Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management

  • Programme Manager- Environment & Climate Change

    Programme Manager- Environment & Climate Change

    Key Roles & Responsibilities

    Manage a portfolio of projects/programmes and follow up on Swedish funded projects in environment, climate, and biodiversity by, inter alia: plan, assess and approve funding applications, follow up, risk management, administer, preparing decisions/contracts and agreements, reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit reports.
    Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments of contributions.
    Support policy dialogue with relevant Government of Kenya ministries, development agencies, donors, and relevant stakeholders in the sector, including drafting speaking notes, briefings, participating in, and drafting reports.
    Represent Sweden and actively participate in co-ordination for a, technical and sectoral meetings; program reviews; technical discussions, and field visits.
    Build relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous dialogue with relevant bilateral, multilateral, and sectoral actors.
    Contribute to the development of Sweden’s strategies and policies for Kenya.

    Education, Competence & Experience

    Masters degree in environmental sciences, climate change, natural sciences, forestry, or other relevant academic background.
    Previous experience in the development sector working with a broad range of actors within the thematic areas of environmental management, preferable linked to biodiversity, natural resources management including environmentally induced conflicts, circular economy, innovative financing, and private sector development and/or related areas.
    A minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the above areas.
    Good knowledge and practical experience on the climate change and biodiversity policy landscape at national, regional and international levels.
    Previous experience working with UN agencies, interstate membership organizations, non-governmental organizations, governmental agencies, and ministries on national and/or county level.
    Experience in programmes/projects design, implementation, and performance monitoring.
    Proven analytical skills and ability to seek information independently.
    Excellent command of both written and spoken English and computer skills.
    Excellent conceptualization and reporting skills.

    Additional Skills

    Good knowledge of the Kenyan development context in general (including institutional structures, key actors, development strategies, etc.) and specifically in relation to environment, climate change and biodiversity.
    Good knowledge on the just and green transition/low-carbon development including evolving carbon markets and bio-economy in Kenya and the region.
    An understanding of multidimensional poverty analysis principles.
    Knowledge of the Kenyan institutional structures, key actors, development strategies, in relation to environment, climate and biodiversity.
    Experience working with a range number of actors including the private sector and civil society.
    Experience of working with results-based management.
    Good experience of working with reporting and documenting systems.

    Personal attributes

    Dynamic team player able to work across relevant sectors and across different focus areas and take initiative as well as work independently.
    Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
    Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks.
    Excellent organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
    Self-motivated with ability to take initiatives and work unsupervised.
    Ability to communicate, share knowledge and experiences, and cooperate easily with colleagues.

    What to expect as an employee:

    Medical Insurance (family eligibility is subject to completion of probation)
    Pension benefits (subject to 5 years employment)
    28 days of annual leave
    Gym allowance
    Competitive remuneration

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    www.careers-page.com

  • Programme Manager – Flowers

    Programme Manager – Flowers

    Programme Management

    Coordinate needs assessment programmes for flower producer organizations to inform programming activities in line with Fairtrade Africa (FTA) strategic objectives.
    Develop and execute project plans to ensure successful, timely delivery that meets the broader strategic goals.
    Assist producers and members in participate in local, regional, and international events.
    Develop plans for producers and member organizations to optimize their operations and impact, enhancing engagement and participation through excellent communication and relationship management.
    Provide continued support to producers in Fairtrade premium use strengthening, risk management, visibility of best practices, and differentiation.
    Offer producers support on emerging trends including Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) and corporate accountability alignments.
    Assist in identifying commercial opportunities and facilitate visits by NFOs, donors, and buyers to the producer and member organizations.

    Advocacy & External Relations

    Support producer organizations in the formation of member networks such as product and country groupings or platforms as avenues for policy influence and advocacy.
    Manage communications with existing donors and delivery partners to promote deeper engagement, loyalty, and maximize long-term value.
    Oversee relevant workstreams on wage improvement for workers and empowerment of workers and worker associations.
    Manage partnerships with other organizations to advance FTA’s programming activities. · Contribute to regional communications by drafting articles for newsletters, compiling producer experiences, and sharing best practices.
    Develop relationships with new donors and partners, including identifying potential partners, nurturing relationships, and supporting proposal writing.
    Reporting
    Lead and coordinate the preparation of financial, donor, and programme progress reports.
    Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of projects within the portfolio.
    Collaborate with the M&E Officer in collecting monitoring data to coordinate impact or evaluation studies ongoing in the region.

    General Management

    Provide oversight on programme resources ensuring effective programme resourcing, efficiency, and overall accountability
    Ensure the provision of reports on grants, M&E, Finance, Programme activity
    Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual operational plan, providing the team with the needed direction to achieve results and hold them accountable.
    Administration and management of core programme assets including service delivery contracts, flower producer’s database, the flowers online platform and other Fairtrade system platforms.
    Support staff in developing realistic work plans based programmatic and producer organizations’ needs, ensuring effective implementation through the management of Programme Team Leaders and Programme Officers.
    Regularly discuss performance, giving timely, constructive feedback, providing support to address issues, and acting when necessary
    Provide technical support, guidance, and development for team members
    Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agri-business management, social sciences, Project management, or a related field. Experience and Knowledge
    Minimum of 10 years’ experience in agricultural development of which 5 years should be in management position/roles.
    Experience in supporting ethical and sustainable supply chains
    Knowledge of agricultural development and sustainable business practices
    Experience in implementing capacity building programmes for workers and smallholder farmers.
    Experience in managing complex programmes/projects.
    Experience and understanding of in labour and policy engagement issues · Experience in managing complex programmes
    Experience in Hired labour plantations, or Flowers and Young plants sector will be an advantage
    Knowledge of Fairtrade standards and processes will be an advantage

    Skills

    Excellent communication skills.
    Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
    Problem solving and solution oriented
    Creativity and innovation
    Resource mobilization skills Ability to coach and mentor teams

    Apply via :

    fairtradeafrica.net

  • Manager, Kenya

    Manager, Kenya

    Job Description

    The role holder will support all Aceli programme activities in Kenya and coordinate lender capacity building at the country and regional level (this is a regional function with Aceli’s lending partners across five countries). The role holder must have experience in relationship management, project management, donor reporting, and stakeholder engagement in agricultural development and/or financial inclusion. The role will report to the Aceli Country Director for Kenya with a dotted-line to the Head of Financial Sector and coordinate extensively with Aceli team members on relevant programme activities.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities
    Strategic Direction, Planning and Reporting

    Contribute to the country strategy (planning/implementation) aligning with Aceli’s overall strategic goals and collaborating with the Country Director and colleagues.
    Support the Country Director in compiling quarterly/annual plans and reports.
    Support the rollout in-country of Aceli’s Learning & Development strategy, helping to embed a culture of reflection and learning in the team.
    Provide inputs to ensure timely and accurate reporting of programme activities for Aceli’s donors.
    Take the initiative to identify and implement other key priorities in close coordination with the Country Director for Kenya and other Aceli colleagues.

    Lender Engagement and Capacity Building

    Support outreach and relationship management with current and prospective lending partners for Aceli’s financial incentives programme in Kenya.

    Support and encourage the adoption of the lender activation tool to drive lender behavior and capacity building needs across all five countries where Aceli is operating in East and Southern Africa. Coordinate capacity-building activities for lending partners at a regional level, including

    identification of capacity building needs, managing service providers and the process from
    diagnostic to roll-out and closure.
    Expand the reach of lender capacity building to existing and new lenders at a regional level.
    Encourage peer-to-peer learning and build a community of practice amongst lenders to deepen cross learning at a regional level.
    Coordinate with the Aceli impact team and external learning partners to ensure timely submission of data and to set up and implement impact studies, including site visits and surveys, with SMEs and their affiliated farmers and employees.

    Representation and Internal Liaison

    Build and maintain relationships with in-country service providers, Kenyan government officials, donors, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
    Recruit, screen, register, and manage the participation of agricultural SMEs in Aceli’s technical assistance programme and facilitate SME introductions to lenders.
    Support stakeholder engagement and project management related to innovation and policy.
    Collaborate across Aceli teams to achieve highly integrated programme direction and delivery.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, International Development, Agriculture, or a related field.
    7 to 10+ years of professional experience.
    Demonstrated experience managing strategic relationships with financial institutions, agricultural development organizations, and international donors.
    Exceptional communication skills and ability to present information, both in writing and verbally, in a structured and insightful manner.
    Go-getter who takes initiative and can work independently and collaboratively with a multi- country team in a rapidly evolving environment.
    Professional with a demonstrated record of the highest integrity and ethical conduct.
    Passionate about social impact and applying financial and business acumen to improve; and, farmer livelihoods, food security, opportunities for women and youth, and climate resilience in Kenya.

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    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Livelihood Technical Specialist

    Livelihood Technical Specialist

    Overall purpose of the role

    The Livelihood Technical Specialist will provide the technical and implementation direction of the livelihood aspect of the cross-border (Kenya-Ethiopia-Somalia) Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA)-Nabad project in Mandera Triangle. The overall objective of the project is to empower stakeholders in the Mandera Triangle to enable peaceful coexistence and sustainable and climate resilient livelihoods. The Technical Specialist will ensure close collaboration and coordination with other BORESHA project sectors as well as other ongoing RACIDA supported interventions. He/she will ensure proper external representation of RACIDA in the relevant technical forums.
    Reporting to the Project Lead, the Livelihood Technical Specialist is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the livelihood activities in the BORESHA project in Mandera triangle. The Technical Specialist will suggest appropriate implementation approaches in the changing context of the project implementation area in consultation with the relevant government authorities and other BORESHA technical specialists.The Technical livelihood Officer will be based in Mandera town, with travel to Ethiopia and Somalia project areas of Liben and Gedo regions.

    Responsibilities
    Coordination

    Participate in project launch and review meetings with relevant government departments. In addition, ensure the project is properly rolled out at the community level in the respective target project areas.
    Actively participate and represent RACIDA in food security and livelihood coordination meetings with local government authorities and other stakeholders.
    Ensure coordination of the Boresha-Nabad project with other ongoing RACIDA supported projects to enhance complementarity and impact to the assisted people.

    Technical

    Oversee the delivery of the livelihood aspect of the project in adherence with RACIDA and donor guidelines and protocols.
    Conduct community mobilization and sensitization activities.
    Contribute to the integration of the livelihood activities with other project activities for complementarity.
    Liaise with other technical specialists within the consortium partners to ensure that the implemented activities are in line with national, regional and global best practices.
    Participate in the development of the project annual work plans and ensure they are implemented accordingly.
    Develop activity Terms of Reference for approval by the project lead before proceeding with activity implementation.
    Prepare activity reports including financial and procurement supporting documentation in line with RACIDA guidelines.
    In liaison with the MEAL officer, ensure that monthly reports are submitted on time according to internal and donor guidelines.
    Collaborate with the Communications Manger to prepare case studies for publication in the RACIDA communication channels.
    Ensure that RACIDA Complaint and Response Mechanism is rolled out during the project activity implementation.
    Contribute ideas for the development of new projects.
    Work closely with the Project Lead and the Procurement Officer to ensure that any planned procurement for livelihood activities is done on time.
    Submit monthly workplans to the Project Lead.
    Perform any other duties as requested.

    Education and Technical Competencies

    A university degree or higher in agriculture, rural/community development, social economics, agribusiness, or a related discipline.
    A minimum of 5 years of proven experience leading projects in the arid and semi-arid areas in the Horn of Africa region.
    Strong technical background and experience in climate smart agricultural technologies, economic recovery, microfinance/credit, voluntary savings and loan schemes in a similar context.
    Experience in capacity building and training including preparation of materials and facilitation for different groups including communities.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local language.
    Good computer skills.
    Ability and willingness to work in remote locations with ever changing security scenarios.

    Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and Cover Letter only to jobs@racida.org with the subject of the email as the position applied for e.g. ‘Livelihood Technical specialist’. The closing date for applications is May 8th, 2024, however, CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis**.** Eligible applicants are encouraged to send in their applications soonest.

    Apply via :

    jobs@racida.org

  • Livelihoods and Food Security Officer – Maralal Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer

    Livelihoods and Food Security Officer – Maralal Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer

    Program / Department Summary 
    With funding from USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Mercy Corps’ Nawiri Program is leading a consortium of Kenyan and international partners on a 8 year journey to sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition in Turkana & Samburu Counties of Kenya. Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and co-creation, the program takes a robust county-centered design with government leadership, active engagement from communities, the private sector, and civil society. Mercy Corps’ consortium brings together the global leadership, research capacity, technical expertise, and implementation experience necessary to partner with local institutions to test, adapt, and scale evidence-based solutions. Together we will sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition for vulnerable populations in Samburu & Turkana counties.
    General Position Summary
    The Livelihoods and Food Security officer will be a member of the USAID Nawiri Resilient Livelihoods Team supporting program implementation at sub-office level. They will lead work plan implementation of livelihood interventions as appropriate to context, for sustained vulnerable households’ access to nutrient-dense foods and overall food security despite exposure to shocks and stresses. They are directly responsible for all USAID Nawiri Livestock and Agriculture (crop) program activities primarily; and also support financial inclusion, market systems to last mile communities targeting poor and the most vulnerable household to strengthen household economies. Works alongside other officers in layering interventions for collective impact at household and community level. The officer is able to translate how the interconnected actions at household and community level contribute to sustainable household food security and therefore motivate community-driven leadership of actions at local level.
    They drive implementation of innovative climate smart agriculture approaches for crop and fodder production including market system development approach for sustained production systems.
    They support the County Resilience Livelihoods coordinator and the RL team to map and strengthen capacity of local stakeholders (groups, households, individuals) and is directly responsible for implementing nutrition-sensitive resilient livelihood interventions at sub-county (all wards, village, household) level. S/he supports community own resource persons and works alongside community influencers -includes lead farmers / champions, facilitators, mentors, and community health volunteers (CHVs) etc- in layering interventions for collective impact at household and community level. The officer supports learning and adaptations aimed at strengthening program impact.
    The position is based at the USAID Nawiri sub-county (Maralal sub-office) office level supporting interventions within the sub-county and prioritized wards -that continuously experience high rates of acute malnutrition. they will work closely with relevant sub-county, ward officials, village level officials, CSOs and private sector players involved in livelihoods and food security & nutrition within their areas of operation. They are excellent community mobilizer with strong facilitation skills in local language/dialects.
    Success factors for this role include: A technical person who understands the tightly interconnected relationship between natural resources management, agriculture-based (crops & livestock) livelihoods, seasonality, risk and resilience in the arid and semi-arid lands. A community mobilizer with local context with openness to learning and demonstrable willingness to challenge self and navigate social norms change that affect nutrition outcomes.
    PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

    Leading implementation of work plan in line with agreed approaches and milestones and specifically responsible for Livestock and crop interventions, including irrigation in resilient livelihood scope. Lead implementation of livestock, crops interventions including coordination with target communities and partners at the sub-office level.
    Directly oversee crop and fodder production through irrigation in selected irrigation schemes
    Supports household engagements for improved economies, transforming household and social dynamics and responsible for layering interventions for collective impact at household and community level.
    Coordinate with the different levels of stakeholders including household members, community groups, local implementing partners, community resource persons, government stakeholders at sub-county, ward, village – to mobilize actions and ensure effective communication channels.
    Coordinate with community leadership to facilitate activity integration and targeting of participants.
    Collaborate with Nawiri health and nutrition staff to integrate messaging into crop and livestock production training curriculum.
    supports behavior change communication and adoption of supportive practices. This includes sharing evidence informing livelihood choices, in simplified manner with communities.
    Plans and leads TOT training sessions to Community Mobilizers / Champions in collaboration with Government counterparts.
    Liaise with other project teams and staff at the sub office level to ensure that all USAID Nawiri interventions are well-coordinated and prioritized.
    Coordinate with Markets and Alternative Livelihoods team members to identify private sector partners or opportunities for new enterprises that improve farmer access to input and output markets. Supports financial inclusion interventions, activation and lasting connections of markets to last mile communities for affordable access to diverse nutrient-dense foods and services.
    Coordinate with public and private service providers (animal health, crop husbandry, etc.) to reach program participants at the ward level.
    Prepares activity reports and supports County Resilience Livelihoods Coordinator in the review and development of work plans and thematic reports.
    Collaborate with the M&E team to support monitoring and evaluation on effectiveness and impact of livelihoods activities at the Sub-office level and make recommendations for improvements.
    Collaborate with Nawiri health and nutrition staff to integrate messaging into crop and livestock production training curriculum.
    Contribute to teamwork plans and guide successful implementation of program activities, ensuring teams and partners activities are on track and in alignment to achieve desired impact;
    Work closely with all other program teams at local level to identify clients for financial services and to support service extension and financial inclusion as well as development of suitable products and services.
    Actively participate in the periodic program planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.
    Prepare accurate and timely reports and other project documentation and communication that contribute to a learning organization.
    Coordinate with other Mercy Corps programs and local government bodies to ensure coherent program implementation and to capitalize on business opportunities in Mercy Corps’ target communities.
    Support collaboration, learning and adaptations, monitoring surveys in area of operation.
    Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.
    Coordinate with procurement, logistics, security, administration, and human resources teams to ensure operational systems support field activities.

    COLLABORATION & NETWORKING

    Integrates community approaches, gender sensitivity, conflict sensitivity and do no harm principles and mainstreams capacity building and sustainability approaches into all activities as appropriate including certifying all interventions to adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
    Conduct community mobilization and sensitization meetings that are inclusive and to help prioritize the economic needs of target communities.
    Support with collaborative partnership with other development partners and identify potential opportunities for linkages.
    Engage and support systems strengthening actions including Ward Development planning.
    Link and strengthen capacity of program participants to tap into opportunities including their influence in influencing planning and budgeting of nutrition resilience interventions i.e. their voice in Ward Planning Committees and multi-sectoral platforms.
    Continuously update stakeholder mapping and coordinate activities with various stakeholders, to ensure strong linkages between resilient livelihood and other priority pathways for strengthening nutrition resilience in the context.
    Collaborate with consortium staff within the geographical and thematic scopes to develop projects, implement and closely monitor selected economic development projects including detailed work plans and business plans.
    Mobilize sub-county, ward level and village meetings with relevant stakeholders.
    Support the facilitation of planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and community partners to revise and customize implementation plans.
    Conduct community mobilization and engagement meetings with ward and community-level leaders to implement USAID Nawiri livelihoods activities.
    Support community visioning process for resilient livelihoods.
    Support with collaborative partnership with other development partners and identify potential opportunities for linkage.

    INFLUENCE AND REPRESENTATION

    Assist sub-office coordinator and County Field Director to coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government, and other implementers.
    Support the facilitation of planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in;
    Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with relevant stakeholders such as local government departments, NGO’s and local authorities, as appropriate and advised by the line manager.
    Collaborate with Consortium partners, sub grantees, local government, and other implementers working at the sub-office level.
    Facilitate planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in at the sub-office level.
    Conduct themselves both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
    Supervision of Assistant Livelihoods officers and Community Resource Persons 
     ACCOUNTABILITY

    Reports Directly To: County Resilient Livelihoods Coordinator
    Works Directly With: Climate Smart Advisor, Alternative Livelihoods and Inclusive Markets Advisor, R4N coordinator and field officers, Health and Nutrition officers, Structural and Social Behavior Change officers, Citizen Engagement and Social Accountability Officers, Household Economic Strengthening Technical Advisors, Gender and Social Inclusion Coordinator among others.

    KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED.

    Degree in agricultural related field (Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural extension, Agribusiness, Agricultural economics, Livestock production / Health)
    A minimum of 3 years’ experience directly implementing agriculture (crop and livestock) interventions at the field level in Kenya ASALs. Learning and experience in agronomy will be an advantage.
    Demonstrable familiarity with Kenya’s ASAL, agriculture crop and livestock and natural resources sectors.
    Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection, and evaluation.
    Team player who takes initiative and is a problem-solver.
    Effective verbal and written communication, multitasking and organizational s
    Ability to manage priorities independently.
    Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
    Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills.
    Familiarity with M&E, information, communications, and knowledge sharing technologies and use of innovative approaches on digital financial services.
    Demonstrated computer competency of Microsoft Excel/Word and knowledge of data management software.
    Strong analytical and quantitative skills
    Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment.
    Ability to focus on day-to-day tasks at hand while also working towards longer-term objectives with an understanding that these will change continuously.
    Ability to work without constant supervision and as part of a diverse team.
    Good reporting, communication, and representation skills.
    Good problem solving, written and oral communication skills.
    Confident, sound training facilitation and representation/relationship skills.
    Strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili
    Local language skills required especially Samburu and Turkana Languages.

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  • Smallholder Segment Assistant

    Smallholder Segment Assistant

    Role purpose:

    Bayer Vegetable Seeds’ Smallholder Segment team is seeking an assistant with a focus on cultivating and nurturing partnerships to drive initiatives supporting smallholder farmers in Africa.
    This role offers an entry-level ownership opportunity, allowing the successful candidate to contribute to the planning, execution, and oversight of projects within the smallholder segment.
    The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, support in managing project resources, and participate in field visits to engage directly with smallholder farmers.
    This position provides an excellent chance to be part of a supportive, inclusive work environment within a collaborative team, while making a tangible impact on the lives of smallholder farmers.

    Key Responsibilities and Tasks: 

    Assist in planning, executing, and overseeing projects within the smallholder segment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable results.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement projects successfully.
    Act as a liaison between Bayer and external partners, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure successful outcomes.
    Support in safeguarding project resources, budgets, and timelines, and contribute to progress reports for stakeholders.
    Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
    Participate in field visits and engage directly with smallholder farmers to oversee project implementation and gather feedback.
    Utilize project management tools and methodologies to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Strategy delivery.
    Assist in conducting regular evaluations to ensure alignment with goals and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
    Contribute to monitoring and reporting on the progress of partnerships and projects, providing insights and updates to stakeholders and senior management.
    Assist in analyzing data to assess effectiveness and impact, using findings to inform future partnership strategies and initiatives.

    Experience, Skills and Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
    1-3 years of project management experience, with a focus on partnership development in the agricultural sector.
    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
    Understanding of the agricultural landscape and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Kenya.
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
    Proficiency in English and Swahili.
    Ability to work in a multicultural team and navigate a matrix organization.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
    Willingness to travel within the region.

    Apply via :

    bayerza.my.salesforce-sites.com

  • Kuza Jamii County Lead – Marsabit Kuza Jamii County Lead – Tana River Senior Enumerator – Dertu, Abakaile, Sankuri and Dadaab Wards (Part Time) Enumerator – Dertu, Abakaile, Sankuri & Dadaab Wards Garissa (Part Time) Database Assistant Business Mentor _ Mt Elgon region

    Kuza Jamii County Lead – Marsabit Kuza Jamii County Lead – Tana River Senior Enumerator – Dertu, Abakaile, Sankuri and Dadaab Wards (Part Time) Enumerator – Dertu, Abakaile, Sankuri & Dadaab Wards Garissa (Part Time) Database Assistant Business Mentor _ Mt Elgon region

    Program Implementation

    Provide overall managerial leadership for the project at the county level, ensuring teams follow work plans so activities are on time, target and within the approved budget, and project deliverables achieve desired impact
    Collaborate with project partners in implementing the Kuza Jamii Kenya Customer journey.
    Establish strong working relationships with the field staff to maintain high levels of motivation and facilitate the completion of program tasks in a timely manner
    Provide timely updates to supervisor on progress and issues, identifying risks and proposing solutions for action and early resolution
    Attend all project meetings as well as facilitate planning meetings and workshops with government, NGOs, private sector and community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in
    Regularly visit field sites to assess progress of activities and provide formal and informal feedback
    Document challenges and success of each program activity (targeting, training, Business Savings Groups (BSG) business grant disbursements, business and BSG mentoring,).
    Provide support to Program Manager in running refresher workshops at beginning of every cycle.

    Stakeholder Management

    Serve as a liaison with and build effective working relationships with Project Partners, Marsabit County Government, local partners, communities and other relevant stakeholders.
    Develop partnerships in the humanitarian community at local level and coordinate with authorities at County Government levels.
    Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programmers, capacity building of key project staff, and strengthening community-based organizations and mechanisms

    Gender Inclusion

    Ensure that gender issues are integrated and mainstreamed across the program, including project design, implementation and monitoring, and operations, as well as in staff training materials, policies and procedures.
    Conduct gender analyses and research on youth’s norms and constraints in project locations.
    Support development of gender monitoring and evaluation indicators for the project.
    Contribute in the development of appropriate gender resources and tools for project staff. For the business owners/groups and the private sector and help the BOs exploit such.
    Support linkage relevant technologies/extension services that improve productivity and value addition

    Best Practices

    Document challenges, key learnings and best practices generated from the project
    Take lead in sharing and promoting best practices across the field team
    Work closely with the Northern Kenya counterparts in disseminating these best practices across both countries

    Safeguarding

    Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at VE, and it begins with me
    Continuously sensitize program participants on safeguarding.
    Ensure compliance with VE’s safeguarding policies
    Report any incident of safeguarding in program operations for appropriate action/follow up.
    Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence

    Requirements
    Education and Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Agriculture, Small Enterprise Management or any other relevant education background.
    A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in multi-sectoral programs, planning and implementing programs
    Knowledge of Tan River County, especially political economy, agricultural and environmental sectors
    Knowledge of current approaches to gender equality, disability inclusion and broader inclusion programming in complex transformational development environments
    A proactive work ethic with a demonstrated interest in the vision and mission of Village Enterprise
    Excellent management and organization skills, communication skills, report writing skills, relationship building skills along with keen attention to details
    Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a complex plan with quick-moving parts
    Experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, survey design and implementation, and data management is required
    Understanding of nutrition-centered interventions and economic concepts is desirable
    Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse communities required

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  • Regional Program Manager – Northern Kenya Regional Program Manager – Eastern Kenya Regional Program Manager – Western Kenya

    Regional Program Manager – Northern Kenya Regional Program Manager – Eastern Kenya Regional Program Manager – Western Kenya

    Job Summary:

    TechnoServe seeks a Regional Project Manager – Northern Kenya (RPM-N) to provide strategic and technical leadership of project activities in the LFS Northern Kenya zone of influence. Reporting to the DCOP, the RPM-N will have strong technical knowledge of community-based resilience programming, nutrition sensitive agriculture, and of food and market systems of the sectors and geographies prioritized by the LFS project in Northern Kenya counties. The RPM-N will be responsible for leading the implementation of a multi-year project activities in LFS Northern Kenya zone of influence to strengthen food systems and build community resilience in Northern Kenya. The Project Manager will work closely with local communities, government entities, private sector partners, and an international consortium to deliver tangible outcomes that improve food security, nutrition, and climate change adaptation in the region
    Under the direction of the DCOP and COP, the role will oversee all aspects of project management, including strategic planning, partnership development, on-the-ground implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. This role will require close collaboration with the Financial/Admin team, the CLA team, and the Technical Integration Team.
    The RPM-N will supervise a team of technical professionals across areas such as first/last mile distribution, agro-processing, nutrition, policy, monitoring and evaluation, access to finance, gender, youth and social inclusion (GYSI), and entrepreneurship. The RPM-N will have a matrix management role with admin, MEL, grants, procurement, finance, and other staff based in the regions.
    With guidance from the Technical Integration Team, the RPM will operationalize activities across a number of work-streams; identifying county and regional level priorities and supporting relationship building with county stakeholders; supporting the development of specific partnership opportunities across the work-streams; coordinating training and capacity building preferably by integrating a market systems development approach; coordinate activities across implementing partners and; fostering collaboration among stakeholders across the region and project objectives.
    The RPM will collaborate with the Technical Integration Team to conduct applicable research around various market systems and identifying constraints to be addressed, identifying and coordinating local partners; supervising members of the project team; and overseeing project implementation, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation of the project. The RPM-N will supervise a team of technical professionals across areas such as first/last mile distribution, agro-processing, nutrition, policy, monitoring and evaluation, access to finance, gender, youth and social inclusion (GYSI), and entrepreneurship.

    Main Activities and Responsibilities:
    Strategic Leadership – Food Systems:

    Under the guidance of the COP and DCOP, provide strategic guidance, leadership, management, and general technical oversight of the activities in the LFS’s Northern Kenya zone of influence.
    Facilitate linkages between producers, pastoralists, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and consumers to improve food system efficiency and equity
    Support in the contextualized development and implementation of food and market system interventions with a focus on gender, localization, and sustainability.
    Generate innovative ideas, and effectively manage partnerships to drive program success within the region.
    Continuously assess the current state of local food systems, value chains, and market dynamics in Northern Kenya and identify new strategic program opportunities to expand the impact of the project.

    Strategic Leadership – Resilience and community engagement:

    Identify key climate, environmental, and socioeconomic shocks and stresses affecting Northern Kenyan communities
    Design and oversee the implementation of integrated resilience-building strategies, including early warning systems, risk mitigation measures, and adaptive livelihood support
    Ensure project activities enhance the capacity of individuals, households, and communities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to disruptions

    Stakeholder Engagement:

    Work with stakeholders to co-create interventions that strengthen the production, processing, distribution, and access components of the regional food system
    Independently engage with local-level executives from the private and public sectors to encourage solutions to local food systems
    Support the development and ongoing relationship management of county and inter-county level partnerships
    Facilitate multi-stakeholder coordination, joint planning, and collaborative problem-solving
    Ensure continuous, meaningful engagement with local communities, incorporating their feedback and leadership into project design and implementation
    Engage with external stakeholders to build essential partnerships, as determined by the COP and DCOP

    Program Management:

    Develop and oversee the execution of detailed project work plans, and budgets related to the Northern region,
    Lead a team of technical specialists, field officers, and support staff to deliver high-quality, timely results
    Ensure compliance with all donor requirements, organizational policies, and ethical standards
    Work closely with the Technical Integration Team, CLA Unit and Finance and Admin units to ensure alignment of resources, activities, and key performance indicators.
    Working with the Technical Integration Team, support the development schedules, tools, and processes for deploying a robust local partnerships fund; work closely with the regional implementation teams to ensure targeted calls for partnerships are released to address constraints in the local food system.
    Identify issues and risks related to implementation promptly, suggesting appropriate program adjustments
    Lead, or in supporting role, manage, contribute to, and provide quality control to data analysis and report writing within the region.

    Capacity Building and Support:

    Support sub-awards and grantees in intervention design and operational management.
    Collaborate with the Technical Integration Team to provide Food and market systems coaching and guidance to program staff and partners

    Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting:

    Working with the Monitoring and Evaluation, and CLA unit, document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts to inform future initiatives
    Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor and evaluate program progress.
    Support or contribute to knowledge management activities including writing articles on project developments, learning or opinion pieces.

    Innovation and Best Practices:

    Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe’s work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.

    Representation and Networking:

    Represent the program at networking events with private and public sector actors, as per the guidance of the COP and DCOP

    Miscellaneous

    Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program’s success.

    Basic Qualifications and Competencies:

    Bachelor’s degree in management, economics, statistics, agribusiness, business administration, agricultural economics, agriculture, international development or relevant field, or equivalent work experience, master’s degree preferred.
    7 years of experience in project management, food systems development, market systems, and/or community resilience programming, preferably in a rural, developing context
    Strong background in agricultural/livestock value chains, natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and/or social protection
    Demonstrated track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships, including with government, civil society and private sector
    Strong gender leadership, supervisory, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills required.
    Demonstrated commitment to advancing gender equality.
    Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
    Willingness to travel extensively within Northern Kenya LFS zone of influence
    Proven ability to develop strategies and conduct analysis on complex commercial questions
    Experience in authoring concise and well-written reports and presentations
    Demonstrated competency in program and staff management, coaching, and team leadership
    Experience working on donor-funded projects is preferred.
    Strategic and analytical thinking skills
    Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
    Fluent user of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Experience in LFS Northern Kenya zone of influence preferred
    Proven experience in incorporating complexity awareness with programmatic implementation
    Proven experience with catalytic grants programs

    Required Languages:

    Fluency in English and Kiswahili, with excellent oral and written communication skills required. Knowledge of local languages an added advantage.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Demonstrated Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and lead teams toward program goals, fostering adaptability and creative problem-solving.
    Results-driven: Committed to achieving measurable impact and program outcomes, consistently seeking improvement opportunities.
    Strategic Management and Adaptability: Proficient in systems thinking, quick to adapt strategies in response to change, with expertise in Market Systems Development (MSD), entrepreneurship, and regenerative solutions development.
    Problem-Solving Expertise: Strong at addressing market system challenges and developing innovative solutions.
    Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders to drive collaboration and results.
    Gender and Inclusion: Familiar with gender-sensitive and inclusive program approaches, dedicated to reducing social and economic inequalities.
    Initiative and Independence: Takes initiative, works independently, demonstrating self-motivation and proactiveness.
    Effective Communication: Friendly and approachable, facilitating communication and collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    Supervise a team of technical staff, matrix management to additional sub-awardee and administrative, CLA, finance and grants staff.

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  • Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations)

    Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations)

    Overview
    The Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations) is responsible for initiating and ensuring follow-up to potential donors across the private sector, private philanthropies, high-net worth individuals, and other donors without prior solicitation. This role involves crafting compelling pitches, cultivating relationships, and following up with concrete proposals to secure support to the organization’s merged strategy. The Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations) implements and develops commercial and strategic relationships with partners in alignment with the organizations mission, contributing significantly to the organization’s fundraising efforts and long-term sustainability.
    Duties and responsibilities
    Donor acquisition and relationship development:

     Actively identify and pursue new prospective donors across philanthropy, private sector, and multilateral funders to expand the organization’s donor base and revenue.
     Ensure regular risk management processes are adhered to (private sector due diligence and Environmental Social Safeguards).
     Initiate and negotiate the development of MoU’s and partnership agreements in close collaboration with PMU.

    Develop tailored outreach material:

    Create compelling pitches, presentation, concepts in coordination with COE, RM and CEO office to effectively tailor and communicate the organizations work to prospective donors.

     Implement and refine the unsolicited fundraising strategy:

    Develop and implement tailored fundraising strategies with a broad base of internal colleagues to solicit support from diverse donor segments and continuously elevate the organizations proficiency and strategy in unsolicited fundraising.
    Engage with relevant colleagues to organize, execute and analyze outreach efforts.

    Initiate high-quality proposal development and learning:

    Initiate effective proposal development processes within RM and with research themes and staff to maximize income generation from new engagements.
    Foster a culture of continuous improvement by integrating collective learning and feedback into unsolicited proposal development efforts.
    Negotiate, manage proposals to completion with a focus on large-scale funding to cross-institutional work contributing to strategic objectives. 

    Collaborate and contribute to the RM team and CEO Office goals:

    Work closely within teams to support strategic analysis, donor trends, and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, Management Group and the Board of Trustees.
    Participate in regular team meetings to generate collective alignment.

    Education, knowledge and experience

    Advanced degree in relevant field, including but not limited to, Environmental Sciences or Management, Agricultural Development, International Relations, and/or Development Studies.
    A Minimum 10 years’ experience in donor relations and fundraising with a proven track record of raising substantial funds for international organizations, UN agencies, and/or international non-governmental organizations.
    Proven experience with project management and proposal development in a research organization context.
    Demonstrated ability in diplomatic and tactful donor relationship management.

    Apply via :

    recruit.cifor-icraf.org