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  • Communications Analyst

    Communications Analyst

    Description
    Do you want to build a career that is full of meaning and impact? The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities where they are needed most. Visit www.ifc.org
    IFC’s Partnerships, Communications and Outreach Vice Presidency manages multilateral engagement and communications—both internal and external—across IFC. The Vice Presidency is responsible for content creation, branding, reputational risk management, relationships with shareholders in Western Europe and Japan, fundraising, and multilateral engagement.
    The Campaigns and Content is one of five teams that sit at the apex of IFC’s Partnerships, Communication, and Outreach Vice Presidency (VPU). The campaigns and content team creates and manages proactive high-quality campaigns that communicate the institution’s most strategic priorities. The campaigns and content team embraces strategic risk-taking, experiments with innovative communications techniques, and uses an array of written, visual, audio, and digital storytelling—including feature stories and digital stories, video, photography, audio stories, storytellers, social media, infographics, influencer engagements, and partnerships.
    Role and Responsibilities:
    The Campaigns and Content team is looking for a Communications Analyst – Multimedia to contribute to the production of high-quality multimedia at IFC.
    Specific roles and responsibilities of the desired candidate include:

    Work with the Campaigns and Content team leads, and, the Multimedia Communications Officer, to coordinate the design of engaging visual and audio multimedia that are strategically linked to IFC’s corporate priorities.
    Work with the Campaigns and Content digital lead, as well as others, to develop and rollout creative content, including tracking its impact. Identify untold stories, both internally and externally, and propose creative ideas for reporting on them in a compelling and creative ways.
    Contribute to the production of high-quality and innovative visual and audio content, engaging regional and industry teams, taking informed risks. This includes helping to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to film, record or otherwise collect and edit stories.
    Research and recommend channels as well as strategic partnerships/influencers to amplify campaigns.
    Contribute, as needed, to other team efforts, including overall team coordination.

    Selection Criteria

    Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism with two or more years’ experience in journalism, print and visual storytelling, or equivalent combination of education and experience
    Experience producing and/or creating multimedia (videos, photography, audio stories, etc.), and creatively—and impactfully—disseminating it
    Strong writing and editing skills in English (knowledge of Arabic, French, or Spanish is an asset)
    Innovative, creative, and self-motivated
    Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams, as well as the ability to coordinate and deliver complex projects. Demonstrated willingness to provide help, assistance and support when others are in need, and to lead or follow, depending on the needs of the team
    Used to working under pressure, independently, and on multiple projects
    Experience in working in development and in emerging markets is preferred

    Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

  • Portfolio Manager – East & Southern Africa Agricultural Economist East & Southern Africa

    Portfolio Manager – East & Southern Africa Agricultural Economist East & Southern Africa

    ID: 20120522
     
    The primary duties of the Portfolio Manager are the following three inter-related activities:

    providing managerial and strategic oversight into the portfolio of projects in the division including assisting COPs/CRs and Project Leaders with technical, operational and contractual execution and delivery (estimated at 30-50% level of effort);
    in collaboration with the Regional Director and new business team, lead new business development in the region, identifying and tracking opportunities, generating leads and partnerships and developing concept notes and proposals (estimated at 30-50)% level of effort; and
    assisting the Regional Director in regional strategy development and implementation (estimated at 10-20% level of effort).

    Specific Duties

    Provide managerial oversight and support to the portfolio of field projects;
    Communicate regularly with COPs/PLs to ensure they receive the required corporate support and adequately fulfill their project implementation responsibilities, while adhering to contractual obligations and donor requirements, as well as IFDC internal policies and procedures;
    Monitor activities and financial flows of projects to assist COPs/PLs in maintaining on-time and on-budget performance;
    Support project teams in the development of key deliverables as and when needed. These may include: technical progress reports, work plans, budgets, performance monitoring plans, etc.;
    Review key project deliverables before donor submission;
    Support field projects in the recruiting and procurement of technical assistance;
    Maintain competence in one or more technical specialty areas common to field projects in the region and provides technical assistance to field projects as requested;
    Regularly brief the Regional Director on the status of projects in the portfolio;
    Participate in project design and evaluation of projects within or added to the managed portfolio;
    Support the Regional Director in leading new business development in the region, in collaboration with the new business team. Identify opportunities, generate leads, form partnerships/consortia and lead/contribute to concept note and technical proposal development;
    Assist in recruitment of staff and consultants and populate the corporate database of consultants and potential staff candidates;
    Assume any other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.

    Required Skills
    Requirements

    This position requires a broad knowledge and understanding of economic, agriculture, and agribusiness conditions of East & Southern Africa;
    Superior level of resourcefulness and the ability to work independently, manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, and to meet deadlines under pressure;
    Proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team, development partners, local communities and government agencies in East & Southern Africa;
    Willingness and ability to travel as needed;
    A minimum of a Masters’ degree in Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Agriculture, Natural resources, International Relations or Social Sciences;
    At least 2 years’ experience in project management, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) preferably in agriculture or agribusiness working with key public donors (USAID, DFID, EU, World Bank, etc.), private donors/foundations;
    At least 3 years proven experience in fund raising and proposal writing;
    Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English. Knowledge of French would be highly desired;
    Strong computer skills required;
    Ability to exercise significant professional judgement relating to program development implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and must have an ability to prioritize in a multi-task environment.
    Ability to work independently under pressure, and able to take initiatives.
    Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
    Strong interpersonal skills, team working skills with ability to maintain effective work relationships.
    Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively
    Strong coordination and collaboration skills.

    Location & Travel
    This position will be based at IFDC’s Regional East & Southern Africa Office in Nairobi and primarily covers countries and projects in the region. Travel will be 25-40%
    Contract
    The position is open to national and international candidates and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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  • Agribusiness and Inputs Advisor-East and Southern Africa

    Agribusiness and Inputs Advisor-East and Southern Africa

    Position Overview
    The East & Southern Africa Agribusiness and Inputs Advisor (AIA) will lead agribusiness activities related to fertilizers and input sector development. The AIA will support national and regional projects in East & Southern Africa as well as support IFDC’s strategic priorities including new business through the development of concept notes and contributing to proposal development. S/he will be based at IFDC’s Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to support regional projects as needed. S/he will be part of IFDC’s Research Team and projects which the AIA will work on, as well as the East & Southern Africa Regional team.
    Specific Activities
    The AIA will undertake the following activities:

    Provide technical leadership and support to the development and implementation of agribusiness and input sector market development activities;
    Liaise and work closely with private sector companies, service providers (including ICT, finance, etc.), industry associations, development partners, Ministries of Agriculture, government agencies and stakeholders in the region and serve as a key point of contact in agribusiness and input market activities;
    Maintain an active and dynamic policy dialogue with the above-mentioned entities to facilitate technical discussions, brokering/partnering in agribusiness and input sectors;
    Stimulating private agribusiness and input sector by brokering partnerships between actors in the value chain; strengthen stakeholder business and management skills and providing targeted training and coaching to nurture business relationship and trust;
    Coordinate meetings on key issues related to agribusiness and input market development including related sectors such as access to finance, ICT, etc.;
    Be responsible for agribusiness and input market working group/platform meetings (preparation, reporting and following up recommendations)
    Provide support in the development of new business related to agribusiness and input market issues. Activities may include the development of concept notes and technical inputs into proposal development;
    Participating in and conducting training programs and other capacity building activities related to agribusiness and inputs;
    Provide support in other areas of work and undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Director and BFS-Program coordinator/Program Leads.

    Location & Travel
    This position will be based at IFDC’s Regional East & Southern Africa Office in Nairobi and primarily covers countries and projects in the region. Support may be required to other countries in which IFDC operates and/or to other IFDC offices and international conferences, workshops, meetings at other locations. Travel is estimated 25-30%.
    Contract
    Successful candidates must be eligible to work in Kenya will receive a national contract based in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Required Skills

    This position requires broad agribusiness and input sector development skills including finance, brokering/partnerships, coaching and the ability to lead and participate in the implementation of projects associated with agriculture development;
    Knowledge and understanding of economic, market, agriculture, and fertilizer and agricultural input conditions in East & Southern Africa;
    Knowledge of agribusiness and input sectors actors and market dynamics, knowledge of international development agencies, government ministries and agencies, and donors;
    Strong computer skills;
    Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders from smallholder farmers to service providers to entrepreneurs of all sizes as well as policy makers;
    Proven experience and skills in project management, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E);
    Superior level of resourcefulness and the ability to work independently, manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, and to meet deadlines under pressure;
    Proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team, development partners, local communities and government agencies in East & Southern Africa;
    Willingness and ability to travel as needed;

    Required Experience

    A Master’s Degree in economics, finance, agribusiness, public policy, business administration, or international affairs and 5-7 years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience

  • Program Management Specialist – East & Southern Africa

    Program Management Specialist – East & Southern Africa

    Position OverviewThe East & Southern Africa Program Management Specialist will support the Regional Director East & Southern Africa and the regional Senior staff including Chiefs of Party/Team Leaders as needed. The Program Management Specialist will report to the Regional Director and be part of a regional team that include finance and accounting staff, an administrative assistant, a National Administration and Finance/Operations officer ESAFD and the Deputy Director Operations. The Program Management Specialist undertakes a broad range of program management and personal assistant activities and will support national and regional projects in East & Southern Africa as well as support IFDC’s strategic priorities. S/he will be based at IFDC’s Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya with occasional travel to support regional projects as and when required.Specific ActivitiesThe Program Management Specialist Will Undertake The Following Activities

    Program Management

    Provide support to the Regional Director in project management, including monitoring of burn rates, grants, cost-share, consultancies, etc.
    Set up monthly project review meetings, take minutes and monitor progress on actions
    Lead in the preparation and coordination of documentation (MoUs, Letters of Agreement, Partnership Agreements, etc.) for the formalization of collaboration with partners
    Provide support in preparation of contracts for signature in conjunction with relevant IFDC teams at field and HQ level, both from a compliance and technical perspective
    Provide support in hiring of consultants (development of scope of work, review of consultants’ submissions) and contracting.
    Provide support to projects/programs on any other operational, grant and contract related matters.
    Perform any other duties as deemed necessary for the success of the program management or as requested by the Regional Director.

    Personal Assistant to the Regional Director and 2SCALE Program Director
    Coordinate travel arrangements for the Regional Director and 2SCALE Program Director
    Maintain incoming and outgoing correspondences, minute-taking at meetings
    Organize accurate filing systems – update, archive and maintain project files on the IFDC One drive
    Identify projects’ events planning and management needs and provide support and guidance in conjunction with program, communications and events staff
    Coordinate materials and logistics for meetings, conference calls, and conferences for the Regional Director
    Perform any other tasks related to the function requested by the Regional Director or and 2SCALE Program Director.

    Location & TravelThis position will be based at IFDC’s Regional East & Southern Africa Office in Nairobi and primarily covers countries and projects in the region. Support may be required to other countries in which IFDC operates in the region with occasional travel as needed.ContractSuccessful candidates must be eligible to work in Kenya and will receive a national contract based in Nairobi, Kenya.Closing Date5th of January, 2020Required Skills

    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    Experience in formatting, proof reading and editing Word documents and Power Point presentations.
    Organized and accurate person with attention to detail.
    Ability to strictly meet deadlines.
    Ability to work independently and be proactive with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines under pressure
    Team player, at ease in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
    Ability to interact effectively with a geographically dispersed multicultural team composed of international and national personnel.
    Excellent oral, written and inter-personal and communication skills in English; additionally knowledge of French preferred
    High level of initiative and enthusiasm, adaptability and flexibility.
    Organizational talent showing skill in self-management; ability to assess priorities and work on own initiative.
    Excellent organizational skills and attention to details in operationalization of tasks.
    Analytical aptitude with strong capacity to make decisions and be innovative in problem-solving.
    Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the achievement of goals.
    Willingness and ability to travel as needed;

    Required Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in administration, business administration or related field, with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, or Master’s degree with at least 2 years of professional experience.
    Experience in a similar position with donor-funded development projects in international NGOs is required.
    Experience with USAID and other donors projects, contractual requirements and grant management guidelines.

  • Financial Inclusion Officer

    Financial Inclusion Officer

    2SCALE develops a portfolio of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in several (6 – 10) target countries in sub-Saharan Africa (including the priority and focus countries in 2019-2023, which include Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Niger, Kenya and at a later date South Sudan. These partnerships aim to promote inclusive business in agriculture, through support to value chain development, agribusiness cluster formation and enabling business environments. The agribusiness cluster approach is designed to help rural smallholders move from subsistence farming to farming as a business and to supply agricultural products for local, national, regional and international markets. The project partners with national and multinational agri-food companies as drivers to increase productivity and to improve efficiency and sustainability of supported agribusiness clusters and value chains. Specific attention is given to job creation (including for the youth), women entrepreneurship and “base of the pyramid” (BoP) consumers and producers; the latter are most people and therefore the largest market for food products in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    The financial inclusion Officer will be assigned to supervise financial inclusion activities for 2SCALE Agribusiness clusters (ABCs) in several project countries where his/her principle duties shall include but not limited to:
    Key Tasks

    Supervise a network of local/ regional consultants (and – if required – young talented 2SCALE financial inclusion interns) to support financial brokering, and training in support of specific partnerships and value chains.
    Identify and make recommendations of the best financial bets as per the 2SCALE’s financial inclusion strategy and support the 2SCALE partnerships Facilitators (PFs) address these financial gaps/challenges in the target value chains (VCs) and the agribusiness clusters.
    Present examples of typical financial arrangements (models) to ABC and / or VC actors in agri-food industries and align the 2SCALE financial inclusion plan to build on (mainstream) these examples.
    Enlist some ideas to improve the supply of (adequate) Agri-financial services, through networking with likeminded programs, international/regional financial services providers and / or impact investors.
    Organise learning and contribute to documentation and advise of best practices, lessons-learned on aspects of financial inclusion within the programme.

    Others

    Any other assignment that the project management deems necessary for the success of the project.

    General

    This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position for one (1) year, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and continuing availability of funding.

  • Agribusiness & Inputs Advisor East & Southern Africa

    Agribusiness & Inputs Advisor East & Southern Africa

    Position OverviewThe East & Southern Africa Agribusiness and Inputs Advisor (AIA) will lead agribusiness activities related to fertilizers and input sector development. The AIA will support national and regional projects in East & Southern Africa as well as support IFDC’s strategic priorities including new business through the development of concept notes and contributing to proposal development. S/he will be based at IFDC’s Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to support regional projects as needed. S/he will be part of IFDC’s Research Team and projects which the AIA will work on, as well as the East & Southern Africa Regional team.Specific ActivitiesThe AIA Will Undertake The Following Activities

    Provide technical leadership and support to the development and implementation of agribusiness and input sector market development activities;
    Liaise and work closely with private sector companies, service providers (including ICT, finance, etc.), industry associations, development partners, Ministries of Agriculture, government agencies and stakeholders in the region and serve as a key point of contact in agribusiness and input market activities;
    Maintain an active and dynamic policy dialogue with the above-mentioned entities to facilitate technical discussions, brokering/partnering in agribusiness and input sectors;
    Stimulating private agribusiness and input sector by brokering partnerships between actors in the value chain; strengthen stakeholder business and management skills and providing targeted training and coaching to nurture business relationship and trust;
    Coordinate meetings on key issues related to agribusiness and input market development including related sectors such as access to finance, ICT, etc.;
    Be responsible for agribusiness and input market working group/platform meetings (preparation, reporting and following up recommendations)
    Provide support in the development of new business related to agribusiness and input market issues. Activities may include the development of concept notes and technical inputs into proposal development;
    Participating in and conducting training programs and other capacity building activities related to agribusiness and inputs;
    Provide support in other areas of work and undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Director and BFS-Program coordinator/Program Leads.

    Location & TravelThis position will be based at IFDC’s Regional East & Southern Africa Office in Nairobi and primarily covers countries and projects in the region. Support may be required to other countries in which IFDC operates and/or to other IFDC offices and international conferences, workshops, meetings at other locations. Travel is estimated 25-30%.ContractSuccessful candidates must be eligible to work in Kenya will receive a national contract based in Nairobi, Kenya.Required SkillsRequirements

    This position requires broad agribusiness and input sector development skills including finance, brokering/partnerships, coaching and the ability to lead and participate in the implementation of projects associated with agriculture development;
    Knowledge and understanding of economic, market, agriculture, and fertilizer and agricultural input conditions in East & Southern Africa;
    Knowledge of agribusiness and input sectors actors and market dynamics, knowledge of international development agencies, government ministries and agencies, and donors;
    Strong computer skills;
    Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders from smallholder farmers to service providers to entrepreneurs of all sizes as well as policy makers;
    Proven experience and skills in project management, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E);
    Superior level of resourcefulness and the ability to work independently, manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, and to meet deadlines under pressure;
    Proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team, development partners, local communities and government agencies in East & Southern Africa;
    Willingness and ability to travel as needed;

    Required Experience

    A Master’s Degree in economics, finance, agribusiness, public policy, business administration, or international affairs and 5-7 years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience

  • Senior Assistant Soil Fertility Expert

    Senior Assistant Soil Fertility Expert

    Job description
    Position Summary
    The Senior Assistant Soil Fertility Expert will work under the supervision of the Soil Fertility Expert and will assist in training, preparation of training materials, evaluation of field trials, statistical analysis, literature reviews, and synthesis of information on soil fertility and plant nutrition. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Regional travel will be necessary from time to time to visit IFDC projects in various countries in East and Southern Africa, including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, and possibly DRC, Tanzania, Zambia, and Ethiopia. This is a full-time position with an initial probationary period.
    Duties
    Specific Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

    Implementation and statistical analysis of fertilizer trials
    Evaluation of ongoing demonstrations and trials in various countries
    Reviewing literature and synthesis of essential of essential information from the same, and preparing drafts for publications
    Performing basic statistical analyses, and writing up results for publication
    Training of agronomists in various countries
    Preparing drafts of experimental protocols
    Preparing PowerPoint presentation
    Representing IFDC at meeting with partners and stakeholders
    Any other duties falling within the professional purview of an agronomist as may be requested by the Soil Fertility Expert

    Required Skills

    Min. BSc in Agronomy or a related soil and plant sciences
    Good writing skills and ability to do literature reviews and synthesize essential information from the same.
    Good communication and presentation skills
    Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
    Competency in basic statistical analyses, with familiarity with statistical analysis software
    Demonstrated training skills

    Required Experience

    Experience and expertise in the areas of soil fertility and plant nutrition
    At least 5 years’ experience in field trial design, implementation, and analysis
    Practical experience in farming practices relating to major field crops in Kenya (maize, wheat, rice, legumes, and potatoes)

  • Regional Inputs Policy Specialist

    Regional Inputs Policy Specialist

    Project Description
    IFDC is recruiting for the anticipated USAID Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR) Project based out of Nairobi. The overall goal of the activity is to promote increased agricultural production, investment, trade and resilience to shocks in the larger East Africa region including select IGAD, COMESA and SADC countries by addressing agricultural issues that can only be solved on a regional basis. STARR has the following objectives:

    Strengthening cross-border agricultural trade and value chains;
    Improved regional agricultural inputs;
    Strengthening resilience;
    Strengthening the regional policy environment.

    Responsibilities

    The policy specialist will engage with private sector agri-input providers and other stakeholders, such as COMESA, EAC and IGAD, to ensure that regional input policy initiatives are demand driven and align with the needs of the private sector.
    Particular focus will be placed on harmonization of inputs standards (seeds and fertilizers, etc.) as well as harmonized trade and customs regimes
    Support improved evidence-based analysis and increased public-private sector dialogue to promote an improved agriculture enabling policy environment with regard trade and usage of agricultural inputs
    Undertake studies and develop action plans to capacity build and guide regional governments on how to promote trade and utilization of agri-inputs and advise what policy instruments and institutions should be employed.

    Required Skills

    Master’s Degree in agriculture, economics, trade policy, international development, or a related field;
    Ability to collaborate effectively with the private sector, government entities, and international donors;
    Strong knowledge of smallholder farming systems, and agri-inputs at a national and regional context;
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
    Fluency in English (oral and written) required;
    Willingness to travel extensively in East and Southern Africa.

    Required Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including experience with a contractor or international NGO, in government or regional economic bodies in a similar role, or experience working in private sector agri-businesses in one of more of the target countries
    Experience with USAID–funded projects.

    Applications are open to national and international staff. Preference will be given to nationals from targeted countries. Please include a cover letter and a CV at this stage only. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until release of the solicitation by USAID anticipated in Q1 2018. Only selected candidates will be contacted. They will be invited for interviews including oral and written tests.

  • Internship – 2Scale Marketing

    Internship – 2Scale Marketing

    Towards Sustainable Clusters in Agribusiness through Learning in Entrepreneurship (2SCALE) 
    Duration: 3 months (starting 21st May 2018 – 20th Aug 2018) at IFDC Offices in Nairobi, and field Nakuru, Kenya.
    Introduction
    The extension phase builds on the 2SCALE (‘Toward Sustainable Clusters in Agribusiness through Learning in Entrepreneurship‘) program, awarded on June 21, 2012 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS, The Netherlands) to a consortium led by IFDC and comprising the International Centre for development-oriented Research in Agriculture (ICRA) and BoPInc, and ending on the 31st of December 2017. It also anticipates and prepares for a possible 2nd phase of the 2SCALE program. 
    A one-year extension phase was deemed necessary to allow the external reviewers, SEO Amsterdam Economics (SEO), to finish the whole process, which includes a study of the partnerships, and results obtained so far (1st phase, ending in June 2017); a comparison between the 2SCALE and the FDOV and GAFSP programs (2nd phase, anticipated between June – August 2017), and an appraisal of the results of the external impact evaluations – carried out by Research Solutions Africa (RSA) and the American Institutes of Research (AIR).
    The extension phase covers the period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 comprising IFDC and BoP Inc. During this period, the program will implement a few specific activities with the following objectives: 

    Continue the deepening and scaling of partnership and business models for a reduced portfolio of about 15 partnerships that started somewhat late in the 1st phase.
    Prepare and implement scoping studies within (and beyond) focus countries, with emphasis on industry clusters/ regions, to assess food and nutrition security challenges and related business opportunities for inclusive value chains; and continue networking and brokering activities to connect to the next generation of local and regional champions (SMEs, producer groups) to lead inclusive agribusiness clusters and value chains, as well as potential supportive partners.
    Design and implement pilot programs with selected partners.
    Prepare country and regional level plans that align with and add value to multi-annual strategic plans of the relevant Embassies of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKNs).
    Maintain the transformative capacity of the 2SCALE program, among other things by retaining key staff that will help kick-start activities under 2SCALE 2.0 (or any other name that might be chosen), based on their expertise developed through 2SCALE’s 1st phase.
    Review and develop dedicated approaches to promote women participation and leadership in partnerships, women and youth entrepreneurship, and youth (women/ men) employment.
    In the East Africa region, 2SCALE operates in 2 countries: Ethiopia and Kenya. 2SCALE project wishes to seal Agribusiness Value Chain and agribusiness Clusters Public Private partnership ABC-PPPs) with the Champions or lead firms concentrating on the feed and fodder, potato, rice and Sorghum.

    Duties and responsibilities
    Under the overall guidance of the 2SCALE Base of Pyramid Innovation specialist, the intern will support the implementation of the project through communicating with project partners, as well as monitoring developments through different channels. Depending on the competencies and interests of the intern, assignments will include:

    Support capacity of producer organizations (POs) and of local SMEs (technical/ financial/ organizational), including strengthening of business models, e.g., through BMC workshops.
    Assist partners to access markets: through, consumer insights, market and industry appraisals, strengthening of marketing and distribution channels; this includes for some partnerships product development for BoP consumers and marketing & distribution (BoP pilots).
    Collect and analyze information related to achievements/impacts due to 2SCALE interventions in each partnership.
    Develop reports documenting best practices, lessons learned, and recommendations in relation to project activities.
    Assist monitor project activities in general.
    Support partners in nutritious product and packaging development & design of marketing strategies.
    Identify  innovative, cost-efficient distribution channels and supply chain management issues.
    Take minutes and prepare presentations and documents for meetings and workshops.
    Assist 2SCALE in the compilation of relevant material (reports, work plans, budgets, newsletters etc.) and their production and dissemination.
    Perform other duties as required. 

    The intern is also expected to strengthen his/her knowledge and understanding of the 2SCALE project intervention areas by reading relevant 2SCALE documents and other publications.
    Learning opportunities for the intern

    General understanding of the work and mission of the 2SCALE project, the role of stakeholders and partners at national, regional and international level and of agribusiness clusters contribution to improving rural livelihoods and food security;
    Insight and hands-on experience in facilitating and running BoP pilots in the project;
    Becoming more familiar with working in an international organization and in a multicultural environment;
    Team work through collaboration with a cross-functional team to drive the implementation and execution of the project;
    Experience in partnership building and agribusiness cluster development;
    Greater knowledge in synthesizing and analyzing complex information; 

    Minimum Qualifications & Experience
    Education: Completed undergraduate degree (Bachelor);
    Field of study: Business studies such as marketing and commerce,
    Language skills: Written and spoken proficiency in English;

    Demonstrated interest in the field of agribusiness and the work of international organizations.
    Young professional with 0 – 2 years of experience and ready to learn.

    Previous experience is an advantage working in:

    Private sector or NGO’s involved in agribusiness, supply chain management, and rural development.
    Developing countries in a rural setting.
    Enthusiastic about the role of agribusiness clusters and their linkages with national, regional and international market segments of targeted commodity value chains.
    Good written communication, reporting and presentation skills.
    Internet proficiency as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) is required. Experience with the development of statistics and charts in Excel.
    Experience in networking a strong asset. 

    General Terms and Conditions

    IFDC Africa Internship Policy applies for interns working at IFDC offices in Africa.
    The Internship Program operates on a monthly flat-rate stipend of $100 paid in the local currency equivalent. Costs and arrangements for approved in-country travel, and accommodation is provided by IFDC. 
    The purpose of the Internship Program is not to lead to further employment with IFDC but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
    IFDC accepts no responsibility for the intern’s medical insurance or for costs arising from illness during the internship.

  • Financial Inclusion Intern

    Financial Inclusion Intern

    Toward Sustainable Clusters in Agribusiness through Learning in Entrepreneurship (2SCALE
    Duty station: Will be based in Nairobi and support activities in Kenya
    Internship period: From (1st June 2018) to (31st August 2018)
    INTERNSHIP SUMMARY
    Access to finance plays an important role in any business. In the context of 2SCALE, access to finance also plays a critical role in ensuring commercial viability (and financial sustainability) of target value chains, and of the piloted/ promoted inclusive business models within these value chains. The 2SCALE program pro-actively promotes financial inclusion, i.e., the delivery and effective use of a full range of (formal) financial services at affordable costs to all (bankable) households and targeted small- and medium-scale companies, including the disadvantaged and low-income segments of society, in the value chains that we support. Based on feasibility analyses the Financial Inclusion Intern will learn the 2SCALE Financial Inclusion strategies by participating in implementing the following tasks. Assist in implementing strategies of financial inclusion for west Africa partnerships.
    TASKS

    Participate in organizing financial literacy trainings to the targeted SMEs and smallholder farmers in Kenya.
    Document the financial (partner) institutions and the financial services activities getting implemented for specific client groups (households, small- and medium-scale enterprises) in target value chains.
    In close collaboration with the Financial Inclusion Specialist and Country Coordinator, participate in the design, pilot-testing and scaling of practical solutions and innovative practices to improve financial inclusion within target value chains.
    Support Financial Inclusion Specialist to monitor and evaluate financial inclusion of target stakeholders, as well as the commercial viability and financial sustainability of target value chains and piloted/ promoted inclusive business models; whenever needed propose measures to strengthen financial arrangements.
    Document experiences and lessons learnt from financial inclusion pilots; and analyze the factors that determine success, failure, and the challenges within specific ABCs and/ or VC to promote financial inclusion.
    Any other assignments that the management deems necessary for the success of the program.

    Reporting
    The Financial Inclusion Intern will report to the country coordinator.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
    An undergraduate degree with a focus on finance, economics, international development/business or similar
    Preference will be given to candidates from financial inclusion and aid effectiveness related fields such as microfinance, financial institutions, conditional cash transfers and emergency cash transfers
    Young professional with

    Ability to conduct and summarize thorough and accurate research
    Fluency in English and Strong writing skills
    Excellent analytical skills, ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines.
    Effective communications and interpersonal skills.
    Attention to details and proven ability to work independently and effectively
    Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Office, excel and PowerPoint)

    GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    IFDC Africa Internship Policy applies for interns working at IFDC offices in Africa.
    The Internship Program operates on a monthly flat-rate stipend of $100 paid in the local currency equivalent. Costs and arrangements for approved in-country travel, and accommodation is provided by IFDC.
    The purpose of the Internship Program is not to lead to further employment with IFDC but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
    IFDC accepts no responsibility for the intern’s medical insurance or for costs arising from illness during the internship.

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    ABOUT THE PROJECT
    From 2012 to the end of 2017, the consortium was comprising IFDC, the Base-of-the-Pyramid Innovation Centre (BoPInc.), as well as the International Centre for development-oriented Research in Agriculture (ICRA). This is called the 1st phase of 2SCALE. From January 2018 to the end of 2018, the consortium is comprising IFDC and BoPInc. This year is called the extension phase.
    During the extension phase IFDC and BoPInc. will together develop a proposal for the 2nd phase of 2SCALE. The 2nd phase, if approved, is expected to run from the beginning of 2019 to the end of 2023.