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Internship Opportunity: Grant Proposal Evaluation

Project background
SNV is a member of the €160 million Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) (www.thedfcd.com), a Netherlands based consortium (led by FMO, Dutch development bank ), whose objectives are to (i) provide finance and Technical Assistance (TA) to projects with a focus on climate change adaptation; (ii) mobilize external private sector funding at scale; and (iii) align directly with DFCD Theory of Change (ToC).
The DFCD allows for investments in projects aimed at climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries. SNV, as part of the DFCD Origination Facility, will identify and develop, together with local companies and stakeholders, bankable business case propositions which can subsequently be picked up by the DFCD Investment Facilities (Water and Land-use) for further development, match-making and investment. The DFCD presents an important additional instrument for the Dutch government’s efforts in contributing to the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Description
The DFCD programme in Kenya wishes to announce an internship vacancy in the unit. The opportunity envisages that the intern will gain experience on project appraisal, financial analysis of grant, debt and equity applications, project administration and grant management.
Tasks Descriptions

Receive and review applications / Intake Forms and related financial information from private sector companies for consistency, completeness and accuracy of documentation;
Peruse and assess applicant’s application / Intake Form and financial information to ascertain eligibility for DFCD support in line with the DFCD’s criteria;
Analyse the applicant’s investment proposal, thesis, origination activities; environmental and social impacts of the project; how it fosters climate change adaptation, resilience and sustainability;
In line with the Intake Form assessment, undertake financial analysis of the application, covering Origination Facility grant financing and technical assistance request, envisaged investment implementation post-OF graduation;
Make recommendations to the Regional Investment Officer, sub-Saharan Africa regarding the eligibility and acceptability of the application for further processing and presentation to the OF Investment Committee;
Assist in compiling and updating DFCD sub-Saharan Africa’s Business Development pipeline
Perform any other duty assigned by the Regional Investment Officer, sub-Saharan Africa

Qualifications

At least a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/commerce
Professional course certificate such as CPA, ACCA, will be an added advantage
Computer literate
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili; written and oral;
Intermediate /advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and especially Excel).

Additional Information
Contract Duration:4 months
Remuneration: The project will pay a monthly stipend and cover all field costs relating to the assigned tasks in the internship period as guided by SNV policies.

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October 28, 2024
Consultant – Landscape Strategy and Capacity Development Local Capacity Builder (LCB) Junior Consultant – Livestock Management

About Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralist Economies and Landscapes Kenya’s ASAL project
SNV Kenya (SNV) and Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) – in collaboration with County Governments – are implementing the Integrated & Climate Smart Innovations for Agro-Pastoralist Economies and Landscapes Kenya’s ASAL project (ICSIAPL) project which is implemented under the EU Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture (DeSIRA) action. The project’s lifetime is from 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2023. The project works in the Counties of Narok, Kajiado and Taita Taveta and is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The project’s overall objective is to improve livelihoods of agro-pastoralists communities (including women and youth) is enhanced through improved forage production and livestock husbandry, building on commercialization of climate smart innovations and sustainable landscape management in Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Narok counties.
The project has three main objectives:

To increase resilience of agro-pastoralists and SMEs against climate shocks by upscaling of appropriate grazing and feeding innovations.
To increase capacity of county governments to implement climate resilient integrated landscape management strategies and plans to support agro-pastoralist communities.
To improve capacity of county governments to develop local strategies/frameworks for drought resilient sector development compliant with national policies.

Job Description
This assignment will contribute to the realization of Strategic Objective 3 highlighted below: :
Increased capacity of county governments to implement climate resilient integrated landscape management strategies and plans to support agro-pastoralist communities.
Outputs:
Output 3.1. County governments create capabilities to solve gaps in coordination and joint implementation
Output 3.2 Counties coordinate on harmonized grazing arrangements based on feed inventories and common strategies for herd mobility
Output 3.3. County governments and communities able to develop landscape management plans and grazing agreements that are agreed, accepted and enforced by all stakeholders through participatory decision-making and targeted communication.
The project recently studied the status of the landscapes including capacity gap assessment of coordination of implementation of integrated landscape management and drought resilience feeding strategies in Narok, Kajiado and Taita Taveta Counties. The study has identified various gaps related to Integrated Landscape Management. In this regard, the project seeks to engage engage consul-ants with landscape expertise to build capacity of the county technical teams and landscape organizations (group ranches, conservancies, land owners associations, Water Resources Users Associations) in the rangeland eco- systems in the 3 Counties.. The support will focus on development of inclusive landscape strategies and capacity building action plans including implementation of proven sustainable intervention models that will address existing gaps identified in the landscape study, and priorities proposed by echo-system actors during the stakeholder validation consultation sessions.
Purpose of the Assignment
Based on the findings and recommendations of the capacity gap assessment study and validation workshops, the consultant will support landscape actors in the counties to prepare an inclusive capacity development interventions that:

Strengthen the county governments’ capabilities to address gaps in coordination and joint implementation
Strengthen county governments and communities’ capabilities to develop landscape management plans and grazing agreements that are agreed, accepted, and enforced by all stakeholders through participatory decision making and targeted communication.
Support integration of landscape management approaches into relevant county government plans and policies such as the CIDPs and cross -border plans.
Enhance adoption of gender equitable practices that allow for inclusivity of women and youth in the coordination and joint implementation of integrated landscape and grazing management.
Enhance adoption of participatory approaches in landscape and grazing management and drought resilient feeding strategies by county governments, communities, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a continuous monitoring and evaluation of progress against relevant project indicators and help create a solid foundation for long-term planning, implementation, and sustainable results.

Scope of work
The consultants will facilitate the development of county specific inclusive landscape strategy and capacity building action plans informed by findings and recommendations from gap analysis   study and stakeholder validation with a deliberate focus on gender and social inclusion and climate change resilience building. The region-specific action plans will include strategies of implementation drawn from recommendations, best practice and lessons learned elsewhere. The specific actions will target identified the rangelands of Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Narok and will include but not limited to:

Review the county gap analysis report and consult with the stakeholders on identified priority areas of intervention for the specified region.
Jointly with county government facilitate the initial coordination agenda setting session to activate   joint planning in the implementation of Integrated Landscape and Grazing Management (ILGM) and Drought Resilient Feeding Strategies (DRFS) for the specified region.
Facilitate participatory ILM strategy and capacity building action plan workshops involving both County government and stakeholders.
Conduct capacity development workshops of County and community landscape actors on the development of landscape management plans and grazing agreements that will be agreed and enforced by all stakeholders through participatory decision making.
Build capacity of TOTs drawn from County technical teams & landscape organizations, community organizations in the development of Land use and grazing plans.
Facilitate actors in developing targeted communication strategies to promote adoption and ownership of agreed upon land use plans and grazing agreements
Initiate interventions strategies with identified project partners; (conservation organizations, group ranches, WRUA,) on landscape use plans and grazing agreements.
Facilitate agenda setting for key policy issue for intervention for the landscape.

Deliverables

Specific County integrated landscape management strategy
Capacity building action plan with a clear road map of implementation strategies with specific relevant and achievable interventions for the region
Capacity development program and training materials
Report of the landscape actors multi-stakeholder forum for agenda setting and validation of landscape strategies and ecosystem capacity building plan.
Templates of relevant tools used in the development of grazing and land use plans for adoption by participating actors
Prioritized policy issue for landscape actors dialogue with policy makers.

Qualifications
Education
Landscape based organizations with a diverse team with expertise/advanced degree from recognized university education in the fields of Natural resource management, Range management,Dry land resource Management, Environmental science, and conservation.
Work experience

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Range-land Management, Natural Resource Management interventions and development of inclusive landscape management strategies and capacity building action plans.
Experience working in Arid and semi-Arid areas in assignments related to integrated Landscape Management.
Proven work experience and/or knowledge in the implementation of proven sustainable landscape management interventions models in Narok, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties or similar semi-arid environments.
Good understanding of and experience with the participatory approaches in landscape & grazing management and drought resilient feeding strategies in the context of pastoralist societies, herd mobility, resilience building, and sustainable utilization of natural resource.
Proven expertise and experience in carrying out participatory capacity building to technical teams and landscape organizations/actors as TOTs within the range-land ecosystem.
Proven expertise and Experience in working with County government and Community organisations in agenda setting for key policy issues for interventions    on natural resources and Landscape Management with a focus in ASALs,
Experience in facilitating the development of targeted communication strategies that promote adoption and ownership of land use plans and grazing agreements
Experience and understanding of the role of women and youth in integrated landscape management
Experience in facilitation of multi stakeholder engagement.

Additional requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Sensitive and committed to gender equity and inclusion of youth.

Additional Information
Timelines
The assignment must be completed by early November 2021
Requirements in response to this TOR
The following is required from the consultant in response to these terms of reference as a basis for evaluation and choice of the suitable consultant:

Organization or company profile.
Expression of interest that clearly stated the specific County/rangeland ecosystem   (Maasai Mara, Kajiado, or Taita Taveta) to be considered for.
A technical and financial proposal.
A tentative work plan of the planned activities; including proposed number of days.
CV(s) of the lead consultant and any support or technical staff/consultants
Reference list of previous consultancies and relevant report

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October 28, 2024
Short Term Consultancy – Partnerships & Finance Operations

Project Overview
The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) enables private sector investment in projects aimed at climate adaptation and mitigation in developing countries. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made available €160 million to increase the resilience of communities and ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change. The DFCD is managed by a pioneering consortium of Climate Fund Managers (CFM), Worldwide Fund for Nature Netherlands (WWF-NL) and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, led by the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO. For more information, please visit: www.thedfcd.com.
Job Description
As part of implementation of origination activities, the DFCD is seeking to engage a consultant for one of its business case/grantees, that is setting up a Credit Capital Management Company (“CCMC”). The CCMC will manage capital invested by climate finance investors, pooled to fund medium- and long-term credit receivables from a range of distributors, farmers and farming corporations in the agriculture sector, supported by a dedicated credit management function to ensure portfolio performance. The consultant should be a financial advisor who has worked on other fund structures that have launched with blended finance investors / guarantee providers and will need experience with fund structures in Luxembourg – ideally with Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF) -structures
Specific Requirements
The consultant will.

assist with securing guarantees and concessional finance required to unlock anchor investor commitments for the business case/grantee.
support / advise the business case/grantee on structuring of the investment instrument(s) offered by the investors
advise on the appropriate jurisdiction and legal entity for the business case/grantee based on key stakeholder requirements
help structure the equity raise into the business case/grantee
advise on negotiation with equity investors into the business case
provide the business case/grantee with a single point of interaction to update on progress for onward communication within DFCD.
Clarify any areas of ambiguity regarding the obligations under the contract and advice on how they are to be effected in practice
provide advice to the project team on the content for the investment document / business plan to be produced and submitted to the investor
support and secure a term sheet from the investment team into the capital vehicle

Deliverables

updates and Investor briefs from various investors approached.
Guide document on structuring of investment instruments
Term sheet with identified guarantee providers.
Investment Letter or signed term sheet with anchor equity investors into the CCMC by 30 June 2022
Finalised investment instrument(s) for the capital vehicle (as reflected in the Investment Letter with the investors – starting with FMO-DFCD and others as required) by 30 June 2022
Investor documents and consequent signed Term sheet from FMO-DFCD
Monthly Progress Reports to DFCD contact person

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Finance, business management or related field.
Professional qualifications like CIFA .
Experience in investment banking, venture capital, or private equity investing in emerging markets.
Experience in fundraising and has worked on at least three big fundraising deals in the past.
2+ years of experience working with a high growth start-up
Experience in project management, monitoring, and evaluation
Excellent communication skills.
Result-driven.
Highest level of integrity.

Additional Information
Contract duration – The consultancy assignment is a total of 45 days.

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October 28, 2024
Agronomy and Biodiversity Advisor Junior Consultant – Agribusiness Consultancy Services For Conducting Commercial Viability Analysis For Community Water Systems In Arid And Semi-Arid Lands

About REALMS
The Regenerative Agricultural practices for improved Livelihoods and Markets (REALMS) project aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Western Kenya and Western Rwanda through creating conditions for the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices. Both project areas are characterized by high population growth and increased demand for food, increasingly degraded lands, fragile landscapes and weakened livelihoods. By creating the appropriate conditions for the adoption by smallholders of regenerative agricultural practices the REALMS project will tackle these challenges.
Job Description
SNV is seeking an experienced professional agronomist with expertise in areas of conservation agriculture, agroecology, soil conservation and climate smart agricultural practices. The position holder will be responsible for guiding adoption of regenerative agricultural practices by farmers and agro-enterprises. S/he will coordinate with the project team and partners to contribute to analysis that will identify and stimulate investments for effective regenerative production systems. S/he will provide support to SMEs and farmer groups/cooperatives on the most appropriate climate integration strategies, which enhance income of producers and agribusinesses. The incumbent will contribute to the joint learning of smallholder producers agro-enterprises adoption of regenerative agriculture.
Key Responsibilities

Provide appropriate and targeted technical advice or assistance to REALMS, project staff and consultants on activities linked to the project.
Mentor and coach staff members and partner CSO partners on green growth agenda
Develop and apply training methods appropriate to the needs of the smallholder farmers and their organizations
Gather and manage relevant knowledge (e.g. training materials such as manuals)
Act as a focal point for any potential research project related to agronomy in the REALMS project
Act as focal point for potential research initiative in liaison with the M&E Officer
Support partner organizations in their awareness raising and agroecology capacity linked to increasing adoption of regenerative and circular food systems especially by the smallholder farmers.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of partner organizations in all activities related to REALMS.
Support and accompany the partner organizations in developing and applying their own monitoring systems as well as assessing and managing the risks
Ensure strong communication and co-ordination with partner organizations, target groups and key stakeholders related to the regenerative agriculture and agroecology
Revise reports submitted by partner organizations regarding issues linked to REALMS
Submit visit reports to coordination office after each project visit
Network with like-minded organizations in the field of agronomy in close collaboration with the other REALMS colleagues.

Qualifications

At least a Bachelors degree and preferably a Masters level in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, soil and water sciences, or related field from a recognized university.
At least 5 years in promotion of conservation agriculture, climate smart agriculture, and soil and water conservation.
Experience working with farmers and demonstrated experience as an advisor on agronomy, sustainable agriculture and organic farming with proved competences in one or several of the following fields: agroforestry, bio intensive gardening, sustainable land management practices, mixed cultivation, seed production and storage, climate change adaptation and mitigation, water harvesting and/or disaster risk reduction
Proven competences in knowledge management and dissemination
Proven competences in project management and PCM instruments
Experience with working with farmers’ groups and agro-enterprises with special attention to gender integration and social inclusivity approaches.
Excellent written and oral skills in English and Kiswahili
Excellent IT-skills (word, excel, power point)
Ability to plan, set priorities and multitask
Proven ability to work autonomously, in teams and multidisciplinary
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; networking skills an asset
Knowledge and experience in participatory approaches, gender approaches and/or working with youth an asset

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October 28, 2024
Junior Consultant – Livestock Intensification

About the project
The Initiative for Sustainable Landscapes (ISLA) Kenya is a partnership set up by IDH in 2015 in response to deforestation and forest degradation in the South West Mau Forest block in western Kenya. ISLA aims to conserve 60,000 hectares of the forest by 2030. The partnership is built on the interest of tea and other companies to conserve the forest for its microclimate and of the Kenyan government to improve livelihoods of communities.
The South West Mau is the largest of 22 blocks of the Mau Forests Complex (MFC). The MFC covers over 400,000 hectares and is critical for Kenya and parts of East Africa. More than 10 million people depend on its rivers. The forest also influences the region’s microclimate such as rainfall patterns, creating ideal conditions to produce crops such as tea. Furthermore, the area is one of Kenya’s main water towers and much of its hydroelectric power is generated here.
In recent decades, more than 25% of the forest has either been cut down or degraded, putting tea production, other sectors and community livelihoods at risk. This is caused by growing populations, unsustainable livestock grazing, charcoal burning and timber extraction from the forest.
In response, IDH created a strong coalition of the Nakuru, Kericho and Bomet national government agencies; tea, energy, telecommunications and timber companies; and civil society made up of NGOs and community groups, implementing partners and knowledge institutions to work together across the landscape. Together, we developed an integrated action plan for holistic landscape management in the South West Mau Forest across four key themes: forest conservation, water conservation, sustainable energy with livelihoods as an important cross-cutting theme. The focus of ISLA Kenya is on the northeast boundary of the forest, where threats are highest. Based on baseline and feasibility studies done by IDH, it was clear that overstocking (of livestock) in the forest is a key threat.
For more information on the ISLA partnership, please visit: https://www.idhsustainabletrade.com/landscapes/south-west-mau-forest-kenya/
This pilot was successful and gave rise to two twin projects; the livestock intensification upscaling project intended at upscaling the activities at the pilot and an integrated livestock approach intended at organizing community members to adopt a controlled forest grazing system. These two aims at reducing forest grazing.
The Livestock Intensification Upscaling Project.
The livestock intensification upscaling project is a three -year project co-funded by IDH, James Finlays Kenya-JFK, Unilever Tea Kenya-UTK, Kenya Tea Development Agency-KTDA, Rhino Ark and Rabo Bank Foundation through Global Agricultural Foundation, and implemented by SNV-Netherlands Development Organization. The objective of the project is to promote livestock intensification among forest-dependent communities along the NE boundary of the SW Mau with an aim of increasing their income levels while at the same time reducing deforestation. This project was born out of the realization that livestock over- grazing and browsing is one of the main causes of forest loss in the SW Mau, which is an important water source, vital for local and downstream communities, businesses, and wildlife reserves alike. This is in addition to the fact that for the surrounding communities, livestock is an important source of income and livelihood. The livestock intensification project is part of the bigger Initiative for Sustainable Landscapes (ISLA) Program being implemented by IDH and its partners in the SW Mau.
Job Description
The consultant will be responsible for:

Facilitating and supporting activities to enhance efficiency of raw milk collection system/process.
Facilitating training for farmers based on agreed curriculum
Identifying, training and coaching Service provider Enterprises (SPEs) and farmer trainers
Supporting design and roll out of an (environmentally sustainable) T&E programme.
Providing leadership in identification, selection and establishment of model farms.
Facilitating linkages with private input suppliers and service providers.
Facilitating farmer learning and knowledge development through field days and exchange visits.
Facilitating farmer learning and knowledge development on fodder planning.
Support to farmer groups with Feed & Fodder training programs and design and implementation of demonstrations for fodder establishment & preservation.
Facilitating linkages with Feed & Fodder suppliers for quality seeds and quality feeds.
Supporting the farmer groups with linkages for feed/fodder.
Supporting in the development of forest grazing plans
Perform any other task (s) that may be assigned by the Project Manager from time to time.

Reporting by the consultant

A weekly report detailing activities done within the week, outputs from those activities and next courses of action
Monthly and Quarterly report detailing milestones achieved versus envisioned targets.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or livestock production/training and extension, or equivalent work experience in the dairy industry
At least 3 years Technical experience in dairy management
Extensive work experience in a multicultural environment
Good communication, negotiation, public speaking, interpersonal and organization skills
Good computer skills
Good networks in the Kenya agriculture sector is an advantage.

Additional Information
Contract duration
6 months with possibility of extension.
Expected start date
01 July 2021

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October 28, 2024
Contracting & Procurement Officer

Programme Overview
SNV has been engaged by various donors to reach millions of people by executing programmes in agriculture, renewable energy and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene). In Kenya, SNV is implementing several exciting projects in various counties in Kenya. The SNV country office is located in Nairobi but a lot of activities are implemented from field offices in Eldoret, Nanyuki, and other locations within the country.
Job Description
Reporting to the Country Finance and Support Services Manager, the Contracting & Procurement Officer will monitor and support the correct execution of the recently upgraded procurement policy and its underlying procedures. The work location is Nairobi with incidental travel to field offices.
Responsibilities

Adopt and own SNV Kenya’s contracting & procurement policy, procedures and practices.
Adopt all related policies.
Identify and recommend on the implementation of the contracting & procurement policy and underlying procedures, practices and training to build capacity and strengthen the operational systems related to contracting & procurement.
Initiate and facilitate training and mentoring of staff member(s) on the contracting & procurement policy, procedures and practices.
Support contracting & procurement processes as a contracting & procurement officer and advisor.
Support contracting & procurement processes as a procurement committee member.
Plan, monitor and report on all procurement processes.
Ensure special attention is given to procurement planning, maintaining the vendor/supplier database, pre-qualification program and framework agreements.
Advise management on gaps, adherence and improvement measures.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in business management or related field.
Professional qualifications like CPSP-K (IV) or CIPS.
Expert knowledge of and skills in contracting & procurement.
At least 5 years relevant working experience with an international non-governmental organisation.
At least 5 years relevant working experience in project organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor regulations and compliance issues related to management of donor funds.
Excellent communication skills.
Result-driven.
Highest level of integrity.

Additional Information
Contract duration
Initially one year with possibility of extension.

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October 28, 2024
Internship Opportunity – Communications

Job Description

To enhance communication activities in SNV Kenya, SNV seeks an all-round communications intern who will support communication activities (including use of social media), photography, videography, and knowledge management activities.

Requirements

More specifically, the Communications Intern is expected to adhere to SNV brand guidelines alongside certain donor specific requirements while undertaking the following specific activities

Assist with online outreach and social media promotions, including drafting posts for different social sites.
Monitor social media for trending topics specific to the sector(s) and identify suitable action for SNV
Collaborate with the Communications team to develop and design concepts and social media campaigns
Support the communication team in creation, organizing and regular updating of the photography database; ensuring photos are correctly captioned and the correct consent forms identified
Support project teams to capture and edit photos and videos while ensuring adherence to the EU GDPR guidelines on participant’s consent and right to personal data protection
Support the preparation and delivery of the internal newsletter on a quarterly basis
Monitor marketing communications activities
Assist in the preparation of monthly communication updates for the team
Support in the design of online and print materials for projects using design software; InDesign, Canva etc.
Support in capturing and writing success stories for project beneficiaries, while highlighting the SNV products
Support in analysing gaps in project SharePoint sites and supporting in collecting the required documents
Support communication team in any other communication-related requests

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, communications, public relations or related field
Previous internship in a development organisation with related experience in marketing or communications is a plus
Mastery of English language (verbal and written)
Good proofreading and writing skills
Extensive knowledge of social media
Basic graphic design knowledge including use on InDesign, Canva etcetera
Creative, solutions-oriented and a real team player
Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
Willing to learn new things or take direction and comes up with new ideas or solutions on how to improve the team

Additional Information

What’s In It For You

Good, solid experience in communication and international development that you can add to your CV
A fun, inclusive team
Lots of learning opportunities
Travel to interesting project sites

Assignment duration

3 months with possibility of extension

Remuneration

SNV Kenya will pay a monthly stipend and cover all field costs relating to the assigned tasks in the internship period exercise as guided by SNV policies.

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October 28, 2024
Technical Water Specialist

Job Description
We are looking to hire a Technical Water Specialist to undertake technical assessments and analysis of rural water systems. The preferred candidate will have an excellent understanding of the Kenyan water sector and a sound knowledge of rural water supply. He/She will conduct detailed assessments on rural water assets, design practical capacity building activities to address the challenges and dynamics faced by community-managed rural water systems and provide linkages with solution partners from private sector. Experience working in arid and semi-arid areas will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day relationships with selected small scale water utilities and community-based water systems, county governments and other private sector companies.
Design technical interventions that will create change in improving performance of rural water systems.
Optimise technical interventions towards resilience, competitiveness and inclusiveness in business operations.
Support county governments, local communities and local private players to create awareness, improve knowledge and understanding of operational and maintenance, and management aspects of rural water systems and the role private sector can play.
Prepare briefs and reports on rural water systems that present gaps, suggest technically feasible and appropriate solutions and define expected results and milestones and subsequently monitor their performance and results.
Manage technical interventions to improve the performance of selected rural water systems.
Identify opportunities for innovation and new areas for improving engagement with private sector companies and tools.
Contribute to internal learning and knowledge management processes, including regular performance monitoring, programme reviews and evaluations.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Engineering with a specialisation in water infrastructure and management. A Masters in Engineering or equivalent professional certification will be highly preferred.
At least 8 years’ work experience in the water sector with demonstrated experience in design, implementation and evaluation of water infrastructure systems with government and international organisations. Experience gained in the water sector environment would be an added advantage.
Good understanding of commercial viability, operational and maintenance cost recovery strategies and professionalisation of water operations.
Good analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills and the ability to monitor and explain trends and variances.
Excellent writing skills and strong reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner, for different purposes and across multiple audiences.
Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
Good negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to influence people positively.
Able to work both independently, efficiently and effectively as well as in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds.
Proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

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October 28, 2024
Driver

Job Description
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, seeks applications from qualified candidates for a Driver for activities in Isiolo, Laikipia and Narok Counties, to be based in Nanyuki Office.
Responsibilities of the Driver

The incumbent is responsible for undertaking extensive field travel in the SNV area of work and others as duty may require, ensuring safety of passengers on board.
Maintaining the proper functioning of SNV vehicles
Checking validity of statutory legal documents in the car
He/she is also responsible for taking care of the assigned vehicle(s) by carrying out small (mechanical) repairs and servicing of the SNV transport fleet, which also includes fuelling, cleaning.
Ensure that the vehicle is always safely parked, is only used for SNV duties, and ready for any duty assigned
Keep an updated work ticket always
Monitor vehicle performance and service schedule
Record mileage of all journeys daily and in the monthly report
Carry out messenger duties in and around town
Any other task that they may be assigned

Qualifications

“O” level certificate holder
5 years’ driving experience with international companies, organizations or institutions working in Isiolo, Laikipia and Samburu counties
A clean, valid Kenyan Driver’s license with knowledge of Kenya Highway Code
Certificate of good conduct
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

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October 28, 2024
Junior Consultant – Water and Livelihood Resource Management

Project background
The Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu Transforming the Environment through Nexus (LISTEN) is a 3.6 million Euro project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by a consortium of partners comprising Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC), Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation with SNV as the lead agency. The 3.5-year project seeks to contribute to enhance resilience by increasing food, nutrition and water security in the three selected Arid and Semi‐Arid Lands (ASAL) counties of Laikipia, Isiolo and Samburu in Kenya. Each consortium partner brings their own specialization to the table and will combine their capacity to achieve four key outcomes:

Outcome 1: Improved institutional capacities and programming frameworks for inclusive climate resilience at the county level.
Outcome 2: Improved water and livelihood resource management at Landscape level in the Ewaso Nyiro River Basin Ecosystem.
Outcome 3: Increased production and income through adoption of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), good management and efficient water practices, technologies and innovations in selected crop and livestock value chains, including fodder and forage.
Outcome 4: Use of Knowledge and Innovation management increased in ASALs.

Job Description
Based in SNV’s Nanyuki field office in Laikipia county, the junior consultant will support implementation of the LISTEN project activities and work with the supervisor on water and livelihood resource management component of the project. She/he may be assigned other duties beyond the said project component as may be found necessary from time to time.
Scope of Work:
The Junior Consultant will work with the supervisor assigned to them on the following areas:

Support project implementation activities working in partnership with the relevant county departments, focal stakeholders and partners in the project focus counties.
Support relevant data collection, analysis and report development e.g. capacity needs assessments activities and reporting.
Support documentation and facilitation of workshops and exchange visits of the LISTEN project
Support the review and establishment of existing and new multi‐stakeholder platforms (involving pastoralists & agro-pastoralists, conservancies, private sector, and government) on coordination and management of water and rangeland and marketing of resources and commodities.
Support mapping of existing watershed and irrigation plans in project target locations.
Capturing and reporting on lessons learnt that contribute to knowledge development
Any other activity that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Degree in environmental sciences, water management, hydrology, conservation biology, community development, social sciences or related field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in a water and livestock resources management position.
Project management skills (planning, administration, financial and monitoring)
Excellent research, report writing and presentation skills
Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
Experience working with local partners, including governmental agencies and Community Based Organisations in Kenya
Previous work experience in the Ewaso Ngíro basin is an added advantage.

Additional Information
Contract Duration: 4 months
Desired start date: May 2021
Please apply by clicking on the I’m Interested tab on this page and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system, attaching your CV and cover letter in English before 30th April 2021.
Applications submitted without the required attachments will be disqualified.
NB:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
SNV Kenya does not require you to undergo any medical test prior to employment

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October 28, 2024