USAID Kenya Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity

DT Global is seeking USAID professionals in the fields of:  

Chief of Party (COP) /Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
Director Finance and Operations (DFO)
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI)
Grants Management  

Long-term and Short-Term Technical Leads :  
Access to Markets Expert

Utilize a market systems development approach to accelerate growth of the agricultural sector through improved market linkages.
Facilitate large agriculture firms, including processors and off-takers, to develop robust smallholder farmer out-grower schemes.  
Support agriculture firms to reach new buyers and access new markets (domestic and international).

Access to Finance and Investment Expert

Enable agricultural firms to access finance and investment to expand their operations, develop new products, and reach new customers.
Support financial institutions and investors to develop new financing solutions for agricultural firms, including blended finance structures.  
Build the capacity of banks investment funds, MFIs, DFIs, savings and loans associations, and other financial actors to structure financing transactions for agricultural SMEs.  
Strengthen the capacity of local business advisory service (BAS) providers to assist agricultural SMEs to negotiate and complete financing transactions.  

Qualifications:   
Senior-level Positions   

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field ;
Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field ;  
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in relevant field, preferably familiar with Kenyan and/ or East African context ;
Experience leading donor funded programs in similar context required; USAID experienced preferred ;  
Excellent written and oral communications skills required ;   Fluency in English required ;
Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply .  

  Mid-level Positions     

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field ;  
Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field ;
Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in relevant field, preferably familiar with Kenya or East African context.
Experience contributing to donor funded programs in similar context required; USAID experienced preferred ;  
Excellent written and oral communications skills required ;  
Fluency in English required ;
Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.   

Core Competencies:  

TEAMWORK:  Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust, and commitment.    
COMMUNICATION:  Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.   
ADAPTABILITY:  Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.   
CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED:  Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.   
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:  Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.    
PROFESSIONALISM:  Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity, and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

Apply via :

lde.tbe.taleo.net