Jobs Kenya

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  • Consultant – Communication Assistant

    Consultant – Communication Assistant

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a highly talented Communication Assistant on a consultancy basis.**
    The Position: The consultant will support the role of the Regional Communications Specialist to ensure continuous generation of content to highlight research for development work in SSA. He/she will follow through on communication related administrative tasks geared towards content generation and dissemination with colleagues and partners. Specific tasks will include support preparation of stories and communications about CIP and its research programs in Africa; producing short promotional videos based on interviews with key scientists; photography to capture and promote ongoing work as well as during project meetings; preparing social media posts for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under the direction of the social media team based at CIP headquarters.
    Key responsibilities:

    Social media: Working closely with CIP’s social media managers based in Lima, generate, edit publish and schedule daily content (photos, videos, infographics) that increases share of voice and engagement across the region.
    Media: Media monitoring of CIP mentions/ relevant subjects in SSA and sharing/ repromoting content. Compile media briefs/ information packs with relevant content during media field tours. Logistical support during such tours.
    Administrative support – follow through on logistics that come with multimedia related visits by consultants and communications colleagues in the region.
    Photography and video editing – during meetings/ trainings/ field visits. Maintain photo archive on Chorus and Flickr.
    Events: provide logistical support for events in the region.
    Content creation: Working closely with the Regional Communications Specialist, generate content to showcase CIP’s impact on the ground through photo and video stories; blog writing.
    Helping with other communications tasks as assigned by the Regional Communications Specialist.

    Selection Criteria:

    Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field.
    At least 1 (one) year of experience required at internship level.
    Experience in social media management, photography, video editing, administrative management.
    Intermediate level of MS Office.
    Fluent in Kiswahili.
    Intermediate level in English.

    What are the conditions?
    This is a national consultancy position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The consultancy will be for a period of Four months.

  • Social Scientist (Qualitative Methods)

    Social Scientist (Qualitative Methods)

    About the position:
    The Social Scientist will ensure that CIP’s ongoing and evolving research and development programs will apply methodologies and insight from qualitative social science, including gender research, so that they can contribute effectively to global development challenges. Secondly, the Social Scientist will ensure that this research is carried out at excellent standards, results in impactful publications, and can influence future research and policy design. The position will be part of CIP’s global Social and Nutrition Sciences Division and will work closely with scientists across disciplines and countries and with the CGIAR gender platform. The position at least initially has a focus on research programs in Africa and South Asia but is relevant for all of CIP’s programs. The position will report to one of CIP’s global program leaders and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Key responsibilities:

    Provide science leadership across CIP’s program portfolio for the application of qualitative social science to addressing strategic research questions related to human and institutional behavior change in the context of dietary, nutrition and agri-food systems transformation.
    Work closely with scientists and project teams to identify key social science research priorities in current and evolving projects and develop research strategies and plans for addressing these.
    Specifically, design and implement research on gender and social inclusion within the context of new and expanding technology development and delivery projects for sweetpotato and related agri-food systems and contribute significantly to the CGIAR gender platform.
    Produce peer-reviewed publications as lead author and contributing author in high quality journals, based on this research.
    Develop and manage productive research partnerships with universities and research institutes of international stature.
    Contribute to program reporting and communications with development partners to ensure that findings from qualitative social research help strengthen CIP’s credibility and influence.

    Who are we looking for?

    PhD in a relevant social science discipline with a strong focus on qualitative methodologies.
    Excellent and up-to-date understanding of qualitative research methods pertinent to the study of behavior change, gender, social inclusiveness, youth, risks and benefits from technology change, and institutional transformation.
    At least 5 years’ experience of leading qualitative social research in an international program environment, preferably within the agriculture, food or rural development sector.
    Strong understanding of the social, cultural and economic context of poverty, food insecurity, malnutrition, and social marginalization in Africa and South Asia.
    Excellent skills in research design, coordination of research teams, timely analysis, writing and presentation.
    Excellent track record of original research and peer-reviewed publications based on qualitative social science methodologies.
    Excellent leadership skills to promote effective collaboration within research teams and across research partnerships.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in French or Spanish is an advantage.
    Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work in resource-poor, rural areas.

    What are we offering?

    Exciting career opportunity in an international organization.
    Internationally competitive salary, 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.

  • Accounting Analyst

    Accounting Analyst

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Accounting Analyst.
    The Position: The Accounting Analyst will provide support to the Finance Unit for CIP-Kenya to ensure efficient and timely deliverable of their objectives.
    Key responsibilities:

    Reviewing and processing payments requests and stamping ‘’PAID’’ on all vouchers and support documentation
    Scanning and uploading journals on SharePoint
    Filing all journals, numbering the files for easy access
    Reviewing and posting of payments, attach Journals to the payment vouchers
    Reviewing and posting of liquidations
    Preparation of bank reconciliation statements as per the calendar- ensure no pending reconciling items and bank recs are submitted on time
    Reconciliation of staff advances accounts and notifying staff with pending advances of more than 15days
    Reconciliation of account 62000 and 31000
    Submitting VAT invoices for VAT Exemption Certificate application and issuing the certificates to the vendors
    Petty cash management (processing petty cash requests, replenishment and reconciliation of the petty cash account
    Analyzing mileage monthly, putting the same on the excelerator ready for posting
    Invoicing staff on mileage and follow up of payments of the same and reconciling staff mileage
    Scanning and uploading liquidations journals on the SharePoint Making withholding tax payment before 20th of every month and reconciliation of Withholding tax account
    Asset Management including asset verification, updating of asset register and uploading the link on the SharePoint

    Selection Criteria

    A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
    CPA II or ACCA level 2.
    At least two years of finance and accounting experience in a busy environment.
    A team player accustomed to working with multi-cultural and diverse teams.
    Advance level of MS Office, especially in Excel.
    Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP).
    Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
    Ability to write project and financial reports.
    Advance level in written and spoken English.
    Fluent in Kiswahili.

    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 Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

  • Scientist (20-10)

    Scientist (20-10)

    Job Description
    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an innovative Scientist to contribute with the CIP’s program objectives.
    About the position:
    This position will partner with expert teams both within and outside of CIP from disciplines such as plant breeding, genomics and bioinformatics, plant physiology, phenomics and crop modelling. The Scientist will support the deployment in breeding programs of genetic and genomic resources, populations and varieties to enhance productivity in diverse tropical, subtropical and temperate environments and cropping systems. The Scientist will be based in Uganda or Kenya and will report to the Crop Improvement Global Leader, with frequent international travel to the geographies where CIP research programs operate, namely sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America.
    Key responsibilities:

    Exerts independent, state of the art management, scientific leadership and creativity when initiating, designing, executing and documenting research.
    Conducts research in potato and sweetpotato to design molecular breeding and quantitative genetic strategies.
    Serves as a Principal Investigator and establishes collaborative research initiatives to identify traits of interest at the field level, establish marker-trait associations, and improve understanding of the genetic basis of such traits.
    Designs, executes and publishes in scientific journals research for QTL/association mapping, marker-assisted breeding and genomic selection, including collection of large phenotypic and molecular data, statistical analyses and data interpretation, in close collaboration with CIP’s global and regional breeding teams and external collaborators.
    Remains current on molecular breeding approaches amenable to plant breeding by participating in professional meetings and career development activities. Active engagement in fund raising activities.

    Requirements

    PhD in quantitative genetics, molecular genetics or plant breeding plus at least five years of professional or post-doctoral experience.
    Familiarity with large-scale field phenotyping, plant response to environment and G x E interactions.
    Understanding of and experience with current molecular breeding approaches Understanding of and experience with bioinformatics, database development and electronic data capture techniques related to applied plant breeding/molecular breeding.
    Experience and knowledge of clonal, polyploid crops is preferred. Excellent statistical skills, including proficiency with linear mixed models.
    Strong communication, organizational skills and experience managing staff.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
    Demonstrated experience in grant/research proposals formulation.
    Ability to build and lead research teams and collaborate across institutions and continents.
    Commitment to work in a multi-partner, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
    Track record of relevant scientific publications.
    Strong team player, self-motivated, goal-oriented and committed to shared goals.

    Benefits

    Exciting career opportunity in an international organization.
    Internationally competitive salary, 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 Assistant – Agri-Business

    Research Assistant – Agri-Business

    Ref.: 2020/001/NRS/KE/SSA

    Research Assistant – Agri-Business The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Research Assistant.

    The Position: The Research Assistant will be expected to support formation of farmer producer organizations, youth groups and cooperatives. These organizations are farmer driven and are expected to bring farmers together with one voice and collectively market their produce. These organizations will be linked to markets and service provides including financial institutions. Additionally, the Research Assistant will contribute to integrating apical cuttings into seed systems for farmers, principally in relation to marketing. Key responsibilities:
    Key responsibilities:
     

    Conduct training in business skills and entrepreneurship for potato based cooperatives, farmer producer organizations and youth groups and support them develop own business plans.
    Support implementation of the business plans.
    Support the potato business to access markets.
    Support the potato business to access financial and credit service providers to support their business plans.
    Support the potato business to develop group savings schemes for internal borrowing and investment.
    Participate in events to promote potato apical rooted cuttings.
    Work with county teams to promote and support cuttings technology.
    Support private sector development to produce and use cuttings.
    Collect and report all data from activities.

    Requirements

    BSc. or BCom. in Agribusiness, Business Development, Agricultural Development, or a related field, from a recognized University;
    At least three years’ experience in agribusiness development or a related area working with farmer producer organizations demonstrating capacity to strengthen cooperatives and other farming groups.
    Working experience with agri-business and market development and analysis.
    In depth understanding of the business/accounting capacities needed to develop farmers and agricultural cooperatives into viable businesses.
    Proven experience linking farmer businesses to diverse types of markets.
    Proven experience linking farmer businesses to financial institutions.
    Proven experience developing group savings plans within farmer group.
    Proven experience training farmers and cooperatives in business skills, specific experience with farmers involved in potato production as a business is an asset.
    Proven experience developing training program to develop numeracy capacities for smallholder farmers.
    Advanced level of MS Office.
    Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
    Fluent in Kiswahili.

  • Research Associate

    Research Associate

    Ref.: 2019/019/NRS/KE/SSAThe International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Research Associate (N5).The Position: The Research Associate will contribute to work conducted by the gender team in CIP. The selected candidate will be expected to support the gender team in data analysis and paper writing and conducting field work activities.Key Responsibilities

    Conduct literature reviews
    Develop study tools and participate in data collection and training of enumerators
    Contribute to the planning and implementation of field activities.
    Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
    Collect high quality quantitative and qualitative data
    Clean data sets from collected quantitative data and make data ready for open access
    Analyze data and write technical reports for projects
    Attend project meetings and other meetings and seminars as necessary
    Summarize project results and submitting high quality papers on gender to internationally peer reviewed journals.

    Selection Criteria

    At least a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics, Sociology or related field;
    At least 6 years of relevant experience;
    Experience with STATA & SPSS and other quantitative data analysis software;
    Understanding of gender issues in agriculture;
    Demonstrable experience in data analysis and publication in reputable journals;
    Experience implementing projects or data collection exercises related to agriculture and gender;
    Demonstrated experience working in collaborative development projects involving multiple partners;
    Good interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills;
    Ability to work in multi-cultural environment and foster teamwork;
    Ability to work with limited supervision and to take initiative;
    Advanced knowledge of database work;
    Advanced level of MS Office;
    Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

    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. 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 Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3- month probation period).

  • Data Analysis – Consultant Data Cleaning – Consultant Social Scientist, Qualitative Methods

    Data Analysis – Consultant Data Cleaning – Consultant Social Scientist, Qualitative Methods

    Job Details
    Ref.: 2019/018/NRS/KE/SSAThe International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Data Analysis consultant.The Position: As part of the Partnerships for seed technology transfer in Africa, PASTTA, data to identify segments of seed markets in Mali, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Senegal was collected. The purpose of the data collection was to develop product profiles that detail the trait/characteristics which are on demand in target seed markets. The purpose of this consultancy is to reanalyze this data from a gender perspective in order to write a report as well as extract key indicators that can be used in the PASTTA annual report.
    Key responsibilities:

    Construct variables in accordance with international and local definitions
    Construct baseline difference in means tests
    Produce summary statistics of key outcome and covariate variables from a gender perspective;
    Draft a technical report on gender concerns in seed markets in collaboration with the CIP Gender Specialist.

    Selection Criteria

    At least a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics or related field;
    At least 6 years of experience required in data analysis;
    Experience with statistical analysis software (STATA)
    Advanced knowledge of database work;
    Advanced level of MS Office;
    Advanced statistical research analysis;
    Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

    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.

     

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  • Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Accounts Assistant on consultancy basis.
    The Position: The Accounts Assistant – Consultant will provide support to the Finance Unit for CIP Kenya to ensure efficient and timely deliverable of their objectives.
    Key responsibilities:

    Reviewing and processing payments requests and stamping ‘’PAID’’ on all vouchers and support documentation;
    Scanning and uploading journals on SharePoint;
    Filing all journals, numbering the files for easy access;
    Reviewing and posting of payments, attach Journals to the payment vouchers;
    Reviewing and posting of liquidations;
    Preparation of bank reconciliation statements as per the calendar- ensure no pending reconciling items and bank recs are submitted on time;
    Reconciliation of staff advances accounts and notifying staff with pending advances of more than 15days;
    Reconciliation of account 62000 and 31000;
    Submitting VAT invoices for VAT Exemption Certificate application and issuing the certificates to the vendors;
    Petty cash management (processing petty cash requests, replenishment and reconciliation of the petty cash account;
    Analyzing mileage monthly, putting the same on the excelerator ready for posting;
    Invoicing staff on mileage and follow up of payments of the same and reconciling staff mileage;
    Scanning and uploading liquidations journals on the SharePoint;
    Making withholding tax payment before 20th of every month and reconciliation of Withholding tax account;
    Asset Management including asset verification, updating of asset register and uploading the link on the SharePoint.

    Selection Criteria:

    At least a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting;
    At least CPA II or ACCA level 2;
    A minimum of one year of finance and accounting experience in a busy environment;
    A team player accustomed to working with multi-cultural and diverse teams;
    Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel;
    Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP);
    Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write project and financial reports.

    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 Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for a six months term (with a one month probation period).

  • Logistics Officer

    Logistics Officer

    Ref.: 2019/015/NRS/KE/SSAThe 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, and report to the Head of Project Management Unit and co report to the Logistics Manager based in Lima.Key Responsibilities

    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 6 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.

  • Program Specialist Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

    Program Specialist Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Program Specialist.The Position: The Program Specialist will provide program support for the implementation of Development and Delivery of Biofortified Crops at Scale (DDBIO) program. He/she will be responsible for providing administrative support to the global program team, organizing regional meetings; events and backstopping the efforts of admin assistants in the program’s implementing countries (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda). This position reports to the Program Coordinator.Key Responsibilities

    Provide day to day administrative support to the DDBIO global team;
    Provide logistical support as needed (appointment, meetings, travel arrangements);
    Assist with program related communications (appointments, reports, booking meeting rooms / venues and equipment etc.);
    Assist in developing meta data, uploading, updating and dissemination of DDBIO publications and communication products on to various platforms including the CGIAR space, social media, project microsite etc.;
    Coordinate travel arrangements and logistical support – including the handling of travel requests and liquidations for visitors and program staff, accommodation, and arranging for meals for the project events;
    Backstopping the efforts of the admin assistants in the program’s implementing countries (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda) to effectively execute similar duties and support country teams;
    Compile workshop presentations, preparation of meeting materials for participants and maintaining and improving mailing lists
    Maintenance of office filing system (manual and electronic) including backup, archiving and storage;
    Assist in procurement and payment of bills;
    Handling maintenance of office assets and keeping an inventory of equipment and supplies;
    Assisting with the preparation of cash position and bank reconciliations and regular financial reporting;Selection Criteria
    At least a first degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or other related discipline;
    At least CPA section 4 or ACCA level 2;
    A minimum of 5 years of finance and administration experience in a busy environment;
    Familiarity with grants, contracts and risk analysis;
    Experience as an executive assistant desirable;
    A team player accustomed to working with multi-cultural and diverse teams
    Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel
    Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP)
    Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write project and financial reports;

    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 Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3- month probation period) and the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

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