatory changes in line with Bank objectives and strategies.
    Contribute to the preparation of policy statements, papers, briefs and various reports on energy sector issues and related areas such as Environment & Climate Change.
    Undertake any other tasks as the Division Manager PESD4 and/or the Director PESD may assign.

    COMPETENCIES (Skills & Knowledge):

    Hold at least a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with a focus on energy, and relevant professional certification(s).
    Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional working experience in power sector planning, utility operations, project development and implementation, and practical experiences in management of a diverse portfolio of power projects (including procurement, contracts management and disbursement of resources).
    Experience in undertaking project cycle activities particularly investment planning, and project identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision across the power value chain (including generation, transmission, distribution and electrification, etc.)
    Have broad range of experience in, energy sector regulation, power utility performance benchmarking, monitoring & evaluation.
    Proven ability to work within diverse teams of cross-functional and multi-national professional staff and utilize the talent and expertise of team members in a productive way.
    Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking skills allied with an ability to translate strategic concepts and direction into the implementation of workable and sustainable policies regulations and energy sector programs / projects.
    Good listening skills with demonstrated ability to present and win support for ideas as well as make effective and timely decisions
    Proven ability to formulate and execute plans to achieve stipulated work objectives and performance targets, with minimum supervision from the Manager.
    Demonstrate effective communication and corporate negotiation skills, proven to yield positive outcomes with senior counterparts, both internal and external; and understanding of when and how to apply diplomacy, influence, maintain a hard line, make or break contacts, unwritten lines of influence and conduct oneself professionally.
    Professional experience or familiarity with the work and strategies, policies, procedures and practices of a similar multilateral or bilateral development finance institutions.
    Networking ability required to build successful relationships and partnerships with a broad range of clients, internal and external, for effective delivery of results. Prudence and skill in identification of such relationships and partners based on meeting the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution.
    Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
    Competence in the use of standard Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Project and Power Point).

    Closing Date: 18-May-2023

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  • Business Advisor

    Business Advisor

    Job Summary:
    The Business Advisor will report to the Senior Business Advisor and will work closely with the regional project team, as well as team members from the Global Entrepreneurship team. The primary role of the BA will be to work with TechnoServe on testing our TA approach for Agri-SMEs to inform scale up. Our aim is to revolutionize the way TA is delivered to Agri-SMEs in Africa.
    Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
    Program Implementation:

    Support the identification, profiling and recruitment of Agri-SMEs across East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda)
    Support the onboarding process of the Agri-SMEs into the Growth and Investment program,
    Create and manage synergies across TechnoServe’s portfolio to create holistic TA support for the SMEs
    Provide personalized support/advisory to the Agri-SMEs during the program implementation and ensure they complete program based activities on time.
    Support planning and organizing the Growth and Investment Pitching sessions which includes identification and recruitment of investors and supporting the Agri-SMEs to develop their pitching decks.
    Continuously monitor and engage strategic partners for TA, business development, and collaborations

    Capacity Development:

    During Cohort three, the BA will support the Technical Assistance through training, group and individual coaching and mentorship of the recruited Agri-SMEs on areas relevant to a growing business. Focus will be on typical business challenges and company priorities around generating top-line growth, addressing operations/management inefficiencies, accessing finance, market development/ customer acquisition & retention.
    Support management of the whatsapp group to provide support, answer questions and share information of interest and promote networking

    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL):

    Track and monitor the real-time analytics of Agri-SMEs progress on the various program based activities in order to ensure timely implementation of the program as per the work plan.
    The BA will work on integrating follow-up surveys after delivery of content to assess adoption and uptake and collect information from Agri-SMEs related to training outcomes.
    The BA will support the program quality surveys by contacting the registration(baseline), module satisfaction and end line surveys.
    The BA will periodically develop updates and reports to the supervisor and the donor. The collected data will be used as input for a joint workshop that will look at how to incorporate our lessons learned to further optimize our approach for scale-up. The BA, in collaboration with Aceli and other stakeholders, will co-author a report for publication.

    Basic Qualifications:
    These are the requirements that any qualified candidate must meet. Typically includes

    A Bachelor’s Degree in economics, business or a related field is an advantage and at
    At least 3 years of relevant work experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Strong background advising and coaching agri- SME’s in East Africa is highly desirable
    Proven analytical and modeling skills
    Demonstrated ability to gather data (through desk research and interviews) and synthesize large amounts of information to provide a cohesive assessment of opportunities and constraints within a market
    Demonstrated leadership skills, teamwork and relationship building
    Excellent written and verbal communication
    Strong computer skills, including advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
    Able to work independently, flexibly and responsively to deliver high-quality deliverables
    Able to adapt to changing working conditions
    Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
    Strong background in agriculture, economics, business and strategy development.

    Success Factors
    Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) directly related to successful performance on the job.
    Core Competencies include:

    Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
    Team Work/ Relationships: Works co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to achieve a common goal.  Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
    Learning attitude: Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
    Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
    Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates open exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate non-verbal communication.
    Decision making/Problem Solving: Is able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution.  Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
    Results Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
    Planning & Time Management: Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritizes and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people, material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals. Prioritizes work according to the program or department’s goals, not just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
    Business Acumen: The ability to use information, ask the right questions and take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.

    Job Specific/Technical Competencies include:

    Innovative Mindset: Curious inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.
    Computer Literacy: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
    Compliance & Governance: Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.
    Internal Client Focus: Client Focus is based on the ability to understand the client’s needs and concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or solutions.

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    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Associate Business Advisor

    Associate Business Advisor

    Job Summary:
    The Associate Business Advisor will report to the Senior Business Advisor and will work closely with the regional project team, as well as team members from the Global Entrepreneurship team. The primary role of the ABA will be to work with TechnoServe on testing our TA approach for Agri-SMEs to inform scale up. Our aim is to revolutionize the way TA is delivered to Agri-SMEs in Africa. 
     Key Roles and Responsibility
    Program Implementation:

    Provide personalized support/advisory to the Agri-SMEs during the program implementation and ensure they complete program based activities on time. 
    Support planning and organizing the Growth and Investment Pitching sessions which includes identification and recruitment of investors and supporting the Agri-SMEs to develop their pitching decks. 

    Capacity Development:

    During Cohort three, the BA will support the Technical Assistance through training, group and individual coaching and mentorship of the recruited Agri-SMEs on areas relevant to a growing business. Focus will be on typical business challenges and company priorities around generating top-line growth, addressing operations/management inefficiencies, accessing finance, market development/ customer acquisition & retention. 
    Support management of the whatsapp group to provide support, answer questions and share information of interest and promote networking

    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): 

    The ABA will support the team to develop data driven updates and reports to the supervisor and the donor. The collected data will be used as input for a joint workshop that will look at how to incorporate our lessons learned to further optimize our approach for scale-up.

    Basic Qualifications:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in economics, business or a related field is an advantage or
    2 years of relevant work experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Strong background advising and coaching agri- SME’s in East Africa is highly desirable
    Proven analytical and modeling skills
    Demonstrated ability to gather data (through desk research and interviews) and synthesize large amounts of information to provide a cohesive assessment of opportunities and constraints within a market 
    Demonstrated leadership skills, teamwork and relationship building
    Excellent written and verbal communication 
    Strong computer skills, including advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel 
    Able to work independently, flexibly and responsively to deliver high-quality deliverables 
    Able to adapt to changing working conditions
    Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
    Strong background in agriculture, economics, business and strategy development.

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  • Milk Procurement and Extension Manager

    Milk Procurement and Extension Manager

    Key Responsibilities

    Build a strong and loyal raw milk supply base from the farmers in the Society’s catchment areas.
    Monitor and continuously grow milk volumes delivered to Society, and raise any concerns for timely interventions.
    Offer extension services to the Society’s dairy farmers.
    Develop and implement strategies on how to reactivate dormant farmers and onboard new farmers.
    Advice the Management and the Board on ways of improving members’ services and commitment.
    Lead the extension department in developing, implementing, and conducting comprehensive and effective farmers’ training, organized field visits, and support services.
    Coordinate with the Quality Control Officer on quality improvement of milk supplied by members and troubleshooting milk quality issues from the farmer level.
    Take the lead in guiding the extension department to initiate new technologies for adoption by the Society’s dairy farmers e.g climate-smart dairy farming, use of ICT tools, etc
    Disseminate any relevant information to the members, especially on all services available to them. 
    Provide technical advice on design elements (extension model and relevant approaches) to strengthen and reform the extension system.
    Advice the Management and the Board on how to increase milk delivery by farmers.
    Lead extension department in developing strategies to support the Society’s farmers to do dairy as a business; aspects of record keeping, reducing the cost of production, etc
    Structure work plans, targets, and reports for the extension department.
    Coordinate with other relevant departments to support the achievement of milk volumes and extension services for the members
    Submit daily, weekly and monthly res to the General Manager on activities done, results, challenges, and, recommendations.

    Qualifications & Experience 

    Diploma or Degree in Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture extension, and education, or any other related field
    With at least 3-4 years of experience  in Extension services
    Certificate of good conduct
    2 years valid driving license /Motorbike

    Skills and Personal Attributes 

    Good communication skills.
    Ability to communicate in the local dialect.
    Ability to work without supervision
    Management skills
    Result oriented
    Innovative

    Forward your CV only to recruitment@kiambaadairy.com the application deadline is Wednesday 21st April 2023, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@kiambaadairy.com

  • Regional Internal Auditor, Africa

    Regional Internal Auditor, Africa

    Summary
    The Regional Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and performing high-quality internal audits that support the mission and goals of TechnoServe.  The position requires a commitment to the highest standards of objectivity, professionalism, and due professional care, along with experience and judgement about risk management in the context of the environments where TechnoServe projects are implemented.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    The Regional Internal Auditor’s principal duties and responsibilities are described below:

    Maintain ongoing communication with TechnoServe’s Regional management team in order to understand current business priorities and evolving risk management issues
    Maintain awareness of TechnoServe’s global strategic objectives, key program areas, organizational structure, and key financial systems and processes
    Prepare detailed risk-based plans for audit assignments within the region
    Propose adjustments to standard audit procedures based on risk-based planning and new information collected during fieldwork
    Travel to other countries to perform audits and investigations where TechnoServe implements its programs
    Execute audit procedures with due professional care in accordance with professional standards
    Maintain a high degree of professional skepticism in all phases of an audit
    Identify indications of ethics violations and respond appropriately
    Identify fundamental deficiencies in the internal control systems at a TechnoServe country office and develop appropriate recommendations
    Prepare work papers that adequately document the results of audit fieldwork
    Communicate effectively with TechnoServe country teams throughout an audit assignment
    Draft written audit findings that clearly identity their impact on TechnoServe’s mission
    Present audit findings and recommendations to TechnoServe country teams and integrate management comments into final conclusions, as appropriate
    Periodically follow up with TechnoServe country teams about the status of prior audit findings and validate that the recommendations have been implemented
    Assist the Senior Director of Internal Audit with the development of new audit tools and techniques
    Assist the Senior Director of Internal Audit with the development of TechnoServe’s annual internal audit risk assessment and plan
    Assist with the performance of ethics investigations, as directed
    Adhere to the highest standards of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality
    Adhere to TechnoServe’s staff safety guidelines
    Proactively improve technical skills and professional competencies related to auditing

    Basic Qualifications:

    Undergraduate four-year university degree in accounting; or equivalent university degree and at least seven years of professional experience. (Or Master’s degree plus five years of experience)
    5 years of experience performing audits of financial and operational activities for organizations that implement development, humanitarian, or civil society programs in Africa; or equivalent non-audit experience
    Significant experience evaluating a program’s internal control systems for compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards); or equivalent experience with compliance rules for non-U.S. donor agencies
    Significant experience applying the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) for audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting; or another equivalent internationally-recognized professional auditing standards
    Certified Public Accountant (CPA); or equivalent professional accounting qualification, or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); or equivalent auditing qualification
    Highly experienced using MS Excel; or equivalent spreadsheet application

    Required Languages:

    English (fluent)
    French (intermediate)

    Preferred Qualifications

    Knowledge of assistance programs in the areas of agriculture and entrepreneurship
    Experience performing investigations of suspected fraud involving financial transactions and operational activities
    Experience performing site visits to project activities in the field
    Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); or equivalent investigations qualification
    Portuguese language preferred

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Absolute personal and professional integrity and sound ethical judgement
    Detail-oriented when conducting interviews, reviewing documents, and documenting results
    Highly skilled in analyzing financial and non-financial information to draw the most relevant conclusions that impact TechnoServe’s mission
    Strong professional judgment about the nature of risk in the context of implementing assistance programs outside the United States
    The willingness and ability to travel for audit assignments for extended periods throughout the region, including remote project locations
    Adaptable and responsive to TechnoServe’s evolving risk management needs
    Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
    Team-oriented, professional, and courteous
    A willingness to exceed minimum expectations when performing an assignment

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Chief Legal Counsel, Private Sector Operations

    Chief Legal Counsel, Private Sector Operations

    THE POSITION:
    The Chief Legal Counsel undertakes internal coordination, supervision and the structuring of complex transactions within the division. The job requires the incumbent to be conversant and skilled in preparing complex legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, leading the negotiation of complex agreements within the scope of financing products while combining specialization and expertise in knowledge of operational policies and guidelines of the Bank. He/she also supervises, leads and train more junior lawyers in their day-to-day work. 
    The job holder leads the representation of the Bank’s sensitive negotiations as may be directed by the Division Manager or the General Counsel, conceives and supervises the negotiation of complex legal documents of all private sector operations. Furthermore, the job holder will be primarily responsible for providing legal support to the SNOU in respect of complex non-performing portfolio transactions.
    KEY FUNCTIONS:
    Under the overall supervision of the Division Manager Private Sector Operations, the Chief Legal Counsel will be a team leader in the Division and will assist the Division Manager in coordinating and supervising the work of the Division. He/she may be requested to assume management functions in the absence of the Division Manager. In particular, he/she will undertake the following Key Responsibilities:

    Provide legal support to the SNOU in respect of complex non-performing transactions to develop practical, innovative and creative restructuring and workout solutions for complex infrastructure projects (including power projects, toll roads, airports, ports, oil & gas and mining, amongst others), and advising on distressed investments and non-performing loans, while ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations and Bank policies;
    Conduct legal due diligence on proposed transactions such as, the review of project documents and agreements, constitutive documents of proposed borrowers/investee funds and review of local legal and regulatory requirements; 
    Responsible for drafting and/or reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing all relevant legal documentation required for Bank’s lending and other investments; 
    Advise on transaction structure and deal documentation for proposed private equity investments by the Bank to ensure compliance with Bank policy and practice as well as applicable laws including drafting and/or reviewing shareholder’s agreements, management agreements, subscription agreements, etc. 
    Liaise and collaborates with staff handling non sovereign operations, finance and environmental and social issues to develop the appropriate terms and conditions of transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations and Bank policies;
    Participate in the project approval process and appraisal missions, review project concept notes, project appraisal reports, draft board resolutions and assist in preparing projects for presentation to the Board of Directors;
    Provide legal support for the implementation and monitoring of projects/transactions post-financial close including advising on waiver requests, consents and approvals and project work-outs amongst others;
     Liaise with co-lenders/investors, partners and external counsel as appropriate; 
    Assist the Division Manager in coordination and quality control of the legal services provided by the Division; and
    Perform such other assignments and duties in furtherance of the Legal Department’s mandate as may be assigned by the General Counsel and/or the Division Manager.

    COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge)

    Hold at least a Master’s in Law and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries or A Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Bar of one of the African Development Bank member countries.
    Have a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience with an established international law firm or in the legal department of a bank, an investment fund or an international financial institution, with proven technical competence and experience in major international banking and/or corporate transactions (e.g. project finance transactions, cross-border M&As, investment funds, trade finance etc.), preferably with a specialization in restructuring and workouts, cross-border insolvency and bankruptcy, distressed debt and asset resolution with a focus on infrastructure projects.
    Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
    High level skills in communication and negotiation as well as the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs of the Legal Service Department’s work program. 
    Seasoned knowledge in the current trend of development and familiarity with international law, and related matters within the Bank and other international organizations.
    Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of complex projects and programs and other transactions of a similar nature.
    Capacity to conceive and supervise the negotiation of complex legal documents of all manners and form that balances the standards and norms of outside parties with the unique requirements of the Bank.
    Ability to apply legal knowledge to deliver full scope of strategic Legal services in line with the Bank’s strategy requirements.
    Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable clients and help resolve their legal questions. 
    Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
    Ability to lead independently and supervise a multicultural team. 
    Ability to be flexible, open minded with integrity.
    Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
    Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an asset.

    THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED AS INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.

    Apply via :

    www.afdb.org