Jobs Kenya

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

  • Project Coordinator Trade & Enterprise Advisor Field Technician -Electronic Security Systems Support Executive -Parking System

    Project Coordinator Trade & Enterprise Advisor Field Technician -Electronic Security Systems Support Executive -Parking System

    The project has three main objectives:

    Increasing food, nutrition, and income security among households in Wajir, Makueni and Isiolo counties through greenhouse hydroponics technology.
    Increasing knowledge of and access to financing and markets of the selected farmers and are effectively managing loans for their micro-enterprises.
    Selected farmers have strengthened partnerships and linkages that increase sustainability of greenhouse hydroponics farming.

    Job Purpose:

    The Project Coordinator is responsible for the successful implementation of the Asset-based Financing Project (ABF) funded by the World Food Programme, by ensuring project outcomes are achieved and exceeded as per Self Help Africas contractual agreement with World Food Programme and to the quality standards of Self-Help Africa and the wider Gorta Group. A key function of this role will be representing Self Help Africa and managing effective partnerships with key stakeholders across Government departments, private sector, implementing partners and representational groups at national and county levels.

    Key Responsibilities:
    Project Management:

    The Project manager is responsible for the overall delivery of the project on behalf of Self-Help Africa.
    Develop annual, quarterly and monthly plans and budgets for the project and monitor allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery,
    Ensure all donor reporting requirements are adhered to including financial reporting in collaboration with the project accountant.
    Lead co-ordination and communication across the various stakeholders including Project implementation teams, government agencies and private sector to ensure coherent and consistent delivery of the project objectives,
    Co-ordinate and provide technical input for the implementation of the project including in the preparation of strategies, training materials,
    guides and manuals and ensure effective integration of core technical areas of Gender and Enterprise Development.
    Lead programme fundraising, identifying new areas of need and potential areas for project development and donor funding in Kenya ad and manage all aspects of the project cycle: planning, implementation, quality, reporting, accountability, monitoring and evaluation.

    Operational and Financial Management:

    Manage and periodically review the projects budget in close collaboration with the Senior Programmes Manager and Private Sector Lead and Head of Finance,
    Ensure compliance by SHA with contract requirements in planning, financial management, procurement, branding, monitoring and reporting, and facilitate further training where necessary.
    Act as the focal point with Self Help Africa country office and HQ to ensure all programming, financial and administrative matters related to the project comply with donor and SHA policies and procedures, and are transparently, expediently and effectively managed in line with established processes, rules and regulations,
    Monitor external context and carry out adjustments to project plans where necessary,
    In liaison with the Senior Programme Manager & Private Sector Lead ensure all SHA safety and security guidelines are followed and that all safety or security incidents (fires, accidents, theft, etc.) are recorded and reported,
    Ensure efficient use and management of project resources including transport,

    Monitoring, Reporting and Results Communication:

    In conjunction with the M&E Expert, facilitate monitoring and documentation of learning by ensuring that effective mechanisms are in place to monitor activities and outputs and assessments for project quality and impact and ensure project implementation is on time, target and budget,
    Ensure monitoring plan is in place and undertake project monitoring visits from time to time,
    Compile periodic project reports as required by the donor and SHA.

    Performance Management:

    Set clear direction and expectations for the project and enable project Partners to interpret competing priorities (Annual project key performance indicators)
    Manage project staff and provide periodic performance reviews and objective setting,
    Work closely with project partners to manage performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on the project, team morale and performance,
    In liaison with SPM&PSL promote a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion,

    Representation:

    In coordination with the SPM&PSL represent SHA at national, regional and international levels, to donors, local and national government authorities, other NGOs, and any other parties under this project,
    In coordination with the SPM&PSL, lead on national and regional policy engagements,
    Ensure that relationships and formal agreements with government and partners are maintained and updated as appropriate.
    Ensure proper project documentation and sharing with partners.
    Any other task assigned by the SPM&PSL

    Key Stakeholder Relationships:
    Internal:

    The Country Director
    Head of Finance
    SHA HO Support team
    Senior Programme Manager & Private Sector Lead
    Finance and Administration Team
    Position has 2 direct Project Officer reporting and a dotted line finance officer.

    External:

    Gender and Nutrition Advisor
    Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor
    TruTrades Assigned Staff
    County Governments
    Other Stakeholders including national government, private companies, research institutions, financial institutions, external auditors, donors, and Academia.

    Knowledge & Experience:

    At least 4 years experience in the implementation of agricultural technologies and private sector development approaches and development programs design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
    Experience managing donor funded Projects,
    Knowledge and experience in multiple sectors such as agricultural systems and livelihoods; market systems development; Enterprise development; Business Development Services (BDS) approaches and value addition.
    Demonstrated understanding of the private sector development framework and approaches in Kenyan/East Africa Community Context
    Strong project management skills and understanding of project cycle management approaches and tools,
    Experience in engaging and networking with the development partners and multi stakeholders including the government departments and agencies,
    High level of initiative, motivation, commitment and professionalism
    Ability and resilience to cope with multiple internal and external demands.
    Strong training and facilitation skills.
    High level skills and experience in capacity building and report writing
    Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills

    Qualifications and Other Requirements:
    Essential:

    Bachelors degree in Agricultural Sciences, Management Economics, Rural Development, Agribusiness Management, or related field required,
    Other post graduate qualification in project management, Enterprise Development related field will be an added advantage,
    Strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages
    Strong M & E skills

    Role Competencies:

    Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills with Fluency in Swahili and English.
    People management skills
    Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help
    Africas vision, mission and values,
    Attention to detail and the ability to produce timely and accurate reports.
    Ability to work as part of team across different cultures,
    Ability to work with minimum supervision.
    Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative

    Application Deadline: Monday 18th December 2023

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  • Project Officer Livestock – Kaloleni

    Project Officer Livestock – Kaloleni

    Job Summary

    The Project Officer – Livestock is responsible to implement and monitor the livestock project activities in the designated site (Kaloleni) in Kilifi County.

    Key Responsibilities

    Assist in the selection of beneficiaries of the project together with the local government leaders based on the agreed targeting criteria;
    Community mobilization in preparation for all livestock project meetings;
    Mobilization of beneficiaries for the livestock project;
    Organizing beneficiaries to develop the project activities;
    Providing technical training and assistance to beneficiaries. Trainings will entail productive animal health and production practices;
    Management of the field goat starter kit including the issuing of drugs to the beneficiaries group leaders / animal first aiders;
    Carrying out individual beneficiary’s household visits and assisting them in animal husbandry activities; Supervising the construction of the livestock project infrastructure i.e. shelters and crushes;
    Selection of healthy animals for purchase and prepare them for transportation to the beneficiaries;
    Compiling and submitting a timely monthly report (beneficiary progress report) to the project manager;
    Complying with all SP policies and relevant procedures;
    Attending morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the Samaritan’s Purse ministry;
    Maintaining a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public;
    Performing any other related duties as assigned and carrying out responsibilities with regards to Samaritan’s Purse mission statement.

    Education / Experience Needed

    Diploma / Degree in Animal Health or related field;
    Be a registered member of the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB), Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK) or any other relevant professional body for animal sciences;
    Experience in working with Non-Governmental Organizations targeting the rural poor;
    Experience in development work and the use of participatory tools in community development;
    Ability to communicate in English, Kiswahili and Mijikenda language (preferable)

    Skills Required

    Proficient in computer skills;
    Ability to ride a motor bike and have a valid driving licence;
    Effective communication, reporting and training skills;
    Team player; Hardworking and self-motivated;
    Demonstrate a strong Christian conduct.
    Be of high integrity and faithful in all matters;
    Ability to work under minimal or no supervision.

    Interested applicants should submit their C.V. and an application letter ONLY to hrspkenya@samaritan.org to be received up until December 18th, 2023. Certificates and testimonials need not be attached

    Apply via :

    hrspkenya@samaritan.org

  • UN-REDD Technical Advisor, Africa

    UN-REDD Technical Advisor, Africa

    This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP – UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD+ Results-Based Finance (RBF). 

    The consultant will perform the following tasks:
    Programme implementation quality assurance, for delivery of results (Output 1, 50%)

    Ensure proper follow-up of UN-REDD implementation based on legal agreement and agreed workplan, UN-REDD Results Framework 2021-2025, flag issues in a timely way and suggest eventual adaptive management measures as necessary. 
    Provide technical guidance and support to countries in terms of day-to-day REDD+ implementation as necessary, as well as in the formulation of country workplan, targeted support, and other outputs, 
    Provide technical support and capacity development to countries on topics such as REDD+ nesting, carbon market and other REDD+ related issues.
    Source technical expertise to support countries, including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification of experts, selection process. 
    Provide technical backstopping on reviewing deliverables of consultants hired by the Programme, writing UNEP and UN-REDD quarterly, semestrial and annual reporting.
    Conduct national consultation meetings at national and regional levels to collect stakeholders’ input and/or to ensure stakeholders’ buy-in and actions on findings, policy options, and recommendations.
    Capture lessons learnt and package them to stimulate the uptake of best practices and knowledge. 
    Organize and participate in in-country missions to liaise with national counterparts and other key stakeholders, including but not limited to international partners involved in REDD+.
    Provide technical expertise/input to UNEP policy position papers and internal briefing notes.

    Access to REDD+ financing and private sector engagement (Output 2, 35%)

    Jointly with the UNEP UN-REDD Africa Regional Coordinator and the Global UN-REDD Finance Specialist, leads the agenda on REDD+ and carbon finance, as well as private sector engagement initiatives and activities in in the Africa region. 
    Provides policy advisory support to African priority countries in scaling up sustainable financing for REDD+ activities (upfront and results-based financing).
    Liaise with other REDD+ initiatives and potential co-financing agencies and institutions to ensure REDD+ implementation consists of one nationally owned REDD+ process.
    Establishes good working relationships with partners (public and private) working towards the REDD+ and carbon finance field in Africa. 
    Contributes to advance global UNEP UN-REDD led initiatives agenda on upfront financing and results-based financing by generating and disseminating knowledge, including but not limited to forest carbon markets.    

    Support the resources mobilization process (Output 3, 15%):

    Identify strategic opportunities, needs and gaps to contribute to the planning process in line with the UN-REDD Results Framework for the 2021-2025 period.
    Transform these opportunities into project ideas with theory of change to be implemented on the ground.
    Initiate drafts project concept notes, documents/proposals according to donors’ procedures and support the submission process. 
    Consult with partners, country focal points and related stakeholders to collect feedback and update the documents as needed.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree: Master’s degree or equivalent in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Public/Environmental Policy, Environmental impact assessment of projects, public management, or forest management, economics, finance, sustainable development, business administration, Biology or Agronomy, economics, finance, sustainable development, business administration or related field is required.
    A first-level university degree (Bachelor Degree) in combination with two additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in project management, sustainable finance REDD+ finance, climate finance or related field is required.
    A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the provision of technical assistance in sustainable forest management or conservation, coordination and planning with national and regional actors related to forest management and/or forest management and climate change is desirable.
    Strong knowledge about REDD+ mechanism, not limited to the financing aspects, as well as understanding of financial institutions and sustainable finance with practical experience in 
    African countries are desired.
    Experience working with international organizations is desirable.

    Skills:

    Strong and proven project management skills.
    Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
    Ability to convene partners and facilitate consensus.
    Ability to coordinate a wide range of different outputs and partners. 
    Ability to analyze materials from various sources and expertise and recommend alternative options if needed.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.  For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required, French is desirable. Knowledge of any other official UN languages would be an asset.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Consultant- Environmental Component

    Consultant- Environmental Component

    Position Summary

    The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking to recruit Consultant-Environmental Component who will contribute to the compilation of innovations and best practices of investments, policies, and relevant livestock production and management systems that enhance livestock productivity while preserving public health and the environment, addressing climate change challenges and incorporating any successful One health approaches.

    Terms of Reference

    Livestock systems are integral to the food systems in southern Africa, accounting for over one-third of the agricultural GDP. Livestock-sector development, however, can result in negative externalities such as increased greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, water pollution, biodiversity loss, animal diseases, and exclusion of smallholder producers. Addressing these challenges necessitates prioritization by public institutions, effective policy measures, and investments to mitigate negative impacts while promoting the sector’s positive contributions.
    The agri-food sector holds strategic importance in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), influencing economic growth, employment, demand for goods, economic stability, food security, and overall wealth creation. The Livestock Development Program under the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP, 2030) provides a strategic framework to boost livestock productivity, enhance livestock management practices, and promote effective regional animal disease prevention and control measures.
    The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (ABC), and ILRI will develop the SADC Livestock Development Program 2024-2030, which will provide a strategic framework for guiding country planning and investments in the medium term to enhance livestock production and productivity, build resilience, and increase market access and trade capacities of the Member States.

    Deliverables

    A document describing the interactions between livestock and the environment, as well as the interactions between livestock and wildlife in Southern Africa. This document must analyze the challenges posed by various factors, including climate change, in these interactions.
    A document that includes the results of a comprehensive desktop review and interviews with key informants aiming to explore the proposed innovations and best practices to enhance livestock productivity while concurrently preserving the environment.
    A document containing an evaluation of the policy and regulatory environment that influences both livestock-environment/wildlife interactions and the adoption of proposed innovations and best practices. This evaluation will be based on existing information and will include an assessment of the level of support for livestock production and identification of potential regulatory challenges.

    Shortlisted candidate will be requested to develop a short document including a work plan on how to approach the deliverables of the consultancy, a work plan and timeline of the activities, and a financial proposal.
    Requirements

    MSc or PhD in livestock production, environmental sciences, or related topics.
    Good understanding of the livestock-environment interactions.
    Experience with systematic literature review.
    Good knowledge/understanding of livestock system dynamics and characteristics in southern Africa.

    Applicants are invited to visit https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number   Ref: CON-KE-LC-2023-171 as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting.Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.Applications closing date: 23rd November 2023

    Apply via :

    al.zohorecruit.eu

  • Innovation Manager Climate & AgTech, Ventures

    Innovation Manager Climate & AgTech, Ventures

    General Position Summary
    If you’re interested in launching innovative climate & agricultural solutions for emerging markets, this role will let you work closely with the most exciting local startups in Latin America (and beyond).
    This is the role for you if:

    You are passionate about deploying climate, agtech and inclusive fintech solutions in emerging markets.
    You are passionate about supporting underserved users to build financial resilience and climate resilience.
    You have spent 4+ years working in emerging markets in a strategy, consulting, business development / partnerships, or product design capacity.
    You appreciate the pace and disruption of working at, and with, startups, while leading with rigor and structure to ensure smooth delivery.
    You are an independent project manager, with a strong record of managing complex projects and delivering insights.

    The purpose of this role is to lead implementation of pilots focused on climate & agricultural solutions with our partner organizations across emerging markets with focus in Latin America (and also Africa and Asia). You will work alongside the Mercy Corps Ventures team to develop a pilot strategy and with our pilot partners to develop a pilot plan, project management materials, impact measurement framework and more, for each engagement. You will provide management, administrative and operational support for pilots and be responsible for pilot management, partnership development, impact management, and reporting. You will be a champion of entrepreneurial solutions to the toughest global challenges and be motivated to develop expertise in emerging technologies and business models. Additionally, you will support new pilot design by conducting research on new use cases and speaking with potential partners, while also generating thought leadership on new solutions.
    Essential Responsibilities

    Leading day-to-day pilot operations, including but not limited to

    Developing pilot work plans and impact frameworks,
    Develops and presents alternative approaches/options to various needs and situations.
    Supporting procurement and budgeting processes
    Ensuring pilot objectives are met and managed to established timelines and budgets.
    Extracting insights from pilots
    Preparing presentations / conducting analysis on pilots
    Prepare articles and presentations outlining the pilot launch and insights for external audiences and events.

    Supporting pilot design, including but not limited to

    Research on innovative climate and agricultural solutions
    Sourcing and managing potential partners.
    Development and continuous improvement of pilot processes and systems

    Supporting on thought leadership / ecosystem building / fundraising

    Provides thought leadership and training within a defined subject or program area.
    Coordinating with partners on events
    Design of concept notes

    Provide support for other key projects as needed.

    Supervisory Responsibility

    To oversee the work of Mercy Corps Ventures’ pilot consultants
    To support partner organizations in implementing pilot projects
    No direct supervisory responsibility within Mercy Corps Ventures

    Accountability

    Reports Directly To: Director of Strategy & Operations, Mercy Corps Ventures
    Works Directly With: Head of Venture Lab, Mercy Corps Ventures

    Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.
    Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

    Minimum of 4+ years of relevant career experience in a startup, technology company, management consulting, investment banking, investing, international development or similar sectors
    Strong project management experience leading complex engagements with multiple stakeholders.
    Strategic thinker capable of extracting and structuring valuable insights to share with the wider ecosystem.
    Extensive work experience in emerging markets and startups; particular interest in social entrepreneurship and digital financial solutions, climate tech, inclusion, and innovation
    Familiarity with impact measurement and management concepts 
    Ability to remotely manage and coordinate with stakeholders and implementers.
    Written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish required.

    Apply via :

    jobs.jobvite.com

  • Project Officer – Agriculture & Livelihood, Nyamira

    Project Officer – Agriculture & Livelihood, Nyamira

    The Project Officer will coordinate the field-level activities in the project intervention areas with the primary responsibility of promoting agribusiness activities among youth ages between 18 – 35 years. The function involves directly supporting young people to start and/or grow their agribusinesses while earning an income to support their livelihoods. This will include supporting the young people’s access to skills and knowledge, finance, and markets as well as working with different stakeholders to ensure an enabling markets and policy environment that supports the growth of youth-led agribusinesses. The role works closely with the technical staff both in the Kenya and UK offices.
    The position holder will be expected to directly support the enhancement of personal and economic development of the youth and work with technical experts based in Kenya and the UK to ensure that young people generate a livelihood from agri-business and attain skilled-based education and training; agricultural extension and related services as well as an increase in access to financial services (e.g., financial literacy, generating savings, and access to credit).

    ACCOUNTABILITIES
    Leadership and Strategic Alignment

    Play a role in contributing to Practical Action’s change ambitions and the Strategic Business Plans.
    Apply agroecological and market systems-focused lens to analyse the nature, causes and scale of the problem we want to address, using a systems approach.

    Strengthening Profile, Generating Funding, and Managing Relationships

    Represent Practical Action in the Project area to local government, local communities, NGOs, and other actors when requested to do so.
    Participate in local coordination / networking meetings as required.
    Support effective lesson learning, information management and lesson sharing within
    Practical Action and externally through different medium.
    Develop and maintain professional links with development agencies, government bodies,
    county governments, technical and economic specialists, universities, and other professional
    institutions as required by the project.
    Develop informal networks to assist in the planning and review of work as appropriate.
    Support fundraising initiatives for Practical Action in the agriculture change ambition.

    Delivering Quality

    Directly implement the project interventions and ensure the active and meaningful participation of young men and women in agriculture, particularly, youth participation.
    Support the formation of youth-led initiatives and groups and ensure the timely, quality delivery of activities designed and delivered.
    Support the capacity building, training and empowerment of the youth in the project location areas ensuring that support to the youth is timely and as per project expectation.
    Support the production of clear and quality reports that demonstrate good accountability.
    Work effectively with the Senior Project Manager and other teams to ensure that the project is implemented according to contract (in terms of budget, activities and time frame) and that any amendments are cleared in a timely manner.
    Support the project’s effective and systematic monitoring and evaluation and ensure findings are recorded and escalated to guide the continued successful implementation of other projects and inform the development of other new initiatives.
    Ensure sharing between team members, colleagues and peers – both internally and externally thus ensuring that the project is contributing access to relevant knowledge and lessons learning.
    Support the identification and analysis of trends, threats, and risks in youth and livelihoods, building this into research and learning from the project.
    Engage the community and stakeholders during reflections, reviews, and evaluations (using PLA tools), ensuring the voices of the most vulnerable are heard.
    Actively participate in team reflections, identifying learnings and challenges and contributing ideas for adaptive for increased impact.
    Support accountability with communities and stakeholders including the running of feedback and response mechanisms.
    Work with partners (and at times build their capacity) to implement the activities.
    Adhere to and ensure that the principles of safeguarding are embedded in all project planning, implementation, and reporting and that project staff and other stakeholders receive regular sensitization on the same.

    PERSON PROFILE
    To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
    Experience & Knowledge

    Graduate in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Natural Resource Management/Social Science/Development studies or any other relevant subject from a reputable university. Over five (5) years of working experience where at least three (3) years’ experience in a rural development field.
    Proficient in communicating with different stakeholders i.e. youth of rural communities, urban youth, government representatives etc.
    Ability to work with young people and create space for youth leadership.
    Experience working with multi-faceted teams both directly and remotely providing timely support when required.
    Experience in engaging with stakeholders including government, donors, partners, and multilateral agencies and supporting influencing work
    Commitment and understanding of reducing the risk of safeguarding incidents
    Experience leading market-based agro-enterprise initiatives in resource-challenged contexts.

    Essential Skills

    An excellent understanding of low input systems and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
    Significant knowledge and understanding of the agricultural sector and climate resilience.
    Strong experience in doing activity planning and implementing in a way that ensures gender and inclusion are embedded strongly.
    Ability to innovate, initiate, and accept change and challenges.
    Good report writing skills.

    Desirable Skills

    Existing strong relationships and networks within the change ambition area of interest.
    Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategies.
    Knowledge of gender and safeguarding best practices.

    If you have the experience, skills, and ability we are looking for, please email your application letter stating your motivation and suitability for the role and an up-to-date CV to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke with the title “Project Officer – Agriculture & Livelihood, Nyamira” not later than 23rd November 2023. All information/data given will be in the strictest confidence and will only be used for recruitment purposes.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    Position summary:

    At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for a pro-active, collaborative, and innovative Country Director who will provide strong leadership to lead the strategic planning, fundraising and implementation of Rainforest Alliance’s activities in Kenya and Tanzania. The Country Director, Kenya harnesses the institutional strategy of driving landscape and sector transformation to develop and iplement a national strategy and country plan that responds to local needs, ensure excellence in all aspects of our mission delivery (technical, financial, compliance), and safeguards Rainforest Alliance’s reputation and the quality of implementation of our certification programs. The Postholder will guide and lead a hard-working team, creating a culture that is aligned with Rainforest Alliance’s values and maintaining deep collaboration bonds with colleagues in other countries and functional areas such as Markets; Communications; Standards & Assurance; Institutional Relations (IR); Global Administration, HR and Finance & Accounting. This position will be responsible for ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of the country programs and will be responsible for building functional alliances to scale-up our impacts.

    Responsibilities:

    The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviors we demonstrate:

    Leadership and Management:

    Build a high-performing, results-oriented and mission-driven team that reflects the Rainforest Alliance’s vision and culture, creating a positive work environment for personnel;
    Guide, motivate and develop personnel, seeking opportunities for professional advancement and ensuring they understand how their work relates to Rainforest Alliance’s global mission and strategy;
    Delegate authority to staff, ensuring that they are supported and connected to the broader organization, and ensure planned objectives are met in line with organizational policy and budgets;
    Update and oversee the successful execution of the Kenya Country Strategy and corresponding annual workplans focusing on strengthening the existing work and its escalation;
    Deliver effective and impactful implementation of Rainforest Alliance’s mission by fostering a culture of implementation excellence and ensuring that Rainforest Alliance attains its technical, financial, and contractual commitments;
    Foster structures and processes for effective collaboration within Kenya and with all other relevant Rainforest Alliance units, at the regional and global level;
    Ensure the timely and high-quality completion of organizational and donor annual workplans, budgets, reports, and audits;
    Foster and supervise compliance with Rainforest Alliance and donor policies and procedures;
    Proactively identify and lead risk, bringing up key issues to the supervisor where appropriate; and
    Support the organization to address institutional crises and challenges relevant to our work in Kenya and Tanzania.

    Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:

    Develop and maintain results-based, long-term partnerships with Rainforest Alliance clients, partners, donors, NGOs, governments, certification bodies and other stakeholders;
    Enhance Rainforest Alliance’s reputation, credibility, and positioning in Kenya and Tanzania;
    Actively promote the production, export and consumption of Rainforest Alliance Certified™ products, and other endorsed certifications (i.e. RSPO, FSC), in collaboration with the Markets department;
    Represent Rainforest Alliance at key events, presentations, policy forums and round tables to communicate program achievements and ambitions and participate in discussions on strategies for sectors, landscapes and communities and other issues of concern to Rainforest Alliance;
    In collaboration with the Communications department, develop and disseminate communications and marketing materials on Rainforest Alliance work in Kenya and Tanzania.

    Fundraising and Business Development:

    Develop and implement a long-term integrated Rainforest Alliance Kenya financial plan, in collaboration with Finance, Institutional Relations (IR) and other relevant units;
    Proactively identify funding opportunities and cultivate long-term relationships with senior leads and decision makers from governments, companies, aid agencies and other donors;
    Lead and/or provide key contributions to multilateral and bilateral fundraising proposals;
    In coordination with Markets colleagues, support organizational efforts to grow supply and demand for certified products from Kenya and Tanzania and increase royalty revenues;
    Identify and advance potential innovations in Rainforest Alliance’s business model in Kenya (i.e. unrestricted funding opportunities; fee-for-service partnerships), in collaboration with supervisors and other relevant units.

    General Administrative:

    Lead all aspects of the management of Kenya office resources, including human resources, as applicable, in a matrix-management set-up with Rainforest Alliance’s global support departments;
    Serve as designated bank account signatory for local accounts, delegating where approved;
    Ensure compliance with policies & procedures and internal controls, and their appropriate local adaptation;
    Co-maintain power of attorney for the legal entity; delegated authority for executing legal documents, including taxation, subject to review and approval;
    Other duties as assigned.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    This position will be responsible for a team of about 45 staff, with high growth prospects;
    This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and performance management of employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

    Qualifications:

    MSc in Agriculture, natural resources management, development, business administration, project management or any related field;
    At least 15 years’ experience in the development and execution of market-based conservation initiatives, landscape management, community-based forestry, climate smart agriculture, climate change and value chains transformation;
    At least 5 years of direct experience leading a team of staff and in preparing and implementing grants funded by bi-lateral and multi-lateral organizations and companies;
    Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner;
    Experience with country strategy development and implementation;
    Knowledge and understanding of Rainforest Alliance’s Theory of Change, Rainforest Alliance certification and/or other certification and verification standards and systems;
    Strong knowledge and network of philanthropic landscape for institutional funders and demonstrated track-record securing large grants;
    Demonstrated success building partnerships and business with the private sector strongly preferred;
    Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships of trust and confidence with national and international stakeholders and relevant platforms;
    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in English; Kiswahili is added advantage;
    Ability and willingness to travel at least 20% of the time nationally and internationally;
    Demonstrated commitment to the Rainforest Alliance mission and values.

    Apply via :

    rainforest-alliance.hirehive.com

  • USAID Kenya FTF Private Sector Activity Chief of Party

    USAID Kenya FTF Private Sector Activity Chief of Party

    The Opportunity

    Abt Associates seeks a qualified Chief of Party (COP) to lead the upcoming USAID-funded Kenya Feed the Future (FTF) Private Sector Activity. The purpose of the activity is to accelerate agriculture-led growth in Kenya through partnerships with large agricultural sector firms (such as processors and off-takers) and through the expansion of smallholder farmer out-grower schemes. The anticipated activity will focus on creating jobs and generating large scale increases in sales/exports in the agriculture sector cost-effectively and sustainably through private sector development and by mobilizing finance and investment. The activity will have the flexibility to support opportunities with high job creation potential across the country, with a primary focus on counties within the Feed the Future Zone of Influence (ZOI). These counties include: Taita Taveta, Makueni, and Kitui in southeastern semi-arid areas; Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa, Samburu, and Wajir in the northern arid areas; and Kakamega, Busia, Migori, Homa bay, Kisumu, Vihiga, Bungoma and Siaya. This position will be full-time, based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is contingent upon award.

    Core Responsibilities

    Provide strategic managerial and technical leadership for the program to ensure quality and timely delivery of all activities and deliverables;
    Oversee a multi-disciplinary team of experts;
    Serve as the primary liaison with USAID, other key US Government stakeholders and initiatives, private sector institutions, and the donor community.
    Ensure that all project staff, personnel, and subcontractors understand their roles and responsibilities and comply with USAID and Abt policies and procedures;
    Supervise the project’s technical team to ensure a focus on core results, achievements of annual work plan and targets, and timely/effective implementation;
    Monitor the progress and pace of project implementation, assuring that the full potential of the program is realized through the promotion of high quality work and internal control;
    Provide strategic technical direction and guidance to staff in relevant areas, such as on agricultural markets and developing diversified financial products and services tailored to SMEs
    Ensure the submission of timely and accurate program, financial, and procurement reports;
    Oversee establishment of a framework for monitoring, evaluation, learning and adapting in response to results achieved;
    Establish and maintain strong relationships with USAID and local counterparts to ensure effective coordination of project activities with relevant ministries and agencies, civil society, private sector actors, other project stakeholders, and complementary USAID and U.S. government-funded initiatives; and
    Serve as the main point of contact with Abt Associates’ U.S. office.

    What We Value

    Master’s degree in business, agriculture, agribusiness, economic growth, international development, or related field;
    Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate subordinates;
    Minimum of 15 years progressively responsible experience in project management and implementation, with at least 5 years in a senior supervisory capacity overseeing projects or initiatives similar in size and scope;
    Demonstrated technical expertise in a combination of the following: small and medium enterprise (SME) development, SME access to finance, agribusiness development, impact investing, financial advisory services, financial markets, financial sector inclusion, banking, business development, economic growth, and high-value employment opportunities;
    Knowledge of Kenya’s agricultural markets and the obstacles inhibiting SMEs and the financial service sector to drive innovation, economic growth, and create jobs;
    Demonstrated experience in adaptive management and program design;
    Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with U.S., foreign government counterparts and experience with USAID is preferred; and
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; knowledge of Kiswahili preferred.
    Kenyan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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  • Request for expression of Interest (REOI)

    Request for expression of Interest (REOI)

    The HiH EA now invites expressions of interest (EOIs) from legally constituted consulting firms (not individual consultants) (“consultants”) for the to undertake consultancy service under the following categories:

    Monitoring and evaluation: Baseline, Midline, endline Surveys, other special studies/evaluations on donor and organization request etc
    General Entrepreneurship
    General Agriculture and value chains
    Regenerative Agriculture/Agroecology
    Environment
    Waste Management
    Human Rights
    Gender and Advocacy
    Livestock – especially poultry, goat, dairy and apiculture.

    The consultant may, with approval of the client sub-contract, selected activities provided that said services do not exceed 20% of the total consultancy work.

    The consultant shall not have any actual, potential, or reasonably perceived conflict of interest. A consultant with an actual, potential, or reasonably perceived conflict of interest shall be disqualified unless otherwise explicitly approved by the HiH EA. A consultant including their respective personnel and affiliates are considered to have a conflict of interest if they) have a relationship that provides them with undue or undisclosed information about or influence over the selection process and the execution of the contract, b) participate in more than once in any one category of EOI under this procurement action, c) have a business or family relationship with a member of the client’s board of directors or its personnel, or any other individual that was, has been or might reasonably be directly or indirectly involved in any part of (i) the preparation of this expression of interest, (ii) the selection process for this procurement, or (iii) execution of the contract. The consultant has an ongoing obligation to disclose any situation of actual, potential, or reasonably perceived conflict of interest during preparation of the EOI, the selection process or the contract execution. Failure to properly disclose any of said situations may lead to appropriate actions, including the disqualification of the consultant, the termination of the contract and any other as appropriate under the HiH Policies.

    All consultants are required to comply with the HiH EA commitments, practices, and Values.

    If determined that a consultant or any of its personnel or agents, or its sub-consultants, sub-contractors, service providers, suppliers, sub-suppliers and/or any of their personnel or agents, has, directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the prohibited practices defined in HiH EA safeguarding practices and Values, Anticorruption statements integrity, violations such as sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse as established in HiH code of behavior in competing for, or in executing, the contract, the EOI may be rejected or the contract may be terminated by the client.
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    Consultants and any of their personnel and agents, and their sub-consultants, subcontractors, service providers, suppliers, sub-suppliers and any of their personnel and agents are required to fully cooperate with any investigation conducted by HiH EA, including by making personnel available for interviews and by providing full access to all accounts, premises, documents, and records (including electronic records) relating to this selection process or the execution of the contract and to have such accounts, premises, records and documents audited and/or inspected by auditors and/or investigators appointed by HiH EA.
    Consultants have the ongoing obligation to disclose in their EOI and later in writing as may become relevant: (i) any administrative sanctions, criminal convictions, or temporary suspensions of themselves or any of their key personnel or agents for fraud and corruption, and (ii) any commissions or fees paid or to be paid to agents or other parties in connection with this selection process or the execution of the contract. As a minimum, consultants must disclose the name and contact details of the agent or other party and the reason, amount and currency of the commission or fee paid or to be paid. Failure to comply with these disclosure obligations may lead to rejection of the EOI or termination of the contract.
    HIH EA does NOT condone any form of corrupt practices. Pease report complaints via toll free number 0800721347
    Consultants are required to keep all records and documents, including electronic records, relating to this selection process available for a minimum of three (3) years after notification of completion of the process or, in case the consultant is awarded the contract, the consultancies assignment documentation and reference documents will be archived/backed-up in the HiH EA Consultants database execution of the contract.
    Consultants interested in more than one category shall make separate application for each category.

    Ref No: HiH EA/REOI/CON/2023-02

    Submission Procedure: Submission of EOI will be only via email address: consultancies@handinhand-ea.org so as to reach us on or before November 13th, 2023, 11:00 Hrs EAT

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