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  • Business Analyst Associate Consultant

    Business Analyst Associate Consultant

    What You’ll Do

    Our 12-months analyst program targets fresh graduates looking to explore a career in consulting and to develop young talent into future leaders through research, training, mentoring and coaching sessions. During the program, you will receive mentorship and coaching by working alongside experienced consultants and collaborating in a team where you get to develop your skill and advance your knowledge. During this period, you will 

    Collaborate in cross-functional teams to address client challenges. 
    Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting results and driving implementation. 
    Collect internal and external information on relevant companies and markets. 
    Participate/conduct interviews with clients, companies in the sector and specialists in the subject under analysis, both inside and outside BCG 
    Collect and analyze information to draw insightful conclusions. 
    Participate in working meetings with clients to discuss ideas on work subjects and assumptions, progress reports, conclusions, and recommendations. 
    Any other related duties as may be assigned to you sometimes. 

    What You’ll Bring

    A final-year bachelor’s degree student or recently graduated, within the past 2 years, with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper degree and a high school overall grade of B+ or above from a top university  
    Proven record of leadership in school or through extracurricular activities 
    Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail. 
    Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions. 
    Comfortable working in dynamic environments with different projects for you to work on. 
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and strong interpersonal skills 
    Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments. 
    Work authorization, open to Kenyan National or East Africa Residence  

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  • Senior Policy Specialist Finance Associate – VAT

    Senior Policy Specialist Finance Associate – VAT

    Key Roles & Responsibilities:

    Strategic Leadership – Food Systems Policy Influencing:

    With guidance from the Chief of Party (COP), DCOP and Senior Food Systems Manager, provide strategic guidance, leadership, management, and general technical oversight of policy influencing activities in the LFS’s zone of influence.
    Support initial market assessment and strategy development, including serving as the primary liaison for policy and governance short-term technical experts
    Generate innovative ideas, and effectively manage partnerships especially with public sector actors to drive program success at the national level and within the regions.
    Build and implement capacity building interventions and institutional strengthening for national-level private sector organizations to assess, participate in or advocate for enabling policy environments.
    Continuously assess the current state of policy imperatives affecting local food system(s), relevant value chains, and market dynamics and identify new strategic opportunities to expand the impact of the project through policy influence.

    Strategic Leadership – Stakeholder engagement and capacity building:

    Develop and maintain relationships with national and county level public and private sector stakeholders in agriculture and health sectors etc. relevant to the Kenyan food system.
    Work with stakeholders to co-create policy interventions that strengthen the production, processing, distribution, and access components of the regional food systems
    Facilitate public-private dialogue between county governments and private agribusinesses
    Develop, adapt, and oversee implementation of governance self-assessment and participatory tools
    Build capacity of county governments to make productive investments in agriculture and utilize data to drive decision-making;
    Provide ongoing support to government counterparts to implement action plans and evaluate investments; Organize cross-county learning and exposure visits.
    Independently and with the regional implementation teams, to support the development and relationship management of county and inter-county level partnerships
    Facilitate multi-stakeholder coordination, joint planning, and collaborative problem-solving
    Engage with external stakeholders to build essential partnerships, as determined by the COP, DCOP and the Senior Food Systems Manager

    Program Management:

    Support the development (at the technical integration team) and coordination (at the regional team level) and implementation of policy-related activities in the execution of project work plans, and budgets,
    Work closely with the CLA Unit and Finance and Admin units to ensure alignment of resources, activities, and key performance indicators related to policy engagement.
    Support the development schedules, tools, and processes for deploying a robust policy engagement strategy;
    Develop, design and oversee grant activities that support policy influencing or strengthening;
    Identify issues and risks related to implementation promptly, suggesting appropriate program adjustments
    Lead, or in supporting role, manage, contribute to, and provide quality control to data analysis and report writing at technical national integration team level.

    Capacity Building and Support:

    Support sub-awards and grantees in intervention design and operational management.
    Collaborate with the National Integration Team to provide Food and market systems coaching and guidance to program staff and partners

    Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting:

    Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation, and CLA unit to document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts to inform future initiatives
    Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor and evaluate program progress.
    Support or contribute to knowledge management activities including writing articles on project developments, learning or opinion pieces.

    Innovation and Best Practices:

    Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe’s work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.

    Representation and Networking:

    Represent the program at networking events with private and public sector actors, as per the guidance of the COP and DCOP

    Miscellaneous

    Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program’s success.

    Desired Qualifications and Experience

    Minimum Masters degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, business administration, agriculture, international development or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
    5-7 years of experience in policy influence and advocacy preferably within US government funded activities, project management, food systems development, market systems, and/or community resilience programming, preferably in a rural, developing context
    Strong background in agricultural/livestock value chains, natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and/or social protection
    Demonstrated track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships, including with government, civil society and private sector
    Strong gender leadership, supervisory, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills required.
    Demonstrated commitment to advancing gender equality.
    Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
    Willingness to travel extensively within LFS Eastern Kenya zone of influence,
    Proven ability to develop strategies and conduct analysis on complex commercial questions
    Experience in authoring concise and well-written reports and presentations
    Demonstrated competency in program and staff management, coaching, and team leadership
    Experience working on donor-funded projects is preferred.
    Strategic and analytical thinking skills
    Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
    Fluent user of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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  • Market Linkages Advisor

    Market Linkages Advisor

    The Market Linkages Advisors may have one or more direct report(s). A key success measure for this position is quantifiable improvements in first and last mile delivery business models which ultimately result in improved access and affordability of safe and nutritious food in a resilient food system.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

    Identification of critical agri-intermediaries in the local food systems through systems analysis and strategy development

    Identify key constraints, bottlenecks, and opportunities along the value chains that limit the efficient and reliable delivery of products to consumers.
    Work closely with the Regional Implementation teams and Technical Integration teams to identify business and market opportunities within the local value chains
    Work with the Technical Integration team and grants team to design annual program statements and RFAs to source agri-intermediaries that are, or could be, providing critical functions in the market system
    Design innovative, market-based approaches that engage private sector actors (e.g., logistics companies, technology providers, financial institutions) to improve first mile and last mile delivery.
    Ensure the strategy is consistently aligned with the program’s overall objectives and contributes to the enhanced performance of local food systems.

    Inclusive Business Plan (IBP) and Inclusive Marketing Plan development

    Lead the development of IBPs/IMPs, by conducting research and analysis into agribusiness operating models, to identify existing challenges and opportunities, and design commercial models for greater support to smallholder farmers (e.g. training delivery, communications, credit finance etc)
    Identify potential capacity gaps within agribusiness management team and propose areas of training and support
    Present ideas and opportunities to agribusiness management and incorporate their feedback to develop commercially viable solutions
    Manage Technoserve fellows and third party consultants supporting delivery of IBPs (provide strategic direction, provide commercial and technical quality control of their output, and support in communicating the solution to key stakeholders)
    Manage IBP/IMP operations effectively (recruitment, timeline, budget, compliance)

    Multi-stakeholder dialogues, Business-to-Business Forums, Networking, Market Linkages

    Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including local government agencies, private sector entities, and community organizations that constitute local food system actors – at the national and county levels.
    Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues and workshops to foster collaboration, align interests, and develop coordinated food system investment action plans.
    Work with sector associations, and using market information, co-design business-to-business forums that bring together upstream and downstream actors, with an emphasis on developing new contracting or partnership agreements for the purchase of raw or final commodities

    Partnership Strategy, Origination and Investment Mobilization (pipeline development)

    Support the development of the LFS grants investment strategy to catalyze innovative solutions and incentivize private sector participation in enhancing the local food system.
    Contribute to the LFS’ grants program, including the support in the development of application processes, selection criteria, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
    Working with the regional teams, mobilize additional investment from the private sector, financial institutions, and other development partners to scale up successful interventions.
    With support of relevant technical leads and region implementation teams, coordinate provision of technical assistance (TA) to partners.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

    Contribute to the implementation of the program’s monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the performance and impact of the program’s interventions specifically drawn from agro-intermediaries.
    Analyze data, document lessons learned, and identify best practices to inform the ongoing adaptation and improvement of the performance measurement and tracking strategy.
    Actively share knowledge and insights with the broader food systems development community to contribute to the global evidence base.
    Produce monthly and quarterly agro-intermediary summary progress reports and for each individual grant that is under implementation.
    Additional tasks that may be assigned in an agile program implementation approach.

    Desired Qualifications and Experience

    Preferably a Master´s degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, business administration, or a related field, with about 3-5 years of related experience  or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years plus experience in a related field.
    Relevant experience in agribusiness development, market systems, or value chain strengthening, preferably in the East African context
    Experience with USAID investment mechanisms or private sector investment modeling and stakeholder engagement an added advantage.
    Strong understanding of the Kenyan agricultural sector and food systems, including the key actors, constraints, and opportunities
    Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing market-based approaches to address first mile and last mile delivery challenges
    Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills
    Experience in programs with grant or commercial investment mechanisms, and mobilizing private sector investment
    Proficient in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation
    Strong compliance skill and attention to detail, with minimal supervision, able to prioritize and manage a high volume work flow.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relevant computer software skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
    Fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is an advantage
    Willingness to travel extensively within Kenya
    The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to personal integrity.

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    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Market Linkages Advisor

    Market Linkages Advisor

    The Market Linkages Advisors may have one or more direct report(s). A key success measure for this position is quantifiable improvements in first and last mile delivery business models which ultimately result in improved access and affordability of safe and nutritious food in a resilient food system.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

    Identification of critical agri-intermediaries in the local food systems through systems analysis and strategy development

    Identify key constraints, bottlenecks, and opportunities along the value chains that limit the efficient and reliable delivery of products to consumers.
    Work closely with the Regional Implementation teams and Technical Integration teams to identify business and market opportunities within the local value chains
    Work with the Technical Integration team and grants team to design annual program statements and RFAs to source agri-intermediaries that are, or could be, providing critical functions in the market system
    Design innovative, market-based approaches that engage private sector actors (e.g., logistics companies, technology providers, financial institutions) to improve first mile and last mile delivery.
    Ensure the strategy is consistently aligned with the program’s overall objectives and contributes to the enhanced performance of local food systems.

    Inclusive Business Plan (IBP) and Inclusive Marketing Plan development

    Lead the development of IBPs/IMPs, by conducting research and analysis into agribusiness operating models, to identify existing challenges and opportunities, and design commercial models for greater support to smallholder farmers (e.g. training delivery, communications, credit finance etc)
    Identify potential capacity gaps within agribusiness management team and propose areas of training and support
    Present ideas and opportunities to agribusiness management and incorporate their feedback to develop commercially viable solutions
    Manage Technoserve fellows and third party consultants supporting delivery of IBPs (provide strategic direction, provide commercial and technical quality control of their output, and support in communicating the solution to key stakeholders)
    Manage IBP/IMP operations effectively (recruitment, timeline, budget, compliance)

    Multi-stakeholder dialogues, Business-to-Business Forums, Networking, Market Linkages

    Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including local government agencies, private sector entities, and community organizations that constitute local food system actors – at the national and county levels.
    Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues and workshops to foster collaboration, align interests, and develop coordinated food system investment action plans.
    Work with sector associations, and using market information, co-design business-to-business forums that bring together upstream and downstream actors, with an emphasis on developing new contracting or partnership agreements for the purchase of raw or final commodities

    Partnership Strategy, Origination and Investment Mobilization (pipeline development)

    Support the development of the LFS grants investment strategy to catalyze innovative solutions and incentivize private sector participation in enhancing the local food system.
    Contribute to the LFS’ grants program, including the support in the development of application processes, selection criteria, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
    Working with the regional teams, mobilize additional investment from the private sector, financial institutions, and other development partners to scale up successful interventions.
    With support of relevant technical leads and region implementation teams, coordinate provision of technical assistance (TA) to partners.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

    Contribute to the implementation of the program’s monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the performance and impact of the program’s interventions specifically drawn from agro-intermediaries.
    Analyze data, document lessons learned, and identify best practices to inform the ongoing adaptation and improvement of the performance measurement and tracking strategy.
    Actively share knowledge and insights with the broader food systems development community to contribute to the global evidence base.
    Produce monthly and quarterly agro-intermediary summary progress reports and for each individual grant that is under implementation.
    Additional tasks that may be assigned in an agile program implementation approach.

    Desired Qualifications and Experience

    Preferably a Master´s degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, business administration, or a related field, with about 3-5 years of related experience  or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years plus experience in a related field.
    Relevant experience in agribusiness development, market systems, or value chain strengthening, preferably in the East African context
    Experience with USAID investment mechanisms or private sector investment modeling and stakeholder engagement an added advantage.
    Strong understanding of the Kenyan agricultural sector and food systems, including the key actors, constraints, and opportunities
    Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing market-based approaches to address first mile and last mile delivery challenges
    Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills
    Experience in programs with grant or commercial investment mechanisms, and mobilizing private sector investment
    Proficient in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation
    Strong compliance skill and attention to detail, with minimal supervision, able to prioritize and manage a high volume work flow.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relevant computer software skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
    Fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is an advantage
    Willingness to travel extensively within Kenya
    The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to personal integrity.

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    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Senior Policy Specialist Finance Associate – VAT

    Senior Policy Specialist Finance Associate – VAT

    Key Roles & Responsibilities:

    Strategic Leadership – Food Systems Policy Influencing:

    With guidance from the Chief of Party (COP), DCOP and Senior Food Systems Manager, provide strategic guidance, leadership, management, and general technical oversight of policy influencing activities in the LFS’s zone of influence.
    Support initial market assessment and strategy development, including serving as the primary liaison for policy and governance short-term technical experts
    Generate innovative ideas, and effectively manage partnerships especially with public sector actors to drive program success at the national level and within the regions.
    Build and implement capacity building interventions and institutional strengthening for national-level private sector organizations to assess, participate in or advocate for enabling policy environments.
    Continuously assess the current state of policy imperatives affecting local food system(s), relevant value chains, and market dynamics and identify new strategic opportunities to expand the impact of the project through policy influence.

    Strategic Leadership – Stakeholder engagement and capacity building:

    Develop and maintain relationships with national and county level public and private sector stakeholders in agriculture and health sectors etc. relevant to the Kenyan food system.
    Work with stakeholders to co-create policy interventions that strengthen the production, processing, distribution, and access components of the regional food systems
    Facilitate public-private dialogue between county governments and private agribusinesses
    Develop, adapt, and oversee implementation of governance self-assessment and participatory tools
    Build capacity of county governments to make productive investments in agriculture and utilize data to drive decision-making;
    Provide ongoing support to government counterparts to implement action plans and evaluate investments; Organize cross-county learning and exposure visits.
    Independently and with the regional implementation teams, to support the development and relationship management of county and inter-county level partnerships
    Facilitate multi-stakeholder coordination, joint planning, and collaborative problem-solving
    Engage with external stakeholders to build essential partnerships, as determined by the COP, DCOP and the Senior Food Systems Manager

    Program Management:

    Support the development (at the technical integration team) and coordination (at the regional team level) and implementation of policy-related activities in the execution of project work plans, and budgets,
    Work closely with the CLA Unit and Finance and Admin units to ensure alignment of resources, activities, and key performance indicators related to policy engagement.
    Support the development schedules, tools, and processes for deploying a robust policy engagement strategy;
    Develop, design and oversee grant activities that support policy influencing or strengthening;
    Identify issues and risks related to implementation promptly, suggesting appropriate program adjustments
    Lead, or in supporting role, manage, contribute to, and provide quality control to data analysis and report writing at technical national integration team level.

    Capacity Building and Support:

    Support sub-awards and grantees in intervention design and operational management.
    Collaborate with the National Integration Team to provide Food and market systems coaching and guidance to program staff and partners

    Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting:

    Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation, and CLA unit to document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts to inform future initiatives
    Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor and evaluate program progress.
    Support or contribute to knowledge management activities including writing articles on project developments, learning or opinion pieces.

    Innovation and Best Practices:

    Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe’s work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.

    Representation and Networking:

    Represent the program at networking events with private and public sector actors, as per the guidance of the COP and DCOP

    Miscellaneous

    Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program’s success.

    Desired Qualifications and Experience

    Minimum Masters degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, business administration, agriculture, international development or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
    5-7 years of experience in policy influence and advocacy preferably within US government funded activities, project management, food systems development, market systems, and/or community resilience programming, preferably in a rural, developing context
    Strong background in agricultural/livestock value chains, natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and/or social protection
    Demonstrated track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships, including with government, civil society and private sector
    Strong gender leadership, supervisory, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills required.
    Demonstrated commitment to advancing gender equality.
    Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
    Willingness to travel extensively within LFS Eastern Kenya zone of influence,
    Proven ability to develop strategies and conduct analysis on complex commercial questions
    Experience in authoring concise and well-written reports and presentations
    Demonstrated competency in program and staff management, coaching, and team leadership
    Experience working on donor-funded projects is preferred.
    Strategic and analytical thinking skills
    Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
    Fluent user of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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  • Business Analyst Associate Consultant

    Business Analyst Associate Consultant

    What You’ll Do

    Our 12-months analyst program targets fresh graduates looking to explore a career in consulting and to develop young talent into future leaders through research, training, mentoring and coaching sessions. During the program, you will receive mentorship and coaching by working alongside experienced consultants and collaborating in a team where you get to develop your skill and advance your knowledge. During this period, you will 

    Collaborate in cross-functional teams to address client challenges. 
    Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting results and driving implementation. 
    Collect internal and external information on relevant companies and markets. 
    Participate/conduct interviews with clients, companies in the sector and specialists in the subject under analysis, both inside and outside BCG 
    Collect and analyze information to draw insightful conclusions. 
    Participate in working meetings with clients to discuss ideas on work subjects and assumptions, progress reports, conclusions, and recommendations. 
    Any other related duties as may be assigned to you sometimes. 

    What You’ll Bring

    A final-year bachelor’s degree student or recently graduated, within the past 2 years, with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper degree and a high school overall grade of B+ or above from a top university  
    Proven record of leadership in school or through extracurricular activities 
    Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail. 
    Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions. 
    Comfortable working in dynamic environments with different projects for you to work on. 
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and strong interpersonal skills 
    Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments. 
    Work authorization, open to Kenyan National or East Africa Residence  

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  • Procurement & Operations Manager

    Procurement & Operations Manager

    The Procurement and Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement process and ensuring efficient operations within the organization. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that the supply chain meets organizational needs. Additionally, the manager will streamline operational processes, optimize resource allocation, and ensure that the organization’s operations align with its strategic objectives. The position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen understanding of both procurement and operational best practices and in accordance with TNS policy and professional best practices and ethical standards.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

    Develop and manage procurement plans for the LFS project, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and corporate policies.
    Update procurement plans regularly in collaboration with program management teams.
    Oversee all LFS procurement and contractual aspects of goods, services, and works in consultation with the Procurement Advisor.
    Provide guidance and support on procurement issues throughout the entire procurement cycle.
    Oversee the preparation and management of bidding documents, RFPs, and the evaluation process in coordination with project teams.
    Participate in negotiations and prepare procurement orders, ensuring timely approvals.
    Oversee timely processing and payment of suppliers.
    Conduct market research to track developments and analyze global commodity trends and availability.
    Ensure traceability of orders and address any delays, discrepancies, or vendor queries.
    Serve as the focal point for all LFS contracting processes and participate in procurement monitoring and audits.
    Prepare procurement reports and conduct capacity-building training for LFS staff.
    Collaborate with Finance to manage the annual vehicle assessment for insurance renewal.
    Manage the procurement processes of grants from bidding processes up to the selection and award.
    Supervise inventory control and tracking of project vehicles and equipment including property logs, serial numbers and tags.
    Manage administrative function of the project including, property/facility management, safety of the work environment, and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations.
    Act as the Security and Safety focal point for the project, ensuring project staff are always updated on security concerns for proper planning of program travel and activities.
    Management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments.
    Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Finance and Administration Manager

    Desired Qualifications and Experience

    Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
    Proven experience in procurement and operations management, with a strong track record of successful contract negotiations and process improvements.
    Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
    Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
    Professional certification is a plus.
    Membership of a professional body such as KISM, CIPS or equivalent
    Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement role
    Demonstrated working knowledge of USAID, DfID and or EU procurement and contract procedures
    Demonstrated understanding of public procurement legislation, regulations and procedures
    High level of organization and efficiency
    Clear and concise communication skills
    Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
    Well-developed computer skills in analysis, report writing and presentation
    Fluent in reading, speaking and writing in English.

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  • Accountant Communications Associate Knowledge Management Associate

    Accountant Communications Associate Knowledge Management Associate

    Program Overview

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) anticipates funding Kenya’s five-year Feed the Future Local Food Systems (LFS) activity. The activity will promote inclusive agriculture-led growth focusing on climate-smart approaches, strengthen the resilience of people and systems by expanding economic opportunities, improve women’s and children’s nutrition, and integrate cross-cutting themes. This activity is anticipated to cover a combination of staple and high-value crops.

    The activity will implement solutions including:

    Improving the resilience of vulnerable populations
    Building the capacity of food system enterprises
    Catalyzing investment into local agricultural market systems
    Establishing strong and transparent relationships between food system actors
    Improving the availability and affordability of nutritious food products, especially for women and children
    Expanding employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, especially for youth and women

    The Program will have the following teams: Financial and Administrative Team (Nairobi and regions); CLA Team (Nairobi and regions); Technical Integration Team (Nairobi); and Regional Implementation Team (regions).

    The Role:

    The Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Senior Finance and Administration Manager in provision of efficient and sound Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Reporting and in Compliance with donor requirement and guidelines for the USAID-funded Local Food System activity in Kenya. She/He will report to the Senior Finance and Administration Manager and collaboratively work with all Program team.

     Key Roles & Responsibilities:

    Review invoices and payments for accuracy, relevance and authorization as well as timely capturing of payments in the financial system in line with donor requirements.
    Assist the Senior Finance and Admin Manager to review sub-awards and grantees financial reports. He/She will also ensure proper finance training, expense tracking and timely payments of sub-awards and grantees invoices.
    Accurately enter LFS finance data into the accounting system.
    Processes staff travel advances, ensuring advances are liquidated on time and in compliance with Organizational policy.
    Coordinate month end closure by the stipulated deadlines and provides support in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package for the project.
    Assists the Senior Finance and Administration Manager monthly in preparations of cash projections and requirements for the project.
    Issues payments to workshop participants (including travel and meals refunds) as designated by the supervisor.
    Assists with VAT refund applications and follows up with vendors for the refund checks.
    Prepares monthly VAT refund reports for review and submission to USAID and, ensures the VAT tracker is always updated.
    Supports tracking of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking and record keeping.
    Reviews LFS asset register to confirm accuracy and assists the Admin and Logistics Assistant in managing LFS Property, ensuring assets are tagged; confirm state and reviews Individual Custody Lists.
    Ensures adequate filing of finance documents.
    Performs Accounts Payable Functions.
    Maintain general ledgers, cashbooks, debtors and creditors ledgers.
    Review coding of invoices, maintenance of records and reconciliation of statements for suppliers and debtors
    Work with program and administrative staff to ensure donor regulations are strictly adhered to during project implementation
    Performs monthly bank reconciliation
    Prepare and file statutory returns including withholding tax and PAYE returns
    Assist in generating the relevant source documents during internal and external audits
    Review staff timesheets to ensure accuracy and correct charging and time allocation per organization and donor guidelines
    Assist in working with the team on Mid-year and Annual budget reviews
    Work with procurement team in line with procurement policy to ensure adherence to TechnoServe and LFS Donor Policies.
    Assist in training of field staff on the TechnoServe policies, guidelines and donor requirements
    Reviewing financial system codes allocated to costs in line with Donor Budget requirements for completeness, correctness and accuracy
    Maintain high levels of confidentiality in relation to sensitive and confidential financial information and decisions
    Any other responsibility as assigned by the Senior Finance and Administration Manager

    Desired Qualifications and Experience;

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Business related courses e.g. Accounting, Business Administration, Economics etc.
    Professional Qualification in CPA, ACCA or CMA is
    3-5years financial accounting experience in an NGO environment preferably USAID funded programs
    Excellent IT skills with experience of operating computer-based financial management systems
    Competent to advanced level in Microsoft Excel
    Experience and knowledge of Sylogist highly preferred
    Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
    Experience in working with projects funded by international donors
    Working knowledge of donor compliance rules and regulations
    Knowledgeable in USAID rules around VAT refunds, checks and reports
    Willingness and ability to take the initiative in identifying problems, suggesting solutions, and implementing agreed solutions.

     Core Competencies include:

    Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; maintains confidentiality; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
    Teamwork/ 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 analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution.  Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound 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 about understands 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 their own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
    Donor/Partnership Management: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
    Analysis, Research, Report Writing: Experience in business planning and analysis, modeling for feasibility and execution. Able to analyze and express oneself clearly in business writing.
    Innovative Mindset: Curious inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.

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  • Senior Communications Manager

    Senior Communications Manager

    Position Description:

    The Senior Communications Manager will strategically lead internal and external communications efforts for the TechnoServe Kenya country office. A pivotal leadership role, the role holder is accountable for elevating the organization’s reputation, media relations, stakeholder engagement, public visibility, and internal communications activities. The role requires developing an integrated, multi-channel communications strategy aligned with organizational goals, overseeing the implementation of high-impact communications campaigns, cultivating strategic media/influencer relationships, and providing expert communications counsel to executive leadership, country and regional teams.

    Key roles and responsibilities:

    Communications Strategy & Positioning

    Review, adapt, and execute an integrated communications strategy and a communications work plan. This involves coordinating activities and ensuring alignment between the diverse program portfolio, to strategically advance the TechnoServe Kenya Country’s mission, vision, goals, and programmatic priorities to raise awareness of its programs and impact.
    Ensure the development of compelling, audience-targeted communications and learning materials including a TechnoServe Kenya micro site, and periodic knowledge articles, reports, multimedia content, speeches, digital assets, op-eds, etc. i.e. , including but not limited to print and web materials such as articles, reports, briefs (policy), multimedia products, posters, and information packets.
    Proactively share compelling stories and visual content with the home office and partners to showcase the organization’s achievements.
    Work closely with TechnoServe Kenya’s Senior Management team to develop internal and external communications materials, including newsletters, templates, social media content, training, and visual communications materials, and ensure that materials are kept updated.
    Liaise with other TechnoServe’s Kenya project communication staff and home office communications team to ensure proper amplification and visibility of country-level content, while identifying opportunities to drive the organization’s global agenda in the country and region.
    Ensure compliance with communications governance including policies, processes, workflows, and approval protocols to support operational efficiency.
    Develop communication work plans that outline key implementation activities supporting TecnoServe’s Kenya Strategic Plan and Communications strategies. This includes creating and managing the communications budget to prioritize strategies that provide value for money.
    Work closely with monitoring and evaluation leads to develop data and metrics into compelling stories, documenting best practices and lessons learned.
    Work with colleagues throughout the region to produce and commission, as appropriate, editorials, features, advertisements, brochures, fact sheets, briefings, position papers, news stories, etc., and research and commission visuals, videos, photographs, and other footage as necessary.
    Develop and establish processes for monitoring issues, mitigating risks, scenario planning, and preparing crisis communications.
    Support Program Managers to update web pages on the microsites

    Media and Public Relations

    Build and and nurture strategic relationships with journalists and key media outlets , influencers, and communications professionals to increase positive brand awareness.
    Develop multimedia, initiatives, and events to shape external perceptions and drive consistency including favorable media coverage as appropriate.
    Identify high-value opportunities to strategically enhance visibility and shape external engagement priorities for organizational leadership.
    Continuously monitor dynamic media landscape, trends, and stakeholder conversations to identify threats or opportunities proactively.
    Collaborate with Senior leadership to design, organize and host in-person and virtual events around topics and with audiences that advance TechnoServe’s global and country agenda
    Liaise with home office communications team to respond to global media requests

     Project Communication

    Collaborate cross-functionally to develop tailored, integrated communications plans for major programs, initiatives, and events ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.
    Support knowledge management and exchange (KMX) through an internal strategy and workplan, including standards-setting and oversight, learning sessions, and content organization.
    Edit, proofread, summarize reports, project documents, and write articles about TechnoServe as needed.
    Ensure all program communications uphold brand standards, align with master strategy, and support broader organizational objectives
    Direct the creation and delivery of content , including photos, videos , and other visibility products to  help the organization build and nurture relationships with donors and the general public.

    Capacity Building

    Periodically assess communications capabilities across the country office projects and design training curricula to upskill staff on communications principles and best practices as needed
    Deliver training workshops and provide mentorship to build organization-wide proficiency in core communications competencies (e.g. media training for Senior Management Team)
    Foster an environment of consistent learning, knowledge management, creative thinking, and innovation within the communications function incorporating cross-functional approaches
    Coach and support junior communications associates, including through dotted-line reporting
    Build the capacity of the local program staff to capture and share stories and photos.
    Support the development of internal business/information sharing platforms (Share Drive, etc.) for effective internal communication to build and maintain Technoserve’s Kenya communication network. Additionally, oversee internal communication initiatives to keep staff informed and engaged, including news updates and internal announcements.

    Required skills and experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in journalism, advertising, communications, or a similar subject area and at least 10 years of experience in communication, writing, editing, design, and content management or a Masters degree in related fields and 6 years of relevant experience.
    Demonstrable success in developing and executing high-impact, insight-driven, integrated communications strategies and campaigns
    Exceptional written/verbal/presentation abilities to expertly craft messaging and tell compelling stories for diverse audiences
    Significant expertise in media & public relations, executive communications, brand building, digital/social strategy and content marketing
    Proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies.
    Ability to present and package information into various formats to suit different audiences.
    Knowledge in desktop publishing, HTML, photography, and photo editingg. in Adobe Creative Suite of products.
    Knowledge of and experience with WordPress; Canva (Available at TNS Global), Mailchimp, and Microsoft Suite (notably PowerPoint)
    Excellent interpersonal oral and communication skills
    Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations.
    Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to detail
    Proficiency in communications planning, metrics, measurement, and ROI analysis to optimize strategies and investments
    Proficiency in key communications software
    Experience using photography and videography for storytelling.
    Adept in crisis communications, risk mitigation, perception management, and organizational reputation preservation
    Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Bank Officer, DBK 6 (Nakuru)

    Bank Officer, DBK 6 (Nakuru)

    Job Purpose

    This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer/authorized officer and will be assigned duties and responsibilities in any of the following functional areas: –

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Processing daily bank transactions and compiling settlement data.
    Undertaking daily bank reconciliations and control.
    Managing cash within approved limits.
    Handling customer inquiries.
    Compliance with bank policies, procedures, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
    Opening new bank accounts according to standard operating procedures.
    Establishing and promoting cordial relationships with customers.
    Accounting for the payments, Forex, and money market transactions.
    Preparing internal reports and filing statutory and regulatory returns.
    Custody of operations and treasury tools of trade.
    Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Job Requirements and Experience

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

    Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    Proficiency in computer applications
    Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts, and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by 18th October 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@devbank.com