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  • Inclusive Business Manager, Delivery

    Inclusive Business Manager, Delivery

    Job Summary
    TechnoServe is seeking an Inclusive Business Manager that will oversee the delivery and quality execution of technical assistance projects through our agribusiness portfolio companies.
    Primary Functions & Responsibilities
    Stakeholder management of agribusiness partners

    Advise on inclusive business strategies and design of agricultural TA projects, drawing on own experience and best practices from working across various value chains and smallholder inclusive business models in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Asia.
    Understand key stakeholders’ interests, targets and pressures within agribusiness portfolio companies to develop influencing strategies
    Manage and lead target-setting discussions for those that directly align with CASA TAF output and outcome KPIs
    Establish CASA TAF’s value addition by consistently sharing learnings from CASA TAF and TechnoServe projects
    Identify institutional gaps within agribusinesses, make these visible across management teams and present scenarios for adaptation moving forward
    Regularly liaise with and update investor partners associated with agribusinesses, elevating key risks and highlighting progress, challenges or areas for problem solving/trouble-shooting

    Management of technical assistance providers

    Manage TA providers to ensure efficient and effective delivery, in line with planned objectives and budgets. This could include short secondments to businesses within our portfolio to kickstart new projects, introduce innovations and/or troubleshoot existing initiatives; ad-hoc and planned steering committee meetings; performance feedback and check in meetings etc.
    Facilitate connections and develop a pool of experts who can provide leadership and guidance in specific commodities and/or other thematic areas to provide specialist technical guidance and/or direct TA provision where needed. Leverage and call-on this pool to plug gaps identified where appropriate.
    Review expense projections on a monthly basis to ensure planned spending is on track
    Review progress against KPIs and planned activities regularly (at least monthly) to ensure planned activities are on track; raise key risks, challenges or highlights with CASA TAF and company management and other relevant stakeholders, as needed.

    Project design and management

    Manage the end-to-end process, including business/project scoping, designing, proposing, obtaining approval for, tendering, and supervising a selection of the technical assistance projects for agribusinesses
    Facilitate monitoring and assessment of TA project delivery, quality and impact on SHFs and agribusiness operations; advising on areas for improvement and identifying need/opportunity for new interventions. Provide technical guidance and support to implementing partners on increasing quality TA delivery and optimising SHF impact.
    Provide direct technical assistance (if needed) to support implementation of inclusive business models. Provide technical advisory in specific areas such as smallholder extension, access to finance, smallholder aggregation, climate and nature positive interventions, digitisation and/or gender inclusion.
    Support successful execution, stakeholder alignment and learning through facilitating project steerco meetings; client/farmer visits, workshops etc.
    Prepare and submit relevant sections for donor progress reports and communications/learning products (e.g. bulletins); support facilitation of portfolio review meetings.
    Quickly identify, assess, and manage risks related to execution. Proactively communicate risks timeously with key stakeholders.
    Provide other support to the TA Provider, Fund Managers and investee companies as required to ensure sustainability of interventions for portfolio projects

    Monitoring, evaluation and learning

    Proactively share learnings with the core team, investors, learning partners and external stakeholders and participate in broader knowledge exchange sessions.
    Proactively promote CASA and TechnoServe in the wider development sector, seeking opportunities for collaboration and partnership as well as nurturing potential agriculture business development prospects
    Lead thinking on Theory of Change given technical context of the agribusinesses we work with, identification of KPIs of technical assistance projects, data collection from companies and TA providers
    Lead discussion on evaluation results with companies, TA providers and external stakeholders

     Basic Qualifications

    Degree in Agribusiness, Development or related courses, with minimum of 8 years’ experience in business management or operations.
    A proven track record in designing and executing technical assistance projects in the agriculture sector.
    Experience of private sector oriented development programme design; with experience in identifying and unlocking shared value opportunities.
    Strong project management skills including proven track record in managing projects, measurement plans and budgets (ideally sub-awards).
    Strong analytical skills, including quantitative analysis.
    Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals.

     Preferred Qualifications

    Ideally held a leadership role of Project or Program Manager with direct reports.
    Financial and impact modelling expertise.
    Strategy consulting experience with top tier firms.
    Experience working in impact investment.

    Travel

    Comfortable and experienced with significant travel throughout Asia and Africa.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Excellent interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to influence others to adopt new approaches. Proven ability to create buy-in and build consensus among colleagues and stakeholders.
    Proactive and can work with limited direction.
    Results oriented, with a proven track record of working to achieve project targets.
    Proven ability to create buy-in and build consensus among colleagues and stakeholders.
    Strong skills in business software (Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
    Ability to pivot, make quick and sound decisions when there are risks or change in priorities.
    Has a strong sense of ownership, accountability and can-do attitude?
    Demonstrated ability to manage executive teams and manage direct reports.

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  • Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

    Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Support Chief of Party (COP) in providing programmatic leadership, technical direction, and quality assurance for the activity
    Manage all programmatic elements, collaborating closely with senior leadership and relevant stakeholders to continuously reflecting on activity progress, refining strategy, and applying evidence-based lessons to effectively implement workplans and achieve technical objectives
    Maintain strategic awareness of challenges and opportunities for the activity
    Oversee technical delivery of grants under contract. Ensure grant-funded interventions are aligned with and deliver on the technical objectives of the activity with adequate technical assistance. Supervise program staff in carrying out the full grants cycle, from solicitation to closeout
    Supervise staff all satellite office staff, ensuring technical harmonization among offices. Implement programmatic elements of the activity in accordance with Chemonics/USAID rules and regulations
    Collaborate with the COP and M&E/Communications Manager on the design and implementation of the activity’s MEL system and CLA processes
    Serves as the primary point of contact for the COP and USAID’s Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative for information on the status of activity implementation
    Works with the activity’s senior management team and other relevant parties to support security of persons, information, and goods directly related to implementation of interventions
    Serves as Acting COP in their absence
    Undertakes other duties as assigned by the COP

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in peace and conflict, international development, or other relevant field is required.
    An advanced degree in a similar field is desired.
    A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in project design and management, preferably with respect to peacebuilding, stability and transition, or social cohesion, is required.
    A minimum of four (4) years of experience supervising culturally and socially diverse teams is required.
    Previous work experience in cross-border clusters or similarly complex operating environments is required.
    Demonstrated knowledge of USAID programming is required.
    Demonstrated knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, and procurement processes is required.
    Demonstrated knowledge of grant administration is required.
    Exceptional social acumen and an ability to forge strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including district/county government officials and representatives from non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, the private sector, and donor institutions is required.
    Exceptional written and oral communication skills are required. Experience with report writing is preferred.

    please email your CV to HRKenya@acdivoca.org. The applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalists will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

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    HRKenya@acdivoca.org

  • Director, Agricultural Finance & Rural Development Department (AHFR) Division Manager, Business Process Re-Engineering Division (SNBT.2) Vice-President, People and Talent Management Short Term Staff (STS) – Security Operations Assistant Short Term Staff – Research Assistant, ECMR0 Short Term Staff – Security Systems Assistant

    Director, Agricultural Finance & Rural Development Department (AHFR) Division Manager, Business Process Re-Engineering Division (SNBT.2) Vice-President, People and Talent Management Short Term Staff (STS) – Security Operations Assistant Short Term Staff – Research Assistant, ECMR0 Short Term Staff – Security Systems Assistant

    THE POSITION:
    The Director, Agricultural Finance and Rural Development Department, reports to the Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Capital and works closely with sister Director of Agriculture and Agribusiness.
     The job of the Director includes:

    Supporting Regional Directorates/Business Development Units with investments around innovative business models, specifically in disaster risk financing, risk sharing facilities, NSO transactions, public private partnership, private sector-led management and operation to implement the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs);
    Carrying out policy dialogue for a business enabling environment for private sector-led agricultural transformation, value addition and access to markets, which includes the legal, regulatory and institutional framework;
    Working with the Innovative Financing and Small Medium Enterprises (SME) team, to design and establish appropriate innovative solutions for derisking finance for SMEs, with a focus on solutions that target climate adaptation, women and youth;
    Working with the agribusiness NSO team to identify transactions from a commercial, developmental and gender perspective, providing expertise during transaction design for lending and equity investments, also having a secondary responsibility to the water, health and education NSO teams to participate in quality assurance;
    Working with the SAPZ team, to provide design and implementation support of the SAPZs to ensure effective contribution to the goals of the Feed Africa Strategy, impact poverty, enhance competitiveness and transform agriculture, in close collaboration with Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT);
    Mobilizing resources for Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program (ADRiFi), Agri-SME Catalytic Financing Mechanism (ACFM), SAPZs, agribusinesses from other Development Partners, Development Financial institutions and Non-Traditional sources including climate financing, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds;
    Developing a knowledge base, communication and sharing lessons for the Department;
    Relationship building and management with both internal clients (Regional and Country teams) and external clients (corporates, investors, commercial banks, private project participants, project sponsors, etc.) and co-financing partners including DFIs, multinationals, African financial institutions.

    KEY FUNCTIONS:
    The Director, Agricultural Finance & Rural Development Department, is responsible for the following:
    Technical oversight and strategic vision:
    Design and Establishment of Risk Sharing Facilities

    Identify derisking instruments to catalyse private sector investment in agri-SMEs focusing on gender inclusion, climate resilience, and jobs for youth and establish risk sharing facilities in countries based on the key value chains as identified in the DAKAR Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts;
    Support resource mobilisation and the expansion of the Agri-SME Catalytic Financing Mechanism and Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program and other derisking mechanisms;
    Support RMCs and agribusiness to enhance resilience and response to climate shocks and understand insurance and risk financing instruments increasingly protect African economies and agricultural value chains from climate disasters

    Expand Volume and Lead Innovation in Agribusiness NSO Investments

    Supervise and expand an active business pipeline of agriculture / agribusiness NSO transactions that are commercially viable, technically robust, and have additionality;
    Review and actively participate in quality assurance for health, education and water NSO transactions;
    Identify and manage potential client relationships to develop a strong pipeline of relevant private sector transactions. This includes participation in planning, preparation, fact-finding  and project identification missions;
    Oversee and lead the execution of agribusiness investments and structuring of transactions using debt, guarantee and equity components in line with Bank guidelines and policies to meet the needs of the clients;
    Provide expertise in the agribusiness sector and support policy dialogue around the development, structuring and implementation of agribusiness transactions; 
    Position private sector agribusinesses within the DAKAR2 food and agriculture delivery compact value chain and country priorities and promote linkages with the production and SAPZs;
    Work with the Africa Investment Forum  (AIF) team on mobilising financing and submitting transformational Agribusiness projects.

    Promote Public and Private Partnerships (PPP) and private sector-led Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs)

    Developing the strategy for SAPZ 2.0, which would be a combination of retaining elements of public infrastructure but focussing on private sector led business model, with variants of PPPs;
    Guiding team in development of functional and technical specifications, project designs and feasibility studies for commercially viable and socially inclusive SAPZs;
    Capacity building of regional and country staff and implementing partners to apply and adapt private sector led infrastructure models for Bank designs, tailored to the local conditions, environment and country priorities;
    Ensuring close collaboration with the TAAT team to accelerate production in the SAPZ and providing a holistic solution from production to processing to access to markets;
    Providing deep sector expertise for design, implementation, and supervision of projects by gathering experts for projects and work with a network of consultants, transaction advisors, service providers, implementing partners and private sector developers.

    Knowledge Sharing on the importance of private sector in the agriculture transformation (Disaster Risk Financing, Derisking Facilities, Agri-SMEs, NSO transactions Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones)

    Monitoring implementation around a set of impact indicators around development impact and job creation for women and youth and share best practices, and share lessons learnt;
    Developing guidelines, toolkits and other knowledge products based on best practice emanating from empirical evidence during project implementation;
    Actively communicating around the work of the Department (Disaster Risk Financing, Derisking Facilities, Agri-SMEs, NSO transactions Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones).

    Partnerships with Public and Private Stakeholders

    Maintaining key private sector engagement or partnerships with African agribusiness champions, i.e. large private sector and commodity associations;
    Developing and carrying out an alliance strategy with financial institutions at the country level to support small medium size enterprises;
    Maintain and expand a diversified network of co-financing partners including DFIs, multinationals, international commercial banks, African financial institutions, and private sector clients to promote the objectives of the Department;
    Carry out stakeholder engagement and increased private sector participation in SAPZs and convene global leaders to generate support for and commitment for the SAPZs.

    Teamwork:

    Managing a team of professional level and support staff in providing efficient and high quality services that support the business. Set realistic performance goals and motivate team members to meet them, both for individual staff and for the team as whole;
    Managing team’s staffing and resources competently and responsibly to achieve the Department’s objectives;
    Assessing the training needs of staff in the Department, monitor and evaluate their performance;
    Being a collaborative member of the AHVP Management Team, contribute and share expertise and input and foster a collegial environment;
    Building strong relationship management and understand the business needs to assist in developing practical and effective solutions.

    Leadership:

    Managing the efficient use of the financial and human resources of the Department, including the career development of staff.  On the technical front the work requires analytical and strategic skills, as well as personal knowledge and practical experience in the main areas of Bank intervention;
    Ensuring that the Department produces a high-quality output with available resources, by making the best use of its human, financial and technological assets, and by monitoring and enforcing efficiency targets;
    Supervising complex project identification, preparation and appraisal for Bank Group financing and verify quality of the projects.

    Staff engagement:

    Leading People: Serve as a role model, leading by example, builds alignment and commitment. Is courageous in challenging others to move the Bank forward;
    Promoting collaboration and facilitate teamwork across teams and across organizational units;
    Maintaining a high standard of professional integrity, treat individuals fairly and respectively and be sensitive to differences across culture, nationalities and gender.

    Corporate communication:

    Ensuring effective communication between the Management and staff of the Bank, the authorities of member countries, officials from other organizations;
    Monitoring best practice in the industry and, as appropriate, liaise with counterparts in other organizations.

    Performs other duties assigned by the Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Capital.
    COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):

    Hold at least a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Finance, or closely related disciplines;
    Have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in private sector financing with seven (7) years working with a private sector company or an international multilateral institution at a managerial level;
    Sound experience with International Development Financing Institutions in developing countries including a satisfactory knowledge of their operational policies and procedures;
    Proven leadership in matters relating to rural development such as policy dialogue, technical review of reports and consultation with other financiers, among others;
    Knowledge of Africa and the rural development needs, opportunities, development challenges and possible solutions;
    Comprehensively understands projects structures, including project planning, risk management strategy, issue management strategy, communication management strategy, and other critical success factors, strategies, policies, procedures and practices of other similar institutions;
    Acute knowledge and understanding of the elements essential for the effective delivery and measurement of development impacts through projects and programs in Africa;
    Ability to identify and create meaningful linkages across sectors to drive development impact at a country and regional level;
    Highly developed negotiation skills proven to yield positive outcomes with senior counterparts, both internal and external;
    Ability to innovate, influence, and implement new country and regional integration strategy approaches essential to the operational effectiveness of the assigned Division and achievement of the clients’ development aspirations;
    Highly developed strategic thinking skills allied to an ability to translate strategic concepts and direction into the implementation of workable and sustainable projects and programs;
    Ability to provide enabling environment for staff members performance; to communicate clearly and concisely, in giving instructions; delegate authority and to assign work to staff members;
    Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language;
    Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) knowledge of SAP is desirable.

    Closing Date: 01-Apr-2023
    THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED AS INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.

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  • Senior Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager, East Africa and Food Processing

    Senior Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager, East Africa and Food Processing

    Job Summary:
    The Senior Regional Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager is the most senior MEL position in the region and is tasked with providing leadership across the MEL function, ensuring  the foundational building blocks for managing to impact are in place. Primary responsibilities include: developing and rolling out our standards; backstopping staff; directly managing evaluations, audits, and research projects; supporting recruitments and onboarding new staff; supporting the drafting of new project proposals; and developing project-level MEL management systems.  Additionally, the Senior MEL Manager will manage a Data Specialist as a direct report and facilitate his/her work in developing and maintaining technology systems for data collection and utilization. The Senior MEL Manager position requires strong technical MEL expertise, but is also fundamentally a leadership position. Success in the roles requires effective communication with senior staff, an ability to build and manage relationships remotely, strong project management skill, and strategic thinking.
    The East Africa portfolio includes 20+ projects, ranging from small pilots with lightweight MEL approaches, to large scale (>$20M) value chain projects with multiple MEL staff across several countries. Some projects focus on farmer training or entrepreneurship, however, the majority are work on food processing and food systems. Therefore, while this position will be embedded in the East African Region, it will collaborate closely with Food Processing Practice leaders, as well as our emerging “food systems” practice area, to develop and advance best practices.  This will involve providing some direct support to projects throughout TechnoServe’s global portfolio.
    This position sits within TechnoServe’s Global Impact Team and reports to the Global Impact Director, based in Washington DC. At TechnoServe, in order to promote project learning and smooth adaptive management, most MEL staff report to project or country directors. Having the Global Impact Team sit outside of these reporting lines allows it to remain objective while providing high-level leadership, coordination, and backstopping.
    Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
    Provide direct technical assistance to projects (60% LOE):

    Lead internal evaluations or special studies; Manage external evaluators.
    Provide support and technical oversight to junior MEL staff (e.g. regular check-ins and sign-off on deliverables for projects that only have junior MEL Associates).
    Provide advisory and direct technical assistance on specific MEL deliverables.
    Support the effective utilization of data and technology systems through managing and facilitating the work of a Data Specialist.                                                                                                                               

    Execute the core functions of the Global Impact Team, including (20% LOE):

    Promote TechnoServe’s Global MEL Standards through staff training, conducting diagnostics, and developing MEL improvement plans.
    Support or lead annual/semi-annual global initiatives in the region, including Corporate Measurement and the Program Quality Survey.
    Provide inputs to the Program Development team, including reviewing the MEL section of proposals and advising on logical frameworks.
    Hire and onboard country-level and project-level MEL staff
    Promote knowledge sharing across the East African region and between regions.

    Provide leadership to the Food Processing Practice  (10% LOE)

    Work closely with practice area leadership to develop standards, best practices, and tools to improve the quality of MEL across the practice. This includes standard indicator guidance, analysis guidelines, database standards, monitoring dashboards, and data collection tools.
    Play a leading role in developing practice area learning agenda.

    Provide regional leadership (10% LOE):

    Collaborate with the Impact Director, Regional Director, and country teams to systematically improve the structures, processes and resources that enable application of good MEL practices, including standardization of tools and technology use,
    Support the exchange of information and knowledge by participating and contributing to internal and external fora.
    Work with the East African Regional team to have a coordinated management system at the project level for the planning of MEL activities, storing of MEL documents, and tracking of MEL deliverables.

    Qualifications:

    A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as economics, public health, business administration, statistics, evaluation, data science, or other; and a minimum of 10 years of experience designing, managing and implementing multidisciplinary and results-based MEL systems in an international context.
    Or a master’s degree and 7 years of similar experience.
    Expertise in evaluating projects that are focused on food system improvements, including interventions focused on food processors, nutrition and backward linkages etc.
    Experience with project management systems that allow for effectively planning, tracking, and ensuring quality for complex projects.
    Background in a range of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative research approaches
    Proven ability to translate research, methodologies, and data into accessible formats for colleagues with non-technical backgrounds
    Experience demonstrating the value of integrating gender into project approach
    Comfort delegating responsibility and thinking creatively about how to use the available resources to achieve the best results for the region.
    Hands-on capacity-building experience, including development of training materials, as well as delivering actual training sessions.
    A commitment to developing and promoting MEL staff skills.
    Outstanding written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated track record of producing high quality, well-written deliverables
    A demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and manage projects, including staffing, work plans, deliverables, timelines and budgets
    A demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate effectively and diplomatically with a range of external and internal colleagues including donors, partners and senior and junior team members across diverse cultures
    An ability to value and respect voices of staff at all levels, external stakeholders, and the men and women we work with.

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    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Driver

    Driver

    TechnoServe seeks a driver to provide administrative and logistical support to the program and  assist in setting up field visits and engagements with stakeholders. Reporting to the Project director, they will work closely to ensure the program achieves its objectives.
    Key roles and responsibilities:

    Run official driving errands as instructed by the
    Ensuring the mileage log-book is closed after every
    Ensuring that the speed limited as demanded by the Government is adhered
    Taking vehicles for servicing when they are due.
    Reporting the expiry of insurance covers to the Administrative
    Support in Setting up field visits and engagements with stakeholders.
    Understand the informal market dynamics in Kenya and Regionally.
    Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Director or

    Motor Vehicle Maintenance

    Maintaining the vehicles internal and external environment by ensuring basic repairs are carried out when
    Reporting any defects of the motor vehicle to the Administrative
    Maintain a maintenance book for recording of
    Developing a repair and maintenance schedule for the

    Health and Safety

    Adhering to all traffic rules when
    Ensuring any accident involving a TechnoServe vehicle is immediately reported to the Administrative Assistant.
    Carrying out daily health and safety checks by ensuring that the vehicle has safety belts, fire extinguishers and first aid boxes which are in proper working

    General duties

    Performing basic administrative support

    Minimum Skills and Experience required

    At least a Form 4 Level of Education
    Valid Driving Licence free from endorsement
    Certificate of Good Conduct from the Police Department indicating non-criminal record
    Minimum of 5 years continuous driving experience

    Competencies

    Geographical knowledge of where TechnoServe has offices in the
    Proven ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a
    Good communication skills both written and
    Good knowledge of the Country’s Traffic Rules and
    Basic knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Mechanics (General and Wiring) for General
    Basic knowledge of First

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    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Communications Specialist

    Communications Specialist

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Execute the activities in the communications work plan and provide communications support to the LMS team.
    Proactively work with field staff to gather information for writing programmatic communications including manuals, graphics, articles, and success and impact stories.
    Craft messages (case studies, one pager, tweets, etc.) to disseminate learning and results to different stakeholders (USAID, implementing partners, the government of Kenya, and others).
    Coordinate with the field staff in the organization of events. This includes drafting communications collateral (manuals, press releases, key messages, success stories, talking points, graphics, etc.).
    Manage LMS’s photo library and conduct photo editing as appropriate.
    Maintain a comprehensive database of communications consultants who can offer niche communications services.
    Attend monthly USAID communications meetings and actively participate in the LMS
    Communications Working Group and execute action items that come out of the meetings.
    Compile/Edit project reporting deliverables to ensure we are communicating our progress, learning, and results in line with USAID Kenya’s aspirations.
    Other communication duties as advised

    Qualifications

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communication or its equivalent.
    A minimum of 5 years experience in communication especially using digital media and excellent writing skills.
    Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
    Knowledge of graphic design and photo/video editing software.
    Experience drafting and executing a comprehensive communication plan in support of a project strategy, incorporating a variety of media and tactics.
    Experience writing and managing content for a variety of media including digital and social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.), video scripts and storyboarding case studies, and factsheets/briefings.
    Ability to collaborate proactively with teams to anticipate and identify learning and results occurring in the field and craft messaging around those.
    Research ability, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information quickly.
    Ability and willingness to travel in ASAL counties including to remote locations.

    Please submit a resume to HRKenya@acdivoca.org no later than March 24, 2023.Please include the position title in the subject line.Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer.Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

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    HRKenya@acdivoca.org

  • Program Manager Business Advisor

    Program Manager Business Advisor

    Job Summary:
    The Program Manager will be responsible for overall management and implementation of the program in both Nairobi and Kisumu counties, ensuring program quality and impact. S/he will be in charge of ensuring that the program optimizes impact in line with donor priorities, seeks to develop alliances and build relationships with the donor, partners and other stakeholders in the Micro retail space and organizations working with persons living with disability. S/he will be the main representative of the program to both internal and external stakeholders and industry players. S/he will lead on ensuring that the program generates learning on how the program model can most effectively empower women with disability in Kenya.
    Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
    Program Management, Quality and Impact

    Lead all program activities and ensure excellence in execution.
    Ensure high quality program beneficiaries are recruited in collaboration with the program partners.
    Maintain project work plan and ensure timely project implementation
    Ensure project activities are implemented with sound managerial, technical, human resource and overall programmatic practices
    Ensure delivery of technical training packages is of high quality, appropriate to local context and effectively reaching participants
    Takes ownership and accountability for improved quality, impact and effectiveness
    Ensures compliance with TechnoServe and donor regulations
    Hold regular team meetings to track implementation progress and share relevant project and administrative data
    Provide coaching, direction, and leadership support to program team members to achieve results
    Overall responsible for high quality delivery of the program in both Nairobi and Kisumu

    External and Internal Communication

    Ensures clear and effective communication of the program to all relevant parties
    Builds reputation of the program through sharing of evidence-based impact and participation in key stakeholder events
    Maintains good working relationship with all relevant TechnoServe departments and other programs

    Stakeholder Management and Representation

    Cultivates and maintains relationships with key stakeholders including donor, government, industry bodies and other development actors
    Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders in the Kenyan MSMEs sector, organizations working with Persons with disability including relevant government departments, private sector companies, and business associations
    Represent the program and TechnoServe at internal and external functions

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

    Timely production and sharing of project performance metrics, including quarterly Program Status Reports(PSRs) and Corporate Measurement data
    Produce narrative reports for internal and external consumption
    Ensure project targets are achieved
    Share best practices and lessons learned from the project
    Work towards identifying learning agendas for the program.

    Budget Management

    Manage and monitor project budget variances to ensure spending rates are on target and realign as required.
    Ensure all payments/activities are in compliance with donor requests, restrictions and regulations as outlined in donor contracts / Rules and Regulations
    Understand, respect and promote TechnoServe’s values, vision and strategy in implementation of assigned duties.

    Basic/Preferred Qualifications

    Degree qualifications in business-related studies required; Master’s degree in related field is an added advantage qualification
    Minimum of 7 years’ field and technical experience in business development and/or economic or financial analysis related Enterprise Development.
    Strong project management, financial analysis skills and data analytics skills
    Understand and is well conversant with recent trends in Enterprise development in the country.
    Experience working with communities living on less than $2 a day
    Experience working with Persons with disability is desirable
    Experience working with MSMEs in Kenya.
    Demonstrated capability of using technology and social media to reach a wide range of beneficiaries.
    Capable of working with financial institutions, private sector organizations and other partners to deliver growth for the program
    Demonstrated ability to generate creative and innovative solutions in work situations
    Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability and experience managing a diverse team
    Strong oral and written communication skills
    Ability to develop well-written and cohesive analytical reports
    Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships
    Ability to identify and understand issues, opportunities and compare data from different sources to draw conclusions and to use effective approaches for developing appropriate solutions and take action that is consistent with available facts
    Willingness to travel frequently in the informal settlements in both Nairobi and
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili

     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 cooperatively 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 analyse 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 judgment 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:

    Financial & Resource Management: The ability to estimate, justify, and manage appropriate funding levels to support goal accomplishment. Managing Resources is about understanding human, financial, and operational resource issues to make decisions aimed at building and planning efficient project workflows, and at improving overall organizational performance.
    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.
    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.
    Compliance & Governance: Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.

    Managerial Competencies:

    Emotional Intelligence: The act of knowing, understanding, and responding to emotions, overcoming stress in the moment, and being aware of how your words and actions affect others. Emotional intelligence consists of 4 attributes: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
    Strategic Thinking: Managers should recognize key actions, underlying problems, make connection and patterns, see consequences and implications. Anticipates obstacles realistically and plans ways to deal with them.
    Staff Development: Managers are required to work with employees to plan on the development of skills and abilities so that they can fulfil current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
    Trust to Delegate: Managers should have trust and willingness to assign responsibilities to direct reports and give them discretion and authority to carry them out.
    Feedback/Coaching (mentoring): Managers should give instructions, suggestions, explanations, and feedback to subordinates.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Project Procurement and Contract Management Specialist Social Inclusion and Gender Officer Environment and Climate Assessment Officer Value Chain Finance Officer Knowledge Management Officer Project Administrator Drivers

    Project Procurement and Contract Management Specialist Social Inclusion and Gender Officer Environment and Climate Assessment Officer Value Chain Finance Officer Knowledge Management Officer Project Administrator Drivers

    VACANCY NO: 1/PPCMS/2023
    Minimum Requirements

    A relevant masters degree, a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supplies,Commerce, Public Administration, Law, Accounting, or any other related fieldand a full CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply). 
    A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
    A minimum of 10 years’ experience dealing with procurement of civil works,goods and services, 5 of which should be in donor funded project environment.
    A comprehensive knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations, as well asprocurement guidelines for IFAD and/or World Bank
    Membership to professional body required
    Appropriate computer literacy
    Fluency in both English and Kiswahili

    Other Requirements

    Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    Exceptional organizational and coordination skills;
    Experience in preparing tender and contract documents for national and international competitive bidding

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    Interested applicants who meet the qualification requirements should send their applications along with copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating names and addresses of three referees and daytime telephone and email contacts. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Applications should be clearly marked quoting the reference number of the position applied for on the letter and envelope and addressed to: The Principal Secretary 
    The National Treasury
    National Treasury Building, 
    P. O. Box 30007-00100, 
    Nairobi, Kenya Suitably qualified candidates are advised to apply for the positions through Email: recruitment.rkfinfa@treasury.go.ke OR drop their applications at the National Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room No.303 before 17th March 2023 at 1700hrs East Africa Time

    Apply via :

    recruitment.rkfinfa@treasury.go.ke

  • Sales Representative

    Sales Representative

    Key Responsibilities

    Present, promote, and sell dairy products using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers through van selling.
    Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
    Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
    Reach out to customer leads through cold calling.
    Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
    Achieve agreed sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
    Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
    Supply management with reports on customer needs and interests, competitors’ activities, and potential for new products and services.
    Reconcile the sales accounts for the various products on a daily basis.
    Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.

    Key qualifications & skills

    Diploma/Certificate in Sales & Marketing or Business Management/Administration with at least 2 years’ experience as a Sales Representative in Dairy setup/Food Industry.  
    Knowledge of Computer skills (MS Office).
    Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
    Excellent selling, negotiation and communication skills.
    Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
    Driving skills and a valid driving license.

    Forward your CV to recruitment@kiambaadairy.com Application deadline is Wednesday 15th March 2023; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that you indicate your expected salary.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@kiambaadairy.com

  • Assistant Manager – Business Development

    Assistant Manager – Business Development

    Job Purpose

    The overall job purpose is to develop profitable Insurance portfolio through all the channels of distribution.
    The core mandate of the role is to act as the Product (or Product Portfolio) Champion, looking after the interests of the product within the business unit, distribution channels and in the marketplace.
    To manage and develop relationships with the Business Units and Branch Managers in order to grow Profitable Insurance Business.
    Oversee product development, customer acquisition as well as identifying and developing new business opportunities with a view of expanding the company’s market share.
    Drive Business growth within the company

    Key Responsibilities

    Spearhead the business Development strategies with the Business Heads / Director of the Agency.
    Implement the Agency’s business performance against the set targets, reviewing the performance and discussing the same with Business Heads / Directors.
    Coordinate daily sales and ensure operations are upheld within the Agency’s approved procedures.
    Define and pursue achievement of monthly, quarterly and yearly sales targets and objectives.
    Development of the business strategy and ensure the delivery of effective integrated sales plans which support the delivery of the sales objectives.
    Developing and monitor execution of strategies for renewals to ensure business retention are optimized and the prescribed retention ratio is achieved.
    Design appropriate sales incentives to drive targeted sales remediation while ensuring retention of existing business.
    Develop and execute key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans and expand customer base.
    Own the Product portfolio strategy to ensure quality of business through management of product mix.
    Manage the execution and implementation of the Company’s marketing plans, designs and activities to establish and maintain brand presence in the market.

    Knowledge :
    Academic :

    Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
    Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, FLMI or AIIK) or equivalent.
    Certificate of Proficiency (COP)

    Professional :

    5+ years successful relevant experience, 2 of which must be in a management position (financial services sector preferred). Knowledge of the Insurance industry (desirable)

    Personal Competencies :

    Results orientated with the ability to set KPIs and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
    Resilient, dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic. Must be highly driven and enjoy working with people.
    Able to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to foster and maintain successful working relationships.
    Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
    A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.
    Ability to balance opposing business requirements.
    Ability to balance long term and short-term requirements independently
    Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision making.
    Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer.

    If you meet the minimum requirements indicated and can demonstrate the above competencies, you are requested to present your application via the DTB Website Career Porta by Friday, 10th March 2023.

    Apply via :

    dtbk.dtbafrica.com