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  • Subject Matter Experts – Fodder Value Chain Development

    Subject Matter Experts – Fodder Value Chain Development

    Job Description

    ACDI/VOCA is currently preparing for a Dairy Value Chain Project in Kenya funded by GIZ. The anticipated project will catalyze innovations in agriculture and food sector with aim to improve small holder’s incomes, increase employment and enhance the regional food supply in the rural target regions of Bungoma, Kakamega and Saya counties. The project will continue strengthening knowledge of dairy farmers in Good Agricultural Practices through ATVET based training; enhancing service orientation of dairy cooperatives, and promotion of commercial production as employment opportunities for youth and women.
    For project positions and short-term consulting opportunities, ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking experts with the experience in the following technical areas:

    Fodder value chain development;

    QUALIFICATIONS
    While each position will have its own operational and technical scope under the project, overall qualifications will meet the below:
    General qualifications

    University degree in agricultural science, agricultural economics, animal sciences or related discipline; Master’s degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred
    Minimum 20 years of working experience in rural development projects either in the area of agricultural extension or/and cooperative development or/and dairy farming (for long term positions)

    Specific qualifications

    Practical knowledge of ATVET approach and excellent training skills
    Excellent knowledge of dairy value chain support activities of government and non-government organisations and donors in Kenya and good networking abilities
    Client and partner orientation, efficient work practices, interdisciplinary thinking and training experience are required
    Experience of collaboration with GIZ or other donors is an asset
    Extraordinary coordination and communication skills
    Fluent (written and spoken) in English

    Kenya Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
    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.
    PI103780326

  • Principal Agriculture Officer

    Principal Agriculture Officer

    THE COMPLEX:
    The Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex (RDVP) is responsible for operational relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bank Group’s operational programs, and activities. This will ensure that the Bank operates successfully across its Regional Member Countries and oversee the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s Regional Directorates.
    THE HIRING DEPARTMENT
    Within the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex (RDVP), the Bank has five (5) Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery (RDIBD) Directorates, one in each region of Africa: North, South, East, West, and Central. Each Regional Directorate is headed by a Director General (DG) and is staffed with the relevant sectoral functions and administrative capabilities for rapid delivery of services to client countries. The Eastern Africa Regional Directorates provides overall strategic direction to country offices within the regions and are responsible for the Bank’s operations, business development, project management and overall effective delivery of the Bank’s High 5s of ‘Light up and Power Africa,’ ‘Feed Africa,’ ‘Industrialize Africa,’ ‘Integrate Africa,’ ‘Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.’
    The position is situated within one of the Divisions in the Eastern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office.
    THE POSITION:
    The Principal Agriculture Officer is responsible for the origination, processing, supervision and general portfolio management of agriculture, livestock and natural resource management sector projects. He/She is expected to provide specialist advice and inputs to the Bank Group’s operational activities through review of technical design and institutional arrangements for agricultural projects/programmes proposed for Bank’s funding and assessing their feasibility from the perspective of present and future impact In this role, the incumbent interacts closely with other staff members in the following complexes; the Agriculture, Human and Social Development (AHVP), Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization (PIVP); and Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth (PEVP). In particular, the incumbent will be required to engage closely with the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (AHAI) and Agriculture Finance and Rural Development Department (AHFR), which provide strategic guidance for the implementation of the Bank’s Feed Africa Strategy and flagship programs, namely: The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program, the ENABLE Youth Flagship, the Post-Harvest Loss and Agro-Processing (PHAP) Flagship, the Transformation of African Savannah Initiative (TASI), the Special Crop Processing Zones, the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Flagship, the Blue Economy Flagship, Leadership 4 Agriculture (L4Ag) initiative and/or other Flagships. The Principal Officer will be directly involved in the project development cycle from identification of opportunities in line with the Feed Africa High 5 to approval by the Bank’s Boards of Directors.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Business Development and Project Origination:
    In line with the Bank’s Feed Africa Strategy, Country Strategy Papers and Regional Integration Strategy Papers, the incumbent will:
    Provide support to the Regional Member Countries (RMC), and lead/support Bank teams to identify, prepare, appraise and implement agriculture and livestock, agribusiness, agro-industry sub-sector operations projects.
    Identify, develop and support the financing of agriculture projects, which meet the objectives of the Feed Africa Strategy.
    Review the various proposals and communication sent to the Bank by its partners, clients and take appropriate action, including issuing technical opinion on government submissions to the Bank, drafting of responses and/or reports / presentations and internal or external follow-up;
    Provide the required technical skills to design national and multinational projects that respond to the needs of the RMCs and regional economic communities based on their priorities and selectivity;
    Promote regional integration and donor coordination to promote complementarity in interventions in agriculture and rural development based on comparative advantages of different partners;
    Liaise with other development partners in order to identify opportunities for co-financing and other partnerships;
    Technical Analysis, Project Design and Implementation:
    The Principal Agriculture Officer works across technical, geographic and institutional boundaries to support the delivery of development solutions for a diverse set of clients in the rural and urban space and in the public and private sectors in line with the Agricultural development, Agribusiness and Agro-Industry agenda of the African Development Bank Group. Using a value-chain approach, he/she will support:The implementation of this agenda in Regional Member Countries in the East Africa region, with specific focus on providing technical input for the design, and supervision of projects which:

    Promote value chain development, value addition and primary and secondary processing of crops and livestock;
    Catalyze private sector entry and growth in African agribusiness;
    Promote agri-Small and Medium Enterprise growth and the commercialization of agriculture, particularly addressing access to finance needs, and create farm to fork market linkages; Facilitate the development of agro-poles and agro-processing hubs;
    Support the development of an agribusiness enabling environment, and;
    Facilitate investments in hard infrastructure (including roads, markets and irrigation), soft infrastructure (human capital, i.e., trained potential employees, information and communication technology, etc.); enable policies and reforms, for transformation of African agriculture into viable, profitable businesses.

    Contribute to solving issues related to the agriculture sector development including advice to RMCs for promoting policies conducive to strong growth/development of the agriculture sector , including creation of an enabling environment for private sector investments in agribusiness;Work closely with agricultural sector experts in the headquarters (AHAI/AHFR) and private sector experts at the Bank to scale up investments in agribusiness and will design and coordinate the delivery of client solutions and all project management aspects of the deployment of such solutions.
    Contribute to the delivery of flagships as required to ensure delivery of the Feed Africa objectives;
    Support in collaboration with AHAI/AHFR, the development of projects for increased agricultural opportunities and agro-industrial development of the east Africa region;
    Carry out technical, economic and sector analysis that will guide and support both public and private sector investments in agriculture;
    Support wide-scale deployment of innovative farmer extension models; support effective private sector-led approaches to the provision of farmer extension services (farmer e-registration and input supplies).
    Design projects that are able to utilize public sector resources to leverage private sector capital for increased private investment in the agriculture sector, including creating off-take arrangements between smallholder farmers and private sector agribusiness;
    Support the structuring of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agribusiness projects, to catalyze private sector investment;
    In relation to the Bank’s country and regional strategies, identify, prepare, appraise and supervise related agriculture and agro-industry sub-sector operations.
    Assist Regional Member Countries to radically boost their agro industries as a platform for job creation, improved livelihood and broad-based economic growth and development;
    13. Undertake analysis and sector studies to orient the Bank’s strategy of intervention in the area of agriculture and agro industry development for Africa;
    Contribute with technical inputs to Bank Group’s operational activities relating agriculture and agro-industrial development, through the review of the technical design and institutional arrangements for agricultural programmes proposed for Bank’s funding;
    Set up and maintain strategic collaboration with relevant partners in the area of agriculture, livestock and agribusiness/agro-industry;
    Mentor new staff (junior) in the areas mentioned above;
    Undertake any other assignments as may be assigned by the Division Manager and/or senior management.
    Portfolio Management
    Manage an array of projects within the portfolio of the Bank’s investments in the assigned area of responsibility.
    Provide effective periodic reports to Management on the disposition of the portfolio under management.
    Identify synergies and propose interventions that promote the sustained feasibility of the projects under management.
    Ensure the follow-up of recommendations emanating from supervision, mid-term reviews, portfolio reviews and accounts audit missions on projects/programmes, paying the necessary attention to project monitoring and evaluation
    Review bidding documents, bid evaluation reports, quarterly progress reports, request for extension of contracts or LDD (Last Disbursement Date);
    Collaborate with other Banks’ Units in reviewing the operations performance, preparing completion reports, etc., so as to ensure that the lessons drawn from the implementation of past operations are taken into account in
    new projects.Provide technical, and policy advice to management and professional staff of the Bank’s member countries during the implementation of the project, particularly in the area of procurement, and general management of projects;

    Selection Criteria
    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
    The complexity of this position demands that the incumbent possess the following:
    Education and Computer Proficiency:
    At least a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Rural Development, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Finance, Development Finance, or related Social Sciences disciplines;
    Personnel specifications:

    A minimum of six (6) years of extensive progressive experience in an internationally recognized Financial or development Institution or a private agribusiness company.
    Knowledge of agriculture and agribusiness concepts and challenges facing the African continent;
    Capacity to analyze trends, constraints, policies, institutions and provide technical support to related agribusiness and agro-industries sectors;
    Ability to design appropriated agriculture, livestock related and natural resource management programs for solving issues in the sector;
    Ability to identify the appropriate methods and techniques to conduct economic studies and present the results;
    Extended and relevant experience in project formulation and technical backstopping;
    Ability to work in a team and work in a multicultural environment;
    Ability to work effectively in partnership with client contacts and seek feedback to improve work processes;
    Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language;
    Competences in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.
    Ability to work effectively with other technical and management professionals of diverse occupational and ability to work under pressure, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and coordination of work programs and resources and lead teams.

    Strategic vision:
    Ability to undertake sound analysis (skills and methods), in order to conceptualize future work or organizational changes and develop strategies for change which includes strategic mindset and capacity to translate strategic thinking into a compelling plan of action of a large international institution. Proven exposure to the Bank’s operations and mission with a sound understanding of the Bank’s overall strategy.
    Client orientation:
    Ability to work in partnership with a broad range of client contacts and demonstrate commitment to results that are in the client’s best interest ; ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs and long term interests of clients within and outside the institution.
    Team leadership:
    Ability to build and lead a motivated and committed team and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way as well as evidence of ability to build and lead motivated and committed teams across functional boundaries. Demonstrated ability to ensure the timely accomplishment of tasks in the Department by giving valuable advices and providing constructive feedback Ability to develop a successful leadership style to establish and achieve exceptional organization performance and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment; Strong managerial skills, including interpersonal communication and client-orientation ;
    Communication and interpersonal skills:
    Strong interpersonal skills. Capacity to influence and inspire confidence; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French with a good working knowledge of the other language; ability to speak with confidence and conviction, build and present a rational case to win support for ideas; ability to develop effective relationships inside and outside the institution, promote collaboration and deal constructively with conflict and disagreement.

  • Subject Matter Experts, Kenya Dairy Value Chain Project

    Subject Matter Experts, Kenya Dairy Value Chain Project

    Job description
    ACDI/VOCA is currently preparing for a Dairy Value Chain Project in Kenya funded by GIZ. The anticipated project will catalyze innovations in agriculture and food sector with aim to improve small holder’s incomes, increase employment and enhance the regional food supply in the rural target regions of Bungoma, Kakamega and Saya counties. The project will continue strengthening knowledge of dairy farmers in Good Agricultural Practices through ATVET based training; enhancing service orientation of dairy cooperatives, and promotion of commercial production as employment opportunities for youth and women.
    For project positions and short-term consulting opportunities, ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking experts with the experience in the following technical areas:

    Cooperative development and organizational capacity of service providers
    Agricultural extension and training;
    Agricultural Technical Vocational Education and Training (ATVET)
    Food safety
    Dairy production and value chain development;
    Good Husbandry practices in dairy farming;
    Fodder value chain development;
    ICT in agriculture
    Gender and Youth empowerment

    While each position will have its own operational and technical scope under the project, overall qualifications will meet the below:
    General Qualifications

    University degree in agricultural science, agricultural economics, animal sciences or related discipline; Master’s degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred
    Minimum 20 years of working experience in rural development projects either in the area of agricultural extension or/and cooperative development or/and dairy farming (for long term positions)

    Specific Qualifications

    Practical knowledge of ATVET approach and excellent training skills
    Excellent knowledge of dairy value chain support activities of government and non-government organisations and donors in Kenya and good networking abilities
    Client and partner orientation, efficient work practices, interdisciplinary thinking and training experience are required
    Experience of collaboration with GIZ or other donors is an asset
    Extraordinary coordination and communication skills
    Fluent (written and spoken) in English

    Kenya Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
    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.

  • Transport Manager

    Transport Manager

    We are seeking to recruit focused and results driven individual to fill the following position.
    Job Summary
    The position will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, managing and evaluating transport for all departments and day to day operation management.
    Key responsibilities

    Daily allocation and dispatching of vehicles for all departments.
    Ensure timely arrival and loading of dispatched vehicles to the farms.
    Ensure timely collection of products from local suppliers.
    Overseeing timely NTSA inspection of all dispatch vehicles.
    Overseeing timely renewal of speed governors’ for all dispatch trucks.
    Scheduling and ensure follow up on timely repair and servicing of all dispatch vehicles at the garage.
    Run a daily inspection/checkup for all dispatch vehicles and pool cars.
    Prepare a monthly transport report for every department.
    Prepare a monthly report for driver’s field allowances.
    Prepare overtime and transport allowances for the drivers.
    Maintain and work hand in hand with wells Fargo for a 24hr tracking of Amiran fleet.
    Ensure timely dropping and picking of visitors from airport.
    Offer daily transport solutions for Amiran departmental errands/miscellaneous tasks.
    Opening gates and offices in the morning and weekends when on duty.

    Job Qualifications

    Relevant qualification to Transport Management.
    Should have at least 5 years’ experience in transport management and a Minimum of a Diploma.
    Knowledge and understanding of all areas of the supply chain, budgets and financial controls, legislation and relevant fleet controls.
    You must be able to efficiently work within a high volume transport operation.
    A Transport Manager requires strong communication and people management skills being able to cultivate strong business relationships on multiple levels.
    Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Motor Mechanic

    Motor Mechanic

    Reports to: Head of Logistic
    Perform minor mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of Company vehicles.
    Work on projects assigned, follow established procedures.
    Job Qualifications:

    Valid driver’s license
    Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs.
    Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
    Two years’ experience as mechanic

    Responsibilities

    Maintenance and Repairs
    Knowledge to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
    Perform minor mechanical repairs and regular service of vehicles.
    Do welding and minor body work.
    Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule. Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.
    Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
    Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
    Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections.

  • Senior Financial Management Officer

    Senior Financial Management Officer

    THE COMPLEX:
    The Senior Vice-Presidency is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve it strategic objective, and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results. The Senior Vice-Presidency will provide effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions. The Senior Vice-Presidency will lead senior management discussions, decisions-making process and the implementation of key Board and Management decisions.
    THE HIRING DEPARTMENT:
    The Senior Vice-Presidency supervises the Fiduciary and Inspection Department (SNFI), which is a custodian of the procurement (including procurement for private and public partnership) Financial Management profession and has the following responsibilities : (i) developing and interpreting policy, strategy and related guidance notes and manuals; (ii) preparing annual post review reports on the Bank’s Financial Management and procurement operations for the Board; (iii) developing training strategy for internal and external clients; (iv) dialoguing with external and global partners with a view to building partnerships and fostering harmonization; (v) providing the secretariat for the Procurement Review Committee (PRC) ; and (vi) inspecting and reporting on the performance of procurement and Financial Management activities undertaken by the regions.
    The Senior Financial Management Officer is responsible to ensure that financial management of Bank-financed projects are compliant with the Bank’s financial management policy. This is done by advising on financial management arrangements and reviewing financial management decisions within the project/program operations cycle from the identification to completion stages. The incumbent also contributes to the preparation of the Bank’s Country Strategy Paper, and to building Public Financial Management (PFM) capacity of Borrowers which includes training of Borrower staff, advising on project related financial management matters, and assessing and strengthening the Borrower’s PFM systems.
    The Senior Financial Management Officer reports administratively to the Regional Operations Manager for Implementation Support (ROM-IS) and functionally to the Division Manager-Financial Management (SNFI.4).
    THE POSITION:
    The key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Management Officer are:
    – Ensuring quality and timely FM advice and providing support to projects activities, including: (i) quality of Financial Management (FM) activities in the region; (ii) timeliness of responses on all FM issues; and (iii) quality of advice to both Bank sector and Borrowers staff in countries covered by the Director General.
    Executing the operations fiduciary function for the Bank in projects and programs that it finances , including through: (i) conducting country, sector and project level FM assessments and related capacity development action plans; (ii) providing FM-related support for country dialogue; (iii) supporting development of regional professional FM networks; and (iv) participating in donors coordination meetings in their areas for promoting better coordination and effective resources mobilization; and
    – Contributing to capacity development of Bank and Borrowers’ FM staff, including (i) coaching, (ii) mentoring, (iii) training and (iv) upgrading of the skills.Duties and responsibilities
    Under the oversight and guidance of the Division Manager, Financial Management, the Senior Financial Management Officer will:

    Take a proactive role in assessing the adequacy of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and their ability to manage and monitor Bank financed projects. This includes budgeting, internal control, treasury management, accounting, financial reporting and external auditing;
    Attend negotiations and ensure Financial Management issues are taken into account in the loan/grant agreements and other associated documentations;
    Participate in project/program launching missions to assist the project/program team in developing capacity building of the Executing Agencies in the area of financial management;
    Carry out supervision work to ensure that projects financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the periodic review of project financial management reports for financial performance;
    Review audited financial statements received, monitor the Borrower’s compliance with financial covenants including audit compliance, ensure adequate communication with the Borrower and the project implementing agencies with respect to audits and advise as appropriate;
    Provide advice and support to Borrowers and the Bank Project Teams on matters affecting financial management and disbursement on capacity building in projects and with public sector accountability institutions;
    Provide financial management guidance for the development of technical assistance programs and evaluate and monitor their implementation;
    Assess the selection and recruitment of external independent auditors, ensuring their suitability including their independence, and competence to perform;
    Play an active role in Country Portfolio Performance Reviews (CPPRs) /Country Strategy Paper (CSPs) from the financial management perspective and draft the FM sections of the CPPR/CSP report;
    In collaboration with other colleagues, undertake Public Financial Management diagnostic reviews;
    Undertake Financial Management Capacity building in Regional Member Countries and sector departments in the Bank;
    Participate in fiduciary clinics;
    Participate in donor coordination meetings within the region and in country dialogue platforms between the country and the donors on the basis of the overall Bank’s strategy to support aid effectiveness; and
    Undertake other activities, as appropriate, as requested by the Manager, Financial Management.Selection Criteria

    Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

    Hold a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline and a Professional Accounting Certification (CPA, CA, ACCA, Expert Comptable);
    Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the Bank or similar financial institution, with particular expertise in designing, supporting and implementing financial management operations;
    Have a sound knowledge of the African Development Bank’s Financial Management Policy and Procedures;
    Experience in supporting private sector operations (banking, auditing, finance, microfinance institutions, agriculture, electricity, water) would be an added advantage;
    Experience in an Multilateral Development Bank, with emphasis on financial management, highly valuable;
    Experience in the preparation of financial management policy documents;
    Expert knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) and the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs);
    A good understanding of cross-cutting issues beyond financial management (e.g. procurement, governance, donors’ practices) at sector/country level;
    Ability to lead highly technical staff and ensure that teams stay organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches;
    Strong planning, organization, and time management skills;
    Excellent analytical skills;
    Ability to communicate effectively (Written and Oral) in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language; and
    Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications, preferably SAP and Risk Management Software.

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

  • Senior Leadership Programme in Industry & Infrastructure

    Senior Leadership Programme in Industry & Infrastructure

    Job description
    Are you a leader with a global mindset who is eager to lead cross-cultural teams, significantly contribute to industry and infrastructure development across various geographical footprints and build creative ideas whilst impacting the quality of life of the communities around us?
    We will offer you and exciting opportunity to work with international and regional markets to leverage on new opportunities on our economy as well as create solutions to pressing societal needs.
    You will play a key role in a leading-edge organization and horn your leadership and entrepreneurial skills in industries such as agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, power generation and nurture the ability to deliver sustainable business and economic growth. We believe that, to achieve our ultimate goals, we must foster a culture of ingenuity and breakthrough ideas across borders.
    Brief Description:
    The Senior Industry Leaders Programme aims to develop advanced management skills and competencies for future chief executives for IPS.
    The programme specifically focuses on grooming the next industry leaders within a period of 2 years.
    The successful candidates will be on a three-month rotation in different companies, attending to specific business assignments or projects with defined goals that need to be achieved; ultimately, leading towards taking on responsibility of a company.

  • Chief of Party, Kenya Subject Matter Experts, EAC Regional Agricultural Input Systems Advisor, Eac

    Chief of Party, Kenya Subject Matter Experts, EAC Regional Agricultural Input Systems Advisor, Eac

    Responsibilities

    Provide overall leadership and technical direction for the AA1 program, including leading the strategic planning, implementation and reporting, as well as promoting a facilitation-based, market-led approach to intervention design and day-to-day practice.
    Collaborates with Leader Award technical and operational staff to ensure integrated programming.
    Ensures accountability to USAID, Partnership for Resilience and Economic Growth (PREG), and Government of Kenya (GoK).
    Design, develop and implement strategies and project work plans to improve livestock productivity, strengthen market linkages, expand access to markets for pastoralists, increase pastoralists’ access to finance, and strengthen institutions, systems, and governance.
    Oversee the grant making (solicitation, grant application, selection, and implementation) of AA1 grant activities.
    Serve as the principal liaison for AA1 to the LWA Leader COP, Technical Coordination Director, USAID staff, government partners, and private sector value chain actors to secure commitment and ensure open dialogue that benefits the program goals.
    Participate in regular LMS LWA Program Management Committee meetings.
    Lead efforts to collect, synthesize and disseminate clear information through technical reports and periodic progress reports.
    Develop professional relationships, and further program goals and objectives.
    Ensure that expected results are achieved on time and on budget.
    Communicate effectively with other USAID project managers, donors, and other indigenous and international NGOs to ensure positive visibility of project activities.

    Qualifications

    Demonstrated expertise and a minimum of five years of chief-of-party experience in managing large (at least $5 million), complex livestock and/or agricultural development programs (the experience may include experience with donor projects, regional programs or country programs) with a private sector/market systems development and/or livelihoods focus, preferably within an African context.
    Additional experience that USAID will consider towards the five years’ experience include experience as a Team Leader, or Country Director.Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects and strong communications and interpersonal skills, with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions).

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.
    Demonstrated effectiveness in strategic thinking and policy analysis and able to dialogue with host country government.
    Experience working in Kenya or East Africa strongly preferred.
    Strong writing, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.

    The position requires extensive field travel within and beyond Nairobi and Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, and Turkana counties.

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  • Junior Market Systems Expert (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda)

    Junior Market Systems Expert (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda)

    Reports to: TBA
    Location: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda
    Grade: TBA
    Program Description:
    A donor is planning a new £50 million – £70 million, 7-year flagship program. The program aims to contribute to the economic transformation needed to create more and better jobs, set countries on a trajectory out of poverty, and create social stability.
    The program will support increased foreign direct investment (FDI) into manufacturing to boost productivity by introducing new technology and management capabilities, and increase the capabilities of the workforce and diffuse these improvements into the wider economy.
    Anticipated focus sectors include textiles/apparel, construction, pharma, light vehicle/machinery assembly, logistics and packaging, and agri-processing.
    A Transaction Facilitation Services component will identify and support investments with the highest additionality and development impact. A Technical Assistance (TA) component will address constraints faced by specific foreign investors to facilitate new or expand existing investments. It will also support the development of backward linkages to domestic firms and strengthening of firm capacity for participation in the supply chain.
    TA will be provided to government and private sector/private sector-related organizations in line with market systems principles.
    Position Description
    The Senior Market Systems for the Poor/Sector/Value Chains Expert will work with the Junior Market Systems Expert to provide TA to government and the private sector to support additional FDI in manufacturing sectors.
    Using market systems principles and rooted in a strong understanding of political economy issues, they will provide TA to address investment-specific constraints faced by foreign investors, facilitate market linkages to FDI investors (both backward linkages to domestic firms and upstream linkages with new buyers), and strengthen local firms’ capacity to participate in the investor supply chain.
    Minimum Skills and Experience Required

    Must have at least 10 years’ experience working in a particular market sector or subsector to develop the sector by identifying barriers, developing value chains (supply based and customer), improving exports and product standards, productivity and skills issues.
    Must have good knowledge of global trends in the sector.
    Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
    Preferred to have experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Preferred to have experience in sectors related to the project (e.g. textiles/apparel, construction, pharma, light vehicle/machinery assembly, logistics and packaging, and agri-processing).
    Strongly preferred to have experience delivering technical assistance in a way that aligns with market systems principles and is systemic, adaptive, grounded in political economy analysis and aware of incentives.
    Comfort and experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
    An effective decision maker and problem solver, 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.
    Proven ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.
    Experience in business planning and analysis, modeling for feasibility and execution.
    Able to analyze and express ideas clearly in business writing.
    Carries out tasks with integrity and honesty.
    Preferred to have experience managing staff. Exhibits emotional intelligence, an ability to delegate, strategic thinking, support for the development of staff skills, and experience providing coaching and feedback.
    Fluent in English.

  • Autocad Drafter

    Autocad Drafter

    We are seeking to recruit focused and results driven individual to fill the following position.
    Job Summary
    The position will be responsible for supporting the design team in the delivery of several distinct projects which require an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who can work autonomously and as part of a team.
    Key responsibilities

    Draft and prepare layout drawings of the given structures, components and devices.
    Produce draft designs and diagrams according to the given specifications.
    Assist and coordinate with designers and engineers.
    Use CAD equipment and conventional drafting station to prepare drawings, charts and records.
    Prepare drawings and diagrams for electrical devices and installations.
    Calculate dimensions and allowances with accurate precision.
    Collaborate with designers, constructors and engineers on projects.
    Compile data and specifications sheets.
    Revise drawings and layouts to accommodate changes and enhancements.
    Accommodate safety procedures and issues in installation and construction drawings.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Design Engineering.
    One year experience in Designing.
    Excellent communications, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
    Must be computer literate.
    Able to work in a team.