Key Result #1 – Technical support and leadership (35%)
Lead the design, development, and implementation of activities related to agribusiness and value chain development within FH. These include systems mapping, solutions design, context analysis and actor mapping and engagement
Evaluate technical strategies, approaches and programs to enhance the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness, and impact of agribusiness and value chain development initiatives.
Contribute to designing programs and projects related to agribusiness and value chain development, providing technical support, and/or backstopping to field projects.
Support capacity-building activities in business development skills, identifying the needs of farmer groups, agricultural cooperatives, and the private sector, and designing and delivering tailored training.
Guide FH project teams to support farmer groups focused on farming as a business, providing practical tools to recognize and support women and youth farmers as key and underserved groups in agribusiness.
Incorporate behavior change and adult learning methodologies into the Asset Creation pathway and model them in interactions with other staff.
Work collaboratively with other thematic specialists/coordinators to integrate Asset
Creation into activities across other pathways and functions.
Ensure adherence to quality standards set by FH for agriculture value chain and entrepreneurship/business development.
Develop and review work plans, budgets, and procurement p la n in collaboration with project staff and the CO programs team.
Develop and manage country research and learning initiatives in line with the Asset Creation pathway to flourishing.
Contribute to the review of the annual operation plan and Budget for Head Office and Aps, review and updates Asset Creation reports and report systems in coordination with the M&E and ensures timely submission.
Key result #2 – Strategic partnerships development for business acquisition and growth (15%)
Contribute to organizational efforts to raise awareness and increase visibility of FH’s work in agriculture value chain and entrepreneurship/business development.
Prepare concept notes and proposals for Asset Creation in coordination with relevant staff at the AP, national, regional, and Global Support Center (GSC)
Support the ongoing monitoring and analysis of new grant opportunities by researching donor websites, newspaper postings, and engaging with FH affiliate offices.
Identify and map key institutional actors, donors, and partners relevant to the Asset
Creation pathway and related technical specializations.
Ensure regular communication with the supervisor and headquarters-based Technical
Advisors for value chain and business development to integrate appropriate technical unit priorities and standards into program design.
Work closely with finance and AP staff to develop program activity budgets during proposal and concept note development.
Key Result # 3- Engagement with technical working groups, donors, potential partners (15%)
Collaborate with Programs, Business Development, and other staff to represent FH Kenya at the county/national level to donors, technical working groups, other NGOs, and visitors, ensuring coordination and attendance at relevant interagency technical and security coordination networks to promote strong relationships.
Stay abreast of new research and innovations in Asset Creation and resilience, synthesizing and regularly communicating findings to country teams.
Prepare meeting minutes and communications for donor/partner meetings, and draft technical briefs relevant to the Asset Creation pathway to flourishing.
Support in drafting content for campaign messaging, fundraising appeals, articles, newsletters, social media, and website publications related to the Asset Creation pathway to flourishing.
Key Result # 4 – Capacity Development (35%)
Work closely with country leadership and Area Program Managers to identify and set team and partner capacity building priorities, design and deliver tailored capacity building training workshops.
Assist with development and review of the job description and recruitment of agriculture value chain and entrepreneurship/business d e v e l o p m e n t staff, in coordination with human resources and senior management, and headquarters’ technical units.
Provides technical training and support to all project and program officers to spearhead
Agriculture value chain and business development initiatives in the community for their adoption and practice.
Conduct TOTs FH Staff at the AP level and provide backstopping to ensure standards and best practices are adhered to.
QUALIFICATIONS
Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to serving the poor in line with FH Christian foundation and beliefs
At least 5 years’ experience working directly on programmes supporting agriculture and agribusiness among smallholder farmers and farmers groups.
Excellent (written/oral) communication and interpersonal skills with a strong serviceorientation and ability to effectively communicate with various audiences
Strong facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to critically analyse diverse information and make sound inferences
Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with web-based systems such as Google Drive.
Experience with ODK and/or PowerBI a plus
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees (one pastoral and 2 professional), day telephone contacts to: Talent and Culture Manager Email address: hr-fhkenya@fh.org, latest by 14th March 2025.
Apply via :
hr-fhkenya@fh.org