Key Responsibilities for each position are below.
Financial Management and Investment Experts
Contribute to the creation and implementation of a blended finance strategy to support business growth and increase access to finance in the agriculture sector.
Support financial institutions and investors to develop new financing solutions and products for agricultural firms and build capacity of lenders to structure financial products and transactions for agriculture SMEs.
Strengthen the capacity of local business advisory service (BAS) providers to assist agricultural SMEs to negotiate and complete financing transactions.
Enable agricultural firms to access finance and investment to expand their operations, develop new products, and reach new customers.
Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure adequate monitoring and recording of investment deals.
Agriculture Market Systems Development and Transformation Experts
Support agriculture firms to develop robust out-grower schemes with smallholder farmers to increase agriculture sector sales and exports.
Co-develop processes and structures with and facilitate linkages among agriculture market actors to reach new buyers and access new markets (domestic and export).
Strengthen the sustainability and inclusivity of the agriculture market system. Identify gaps, barriers, and challenges that impede progress.
Monitor environmental challenges and considerations like climate change, emerging/strong crop markets, pests and infestations.
CLA and MEL Knowledge Systems & Management Experts
Lead activity learning, contribute to industry conversations, communicate successes and failures to inform investment.
Qualification:
Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
Minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in and knowledge of Kenyan agriculture markets and private sector strongly preferred.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Kiswahili preferred.
Demonstrated experience working closely with and supporting governments.
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
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