Jobs Kenya

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

  • Stakeholder Engagement with Evidence Specialist GLF Youth in Landscapes Network Intern General Call for Applications – Consultant Roster General Call for Applications – Science Roster

    Stakeholder Engagement with Evidence Specialist GLF Youth in Landscapes Network Intern General Call for Applications – Consultant Roster General Call for Applications – Science Roster

    Overview

    The Stakeholder Engagement with Evidence and Process Specialist will be expected to lead and support work across multiple projects and countries to bring evidence and stakeholders together through strategic and inclusive engagement processes to inform decision-making for enhanced outcomes in natural resource management and sustainable development. The role will also engage in research and knowledge production linked to the engagement processes.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Design and project manage strategic stakeholder engagement processes including stakeholder mapping, facilitating consultation processes for strategic understanding of diverse stakeholders and their needs and priorities.
    Run (and enhance) co-design processes using human centered design methods (largely for   decision dashboards).
    Co-design and facilitate workshops (both in-person and virtually) globally and at local and national levels.
    Oversee structured engagement and strategic relationship building with various stakeholders over time.
    Explore and bring in new engagement methods and processes, by expanding approaches to
    Incorporate cutting edge pedagogy to the SHARED team.                       
    Build capacity of engagement focal points in projects and country offices and develop and deliver training materials.
    Liaise with other project ‘staff’ to build capacity and co-ordinate efforts around evidence needs and engagement.
    Design and implement research around stakeholder engagement with evidence and contribute to scientific writing and co-author publications.
    Writing and presenting to communicate outputs and outcomes of the work.
    Understand and strategically design contextually appropriate evidence or interventions for specific project cases.
    Analyze and synthesize evidence (data, case studies, local knowledge etc.) working with domain specialists so that it is accessible and can be used for project planning, targeting, monitoring and policy influence.

    Other Responsibilities

    Represent SPACIAL at meetings and SHARED events.
    Contribute to policy engagement and influence work.
    Support resource mobilization and contribute to funding proposals.
    Present/communicate SHARED to internal and external audiences, including the donor.
    Contribute to the Spatial Data Science & Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL) team meetings.
    Contribute to the wider CIFOR-ICRAF community.
    Any other tasks related to the SPACIAL unit.

    Requirements

    Minimum of a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, Governance, Economics, Social science, or related field with an understanding of landscape management
    At least 7 years’ experience working in research/development projects in the global south and in stakeholder engagement or facilitation across multiple countries.
    Policy engagement or policy impact work.
    Project development, management, and budgeting experience.
    Research synthesis for a policy or practice audience.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilitating, mediation of diverse spaces and contentious forums with government, civil society, or NGO actors, ideally around landscapes and resources.

    Education, knowledge and experience

    Minimum of a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources, Governance, Economics, Social science, or related field with an understanding of landscape management
    At least 7 years’ experience working in research/development projects in the global south and in stakeholder engagement or facilitation across multiple countries.
    Policy engagement or policy impact work.
    Project development, management, and budgeting experience.
    Research synthesis for a policy or practice audience.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilitating, mediation of diverse spaces and contentious forums with government, civil society, or NGO actors, ideally around landscapes and resources.

    The application deadline is 20 Jan 2024

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  • National Project Specialist SC9

    National Project Specialist SC9

    In Kenya, the project is well aligned with government ambitions and would be highly relevant for tackling the prevalent gaps in the implementation of national policies and strategies in support of sustainable blue economy and in addressing marine/coastal environmental challenges. The Government of Kenya preselected several areas for the project implementation in the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River and Mombasa. The preselected sites will be assessed with the project sites selection criteria and the workplans will be contextualised for each project site before to start the project implementation in the country.
    The project will build capacity for and contribute to strengthening the implementation of the ecosystem approach in national and local management of coastal environment and fisheries, where measures for sustainable use, protection and restoration of coastal and marine habitats and resources, combined with livelihood interventions, will be developed together with local communities to improve resilience of coastal ecosystems, food security and livelihoods, protect biodiversity and reinforce participation in the management of natural resources, for youth, women and men in coastal fishing communities.

    Reporting Lines

    The National Project Manager will work in close collaboration with the SWIOFC NC PP 2 Regional Project Management Unit and Kenyan government counterparts and will be reporting to the SWIOFC NC PP 2 Chief Technical Adviser based with the SWIOFC Secretariat in Mozambique, the assistant FAOR (Programme) FAO Kenya, under the overall responsibility of the FAO Representation in Kenya.

    Technical Focus

    The incumbent will undertake the overall management of the SWIOFC NC PP2 project in Kenya and agreed work plan including but not limited to planning, budgeting, activities implementation, assessment and reporting of the project achievement against its objectives. The position holder will ensure coordination and partnership with government institutions and stakeholder as well as with the other project beneficiaries.

    Tasks And Responsibilities

    Organize and coordinate all activities in Kenya through the supervision, assistance and monitoring of collaboration with the relevant institutions and partners.
    Day-to-day management and assistance for the implementation of project activities.
    Collect and make available to project personnel relevant documents and information concerning artisanal fisheries and other topics relevant to delivery of the project.
    In close collaboration with the FAO project units (country representations and Sub regional Office for Southern Africa), facilitate trainings/workshops and field activities the project.
    Coordinate and follow up on the activities of project personnel and relevant institutions.
    Make relevant institutional contracts for the implementation and visibility of project.
    Prepare reports of project activities and other relevant areas.
    Perform other related duties as required.

    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
    Minimum Requirements

    University degree in Environmental, Fisheries or other area relevant to the technical focus of the project.
    Five (5) years of relevant experience in relevant to the technical focus of the project (coastal fisheries and environment, sustainable development, rural livelihoods), preferably both on policy and operational levels.
    National of Kenya
    Working knowledge of English & Kiswahili.

    FAO Core Competencies

    Results Focus
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Building Effective Relationships
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

    Technical/Functional Skills

    Work experience of developing local fisheries value chains and alternative livelihoods
    Extent and relevance of experience in project management
    Extent and relevance of experience in community based and participatory fisheries and environment management approaches.
    Extent and relevance of experience in working with multi-stakeholder/sector processes.
    Familiarity with national and regional policy frameworks in coastal and marine environment and fisheries

    Selection Criteria

    Experience of project management development and coordination, preferably within UN system.
    Knowledge of fisheries community-based managed structures and experience of working with fishing communities.
    Knowledge of government structures and protocol in key and experience of working in collaboration with government counterparts across agencies and ministers.

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    jobs.fao.org

  • Programme Manager – Sustainable Food Systems

    Programme Manager – Sustainable Food Systems

    The Programme Manager will lead the design and delivery of the Embassy’s sustainable food systems efforts, contribute to the development of the new mission strategy, and provide high quality technical and accountability leadership. The Programme Manager will report to the Head of Cooperation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Lead the effective management of the Embassy’s sustainable food systems efforts, grants and partnerships, in-line with the DFA Grant Management Standards, ensuring delivery effectiveness and efficiency, robust oversight, value for money and risk management.
    Provide leadership and technical expertise to the development of the Ireland Kenya sustainable food systems strategy and the new mission strategy (2025-2029) ensuring a whole of mission approach including links to private sector engagement and trade initiatives, climate and gender/youth.
    Ensure effective monitoring of funded interventions through developing and tracking indicators and generating evidence for reporting and lesson learning. This includes undertaking regular monitoring visits to ensure partner compliance, learning and effective implementation and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including Government.
    Support overall Embassy planning, the implementation of the Embassy’s development cooperation portfolio, and the development and implementation of a new mission strategy.
    Lead on reporting and communicating results in areas of responsibility including the analysis of key research reports and evaluations to identify and document lessons and produce high quality materials.
    Identify opportunities to integrate our sustainable food systems efforts into other areas of the mission strategy in a manner that strengthens coherence and builds synergies including with HQ investments (e.g. two-way trade, reducing humanitarian need, gender equality and climate action).
    Ensure that the approach to grant management and partner engagement, monitoring and learning is informed by up-to-date global and local trends, evidence and best practice.
    Use senior management skills to monitor national, regional and international development and humanitarian frameworks relevant to sustainable food systems/agriculture/resilience/climate in order to identify relevant best practice that effectively informs programme development, quality and impact.
    Support the implementation of Ireland’s Foreign Policy and development cooperation objectives (Global Island, A Better World, Irelands Africa Strategy) and the linkages between these policies and the Embassy Business Plan (and evolving strategy).
    Provide high quality briefing material for senior management as required, including regular analysis of the policy, legal and socio-political environment relating to business plan priority areas nationally, regionally and globally.
    Develop and maintain a strong network of key stakeholders in Kenya (including Government of Kenya, Development Partners, research institutes, Civil Society, media and the private sector) and countries of accreditation as appropriate.
    Represent the Embassy in meetings of relevant sector working groups and coordination structures and provide timely and trusted reporting ensuring that Ireland’s policy priorities are effectively promoted.
    Other duties as required.

    Required Skills & Qualifications:
    Essential:

    Candidate must hold a completed post-graduate qualification in development management, agriculture or related field.
    Candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience working in the agriculture sector at a management level, ideally with experience on gender and climate.
    A sound understanding and practical experience of designing and managing sustainable food systems programmes including market systems development and deep knowledge of the agriculture sector in Kenya.
    Candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent written and spoken English. Applicant may be required to demonstrate language proficiency and a short written language test may be required.
    Excellent project management experience, including budget holder responsibility, with proven experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
    Strong interpersonal skills to build effective collaborative relationships, networks and multi-stakeholder partnerships and effectively represent the organisations at senior levels.
    A proven capacity for delivering timely results and taking responsibility for quality outcomes demonstrating sound judgement.
    A high degree of flexibility and adaptability including managing competing priorities and delivering results at pace.
    High degree of integrity and trust.
    Willingness and ability to travel regularly in Kenya and the region up to 30 days/year.
    Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; additional IT applications would be beneficial (e.g. working with datasets).

    Additional Knowledge Preferred but not Essential:

    Experience working for an institutional donor in Kenya on food systems/agriculture.
    Experience conducting policy analysis and providing policy advice to management on a range of relevant policy priorities.

    If you encounter any difficulties while applying through our job portal, please feel free to submit your application via email to vacancies@gaprecruitment.co.ke ensure that the email subject is clearly titled Programme Manager – Sustainable Food Systems.

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  • Programme Associate (Community Resilience), SC6 – 2 Positions Business Support Assistant (Resilience), SC3 – 6 positions

    Programme Associate (Community Resilience), SC6 – 2 Positions Business Support Assistant (Resilience), SC3 – 6 positions

    JOB PURPOSE

    To effectively contribute to this transformation, WFP will focus on three pillars of collaboration with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), the government and other key partners. Firstly, WFP will transform its refugee operations design from a primarily humanitarian focus to one that encompasses humanitarian, development, and peace-building elements. Secondly, WFP will optimise food systems to enhance livelihood opportunities. Finally, WFP will transform existing assistance modalities and approaches such as cash-based transfers, and social protection to catalyse the transition.
    WFP will leverage its long-standing relationships with the government, UN partners, NGOs, targeted communities, and county governments to implement this strategy through WFP initiatives, joint UN programs, and other collaborative efforts. Additionally, WFP will explore greater engagement with the private sector to increase investment in refugee-hosting areas. Recognizing the risk of inadequate funding and the need for coordinated action among stakeholders, WFP will also play a key role in advocating for the advancement of the transition agenda.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer – Resilience, this position will provide specialised operational and technical support to  WFP Kenya’s programme for the resilience and integration of refugees and local communities.

    Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of resilience-building activities targeting refugees and host populations in and around settlements and refugee camps while aligning with WFP programme policies and guidelines.
    Coordinate and actively monitor progress and performance of resilience and food system project activities including training of farmers, post-harvest handling support, productive asset creation (water dams/pans, borehole or shallow well, market linkage assistance, among others) to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
    Participate in developing and reviewing of crop, fodder, and livestock extension including social and behaviour change communication messages/ guidelines.
    Coordinate engagement with target smallholder farmers, producer groups, and agro dealers/ stockists, regularly to identify resilience and food system’s needs, possible solutions, anticipate challenges and ensure smooth communication 
    Support in fostering relationships and communication with relevant stakeholders/ mechanisms, such as cooperating partners (where applicable), food security and livelihood working groups, relevant NGOs, civil societies and community leaders and project target groups in Dadaab/Kakuma.
    Support in coordinating and liaising with internal counterparts to enable effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing and upcoming resilience project activities.
    Gather, and collate information, prepare input for reports, perform data analysis and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control within set timelines.
    In consultation with the other project associates and the supervisor(s)  develop and oversee the implementation of participation community action planning processes to enhance project ownership and security of established community resilience building assets.
    Support the capacity building of WFP staff, and other actors on resilience building, food systems, agriculture, markets and market systems, agro-value chains, climate change and adaptation and other thematic areas as may be defined in the food resilience and systems projects.
    Support organization and management of donor and high-level visits and missions to project sites assigned to him/her.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    A certificate of secondary school education, preferably supplemented by technical qualification and/or university degree  in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Agricultural Education and Extension, Engineering (Environmental Engineering, Agriculture Engineering), Food Security, Animal Science/ Animal Production, Range Management, or other field relevant to international development assistance
    Experience: At least 5 or more years of progressively responsible work experience in supporting programme management. Experience in implementing resilience building activities in arid and semi-arid areas. Experience working with organizations that have medium to large food security and agriculture portfolio and longer-term projects.

    Knowledge and skills:

    Extensive knowledge of Kenya’s refugee context.
    Understanding of food system concepts and their application to programme design and implementation in different contexts.
    Knowledge and experience in implementing programmes in agriculture value chain/ food security/ natural resource management.
    Knowledge on participatory community engagement approaches such as participatory rural appraisal, participatory learning and action, community managed disaster risk reduction.
    Knowledge on broader aspects of agricultural extension methodologies such as farmer/pastoral/ agro-pastoral field schools, demonstrations.
    Deep understanding of project cycle management (PCM) including design, planning, implementation, monitoring and adaptation.
    Deep understanding on monitoring technical activities related to production, post- harvest losses, and market linkages with smallholder farmers and/or co-operatives.
    Broader understanding of cross cutting issues in humanitarian and development programming such as conflict sensitive programming, nutrition sensitive programming and gender sensitive programming.

    FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
    Capability Name    Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
    Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance    

    Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.

    Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers)  

     Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.

    Broad Knowledge of Specialized Areas  

     Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.

    Emergency Programming  

    Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.

    Strategic Policy Engagement w/Government    

    Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

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  • Program Manager – Isiolo

    Program Manager – Isiolo

    General Position Summary

    The RANGE Program Manager, working under the supervisor of the Resilience Programs Lead and in conjunction with other relevant stakeholders, is responsible overall implementation of the RANGE program, including ensuring quality and impact of the interventions. S/he will ensure that the program is implemented on scope, time and budget. The Program Manager will liaise with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders throughout program implementation in order to ensure that the team is driving transformational change in the target counties. In addition to a strong technical understanding of resilience-building, natural resource management and livestock, the Program Manager will bring an in-depth understanding of market system development (MSD) approaches.

    Essential Job Responsibilities
    STRATEGY AND VISION

    Play a key role in developing the program strategy and direction for Kenya by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives.
    Contribute to the program’s learning and influencing agenda, working with relevant team members to integrate and advance learning, adaptation and advocacy within both the program and Mercy Corps more broadly.
    Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
    In collaboration with relevant Mercy Corps team members, represent the program in key forums and donor meetings.
    Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with relevant international and local agencies active in relevant technical fields, including donors, other organizations, local authorities and local partners. Attend relevant coordination forums to identify synergies.

    PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

    Provide strategic leadership and oversight for RANGE program activities, in partnership with key program stakeholders, including local and international partner organizations, local civil society organizations, local and national government officials, research institutions and universities, other international agencies on the ground, and key donors.
    Ensure programme implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts, and develop mechanisms for targeted research to inform programme design and implementation.

    TEAM MANAGEMENT

    Lead in the structuring of team roles and responsibilities for the delivery of cohesive program interventions, oversee their activities and provide continuous technical support, capacity building, and quality assurance.
    Oversee performance of consortium partners and sub-grantees, and provide team members and implementing partners with information, tools and other resources to improve performance & reach objectives.
    Regularly coordinate with program staff and support departments to ensure smooth planning, preparation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of program activities.
    Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
    Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews.
    Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
    Hire, orient and lead team members as necessary.

    OPERATIONS MANGAGEMENT

    Oversee the smooth flow of routine program support functions (e.g., finance, administration, logistics) in relation to RANGE and ensure compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.
    Ensure that any procurement is completed, documented, and delivered to end-user in a timely manner, ensuring that items procured meet the specifications of the end-user while adhering to donor and Mercy Corps procurement guidelines.
    Oversee database and paper file management for program files in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.

    SECURITY MANAGEMENT

    Work closely with the country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that promote the safety and security of all team members.
    Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security.

    MONITORING & EVALUATION (M&E) AND REPORTING

    Work closely with the program MEL team members to ensure that effective M&E systems and processes are embedded within the program implementation unit and that data is collected, analyzed, and used to inform ongoing adaptation of program strategies and delivery approaches.
    Assess and analyze impact and adaptively manage the program to meet results.
    Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports and work plans on all aspects of programme delivery in a timely and efficient manner.
    Ensure learning is blended back into program implementation, creating a cycle of adaptation and program improvement.

    ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

    As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

    ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES AND PARTNERS

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and partners and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
    Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

    Supervisory Responsibility

    Direct supervision of all team members and consultants within the RANGE program.

    Accountability
    Reports Directly To: Resilience Programs Lead
    Works Directly with: Country Director, Director of Program, Operations Director, Finance Director, Program Managers, PAQ team, consortium partners, local implementing partners
    Knowledge and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, such as natural resources/rangelands management, livestock production, agricultural economics, veterinary medicine, etc. Master’s degree qualification is preferred.
    Demonstrated experience leading interventions in these fields above, including utilizing market system development approaches.
    Experience leading large, complex programs required.
    A minimum of 8 years of experience required, including 5 years in a senior management position.
    Sound understanding of financial, procurement, administration, and logistics management systems, including remote management.
    Experience coordinating multiple activities, developing synergies and creating opportunities for collaboration.
    Demonstrated experience in team building and team coordination for achieving program goals.
    Strong commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in project design and implementation.
    Experience working with host governments at the national and sub-national level, INGOs and national NGOs and familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of UN agencies, and other NGOs.
    Excellent organizational and project management skills; detail-oriented; and possessing an ability to anticipate program and operational needs.
    Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment and to a diverse group of national and international staff.
    Understanding of adaptive management and participatory methodologies for project design, implementation, and evaluation.
    Demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
    Persuasive written and oral communication in English and Swahili required, competency in a relevant local language beneficial.
    Experience within the Arid and Semi-Arid lands required.

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  • Agribusiness Services Advisor

    Agribusiness Services Advisor

    Job Description

    This position is part of an SNV Country Organisation and works within Kenya on the Climate Resilient Agribusiness for Tomorrow (CRAFT) project.
    The Advisor specializes in agriculture/agribusiness, and business development services providing technical insights and advisory services on products and interventions to the CRAFT project. The Advisor gives input to the country Project Manager and project partners to meet the agreed objectives and realize successful interventions. The Advisor identifies opportunities and areas for improvement, to ensure quality delivery. The ultimate objective for this position is to contribute to ensuring sustainability and long-term impact as SMEs and farmers transition to adopting CSA practices and more cooperatives, service providers, investors, and other stakeholders adopt CRAFT approaches and products.
    The Agribusiness Services Advisor reports directly to the overall Programme Manager for CRAFT East Africa and the Kenya Country Director and collaborates closely with the agriculture global sector team.

    Key Areas of Responsibilities

    The Agri-Food & BDS Advisor will be responsible for guiding the adoption of climate-smart technologies by farmers and SMEs. The BDS Advisor will be responsible for guiding the adoption of climate-smart technologies by farmers and SMEs.
    S/he will advise on specific climate-smart interventions and extension systems in the business cases for scaling.
    Provide support to SMEs and farmer groups/cooperatives on the most appropriate climate integration strategies, which enhances the income of producers/agribusiness.
    S/he has the responsibility of the development and implementation of business cases sustainability strategies whereby climate-smart agriculture interventions are integrated into the value chain from an agronomic, financial, and inclusion perspective.

    Specific tasks:

    Support, coordinate, and provide technical assistance to businesses on specific areas of need identified.
    Support the scaling of profitable climate-smart innovations with smallholder farmers in collaboration with the research partners.
    Support SMEs in developing strategies for the promotion, market uptake, and scaling of evidence-based climate-smart technologies.
    Contribute to improved service delivery to farmers by cooperatives in collaboration with consortium partners.
    Support scaling with linkages between farmers, cooperatives, public and private service providers, SME’s and other relevant stakeholders.
    Set up coaching programs on agribusiness management for female entrepreneurs and youth.
    Support agribusiness platforms to promote, advise and jointly agree on climate-proofing value chains, policy recommendations and climate-smart investments.
    Incentivize and coach strategic service providers to scale selected CSA practices and technologies together with agribusinesses.
    Contribute to country MEL activities.

    Qualifications

    University degree in a relevant field; Agribusiness, Agricultural Economy. A Master’s degree is an added advantage,
    Minimum of 6 years’ experience working with or in Agribusiness, preferably in the prioritized commodities (pulses, oilseed, potatoes, and grains).
    Knowledge of the prioritized commodities in Kenya, preferably also at the global level.
    Experience in Climate Change financing, agribusiness development, and climate-smart agriculture.
    Ability and demonstrated experience in designing and implementing of private sector-oriented interventions.
    Experience in female and youth entrepreneurship programs.
    Strong agribusiness relationship management experience and focus with the ability to stimulate trust and confidence with clients and investors including managing various stakeholders.
    Understanding of climate change risk management and inclusion of smallholder producers into the supply chain.
    Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
    Flexible approach to take on additional responsibilities as assigned/delegated by the Country Project Manager.
    Willingness to travel to all project locations.

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  • Livelihoods Advisor, Horn of Afica Child Wasting Initiative Health and Nutrition Advisor, Horn of Africa Child Wasting Initiative

    Livelihoods Advisor, Horn of Afica Child Wasting Initiative Health and Nutrition Advisor, Horn of Africa Child Wasting Initiative

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide strategic and technical support on livelihood components of the CWI to country teams to assist with programme design, implementation, and improving the measurement of the impact of Concern’s Food Security and Livelihoods work ensuring that activities are in line with expected outcomes and objectives
    Ensure timely and high-quality reports and that information for monthly, partner and donor reports are high quality, accurate, and reliable
    Build the technical capacity of programme teams through remote support and country visits including formal trainings, webinars, workshops, remote mentoring, programme reviews and evaluations, production and sharing of key technical resources
    Synthesize and document practical evidence and learning from the programme; identify ways to apply it in a timely fashion to improve policy and practice within and beyond Concern.
    Provide general support to programmes such as leading on Contextual Analysis, Conflict Analysis, and assessing market systems
    Support and develop relationships with other agencies in the area of livelihoods in general, including research institutes, technical working groups and represent Concern in national and regional fora as required.
    Support the Advocacy unit to feed into regional and international policy discussions related to livelihoods especially around Concern’s three advocacy themes – hunger, conflict, climate change.
    Contribute to the prioritization, design, implementation and dissemination of operational research in livelihoods undertaken within programme – in collaboration with field teams and research partners.
    Potentially be deployed to support emergency responses in the programme areas.

    Others

    Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
    Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
    Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
    Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

    Person Specification
    Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

    A postgraduate degree in livelihoods related field (agronomy, food security, ecology, social science, economics, development studies, or related field)
    A minimum of ten years’ experience working in the area of livelihoods in an NGO or development agency or the private sector
    Experience in implementing livelihood programmes with a sound understanding of at least three of the following areas: Agriculture, Food Security, Market System Development, Cash and Voucher Assistance, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation and Environment
    Strong understanding of livelihood programming in fragile and resource poor settings. Prior experience in emergency, conflict settings, or fragile states.
    Strong understanding of gender issues in relation to livelihoods programmes and practical ways to promote gender equality within them.
    Experience working in integrated, multi-sectoral programmes. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently. Adaptable to evolving work priorities and schedules.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills in English
    Ability to travel internationally, at least 40%, in fragile and conflict affected contexts, sometimes with short notice

    Desirable:

    Experience in market systems development approach – assessing markets, developing value chains, working with various market actors including the private sector.
    Understanding of adaptive programme management concepts such as anticipatory action (AA), crisis modifier, early warning early action (EWEA)
    Experience in supporting the roll out of cross cutting approaches within livelihoods (e.g. conflict, environment, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), equality, protection)
    Experience in livelihoods analysis, field surveys, use of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools, and nutrition sensitive programming
    Experience working with research institutions, coordination fora and other relevant international livelihoods institutions
    Prior work experience with Concern in one of the country programmes

    Preference will be given to candidates who have:

    High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
    Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
    Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies

    Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘ Livelihoods Adivisor, HoA’ on or before Friday 22nd December 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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  • Project Manager – EC FPA Grant Commercial Director

    Project Manager – EC FPA Grant Commercial Director

    Key Performance Areas
    Project Delivery:

    Ensure each project under the category is delivered on time and meets the agreed objectives of the wider strategy.
    Develop, monitor, and manage the project budget to deliver the category strategy and associated projects, using resources effectively in accordance with the funder’s requirements.
    Monitor budget usage and ensure conformity to project specifications.
    Formulate strategies to mitigate any risks to project delivery.

    Project Planning and Coordination:

    Lead the development of the project implementation strategy and conceptual frameworks.
    Support the needs assessment, stakeholder mapping, and analysis process.
    In conjunction with the Heads of Region, develop and implement project plans to ensure that project tasks are planned and implemented correctly.

    Partnership and Collaboration:

    Support Project Officers, and thematic leads in planning and implementing project tasks, ensuring correct budget use and conformity to project specifications.
    Prepare and regularly review a detailed risk assessment for projects to identify, manage, and mitigate risks.
    Facilitate effective liaison between the organization and project implementation partners, and stakeholders
    Support the adaptation and implementation of the Fairtrade standards globally, with collaboration from other functions within Fairtrade.

    Monitoring and Reporting:

    Ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of projects within the portfolio by supporting field staff to capture and submit result-based narrative reports.
    Assist in collecting monitoring data with the M&E team to coordinate impact or evaluation studies in the region.
    Coordinate, organize, and formulate narrative and financial reports in accordance with project, donor, and organizational requirements.
    Support and respond to financial and program audit to improve project performance.
    Establish and maintain a database of all project documents and reports.
    Disseminate top-level program recommendations and key learnings with staff and relevant stakeholders.

    Skills and Experience
    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Economics, Agriculture, or related field

    Experience and Knowledge

    At least 5 years’ experience in planning, developing, and managing projects in the agricultural sector
    Experience in external representation with governments, civil society donors and producer networks.

    Skills

    Good negotiation skills
    Strong planning and organisational skills
    Project management skills
    Proposal writing skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Sound budgeting skills
    Ability to be creative and think flexibly

    Closing date
    21st Dec 2023

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