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

Impact Partnership Coordinator

Overview
To coordinate, facilitate, and technically support the work of CIFOR-ICRAF and its consortium partners in their joint role as an Agriculture/Agri-food Systems and Climate Action Impact Partner Organization (IPO) while ensuring integration and synergy with wider Q4I and CIFOR-ICRAF initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities

Coordinate the consortium and donor relationship.
Coordinate consortium partners on inputs required to plan work, design budgets, or deliver on assignments.
Monitor and provide periodic updates on assignment progress, while devising and implementing solutions to overcome emerging bottlenecks.
Lead in the preparation of budgets for key assignments internally and liaise with consortium partners to do the same.
Work with Finance to oversee and coordinate the overall IPO budget and that of CIFOR-ICRAF, while liaising and coordinating with the finance staff of the consortium partners as needed.
Support the delivery of selected assignments, either through literature review, reviewing draft products, engaging communication experts, or participating in such assignments directly.
Coordinate with relevant projects within CIFOR-ICRAF to ensure mutual learning and strategic alignment.
Support proposal development where opportunities arise.

Other Responsibilities.

Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area.
Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
Participate in (insert team as appropriate) projects as may be required

Education, knowledge and experience

Master’s or equivalent in experience.
At least 5 years of experience, ideally in the international development sector in general and in the agriculture and climate change sectors in particular
At least 3 years of project management experience, particularly in projects involving multiple partners and in financial budgeting and management.

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worldagroforestry.org

November 2, 2024
Lead, Thriving Landscapes

POSITION SUMMARY:

Thriving Landscapes are one of the two main offerings in the Rainforest Alliance 2030 strategy. They comprise tropical ecosystems with the greatest ecological, market, and social value where we will integrate our offerings and work in alliance with landscape stakeholders towards a time-bound, comprehensive, and shared vision that achieves positive, measurable impacts for people and nature.
Through strategic alliances, and the integrated delivery of Rainforest Alliance’s products and services, Thriving Landscapes will construct a systems pathway to regenerative production, economic diversification, inclusive social development and ecosystem conservation and restoration. It will strengthen market commitments to responsible and/or certified sourcing, advocate for policies driving sustainable land use, and enable stakeholders to work collaboratively to define and implement context-specific actions for climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods. A clear results framework will capture the impact.
In the 2030 strategy, five Thriving Landscapes have been identified initially, one in each Region of Rainforest Alliance’s work. In the East and Southern Africa Region, the identified Thriving Landscape is the Mount Kenya landscape in Kenya. The Lead, Thriving Landscapes, Mount Kenya, is responsible for coordinating and delivering the Thriving Landscapes vision for the Mount Kenya Thriving Landscape, enabling the Rainforest Alliance to achieve greater mission impact. The Lead will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary, local and international team of specialists.
Identifying critical cross-departmental and external alliance growth opportunities as well as having the expertise and communication style to positively influence these successful collaborations is key to the success of this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate;
Proactively lead and support the organization in achieving its 2030 Strategy, with a focus on its Thriving Landscapes offering, promoting speed, scale and simplification in design, implementation and impact creation;
Coordinate with the Thriving Landscapes Global Lead and the Country Director, and support the design of Rainforest Alliance’s global Thriving Landscapes offering strategy;
In service of the landscape communities, responsible for working in alliance with stakeholders to create a time-bound, comprehensive, and shared Thriving Landscape vision for Mount Kenya, achieving positive, measurable impacts for people and nature;
Lead the development of a roadmap to reach the shared Thriving Landscape vision;
Recognize local stakeholders’ aspirations in the design of the Thriving Landscape vision, clarifying the roles and responsibilities within collaborative landscape plans, and while pursuing further collaborative decision-making around the landscape management and related initiatives;
Facilitate the implementation of the roadmap through advising on Rainforest Alliance’s and partners’ programs; landscape partnership development and facilitation, engaging in fundraising, corporate engagement, and advocacy;
Ensure the programs executed towards the Thriving Landscapes vision is measured consistently and across the landscape, providing credible evidence to markets to generate impact claims outlining the returns on investment;
Support the coordination, consistency, accountability, and continuous learning across the five Thriving Landscapes;
Work closely with departments across the Rainforest Alliance to align and coordinate, e.g., on marketing and communication, impact measurement, fundraising, corporate engagements and partnerships, etc;
Represent Rainforest Alliance at key events, presentations, policy forums and roundtables to promote the importance of landscape approaches to achieve biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, climate resilience and improved livelihoods and human rights;
Cultivate a culture of positive and proactive collaboration, engage widely and inclusively across the organization, clearly demonstrating taking broad perspectives into consideration, report periodically on progress and risks, and embed continuous learning and simplification into all aspects of programmatic work; and;
Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Business Administration, Forestry, Agriculture, Biology, Social Sciences, or related field; master’s degree preferred;
At least 10 years of relevant management experience including managing multi-stakeholder programs with public, private and financial stakeholders and experience in Integrated Landscape Management;
Demonstrated track record of managing effective partnerships at the local level to build joint initiatives;
Demonstrated practical experience in working with forest communities and producers, putting their needs at the centre of all decisions;
Extraordinary commitment, energy, and a positive mindset;
Knowledge of sustainable development issues and commitment to Rainforest Alliance’s goals of strengthening livelihoods and securing human rights; conserving forests and other high-value ecosystems; restoring production systems and rural landscapes; and mitigating climate change and building climate resilience;
Sound, demonstrated project management experience;

Key competencies:

Transformational leadership, innovation, adaptability, persuasion, critical and reflective thinking, public speaking, resourcefulness, relationship builder based on trust, empathy and openness, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Spoken Kiswahili is a plus;
Ability to travel a minimum of 30% per year, nationally and internationally.

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rainforest-alliance.hirehive.com

November 2, 2024
Project Development and Food Systems Specialist

Responsibilities

In consultation with the Branch Coordinator, Head of the Nature Transformation & Mainstreaming Unit, and under direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer responsible for food systems, the consultant will undertake the following assignments

Develop a project framework document. To this end, the consultant will:
Facilitate consultations with the Biodiversity and Land Branch, other branches and divisions in UNEP, and external stakeholders as appropriate for the development of a theory of change and results framework to form the basis of the logical framework for UNEP’s sustainable food system strategy moving forward.
Based on the above elements, prepare a project concept note for review by UNEP’s Project Review Committee (PRC).
Taking feedback from the PRC into account and develop a full project document according to the specifications in the UNEP Programme Manual.
Develop a Project document and financing proposal, based on the theory of change developed in the aforementioned project

Framework Document. To This End, The Consultant Will

Hold consultations with the Biodiversity and Land Branch, other branches and divisions in UNEP, Secretariats of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and external stakeholders (as appropriate) for the adaptation of the theory of change and identification of appropriate intervention points and develop results and logical frameworks to form the basis of a global sustainable food systems project.
Based on the above elements, prepare a project concept note for review by UNEP’s Project Review Committee (PRC).
Taking feedback from the PRC into account, develop a full project document in collaboration with the responsible Programme Manager, according to the specifications in the UNEP Programme Manual.
Review, fact check and finalise the project document to ensure that all UN Environment project development guidelines are met and that the proposed project addresses priority needs and is both cost effective and implementable.
Lead the identification of and liaison with suitable donors and funding opportunities for the project and prepare a financing proposal in the format specified by the identified donor(s).

Qualifications/special Skills

An advanced university degree in environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, ecology, project management, natural resource management or economics, or a related subject is required.
A first degree together with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the development of project proposals, management, and sustainable use of biodiversity or related areas of work is required.
Skills in results-based management using the Theory of Change approach is desirable.
Knowledge of International Organisation Programme and project frameworks is desirable.
Excellent resource mobilization and background in writing skills is desirable.
Good knowledge of different international donor processes and mechanisms is desirable.
Excellent networking and communication skills, and experience engaging with multiple parties and stakeholders using participatory techniques is desirable.
Project document and proposal writing experience is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

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careers.un.org

November 2, 2024
Livestock Officer Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Function

Under the leadership of the Project Manager, the Livestock Officer will be responsible for providing technical support and coordination in implementing training and promoting the adoption of biosecurity, antimicrobial use, and good farm management practices among smallholder farmers in the dairy and poultry value chains.
The Livestock Officer will also support Social and Behaviour Change (SBCC) campaigns to increase farmer knowledge on biosecurity, antimicrobial use, and good farm management practices as well as support efforts to ensure farmer and value chain actors access to financing to implement biosecurity practices.
The Officer will also support farmer-producer organizations to offer quality and reliable services to their members, through a robust extension system which will facilitate easy access to inputs and services, all of which will ultimately contribute to increased production and productivity. The Officer will also support partnerships with Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) partners in Kenya, Government (both at the National and County Levels), and other stakeholders implementing similar projects under the one health approach.
This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS

Result Oriented, self-motivated, stakeholder focus, manages complex environments, excellent and effective communication, resourceful, manage conflict, interpersonal savvy, builds networks, situational adaptability, enthusiasm, team player, and respectful.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES
Training and Technical Support in Biosecurity, Antimicrobial Use, and Good Farm Management Practices (45%)

Responsible for leading the review, preparation, and development of training curriculum and materials on biosecurity, antimicrobial use, and farm management as well as animal health and nutrition-related issues.
Mobilize Community Agrovet Entrepreneurs (CAVES) and technical experts as appropriate, and arrange their training on biosecurity, antimicrobial use stewardship, and farm management practices in collaboration with county governments engaged by the Project.
Support deployment of farmer training and promote the adoption of biosecurity, antimicrobial use stewardship, and good farm management practices.
Support research on the Return on Investment (ROI) on the adoption of biosecurity, antimicrobial use, and farm management practices as well as holistic nutrition in poultry and dairy value chains.
Provide technical support to farmer-producer organizations to offer quality and reliable services to their members, through a robust extension system which will facilitate easy access to inputs and services to increase production and productivity and promote adoption of biosecurity, antimicrobial use, and good farm management practices.
Engage with National, County, and Sub County veterinary technical personnel and other stakeholders (as required) in disease surveillance and reporting as well as the design and field implementation of livestock treatments and vaccination campaigns.

Project Planning, Administrative Management, Budgeting & Reporting (30%)

Support the development and implementation of project work plans and budgets in line with the donor and Heifer’s regulations, guidelines, and requirements.
Support implementation of approved work plans and budgets to achieve project objectives and targets as set out in the Cooperative Agreement, Results Framework, and approved work plans and budgets in line with the donor and Heifer’s policies, guidelines, and requirements.
Support the development and timely submission of high-quality reports, budgets, and other contractual project deliverables in line with the donor and Heifer’s policies, guidelines, and requirements.
Provide advice and support monitoring of project activities for results, keeping track of project progress and actual or potential problems, and recommending remedial options.

Technical Support to Social and Behaviour Change Campaigns (SBCC), Access to Finance and Project Monitoring and Evaluation (20%)

Provide technical input in the development of SBCC messaging and communication campaign materials.
Ensure that technically sound social behavioral change messaging is deployed to communities in the target counties where the project is implemented.
Support the development of Access to Finance biosecurity-focused products and farmer access to financing to implement biosecurity, antimicrobial use, and good farm management practices.
Provide technical support in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools, conducting MLE activities, and reporting.
Support periodic reporting of project results in line with the donor and Heifer’s results framework and reporting guidelines and requirements.

May perform other job-specific duties as may be deemed necessary and as assigned. (5%)

Deliverables based on duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, Animal Science, or Animal Health from a recognized institution.
At least five (5) years in animal production, epidemiology research, and monitoring of zoonotic and transboundary diseases, livestock value chain competitiveness, or project management.
Experience and ability to manage training programs targeted at farmers, farmer producer organizations, and other value chain players in animal health & husbandry, biosecurity, antimicrobial use, nutrition, and farm management.
Considerable experience building public/private partnerships, preferably in the Agriculture/ Veterinary/Animal Health sector.
Experience in the delivery of animal extension services and influencing policy formulation and decisions in the livestock/animal health industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in One Health, antimicrobial use stewardship principles, farm management/ animal production, and veterinary practice.
Substantial technical experience in implementing animal health intervention and managing projects funded by USAID and or other donors.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing institutional capacity building to Producer Organizations to build more efficient, competitive, and sustainable animal/livestock value chains.

Preferred Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science or Animal Health from a recognized institution.
Kenya Veterinary Board Registered.
Complementary experience in biosecurity, antimicrobial use industry principles and standards, launching campaigns, and integrated development issues under the one health approach.

Most Critical Proficiencies

Strong project cycle management skills and fiscal management skills including planning, management of project budgets and reporting.
Effective communication skills in both English and national language/s.
Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in poultry and beef value chain development.
Must be a team player and can execute and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness, and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork, and cooperation.
Ability to manage training programs targeted at farmers in livestock farming, feed, and health.
Experience in facilitating strategic alliances and partnerships with the private sector, including extension and processing.
Strong computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to individuals and groups diplomatically and tactfully.
Courteous and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure situations.
Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural setting.
Must be a team player and can execute and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, both locally and internationally
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

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November 2, 2024
Assistant Project Officer

Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be tasked with planning project management activities, analyzing financial information to keep projects on track, and collaborating with different teams to ensure all parties understand where a project is in the development process.
Key Responsibilities
Develop Training Programs:

Design and develop comprehensive enterprise development training programs tailored to the specific needs and challenges of Agri enterprises.
Create training modules covering key business development areas such as market research and analysis: Business Planning and Strategy: Financial modelling and forecasting: Sales and Marketing, Innovation and Product Development: Negotiation and Communication Skills: Customer Service Excellence: Digital Marketing and Online Presence:
Incorporate innovative methodologies and approaches to maximize the learning outcomes of participants.

Facilitate Training Sessions:

Deliver training sessions to Agri entrepreneurs and business owners, ensuring the effective transfer of knowledge and skills.
Utilize interactive and participatory training techniques to engage participants actively and foster an inclusive learning environment.
Monitor and evaluate the training sessions’ impact, making necessary adjustments to improve the training program’s effectiveness.

Provide Technical Assistance:

Map agri entrepreneurs along the select value chains.
Offer personalized coaching and technical assistance to agri enterprises to address specific challenges and opportunities.
Support start-ups and business owners in developing business plans, marketing strategies, and financial projections to strengthen their business operations.
Conduct regular follow-ups with participants to track progress and provide ongoing support.

Strengthen Partnerships:

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, financial institutions, and private sector partners, to leverage resources and expertise for enterprise development.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships to enhance the access of agri enterprises to markets, finance, and value chain opportunities.

Market Linkages:

Identify potential markets and market opportunities for agri enterprises to improve their market access and sales.
Assist in linking agribusinesses with potential buyers, processors, and value-added industries to create sustainable market connections.

Monitor and Evaluate Impact:

Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of the enterprise development training programs.
Regularly collect data and conduct impact assessments to measure the success and effectiveness of the training initiatives.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of training activities, participant feedback, and outcomes.
Prepare regular reports on the progress, achievements, and challenges of the enterprise development training programs.

Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Key Relationships

Internal: Programme Managers, Programme Officers, Programme Assistants
External: Partner organizations & County Government Officials. Stakeholders including farmer groups, co-operatives, donors, and private companies.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing business development training programs, preferably in the agriculture sector.
Good analytical and critical thinking skills; Problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
A proven capability to provide gainful insight and practical and pragmatic solutions to programme challenges with a bias towards action and resolving issues quickly.
Prior training experience in a relevant field
Proficient with computer technology and Microsoft Office applications
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
Professional and pleasant demeanor to meet with programme stakeholders.

Qualifications/Other Requirements:

Diploma in agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
Strong understanding of agribusiness operations, value chains, and market dynamics.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance and coaching to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Knowledge of financial management, market analysis, and business planning for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools for assessing training program impact.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.

Behaviour

Holds self-accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves.
Future orientated, thinks strategically.
Develops new and innovative solutions.
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Has integrity.
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, external partners, and stakeholders.

Qualified and interested internal applicants should send their application letters and detailed CV (combined in one PDF document saved in your full name) to jobs@mespt.org quoting the Job Title and Job Reference in the subject line. i.e. “ASSISTANT PROJECT OFFICER-HR/10/2023”Deadline for applications 25th August 2023 at 5.00 pm EAT.MESPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to Gender Equity and Diversity.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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November 2, 2024
Regional Lead for Sustainable Improvement of Food Productivity, Food Program

About the Program:
WRI Africa’s Food Program aims at transforming food systems in Africa to address food and nutritional insecurity for a rapidly growing population while driving economic development, increasing their resilience to climate change while pivoting away from potential future emissions, having positive impacts on biodiversity, and generating greater equity outcomes for women, children youth and other vulnerable groups. WRI Africa’s Food Program is anchored on four reinforcing principles:

Producing nutrient dense foods that address food and nutritional insecurity, generating jobs for youth, women and other marginalised groups, while keeping within planetary boundaries on nature and climate,
Reducing food loss and waste (FLW), including evidence generation and building partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders to advance the Target-Measure-Act approach,
Restoring degraded agricultural lands to increase productivity while generating essential ecosystems services for agriculture such as soil health, water and biodiversity that is critical for pollination and other ecosystem services,
Protecting remaining natural ecosystems from conversion to agriculture and degradation.

Job Highlight:

As the Regional Lead for Sustainable Improvement of Food Productivity, you will lead the Food Program’s initiative on sustainable enhancing food productivity. This includes developing an overall strategy, developing new fundraising opportunities, leading the research program, overseeing technical staff, developing policies and leading engagement with jurisdiction policy makers to sustainable improve food production in order to enhance food security. You will oversee research focused on developing high resolution time series of crop type and yield data and use modeling in order to develop jurisdictional/country/landscape food gap analysis for WRI priority geographies in Africa (hereafter called priority geographies). You will, on the basis of this analysis, develop food security policies and strategies for the priority geographies and lead the engagement with these jurisdictions to influence jurisdictional policies. You will develop and build on partnerships and networks to ensure scalability to other African jurisdictions.
The position will be led from our WRI Africa Food team and linked to WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab, which works on monitoring all forms of land cover and land use, including monitoring of croplands around the world. You will report to the Director of Vital Landscapes.

What will you do:
Research and policy agenda (50%):

Develop a research strategy to address food security in Africa based on crop-type, yield mapping in priority geographies
Oversee research and technical analysis on time series crop-type mapping and yield detection in priority jurisdictions in cooperation with WRI’s Land & Carbon lab
Synthesize findings and develop quantitative food gap analysis for priority jurisdictions
Develop food security policies for priority geographies
Develop policies and best practices to sustainably close yield gaps and improve food security in WRI priority geographies while helping farmers to adapt to climate change
Assess scalability of the methods and data developed to other African jurisdictions
Assist Land & Carbon Lab to undertake annual monitoring of all forms of land cover and land use
Support the development and integration of the cropland data with other datasets within the land and carbon lab, and any other datasets within WRI
Ensure data is made available as open source/access for decision making in Africa
Lead the production of written outputs including research papers, reports, internal briefs, blogs, presentations, and press releases
Lead the editing, peer review, publishing of all research and communication outputs in this area of work
Support the monitoring and reporting of the “produce” elements of WRI Africa’s work, including working closely with the ‘managing of results’ team to develop and monitor the relevant crop/yield indicators.

Engagement and Partnerships (20%):

Develop and lead the engagement strategy for policy change on food security in focus jurisdictions/ countries.
Develop and lead engagement strategy on uptake of developed analysis and data on crop-type, yield trends, in priority geographies.
Cultivate new and help manage existing relationships to deliver on this work. This includes forming or joining coalition on research, and/or policy in priority geographies
Engage with jurisdictional government, research organizations, NGO and UN to support data collection on crop-type, yield, and important socio-economic and climate variables
Represent WRI in key events, increase the public profile of WRI’s work on enhancing productivity initiative, crop-mapping, yield detection and food gap analysis
Provide technical support to local and national partners to scale promising practices in WRI Africa’s priority geographies
Support policy teams to ensure countries’ NDCs sections on agriculture and food systems are aligned with both mitigation and adaptation goals.

Fundraising (20%):

Identify funding and cooperation opportunities
Lead proposals related to food gap and food security analysis and the deployment of geosciences and their application in monitoring of crop yields in Africa, including the resources (financial and human) required to do so
Lead and co-lead other proposals developed by WRI teams in this area of work, with an emphasis on Africa
Review other proposals developed by WRI Africa to integrate relevant strands of work on yield monitoring.

Personnel and program leadership (10%):

Lead and nurture a growing team of researchers under the enhancing food productivity program
Carry out day to day project management
Recruit and supervise staff in relevant work areas
Support the development of the WRI Africa food strategy with all aspects related to yields, nature and climate.

What will you need:

Education: You have a completed a PhD degree in agriculture, food security analysis in relation to sustainable land management practice
Experience: You have 8+ years of relevant, full-time professional experience
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise on issues related to food systems transformation in Africa, including international climate policy, and sustainability challenges related to land and natural resource management
Experience designing and managing complex, multi-partner projects in an NGO setting
Experience creating and communicating theories of change, results frameworks, and other components of a MEL for project donors, partners, and stakeholders
Experience with fundraising as a lead as well as part of a team
Experience with geoscience methods and tools for assessing croplands in Africa
A record of relevant publications
You are willing and able to travel internationally
Languages: You have verbal and written proficiency in English. Working knowledge of French would be desirable.

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jobs.jobvite.com

November 2, 2024
Impact Partnership Coordinator

Overview

To coordinate, facilitate, and technically support the work of CIFOR-ICRAF and its consortium partners in their joint role as an Agriculture/Agri-food Systems and Climate Action Impact Partner Organization (IPO) while ensuring integration and synergy with wider Q4I and CIFOR-ICRAF initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

Coordinate the consortium and donor relationship.
Coordinate consortium partners on inputs required to plan work, design budgets, or deliver on assignments.
Monitor and provide periodic updates on assignment progress, while devising and implementing solutions to overcome emerging bottlenecks.
Lead in the preparation of budgets for key assignments internally and liaise with consortium partners to do the same.
Work with Finance to oversee and coordinate the overall IPO budget and that of CIFOR-ICRAF, while liaising and coordinating with the finance staff of the consortium partners as needed.
Support the delivery of selected assignments, either through literature review, reviewing draft products, engaging communication experts, or participating in such assignments directly.
Coordinate with relevant projects within CIFOR-ICRAF to ensure mutual learning and strategic alignment.
Support proposal development where opportunities arise.

Other Responsibilities.

Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area.
Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
Participate in (insert team as appropriate) projects as may be required

Education, knowledge and experience

Master’s or equivalent in experience.
At least 5 years of experience, ideally in the international development sector in general and in the agriculture and climate change sectors in particular
At least 3 years of project management experience, particularly in projects involving multiple partners and in financial budgeting and management.

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worldagroforestry.org

November 2, 2024
COG and Donor Coordination Officer

Project Background

The five-year (2023-2028) USAID Sustainable, Transformational, and Accessible Water Interventions (STAWI) Activity will work alongside county governments across nine counties to advance water security for social, economic, and environmental needs, helping to reverse historic neglect and enabling USAID and the Government of Kenya to achieve their ambitious objectives for inclusive economic growth while building resilience to the region’s unique shocks and stresses. At the end of five years, targeted county governments, water service providers (WSPs), and water users will have the information, incentives, and partnerships to identify and address barriers to a water-secure future among the most water-stressed and vulnerable communities in Kenya.

The activity is actively working toward four objectives:

Objective 1: Improve governance of water resources and services
Objective 2: Increase sustainability of water service delivery
Objective 3: Improved management, efficiency, and equitable access to water used for productive purposes
Objective 4: Improved collaboration and learning across stakeholders and strengthened capacity of county governments for learning and adaptation

Objectives of the assignment

STAWI will be working in a complex environment of humanitarian and development activities, with multiple government institutions and donors active in the counties. A central part of STAWI’s Collaboration and Learning objective will be to support Kenya’s Council of Governors (COG) to function as a more effective coordination platform among national institutions for resilience building, water resource management, rural water regulation, and infrastructure management.

The Council of Governors on the other hand is established under Section 19 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act (2012) with the mandate among others:

Consult amongst County Governments;
Share information on performance of the counties in execution of their functions among other functions with objective of learning and promotion of best practices and where necessary, initiating preventive or corrective action;
Considering matter of common interest to County Governments; and
Facilitate capacity building for Governors.

The Council works through Sectoral Committees, among them the ASAL and DRM Committee and Water and Natural Resources are heavily devolved to County Government. With Kenya’s ambition to achieve food security and bring stability in the ASAL counties, this requires a policy and legislative frameworks which gives the County Governments room to excise their Constitutional Mandate as well support close consultation and collaboration between the two levels of government. This will create harmonious working relationship by the two levels of government and well as room for private sector to thrive in the sector.

In addition, STAWI will support coordination among donor activities to ensure that learning and best practice are shared, and that the COG has the information it needs for decision-making. The COG and Donor Coordination Specialist will support the COP and the Learning and Adaptation Advisor to ensure that this coordination is timely, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the COG and STAWI.

In this regard the STAWI and the Council of Governors seeks to bring on board an expert to support the two committees on ASAL and DRM Committee as well as the Water, Environment and Natural Resources Committee to effectively discharge their mandates.

Tasks & Responsibilities

COG Donor Support – Provide technical Support in the implementation and coordination of all matters and activities of the committees including:

Monitor, review and advise the two committees on sector policies, laws, regulations, strategies, standards and guidelines on matters related to the sectors.
Organize and participate in meetings with stakeholders, development partners, private sector and civil society on matters of interest to County Governments.
Participate in development of sector policies, laws, regulations, strategies, standards and guidelines on matters related to the sector.
Initiate development of advisories to County Governments on the implementation of Devolved functions in the sectors.
Initiate development of committee reports, policy briefs, speeches and policy papers.
Follow up and prepare reports on the implementation and compliance on indicators related to SDGs, Gender and other international obligations, treaties and agreements in the committee.
Follow up on County Governments’ participation in intergovernmental consultations and sector dialogues.
Support in committee data collection and analysis to inform policy decisions.
Support sensitization of County Governments on mainstreaming SDGs, Climate Action, Biodiversity, Gender and other international obligations, treaties and agreements.
Identify relevant partners to support resource mobilization for the committees’ activities.
Initiate and prepare for the committee peer learning initiatives in the sectors.
Follow up on the implementation of intergovernmental resolutions relating to the committees.
Participate in committees’ intergovernmental sector fora’s and policy discourse.

Donor Coordination

Support the COP and Learning and Adaptation Advisor in the development and execution of coordination strategies and actions plans
Conduct, or update, stock-taking of relevant donor activities in STAWI counties, developing and maintaining contact lists and activity overviews
Establish and maintain appropriate levels of contact with the CoG Secretariat and the Water, Forestry and Mining and ASAL committees of the COG
Establish and maintain contact with the Resilience Learning Activity as a way to coordinate with existing coordination platforms in the STAWI counties including the Partnership for Resilience and Economic Growth (PREG) and Southeastern Kenya (SEK) Coordination Mechanism.
As directed, help to generate, edit, and share information such as lessons-learned and policy briefs with the Secretariat.
Provide support for joint work-planning, data and knowledge-sharing with these other platforms and activities, including NAWIRI, RAPID Plus, and REACH, as requested by the Learning and Adaptation Advisor.
As requested by USAID, support to donor coordination meetings and other Mission events.

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Natural resources Management, Environmental Studies, social sciences, Rural Development or related field. Master’s degree is highly preferred;
Minimum of 6 years of professional experience and understanding in the food security, devolution, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Agriculture and social economic development, governance and markets in Kenya;
Demonstrable experience in leading or supporting policy, analysis and advocacy work;
Track record in conducting research, analytics and developing data collection systems in the agriculture sector in Kenya;
Understanding of country and County government policies, frameworks and strategies related to food security and markets
Understanding of the Northern and/or Southeastern context, where activities are being conducted is required (Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Turkana, Wajir, Kitui, Makueni, and Taita Taveta)
A record of working on assignments that have delivered high quality reports to USAID and or other donors is preferred.
Strong written and oral English skills.

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fs23.formsite.com

November 2, 2024
Lead, Thriving Landscapes

POSITION SUMMARY:

Thriving Landscapes are one of the two main offerings in the Rainforest Alliance 2030 strategy. They comprise tropical ecosystems with the greatest ecological, market, and social value where we will integrate our offerings and work in alliance with landscape stakeholders towards a time-bound, comprehensive, and shared vision that achieves positive, measurable impacts for people and nature.
Through strategic alliances, and the integrated delivery of Rainforest Alliance’s products and services, Thriving Landscapes will construct a systems pathway to regenerative production, economic diversification, inclusive social development and ecosystem conservation and restoration. It will strengthen market commitments to responsible and/or certified sourcing, advocate for policies driving sustainable land use, and enable stakeholders to work collaboratively to define and implement context-specific actions for climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods. A clear results framework will capture the impact.
In the 2030 strategy, five Thriving Landscapes have been identified initially, one in each Region of Rainforest Alliance’s work. In the East and Southern Africa Region, the identified Thriving Landscape is the Mount Kenya landscape in Kenya. The Lead, Thriving Landscapes, Mount Kenya, is responsible for coordinating and delivering the Thriving Landscapes vision for the Mount Kenya Thriving Landscape, enabling the Rainforest Alliance to achieve greater mission impact. The Lead will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary, local and international team of specialists.
Identifying critical cross-departmental and external alliance growth opportunities as well as having the expertise and communication style to positively influence these successful collaborations is key to the success of this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate;
Proactively lead and support the organization in achieving its 2030 Strategy, with a focus on its Thriving Landscapes offering, promoting speed, scale and simplification in design, implementation and impact creation;
Coordinate with the Thriving Landscapes Global Lead and the Country Director, and support the design of Rainforest Alliance’s global Thriving Landscapes offering strategy;
In service of the landscape communities, responsible for working in alliance with stakeholders to create a time-bound, comprehensive, and shared Thriving Landscape vision for Mount Kenya, achieving positive, measurable impacts for people and nature;
Lead the development of a roadmap to reach the shared Thriving Landscape vision;
Recognize local stakeholders’ aspirations in the design of the Thriving Landscape vision, clarifying the roles and responsibilities within collaborative landscape plans, and while pursuing further collaborative decision-making around the landscape management and related initiatives;
Facilitate the implementation of the roadmap through advising on Rainforest Alliance’s and partners’ programs; landscape partnership development and facilitation, engaging in fundraising, corporate engagement, and advocacy;
Ensure the programs executed towards the Thriving Landscapes vision is measured consistently and across the landscape, providing credible evidence to markets to generate impact claims outlining the returns on investment;
Support the coordination, consistency, accountability, and continuous learning across the five Thriving Landscapes;
Work closely with departments across the Rainforest Alliance to align and coordinate, e.g., on marketing and communication, impact measurement, fundraising, corporate engagements and partnerships, etc;
Represent Rainforest Alliance at key events, presentations, policy forums and roundtables to promote the importance of landscape approaches to achieve biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, climate resilience and improved livelihoods and human rights;
Cultivate a culture of positive and proactive collaboration, engage widely and inclusively across the organization, clearly demonstrating taking broad perspectives into consideration, report periodically on progress and risks, and embed continuous learning and simplification into all aspects of programmatic work; and;
Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Business Administration, Forestry, Agriculture, Biology, Social Sciences, or related field; master’s degree preferred;
At least 10 years of relevant management experience including managing multi-stakeholder programs with public, private and financial stakeholders and experience in Integrated Landscape Management;
Demonstrated track record of managing effective partnerships at the local level to build joint initiatives;
Demonstrated practical experience in working with forest communities and producers, putting their needs at the centre of all decisions;
Extraordinary commitment, energy, and a positive mindset;
Knowledge of sustainable development issues and commitment to Rainforest Alliance’s goals of strengthening livelihoods and securing human rights; conserving forests and other high-value ecosystems; restoring production systems and rural landscapes; and mitigating climate change and building climate resilience;
Sound, demonstrated project management experience;

Key competencies:

Transformational leadership, innovation, adaptability, persuasion, critical and reflective thinking, public speaking, resourcefulness, relationship builder based on trust, empathy and openness, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Spoken Kiswahili is a plus;
Ability to travel a minimum of 30% per year, nationally and internationally.

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rainforest-alliance.hirehive.com

November 2, 2024
Project Development and Food Systems Specialist

Responsibilities

In consultation with the Branch Coordinator, Head of the Nature Transformation & Mainstreaming Unit, and under direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer responsible for food systems, the consultant will undertake the following assignments

Develop a project framework document. To this end, the consultant will:
Facilitate consultations with the Biodiversity and Land Branch, other branches and divisions in UNEP, and external stakeholders as appropriate for the development of a theory of change and results framework to form the basis of the logical framework for UNEP’s sustainable food system strategy moving forward.
Based on the above elements, prepare a project concept note for review by UNEP’s Project Review Committee (PRC).
Taking feedback from the PRC into account and develop a full project document according to the specifications in the UNEP Programme Manual.
Develop a Project document and financing proposal, based on the theory of change developed in the aforementioned project

Framework Document. To This End, The Consultant Will

Hold consultations with the Biodiversity and Land Branch, other branches and divisions in UNEP, Secretariats of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and external stakeholders (as appropriate) for the adaptation of the theory of change and identification of appropriate intervention points and develop results and logical frameworks to form the basis of a global sustainable food systems project.
Based on the above elements, prepare a project concept note for review by UNEP’s Project Review Committee (PRC).
Taking feedback from the PRC into account, develop a full project document in collaboration with the responsible Programme Manager, according to the specifications in the UNEP Programme Manual.
Review, fact check and finalise the project document to ensure that all UN Environment project development guidelines are met and that the proposed project addresses priority needs and is both cost effective and implementable.
Lead the identification of and liaison with suitable donors and funding opportunities for the project and prepare a financing proposal in the format specified by the identified donor(s).

Qualifications/special Skills

An advanced university degree in environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, ecology, project management, natural resource management or economics, or a related subject is required.
A first degree together with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the development of project proposals, management, and sustainable use of biodiversity or related areas of work is required.
Skills in results-based management using the Theory of Change approach is desirable.
Knowledge of International Organisation Programme and project frameworks is desirable.
Excellent resource mobilization and background in writing skills is desirable.
Good knowledge of different international donor processes and mechanisms is desirable.
Excellent networking and communication skills, and experience engaging with multiple parties and stakeholders using participatory techniques is desirable.
Project document and proposal writing experience is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

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careers.un.org

November 2, 2024