Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , NGO/Non-Profit

  • Chief of Party, Kenya Subject Matter Experts, EAC Regional Agricultural Input Systems Advisor, Eac

    Chief of Party, Kenya Subject Matter Experts, EAC Regional Agricultural Input Systems Advisor, Eac

    Responsibilities

    Provide overall leadership and technical direction for the AA1 program, including leading the strategic planning, implementation and reporting, as well as promoting a facilitation-based, market-led approach to intervention design and day-to-day practice.
    Collaborates with Leader Award technical and operational staff to ensure integrated programming.
    Ensures accountability to USAID, Partnership for Resilience and Economic Growth (PREG), and Government of Kenya (GoK).
    Design, develop and implement strategies and project work plans to improve livestock productivity, strengthen market linkages, expand access to markets for pastoralists, increase pastoralists’ access to finance, and strengthen institutions, systems, and governance.
    Oversee the grant making (solicitation, grant application, selection, and implementation) of AA1 grant activities.
    Serve as the principal liaison for AA1 to the LWA Leader COP, Technical Coordination Director, USAID staff, government partners, and private sector value chain actors to secure commitment and ensure open dialogue that benefits the program goals.
    Participate in regular LMS LWA Program Management Committee meetings.
    Lead efforts to collect, synthesize and disseminate clear information through technical reports and periodic progress reports.
    Develop professional relationships, and further program goals and objectives.
    Ensure that expected results are achieved on time and on budget.
    Communicate effectively with other USAID project managers, donors, and other indigenous and international NGOs to ensure positive visibility of project activities.

    Qualifications

    Demonstrated expertise and a minimum of five years of chief-of-party experience in managing large (at least $5 million), complex livestock and/or agricultural development programs (the experience may include experience with donor projects, regional programs or country programs) with a private sector/market systems development and/or livelihoods focus, preferably within an African context.
    Additional experience that USAID will consider towards the five years’ experience include experience as a Team Leader, or Country Director.Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects and strong communications and interpersonal skills, with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions).

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.
    Demonstrated effectiveness in strategic thinking and policy analysis and able to dialogue with host country government.
    Experience working in Kenya or East Africa strongly preferred.
    Strong writing, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.

    The position requires extensive field travel within and beyond Nairobi and Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, and Turkana counties.

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  • Agricultural Officers (Matuu and Mavindini)

    Agricultural Officers (Matuu and Mavindini)

    Positions

    Agricultural Officer based in Mavindini (Makueni County)
    Agricultural Officer based in Matuu (Machakos County)

    Position Reports to: Project Coordinator
    Position
    The HACA Agricultural Officer will support the achievement of the program’s agricultural production and marketing objectives principally through leading the program’s capacity building strategy with program partners and beneficiaries. In addition, the Agricultural Officer will oversee efforts that lead to increased and improved linkages between small farmers, farmer organizations, relevant government ministries and the private sector.
    Main tasks and responsibilities

    Farmer mobilization, recruitment and enrollment into the HACA poultry, dairy and crop production interventions (poultry, green gram, dairy)
    Set up and manage a number of chick brooders, sourcing of chicks from hatchers, and brooding the chicks to 4 weeks while administering the relevant vaccines
    Carrying out practical demonstrations relating to poultry production
    Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment
    Plan and execute the best strategies in formulation of agribusiness products that will attract customers in the market especially poultry and pulses crops
    Undertake marketing of produce to ensure maximized returns and keep good relations with farmer clients
    Take lead in setting up and management of the credit management model through the farmer groups/Self Help Groups
    Dissemination of new technologies through community mobilization, sensitization and capacity building
    Participating in and organizing exhibitions, trade fairs, shows and field days for farmers
    Participating in planning and budgeting for the agribusiness component
    Collecting and collating livestock/crop data and information for gross margins, market access and planning
    Participate in various partnership and networking forums at project implementation level to share the work that HACA does as well as learn from other stakeholders
    Maintain working relations with relevant County Government line ministries (Crops and Animal Production Officers at the Ministry of Agriculture at Sub-county level), other implementing stakeholders, private sector, learning institutions among others

    Qualifications

    Diploma in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal/Crop Production
    2 years’ experience in a similar position
    Previous experience in rural set up of Kenya
    Experience and knowledge in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) market and value chain development, agricultural service provision and farm enterprise development
    Knowledge and previous practice of MS Office (Word and Excel are essential)
    Results driven and motivated by a sense of performance excellence and urgency
    Strong communication skills in English & Kamba, both verbally and written
    Personal qualities of integrity, customer orientation and cooperation
    Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of Help a Child
    Full support for the vision and mission of Help a Child

  • Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer

    Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and experienced Food Science, Business Technology Officer for the anticipated Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Project. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to donor approval. The selected candidate will be a “Specialist” according CIP’s internal structure. She/He will coordinate technology transfer on Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) as part of the TAAT program.
    The Position: The Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer will provide business and processing technology technical skills in the Orange Flesh Sweetpotato Value Chain Compact. The officer will work with private sector partners interested in adopting OFSP into their processing business. The candidate will also identify new businesses interested in setting up OFSP-based production units as a business. Therefore, the candidate should possess prior experience in business management to work with the businesses by impacting sound business management. The position requires supply chain management skills to ensure that OFSP roots production and supply to businesses is managed efficiently. The position will be based in one of the participating countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and will report to the TAAT OFSP Value Chain Specialist.
    The Project: The TAAT program has been initiated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as part of its Feed Africa Initiative with support from additional donors. The main objective is to harness high-impact agricultural technologies for raising agricultural productivity, mitigating risks, and promoting diversification and post-harvest investment across selected agricultural commodity chains. OFSP has been selected due to its high potential for improving nutrition in the continent and its strong growth prospects in the commercial food processing sector. The OFSP Commodity Technology Delivery Compact (CTDC) will include a range of private sector partners and public sector extension services to deliver technologies, training, and access to services to stakeholders along the value chain, from production to processing and marketing. It will be coordinated by CIP and link with the strong network of research and development programs implemented by CIP and partners in over 10 African countries.
    Key responsibilities:

    Coordinate the development of TAAT technologies adoption work plans in each country.
    Together with country leaders and Value Chain Specialist, assist in the identification of business partners in each country in which TAAT will be implemented.
    Provide expertise necessary for successful implementation of value chain compact activities, in close collaboration with country value chain implementation teams.
    Assist in the preparation of food technology outreach campaigns in each country of implementation.
    Provide expertise in approaches necessary to deploy technologies, according to the defined target areas, mobilizing all actors across the value chain.
    Facilitate the implementation of the value chain activities in all target countries and participate in the monitoring of progress made towards achieving value chain and TAAT-set goals.
    Provide technical and business support to all value chain public and private sector partners in each participating country and ensure that they are fully and actively engaged.
    Work with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) to ensure that capacity is built in all needed areas for various stakeholders within the value chain.
    Work with young Agripreneurs in each country of implementation through demonstration and training, in close collaboration with the ENABLE-TAAT Compact.
    Ensure that quarterly and annual consolidated technical and financial reports for the Compact are prepared and submitted to the value chain coordinator office on schedule.
    Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Value Chain Specialist and/or Institutional Management Office to meet the objectives of the value chain.

    What we are looking for?

    Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Business Administration, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field to the value chain.
    Minimum of 5-6 years of professional work experience, with at least 1 year of experience in value chain development or products development, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Relevant work experience in agribusiness management, agriprocessing, supply chain management (experience with projects that link farmers to the market will be an added advantage).
    Work experience in product development at the industrial level will be an added advantage.
    Experience in projects involved in public-private partnerships.
    Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. In addition, good working knowledge of French is preferred.
    Demonstrated ability to write, publish, and disseminate technical reports, success stories, and promotional materials.
    Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    CIP is a global and reputable international organization with a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and has recently been awarded the World Food Price and the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers, that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are we offering?

    Great career opportunity in an international organization.
    Nationally competitive salary commensurate with experience.
    One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
    Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

  • Horticulture Business Case Development & Implementation Advisor Junior Project Administrator

    Horticulture Business Case Development & Implementation Advisor Junior Project Administrator

    Programme Overview
    HortIMPACT (2015-2019) is a programme financed by the Dutch Embassy in Kenya that builds on the lessons learnt and up-scales the experiences of the ‘Kenya Horticulture and Food Security Programme’. The programme closely cooperates with Dutch and Kenyan entrepreneurs and makes use of their advanced technologies, products and market linkages in so-called business cases: the focus of the programme is on small and medium sized, entrepreneurial farmers. Simultaneously HortIMPACT addresses policy and market related, systemic issues at farm, industry and government level, supported by results from innovative and market oriented business cases. HortIMPACT is addressing the following three critical issues in the Kenya horticulture sector:
    Farmers’ inclusion in market oriented supply chains,
    Food safety and integrated crop protection, and
    Food losses in supply chains.
    Job Description
    Responsibilities

    Take initiative in identification and development of new business cases and take lead in coordination and implementation of assigned hortIMPACT business cases: business planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting.
    Build capacities of and promote and manage linkages between business case companies,farmers, producer organisations, technical and financial service providers, etc.
    Ensure market-driven business viability, sustainability and coordination and advise, facilitate and backstop where required.
    Ensure the three themes of reduction in food losses, food safety and inclusion are strongly imbedded and addressed in the BCs, including balancing benefits (gender equity and inclusion of youth).
    Liaise, coordinate and garner support from stakeholders (central or local government, other projects, etc) and extend the network of the programme in the sector
    Contribute to analysis, knowledge and solution development around the three hortIMPACTthemes and beyond.
    Contribute to the other hortIMPACT business cases where required and to up-scalingactivities of hortIMPACT.
    Manage and control quality of service providers.
    Contribute to hortIMPACT’s Management for Results Framework and system, working closelywith the M&E support officer to undertake monitoring and evaluation on all business cases and other assigned activities.
    Responsible for the preparation of activity reports and contributing to SNV knowledgedevelopment agenda.
    Work with team members to organise hortIMPACT conference and stakeholder forums.

    Qualifications

    At least a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture or related field
    Over 3 years of relevant work experience in fields relevant and related to this scope of work.
    Proven experience in agricultural market system development, private sector engagement, and business management.
    Experience in linking farmers to markets; financial and other service providers.
    Proven networking skills in the sector and ability to maintain relationships with other programs,national & county governments, stakeholders and international agencies.
    Management, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.
    Result oriented and problem solving capacity
    Prepared to travel widely and undertake substantial fieldwork.
    Excellent writing and oral communication skills and capacity to facilitate dialogue across multiple sectors.
    Experience in reduction of food losses, food safety, working with producers, sector organizations and private sector and gender mainstreaming will be an advantage.

    Additional Information
    Contract duration
    The position is offered based on a National contract for a term of 1 year with possible extension.
    Working at SNV

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  • Field Officer/agronomist

    Field Officer/agronomist

    Job Description
    Terms of Reference
    Job Description
    The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), is a non-profit public international organization in the soil fertility and agricultural development sector. IFDC is headquartered in Alabama, USA, with two regional coordination offices in Africa.
    IFDC is seeking to recruit a Field officer/Agronomist who will serve as the technical officer to implement field activities for an Irish Aid-funded project titled “Potato Value Chain Capacity Building Project (PCB)”. The project will be implemented in in Nyandarua County, Kenya, and it seeks to introduce improved potato seed varieties with an aim of increasing productivity and incomes while ensuring food security, and also link farmers to sustainable markets.
    This project will be implemented through a Private Public Partnerships that includes the county government of Nyandarua, Kirinyaga Seed Company, input suppliers and their agents, financial institutions. The incumbent will be based in Nyandarua County and will work closely with the County government officials in planning, implementation and oversight of agronomic activities.
    OVERVIEW
    The overall purpose of this post is to support the planning and coordination of agronomic components of the PCB project.
    Role and Responsibilities
    Main duties include but are not limited to: 

    Establishing and monitoring on-farm demonstration plots with strong market-linkages 
    Providing agronomic and management support to PCB partners. This may include work planning with farmers’ associations/groups, county extension officers, Agro dealers, farm input companies, buyers and other implementing organizations.
    Undertaking regular visits to project areas and meeting with partners and stakeholders to discuss barriers to success, opportunities for advancement, and progress made toward achieving project goals and objectives; 
    Prepare and coordinate field days with partners in the potato value chain
    Assisting in the identification of opportunities for project development and expansion 
    Representing IFDC in the county with stakeholders from public and private sectors, development partners and stakeholders to further the aims of IFDC in the region.
    Work in close collaboration with the Project Team Leader on project operations issues and identify synergies and alignment between PCB project and interface with other implementing partners in the County 
    Any other activities as requested by the Team Leader.

    Required Skills

    Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks;
    Ability to work independently and to take initiative;
    High level of initiative, enthusiasm and teamwork; 
    Ability and willingness to travel frequently to the field; 
    Valid driving license.
    The agronomist’s work will involve traveling to meet farmers, using a motorbike.
    Excellent oral, written and inter personal and communication skills in Kiswahili and English fluent comprehension of the local language is required; 
    Ability to mobilize, and engage farmers;
    Good knowledge of the issues facing the potato industry – policy, market dynamics, actors – locally and nationally;
    Proficiency in MS Office for data management, research, training and reporting.

    Required Qualifications and Experience

    5 years of experience in agronomy or related fields;
    First Degree in agriculture, agribusiness or a related field preferred;
    Proven and extensive project management experiences, strong knowledge on potato production;
    Experience with extension models, training and capacity building projects 
    Proven and extensive experience in implementing agricultural projects addressing a range of issues across the value chain.

  • Agronomist Food and Beverage Manager Skills Lab Manager Teachers Radiographer / Sonographer Mentorship, Leadership & Culture Manager

    Agronomist Food and Beverage Manager Skills Lab Manager Teachers Radiographer / Sonographer Mentorship, Leadership & Culture Manager

    Job Description

    WE Charity, is looking to hire an Agronomist.
    The role is based in Narok County
    Main role: to start up a high functioning farm
    Qualifications / Requirements:

    2 plus years’ experience in Agribusiness
    Graduate level degree / diploma in agronomy
    Experience using research based methodologies and setting up research based implementation plan

    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    Work with farm staff to design and supervise all research related activities on the farm
    Increase farm productivity based on best practices
    Improve stock and varieties and work with supply chain team to facilitate their procurement
    Help set up a work back plan for entire system of success for yield procurement, planting, harvesting, and storage and potential distribution
    Prepare a budget for all farm activities
    Track farm expenditure and create robust financial systems
    Enforce compliance to all farming standards and certification as applicable

    Key Areas to Success:

    Attention to detail
    Honesty
    Ability to work well with diverse teams
    Analytical skills and ability to use systems for analysis and evaluation
    A good team player with excellent communication skills

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  • Global Program Leader: Potato Agri-Food Systems

    Global Program Leader: Potato Agri-Food Systems

    International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
    Ref.: 18-67 GPPL/GRS/SSA
    About The Role
    This position will provide overall direction and momentum for CIP’s potato research and development program leading a multi-disciplinary team of scientists in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP emphasizes the broader agri-food system context of its crop research, addressing critical challenges of sustainable intensification, climate resilience, scalability of innovations, gender and inclusive economic growth. The Program Leader will expand the current portfolio through new initiatives engaging CIP scientists in all related disciplines, linkages with related CGIAR research programs, and key research and development partners globally. The Program Leader will report to the Deputy Director General of Research and Development.The preferred location for this role would be CIP’s offices in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent international travel (40-50%) in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This truly represents an opportunity to make a huge impact on the world, as the potato is a key crop for small farmers and communities in countries all over the globe.
    Key Responsibilities

    Strategic research for development
    Provide strategic direction for the potato program, setting priorities that respond to changing country, regional and global demand and that contribute to long-term CIP and CGIAR strategic objectives and goals.
    Provide science leadership, ensuring innovation and scientific excellence in all research and development projects through supervision and mentoring of scientists and through own contributions as an innovative researcher.
    Strengthen the capacity and performance of CIP’s research teams in Africa,Asia and Latin America to continuously innovate and deliver on program commitments at consistently high standards of excellence. Program development and management
    Lead resource mobilization in support of strategic program priorities working closely with CIP global and regional teams.
    Promote collaboration between scientists and researchers across biophysical and social science disciplines and between regions in support of program priorities.
    Attract researchers, students, and visiting scholars to the program, providing opportunities for research collaboration and advanced training linking national and international agricultural research institutions.
    Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with research institutions, development agencies, and private sector partners to accelerate progress and increase scale of impacts.
    As a member of the Science Leadership Team, contribute to implementing CIP’s Strategic and Corporate Plan, and specifically develop and implement a rolling business plan for the program.
    Ensure effective management of projects and financial resources related to the program.

    What are we looking for?

    PhD in an agriculture related field with 10+ years of experience post-PhD; recognized achievements and strong publication/grant record, and demonstrated success in agricultural research.
    Managerial experience in leading a set of diverse teams, scientists, and direct reports(10+)across numerous countries including Asia, LATAM, or Africa.
    Experience with strategic development and implementation in potato-related or propagated crop research programs in developed and developing countries is highly preferred.
    Excellent leadership skills to promote effective collaboration within the global team and cross partner organizations.
    Highly collaborative along with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships. Experiences in African and Asian countries are highly desired.
    Demonstrated experience in attracting and securing research funding for resource mobilization.
    Strong record leading concrete projects,delivering results,and development of new technologies.
    Strong written and oral communication skills in English; Spanish, French or other language skills would be considered a plus.
    Why should you consider this opportunity?
    CIP is a global leader in research and development in potato and other root and tuber crops with a strong track-record in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
    CIP is a recent World Food Prize Winner, and CIP has been recently awarded the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global network of 15 international research centers supported by more than 50 donor members.What are we offering?
    Superb career opportunity in an international organization.
    Salary is internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
    Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
    Attractive retirement plan.
    Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
    Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

  • Agricultural Productivity Specialist

    Agricultural Productivity Specialist

    Job Description

    The Agricultural Productivity Specialist is responsible for leading Priority Area 2, Diverse Agricultural and Improved Productivity.
    He/She will manage the day-to-day activities with farmer organizations and private sector agricultural value chain actors.
    He/She will lead and coordinate the implementation of all the project activities related to productivity with special focus on enhancing the market system to strengthen farmer access to improved inputs, effective extension, strengthening farm level service delivery including AI, animal health, and post-harvest handling, etc.
    In addition, the specialist will oversee all nutrition, climate smart and environmental interventions which fall under the productivity component.
    Responsibilities:

    Supervise a team of six full-time staff, as well as short-term technical assistance related to Priority Area 2 – Productivity.
    Assist the Chief of Party and Technical Director to ensure timely project implementation and technical reliability, monitor project activities, and ensure quality for all Productivity related interventions.
    Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed component management plans that includes implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., in assigned area of responsibility.
    Track and report biweekly, quarterly and annually on component programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting. Produce technical and/or operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting and project success stories.
    Develop and lead project strategy for facilitating agricultural intensification and diversification, including implementation of a strategy for county partnerships and strengthening of existing public and private extension systems.
    Design and lead partnerships with the agricultural inputs sector that expands access to high quality technologies and information.
    Oversee project food safety, nutrition integration and behavior change strategies.
    Ensure environmental and PERSUAP compliance of all sub-partners and grantees. Support inclusion of environmentally friendly, and climate smart adaptation technologies and best practices in project extension and input support interventions.
    Oversee all grants related to Priority Area 2, ensuring catalytic investments that do not distort the market. Support the Grants team to ensure appropriate grantee identification, suitable grant deliverables and effective implementation and monitoring of all PIF grants related to productivity enhancement and nutrition.
    Work with the social inclusion team to ensure full integration of women, youth and vulnerable populations into production programs.
    Identify technical assistance needs and prepare SOWs as needed.
    Ensure that all monitoring, evaluation and learning systems are fully integrated into the productivity programs; report on M&E as required, and participate in all M&E programs.

    Relevant Experience:

    Master’s degree and 9 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    7-10 years of experience implementing large, complex USG agricultural development and competitiveness projects.
    5+ experience in partnership development, grants and subcontract development and management, impact monitoring, and USG regulatory compliance.
    5+ years demonstrated managerial and supervisory experience, including excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to motivate staff to be accountable for program outcomes. Experience mentoring and building capacity of national staff.
    Proven organizational and presentation skills, budget and deliverables management, team-building and reporting, direct supervision of staff, building and supervising a diverse team of employees, quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management.
    Value chain facilitation experience, in an African context.

  • Senior Technical Advisor, Resilience – Kenya

    Senior Technical Advisor, Resilience – Kenya

    Job description
    Project Overview And Role
    Palladium seeks a Senior Technical Advisor of resilience for the anticipated USAID “Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR)” activity that spans across all East African Community (EAC) countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda), and additional countries in East Africa (Zambia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti and Ethiopia). The STARR activity will promote increased agricultural production, investment, trade and resilience to shocks and stresses in the East Africa region by addressing agricultural issues that can mainly be solved on a regional basis. STARR’s interventions will be directed through four interrelated project component areas: 1) strengthening cross-border agriculture trade and value chains, 2) improved regional agricultural inputs, 3) strengthening resilience, and 4) strengthening the regional policy environment.
    Purpose of Position
    The Component 3 Lead will lead implementation of all activities aimed at achieving all the cross-cutting Component 3 goals including improved ability of people, households, communities, countries, and systems to mitigate, adapt to and recover from shocks and stresses in a manner than reduces vulnerability and facilitates inclusive growth.
    Responsibilities

    Provide technical and managerial support to develop and implement innovative strategies to improve regional resilience, including crop and livestock storage systems, drought resistant cropping and livestock systems, and use of weather response and adapting technologies.
    As this component is cross-cutting, ensure resilience efforts are closely linked and integrated across all other components.
    Liaise with regional private and public stakeholders to ensure cohesive approach and implementation of resilience activities. These activities include trade enhancing systems such as efficient storage, transportation, and flows of crops and livestock across borders during emergencies.
    Build capacity of regional institutions, private sector associations, regulatory officials, and cross border coordination bodies to prepare for and respond to key constraints during shocks.
    Strengthen existing informal and/or formal regional level safety net programs.
    Other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    Advanced degree in agriculture, animal husbandry, environmental science, economics, international development or other closely related field.
    At least 5 years of relevant or associated experience in resilience-related areas of food security, trade policy, disaster risk management and mitigation, or climate-smart agriculture.
    Prior experience working directly with agricultural/pastoral communities to improve their ability to adapt to shocks required.
    Fluency in English and a local East African language required.
    Experience across East Africa strongly preferred. Preference will be given to local East Africa country candidates.
    Previous experience working on donor-funded international development projects a plus.