Jobs Kenya

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  • Communication Intern

    Communication Intern

    The position: The intern will work under the supervision of the Capacity Development & Communications Specialist to assist in the development and coordination of advocacy and behavior change communication materials and messages for the project.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Content creation and dissemination

    Support the development of BNFB’s advocacy and promotional materials including success stories, banners, factsheets; flyers; BNFB/policy briefs, posters and other promotional materials;
    Assist in developing meta data, uploading and updating BNFB materials on to various platforms including the sweetpotato knowledge portal; CIP website and various platforms;
    Assist in editing BNFB’s audio and video interviews for publication on the various portals including BNFB webspace;
    Assist in writing blog messages and behavior change communication messages.

    Social media

    By following selected key stakeholder sites and social media accounts, select relevant content and draft twitter and Facebook posts for review, bearing in mind good social media practices such as mentions and hashtags.
    Help to publicize new BNFB content on the Sweetpotato Knowledge Portal; Twitter, LinkedIn; Facebook, Pinterest and other agreed upon social media sites.
    Schedule social media posts by use of Buffer and other social media scheduling tools.

    Creation of media galleries

    Assist in selecting and publishing BNFB photographs on Flickr and other BNFB uses;
    Help to craft captions and credit information for BNFB’s photographic collection before posting;

    Perform any other duty as assigned by the Capacity Development and Communications specialist.

    Selection Criteria:

    Bachelor’s degree in communication, Journalism, Media Studies; Information Science, Public Relations, Marketing or a related area.
    High level of computer literacy, accuracy and attention to detail.
    Knowledge of WordPress, MS Office, Photoshop and Illustrator;
    Experience in writing articles in a newsroom setting is an asset;
    Excellent organizational skills, presentation skills and communication skills (including an excellent command in English both oral and written);
    Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals through email and in person;
    Highly effective at use of social media, networking and at securing information and expertise;
    Highly proactive and consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

    Conditions: This is an internship position open to Kenyan citizens only. The internship contract will be for a period of three months with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance and availability of funds.

  • Research Associate (WUR) Intern

    Research Associate (WUR) Intern

    The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Associate to work on a study of Gender and the Moral Economy of Sweetpotato Vines based in Kenya with frequent travel to Tanzania.
     
    The position: The study is a collaboration between the CGIAR and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), funded by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research, the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB), and the International Potato Center implemented Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) project.
    The research is a follow-up study on a sweetpotato seed systems project – Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA Marando Bora) implemented between 2009 and2012 in Lake Zone, Tanzania. The WUR Associate will provide support for study design, data collection, analysis and write up and strengthen linkages with WUR.
    Duties

    Review of existing literature on moral economy;
    Support preparation and implementation of start-up meeting; review of instruments; training in gender based tools;
    Participate in three rounds of field interviews and focus group discussions with: key informants, successful & non-successful DVMs; selected vine buyers and non-buyers per DVM village;
    Support data processing;
    Support data analysis and preparation of two co-authored scientific articles; Develop lessons learned and communications materials.

    Requirements

    MSc in Social science, sociology, rural development;
    Knowledge of Kiswahili or willingness to learn;
    At least basic knowledge of agriculture;
    Participatory and qualitative data collection methods in rural areas;
    Data processing and analysis;
    Use of gender tools and analysis;
    Experience working in multi-cultural context, team work, self-reliance;
    Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English;
    A Graduate of WUR.

  • Logistics Officer

    Logistics Officer

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, results-oriented Logistics Officer to provide logistics and procurement support to CIP Sub-Sahara Africa Region.
    The Position: The Logistics officer will be based at the CIP Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Key responsibilities:
    Logistics

    Regional strategic thinking on implementing a holistic supply chain system, procurement planning, budgeting (and start-up planning for projects), capacity building for countries and partners on areas of supply chain/ procurement for various donors;
    Supervise supply chain officers to deliver quality, timely, effective and efficient support to research;
    In liaison with the Logistics Senior Manager in HQ, update the procurement policies within CIP to facilitate result-based management;
    Negotiation with Suppliers long term contracts;
    Identification of new suppliers for Africa;
    Follow carefully EU, USAID, African Development Bank Rules and Regulations as requested;
    Implement the Purchase Plan per year for each project in coordination with the PIs and the Logistics Senior Manager;
    Support the OCS procurement module rollout in SSA and backstop the countries as the module is rolled out;
    Implement a Plan for succession line with the new Procurement Specialist;
    Identify a Central Risk for adequate Supplier’s Evaluation CIP SSA;
    Prepare Logistics Reports.

    Procurement

    Facilitate procurement planning with all budget holders to ensure timely procurement of goods and services;
    Supervise the procurement monitoring system (for tracking);
    Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery of all supply chain clients’ requirements;
    Ensure suppliers are formally pre-qualified prior to inclusion on suppliers list;
    Ensure compliance with CIP and ALL Donor Supply Management policies and procedures;
    Proactively anticipate procurement needs and seek economies of scale by organizing procurements across projects/departments;
    Proactively anticipate supply chain related risks and develop appropriate mitigations;
    In consultation with Finance ensure procurements are within budget and appropriate for technical needs;
    Manage resources to ensure value for money;
    Guide on performance evaluation for outsourced service providers;
    Lead the procurement committees and ensure all procurements are properly recorded;
    Coordinate with the technical team on the development of procurement scopes of work;
    Prepare and Manage the request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation (RFQ) documents;
    Draft the contracts or purchase order and coordinate on approvals with CIP HQ.

    Stores and Inventory Management

    Advise the technical staff on commercial clauses of legal instruments to ensure that they get the best equipment/ services.

    Supplier / Stakeholder relations

    Ensure good supplier relations are maintained;
    Ensure WIN-WIN negotiations are carried out with suppliers to ensure sustainable mutual gains for both CIP and the supplier organizations;
    Backstop countries in CIP SSA on supply chain and logistics issues.

    Selection Criteria

    Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Business or related disciplines.
    Al least 3 years of experience required in similar position.
    Fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
    Proficient on MS Excel, Word and Power Point at user level.
    Knowledge of EU’s, USAID and African Development Bank Policies and Procedures
    Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
    Strong client service orientation and displaying a good-natured cooperative attitude with internal and external clients.
    Knowledge of ERP software’s and administration of products and suppliers master files.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art Research & Development background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are the conditions?
    The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenyan nationals and permanent residents. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal.

  • Global Program Leader: Potato Agri-Food Systems

    Global Program Leader: Potato Agri-Food Systems

    International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
    Ref.: 18-67 GPPL/GRS/SSA
    About The Role
    This position will provide overall direction and momentum for CIP’s potato research and development program leading a multi-disciplinary team of scientists in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP emphasizes the broader agri-food system context of its crop research, addressing critical challenges of sustainable intensification, climate resilience, scalability of innovations, gender and inclusive economic growth. The Program Leader will expand the current portfolio through new initiatives engaging CIP scientists in all related disciplines, linkages with related CGIAR research programs, and key research and development partners globally. The Program Leader will report to the Deputy Director General of Research and Development.The preferred location for this role would be CIP’s offices in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent international travel (40-50%) in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This truly represents an opportunity to make a huge impact on the world, as the potato is a key crop for small farmers and communities in countries all over the globe.
    Key Responsibilities

    Strategic research for development
    Provide strategic direction for the potato program, setting priorities that respond to changing country, regional and global demand and that contribute to long-term CIP and CGIAR strategic objectives and goals.
    Provide science leadership, ensuring innovation and scientific excellence in all research and development projects through supervision and mentoring of scientists and through own contributions as an innovative researcher.
    Strengthen the capacity and performance of CIP’s research teams in Africa,Asia and Latin America to continuously innovate and deliver on program commitments at consistently high standards of excellence. Program development and management
    Lead resource mobilization in support of strategic program priorities working closely with CIP global and regional teams.
    Promote collaboration between scientists and researchers across biophysical and social science disciplines and between regions in support of program priorities.
    Attract researchers, students, and visiting scholars to the program, providing opportunities for research collaboration and advanced training linking national and international agricultural research institutions.
    Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with research institutions, development agencies, and private sector partners to accelerate progress and increase scale of impacts.
    As a member of the Science Leadership Team, contribute to implementing CIP’s Strategic and Corporate Plan, and specifically develop and implement a rolling business plan for the program.
    Ensure effective management of projects and financial resources related to the program.

    What are we looking for?

    PhD in an agriculture related field with 10+ years of experience post-PhD; recognized achievements and strong publication/grant record, and demonstrated success in agricultural research.
    Managerial experience in leading a set of diverse teams, scientists, and direct reports(10+)across numerous countries including Asia, LATAM, or Africa.
    Experience with strategic development and implementation in potato-related or propagated crop research programs in developed and developing countries is highly preferred.
    Excellent leadership skills to promote effective collaboration within the global team and cross partner organizations.
    Highly collaborative along with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships. Experiences in African and Asian countries are highly desired.
    Demonstrated experience in attracting and securing research funding for resource mobilization.
    Strong record leading concrete projects,delivering results,and development of new technologies.
    Strong written and oral communication skills in English; Spanish, French or other language skills would be considered a plus.
    Why should you consider this opportunity?
    CIP is a global leader in research and development in potato and other root and tuber crops with a strong track-record in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
    CIP is a recent World Food Prize Winner, and CIP has been recently awarded the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global network of 15 international research centers supported by more than 50 donor members.What are we offering?
    Superb career opportunity in an international organization.
    Salary is internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
    Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
    Attractive retirement plan.
    Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
    Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

  • Research Associate

    Research Associate

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Food Scientist with skills in product development and wet chemistry analysis to contribute to Regional projects on Roots, Tubers and Banana crops and more specifically pro-vitamin A rich orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) and potato in Africa.
    Position: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, in the Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL), Nutrition and Food Safety Platform, Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) research hub at the campus of the International Livestock Research Institute), with occasional travel within the Sub-Saharan Africa Region. The Research Associate (Food Scientist) will report directly to the Regional Food Scientist.
    Job Responsibilities:
    The principal tasks and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

    Assist with operational management in the Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL);
    Develop new methods and keep current methods up to standards, assure quality assurance, contribute scientifically to the work;
    Attend to visitors and train other labs on similar methods;
    Develop and conduct acceptability studies with RTB and biofortified crops;
    Provide nutrition input to other areas of CIP and RTB in SSA;
    Develop and conduct retention studies with biofortified crops;
    Development of new food products and food recipes with RTB and biofortified crops;
    Supervise students on thesis research topics of relevance to RTB and biofortified crops food science program;
    Participate in nutrition and food science professional forums in sub-Saharan Africa;
    Contribute to project reports and publish relevant findings on a timely basis.

    Requirements
    The successful candidate will have:

    Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutritional Biochemistry or related subjects. PhD will be an added advantage;
    Minimum of six year’s work experience in a nutritional analysis research environment;
    Good understanding of analytical instruments such as HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS and ICP;
    Strong background in food product development and sensory profiling and analysis;
    Excellent analytic skills;
    Skills and good knowledge of food microbiology and food safety;
    Skills in molecular biology techniques an added advantage;
    Aptitude for teamwork, leadership, training, and communications skills;
    Good publication record;
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
    Willingness to travel within the region.

    Additional preferences:

    Experience working with starch chemistry or product development;
    Experience in with food industry and fund raising;
    Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team/project and multicultural environment.

    Conditions: The employment contract will be for a one year’s term (with a three months’ probation period) with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding.

  • Research Associate – Food Scientist

    Research Associate – Food Scientist

    Ref.: 2018/015/NRS/KEN/SSA
    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Food Scientist with skills in product development and wet chemistry analysis to contribute to Regional projects on Roots, Tubers and Banana crops and more specifically pro-vitamin A rich orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) and potato in Africa.
    Position:
    The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, in the Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL), Nutrition and Food Safety Platform, Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) research hub at the campus of the International Livestock Research Institute), with occasional travel within the Sub-Saharan Africa Region. The Post- Doctoral Fellow (Food Scientist) will report directly to the Regional Food Scientist.
    Duties and responsibilities:
    The principal tasks and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

    Assist with operational management in the Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL);
    Develop new methods and keep current methods up to standards, assure quality assurance, contribute scientifically to the work;
    Attend to visitors and train other labs on similar methods;
    Develop and conduct acceptability studies with RTB and biofortified crops; Provide nutrition input to other areas of CIP and RTB in SSA;
    Develop and conduct retention studies with biofortified crops;
    Development of new food products and food recipes with RTB and biofortified crops Supervise students on thesis research topics of relevance to RTB and biofortified crops food science program.
    Participate in nutrition and food science professional forums in sub-Saharan Africa
    Contribute to project reports and publish relevant findings on a timely basis.

    Selection Criteria:
    The successful candidate will have:

    Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutritional Biochemistry or related subjects. PhD will be an added advantage;
    Minimum of six year’s work experience in a nutritional analysis research environment;
    Good understanding of analytical instruments such as HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS and ICP;
    Strong background in food product development and sensory profiling and analysis; Excellent analytic skills;
    Skills and good knowledge of food microbiology and food safety;
    Skills in molecular biology techniques an added advantage;
    Aptitude for teamwork, leadership, training, and communications skills; Good publication record;
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
    Willingness to travel within the region;

    Additional preferences:

    Experience working with starch chemistry or product development.
    Experience in with food industry and fund raising.
    Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team/project and multicultural environment.

    Conditions: The employment contract will be for a one year’s term (with a three months’ probation period) with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding.

  • Consultant – Postharvest

    Consultant – Postharvest

    Job Description
    Thus, under AVCD, CIP is seeking a consultant to assess socio-economic feasibility of differing types of storage units targeting differing profiles of user:

    Small-scale individual household storage usually 4 to 10 tonne capacity, relies on managing ambient conditions to improve storage conditions giving moderate control of temperature and relative humidity;
    Ambient storage, normally 50 to 100 tonne capacity, relies on managing ambient conditions to improve storage conditions giving moderate control of temperature and relative humidity;
    Cold storage, 500 to 1000 tonne capacity, using power to maintain temperature and relative humidity at a pre-determined level.
    The Consultant will be responsible is to assess the economics of each storage type addressing all costs associated with each storage type, including direct costs and indirect costs, such as potential loss of stored commodity.
    Considering each storage type, the study is to elaborate on:
    Economic feasibility and profit margins at specific time intervals of storage, identifying the assumptions and risks;
    Management models for ambient and cold stores considering group dynamics, differing types of storage services (i.e. warehouse receipts, farmer sells to cooperative who then manages sales and risks), and distribution and utilization of storage returns;
    Feasibility of household and ambient storage for storing marketable quantities of potato considering that a 50 tonne storage unit is sufficient for 2 ha of potato production.

  • Project Management Officer

    Project Management Officer

    Job description
    Ref.: 2018/010/NRS/KE/SSA
    Key Responsibilities
    This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and report to the Head of Project Management Unit (Located in Nairobi, Kenya). This position will also assist in ensuring that project staff follow CIP policies and procedures while adhering to donor rules and regulations while acting as the liaison between project field offices and Kenya-based interdepartmental teams to ensure projects are successful. The job requires travel to field sites (up to 25% of time).
    Project Management Officer The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer to work directly with CIP Leaders and help them to execute worldwide projects and ensure they deliver on-time, within the applicable scope and budget. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. If you enjoy working with other professionals dedicated to achieving food security, we encourage you to apply. About the role:

    Project implementation and compliance: Serve as primary point of contact for project operations during and after the life of the project; Deliver and maintain professional working relationships with internal clients and other project partners and ensure resource availability and allocation.
    Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor progress against project output and provide feedback as needed; Measure project performance using appropriate tools and dispatched to donors’ representatives; Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
    Knowledge Management: Organize and maintain shared knowledge ports (KM Hub, websites) to communicate relevant project information throughout the organization; Liaise with donors and customers to exchange necessary project information.
    Team Management: Contributes to performance evaluation and development of staff; Supports the Head of PMU in gathering and analyzing data through statistical analysis and writing reports that can offer management effective solutions for projects.What we are looking for?
    Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Financial Management or related field. Master’s degree in Development, Administration and/or
    Project Management, will be desirable.
    At least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
    Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel.
    Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP)
    Proficiency in project management software tools.
    Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
    Recognized as results-oriented team player who is adaptable to changing business needs and capable of contributing to the team’s success effectiveness.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are the conditions?
    The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenyan nationals and permanent residents. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal.

  • Project Finance Intern

    Project Finance Intern

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented Project Finance Intern for the CIP Sub Saharan Africa Regional Office in Nairobi.
    The Position: The Project Finance Intern will report to the BMGF Project Finance Specialist. The Intern will assist primarily in reviewing project partners’ financial reports, support documents and other related tasks. The position requires broad understanding of programme implementation and cross-cultural people skills.
    Duties and Accountabilities:

    Assist in review of partner’s Quarterly financial reports for consistency, completeness and accuracy of documentation;
    Compilation of documents and information for maintenance of partner’s database;
    Compile regular summaries of partner’s verification status reports;
    Assist in performing monthly analysis of expenditure reports from the accounting system;
    Assist in monitoring all partners’ liquidation reports (progress and final), review and verify documentation and financial report;
    Assist in Monitoring Funding Status of each sub-recipient according to the agreements;
    When applicable, assist with budget preparation, reviews and reallocations;
    Assist to close all project sub-grants or contracts in advance for final report preparation;
    Assist to close all open advances related to the project (staff, travel, research activities, payroll);
    Provide short biweekly report on activities undertaken & emerging issues;
    Assist in ensuring compliance to Donor regulations and award requirements;
    Perform any other duty assigned by the PMU Specialists, PI’ & Project Manager.

    Selection Criteria:

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology, Business Administration or related field of study;
    Minimum of CPA / ACCA Part 2;
    Be a team player and able to work in a busy environment, often with tight deadlines;
    Fluent in official language;
    Proficient in MS Excel;
    Advanced written and oral communication skills in English;
    Be a Kenyan citizen.

    Conditions: This is an internship position open to Kenyan citizens only. The internship contract will be for a period of three months only (non-renewable).

  • Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer

    Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and experienced Food Science, Business Technology Officer for the anticipated Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Project. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to donor approval. The selected candidate will be a “Specialist” according CIP’s internal structure. She/He will coordinate technology transfer on Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) as part of the TAAT program.
    The Position: The Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer will provide business and processing technology technical skills in the Orange Flesh Sweetpotato Value Chain Compact. The officer will work with private sector partners interested in adopting OFSP into their processing business. The candidate will also identify new businesses interested in setting up OFSP-based production units as a business. Therefore, the candidate should possess prior experience in business management to work with the businesses by impacting sound business management. The position requires supply chain management skills to ensure that OFSP roots production and supply to businesses is managed efficiently. The position will be based in one of the participating countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and will report to the TAAT OFSP Value Chain Specialist.
    The Project: The TAAT program has been initiated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as part of its Feed Africa Initiative with support from additional donors. The main objective is to harness high-impact agricultural technologies for raising agricultural productivity, mitigating risks, and promoting diversification and post-harvest investment across selected agricultural commodity chains. OFSP has been selected due to its high potential for improving nutrition in the continent and its strong growth prospects in the commercial food processing sector. The OFSP Commodity Technology Delivery Compact (CTDC) will include a range of private sector partners and public sector extension services to deliver technologies, training, and access to services to stakeholders along the value chain, from production to processing and marketing. It will be coordinated by CIP and link with the strong network of research and development programs implemented by CIP and partners in over 10 African countries.
    Key responsibilities:

    Coordinate the development of TAAT technologies adoption work plans in each country.
    Together with country leaders and Value Chain Specialist, assist in the identification of business partners in each country in which TAAT will be implemented.
    Provide expertise necessary for successful implementation of value chain compact activities, in close collaboration with country value chain implementation teams.
    Assist in the preparation of food technology outreach campaigns in each country of implementation.
    Provide expertise in approaches necessary to deploy technologies, according to the defined target areas, mobilizing all actors across the value chain.
    Facilitate the implementation of the value chain activities in all target countries and participate in the monitoring of progress made towards achieving value chain and TAAT-set goals.
    Provide technical and business support to all value chain public and private sector partners in each participating country and ensure that they are fully and actively engaged.
    Work with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) to ensure that capacity is built in all needed areas for various stakeholders within the value chain.
    Work with young Agripreneurs in each country of implementation through demonstration and training, in close collaboration with the ENABLE-TAAT Compact.
    Ensure that quarterly and annual consolidated technical and financial reports for the Compact are prepared and submitted to the value chain coordinator office on schedule.
    Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Value Chain Specialist and/or Institutional Management Office to meet the objectives of the value chain.

    What we are looking for?

    Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Business Administration, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field to the value chain.
    Minimum of 5-6 years of professional work experience, with at least 1 year of experience in value chain development or products development, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Relevant work experience in agribusiness management, agriprocessing, supply chain management (experience with projects that link farmers to the market will be an added advantage).
    Work experience in product development at the industrial level will be an added advantage.
    Experience in projects involved in public-private partnerships.
    Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. In addition, good working knowledge of French is preferred.
    Demonstrated ability to write, publish, and disseminate technical reports, success stories, and promotional materials.
    Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    CIP is a global and reputable international organization with a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and has recently been awarded the World Food Price and the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers, that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are we offering?

    Great career opportunity in an international organization.
    Nationally competitive salary commensurate with experience.
    One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
    Work in an equal and diverse workplace.