Jobs Kenya

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

  • Regional Coordinator

    Regional Coordinator

    Responsibilities

    Setting the program’s strategic direction in partnership with private and public sector including government agencies, industry organizations and county governments
    Manage technical and administrative personnel and subcontractors in the implementation of a large, complex activity to build capacity of actors in targeted value chains.
    Identify dairy and horticulture market actors willing to invest supply chain management practices with potential to spur growth in selected value chains
    Lead the design and implementation of agricultural market systems facilitation interventions
    Ensure timely project implementation and technical reliability, monitor project activities, and ensure quality.
    Provide technical and/or operational guidance and serve as a subject matter expert
    Develop relationships with county governments and private agribusinesses
    Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., for activities in Western Kenya.
    Ensure effective coordination and synergies between policy –level, market level, and community-based activities, while managing heavy procurements, deliveries and other related logistical actions.
    Manage county-level satellite offices.
    Build collaborative relationships with other development partners operating in the region and identify potential areas of leverage
    Support production of program reports and surveys.
    Contribute to grants management with particular attention to Market Systems
    Contribute to monitoring and evaluation, learning, and reporting and provide technical oversight and support all data tracking by the in M&E staff of the sub-grantees with attention to Market systems
    Contribute to Social Inclusion activities in line with market systems
    Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, agronomy, agribusiness management or related field and 8 years of experience, Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, PhD and 1 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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    globalcareers-rtiinc.icims.com

  • Programme Lead, Nutrient Enriched Crops

    Programme Lead, Nutrient Enriched Crops

    About the Role
    Reporting to the Senior Cluster Lead, Food Fortification, the Programme Lead will be responsible for building out GAIN’s programming in commercialisation of nutrient enriched crops (biofortified crops) through programme design, technical support to country programmes, and supporting on-time and on-budget delivery across all country programmes.
    The postholder will manage GAIN’s engagement with our partner organisations, specifically around commercialisation and marketing of biofortified crops. You will bring excellent portfolio management skills to the relationship between GAIN and our other partners and take a lead role within GAIN in supporting the execution of scaling up and the commercialisation of nutrient enriched crops / biofortified crops strategy.
    Key Responsibilities include;

    Providing technical oversight to the implementation of activities that bring biofortified crops to scale through commercialisation activities such as production delivery models and supply chain and market development initiatives
    Co-leading on the development of detailed workplans to support the commercialisation of biofortified crops in Asia and Africa, whilst clarifying how GAIN and our partners will ensure impact, scale, and sustainability in a small number of strategically selected geographies
    Supporting the design process in GAIN countries and providing technical know-how to deliver strategically relevant, sound, and feasible project design
    Working closely with GAIN’s Knowledge Leadership team and our partner’s monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure measurable and effective monitoring and tracking targets are in place, and evaluation and learning takes place within the commercialization activities
    Providing guidance to GAIN’s country teams on strategy development, state of the field, and the positioning of commercialization of biofortified crops programme
    In existing global fora, contribute strategic direction and good practice to build strong evidence-based approaches to commercialisation of biofortified crops and nutrient rich agricultural commodities
    Supporting resource mobilization for commercialization of biofortified crops programmes and relationship management with funders
    Developing and managing relationships with other organisations active in the biofortification and commercialisation of agricultural commodities space
    Supporting delivery of a dissemination and visibility plan (including by leading on dissemination workshops, manuscripts, publications, blogs, white papers, articles, factsheets, brief), alongside GAIN’s Knowledge Leadership, Communications and Country programmes teams, as well as with GAIN’s partners
    Protecting and promoting the effective functioning of the project management Quad system

    About You

    The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record in managing multi-country, multi-donor, multi-partner consortium projects of $10M or more, ideally with experience in implementing large market-based nutrition programs and projects.
    You will have a substantial level of professional experience directly or indirectly related to marketing foods, new product category development, supply chains and international development.
    You should also have the ability to operate within the private and public sectors to effectively liaise with food enterprises, development agencies, and governments at senior level. Candidates with strong business-to-business (B2B) development skills, trade marketing, or partnership management with private and public experience is preferable.
    You should have previous experience of leading and managing a team and possess excellent representational, strategic, and diplomatic abilities to represent GAIN and our partners. Candidates must have excellent written/verbal communications, research, writing skills, and should be willing and able to work in multicultural and multilingual environments.
    The postholder should have Bachelors’ degree in Business and Marketing, Food Technology, Development Studies, Economics, Agricultural Development or related fields. You should be highly flexible and willing to travel in challenging environments.

    Education

    University level degree in a relevant field such as business and marketing, food technology, development studies, economics, agricultural development, or other relevant technical field.
    Masters’ degree desirable

    Apply via :

    jobs.gainhealth.org

  • Institutional and Systems Economist Agricultural and Development Economist

    Institutional and Systems Economist Agricultural and Development Economist

    CIMMYT is looking for an innovative, highly self-motivated, and results-oriented Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist to work on and implement a research portfolio in the Sustainable Agri-food Systems (SAS) program focusing on the role of institutional frameworks, knowledge systems, social dynamics, economic policies and other system-level factors as critical preconditions for technology adoption, scaling and impacts along the five CGIAR impact areas.
    The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of current global development issues and related food systems challenges. Familiarity with, and ability to apply gender analysis toolkits or analytical frameworks will be an added advantage.
    Reporting to the research group leader, Science for Scaling and Impact Pathways, the position will be based in CIMMYT’s Nairobi Office with responsibilities across the Eastern and Southern Africa region (and beyond) depending on program and Center needs.
    Specific duties:

    Conducting theoretically sound, and empirically testable research activities around how to achieve scaling of innovations and identifying pathways to impact, with a special focus on institutional enablers, the role of economic and social agency, and other social norms in driving the diffusion of technologies at scale.
    Designing research instruments for the collection of data on social forces that drive technological change at the intersection of science and society.
    In support of identified research topics and priorities, organize, and supervise the collection of high-quality data.
    Leading the publication of research results in reputable and high-impact factor journals.
    Participating in impact co-creation through fast-tracked analysis to guide effective implementation of multi-disciplinary research for development projects.
    Contributing to policy learning through research translation, synthesis, and communication of scientific results to broader audiences.
    Actively contribute to the development of new project proposals and initiatives around the core topics of the role of behavioral and social norms in technology adoption.

    Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

    phD. in social and economic sciences such as Agricultural/Development Economics, Economics, Development Sociology, or a closely related field.
    A good understanding of extant theories (e.g., new institutional economics) and paradigms of international development
    Demonstrated research and field experience in the global south (as part of the dissertation work for post-doctoral applicants)
    Demonstrated experience in the implementation and management of household surveys especially large and complex surveys requiring people management skills.
    Excellent skills in digital data collection and management and a keen sense of data quality assurance.
    Competence in the application of statistical and econometric approaches to develop research questions and high-level familiarity with statistical applications such as R or STATA.
    Good interpersonal skills and ability to interface with rural communities such as village leaders, extension staff, and others.
    Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment as a member of a diverse work team.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
    The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Client Orientation, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Teamwork, and Communication.

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  • Danida Market Development Partnerships (DMDP) Programme Manager

    Danida Market Development Partnerships (DMDP) Programme Manager

    Job Purpose
    The Programme Manager will provide technical, managerial and leadership oversight to the DMDP project and ensure successful implementation of the programme. Specific tasks include;

    Lead and manage all aspects of the programme i.e., planning, implementation, quality, and accountability, monitoring and evaluation.
    Work in close liaison and ensure effective communication with the County Government and consortium partners i.e., ORANA and WANDA Agricultural Group to coordinate coherent and consistent delivery of the programme objectives
    Provide technical input for the implementation of the programme including in the preparation of work plans, strategies, training materials, guides and manuals and value chain integration;
    In liaison with the Programme Team, ensure effective integration of Green and Responsible Business Conduct in the programme

    Key Responsibilities
    Project Management

    Ensure project phase in, phase out and sustainability planning is in place. Ensure yearly budget, detailed implementation plan, and operational strategy are in place and approved in line with the Development Engagement Document (DED) and donor requirements
    Ensure annual Project budget utilization is achieved by 100%
    In liaison with the MEAL Manager, facilitate Baseline survey, project reviews and evaluation according to the schedule
    Ensure high quality coordination is maintained at county, regional and national levels
    Provide Project stakeholders with comprehensive documentation and each stakeholder clarified on duty bound activity
    Conduct regular meetings among Project teams including implementing partners on work progress and further analysis on needs for change to donor requests through open and constant channels of communications with donors
    Operationalize implementing partner agreements, review meetings, and follow-up on agreed items with all key stakeholders
    Provide leadership through institutionalization of line management, mentorship, coaching and appropriate staff development.
    Develop and implement appropriate tools for progress monitoring to ensure desired quality and impact is achieved.
    Ensure issues coming up during project implementation are appropriately resolved
    Communicate significant issues in a timely manner to the line supervisor
    Ensure the programme has sufficient systems in place to meet programme management standards and comply with donor regulations and good practice

    Staff Performance Management

    Coordinate the overall performance of the team, by managing the preparation of individual annual work objectives and targets & facilitate biannual and annual performance reviews and appraisals
    Use performance management to ensure high quality programme output.
    Participate in programme staff recruitment process.
    Ensure proper succession planning for the programme team.
    Ensure all MESPT safety and security guidelines are followed and that all safety or security incidents are recorded and reported as soon as they happen
    Facilitate effective teamwork, coordination, and work planning

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

    In liaison with the MEAL Manager, facilitate the development of the programme’s MEAL plan and ensure that effective mechanisms are in place to monitor activities and outputs and assessments for programme quality and impact.
    Liaise and coordinate with the MEAL Manager to standardize MEAL requirements, including formats and procedures in the programme.
    In liaison with the MEAL Manager, facilitate baselines, midterm and final evaluations for the programme and assist with other assessments, including rapid or in-depth sectoral assessments, in new or existing project areas as needed
    Conduct regular MEAL field visits to collect data with the help of partners, assess the application of MEAL tools.
    Ensure programme implementation is within the best practice constraints of time, scope, and budget.
    Facilitate operational research for contextual understanding, identifying opportunities, vulnerabilities, capacities, and resources.
    Work to ensure that lessons learned, and best practices are incorporated into new program design
    Communicate learnings and analysis of monitoring data to ensure that management is able to make informed decisions on a timely basis to scale up and face operational challenges
    Track planned evaluations and ensure that evaluation reports are obtained and shared to facilitate learning,
    Provide documentation on case studies and success stories

    Partnership and Networking

    Establish good working relationship with the consortium partners to ensure the realization of the project results
    Promote MESPT’s profile and enhance visibility through collaboration, networking and disseminating good practices to relevant stakeholders
    Develop strategic relationships and partnership with key stakeholders at National and County Level
    Interact, build, and nurture effective working relationships with relevant NGOs, United Nations Agencies, and Civil Society Organizations in order to foster coordination, collaboration, and partnership
    Establish adequate referral linkage of project target groups with the appropriate service providers, policy makers and other stakeholders
    Ensure efficient systems are in place to qualitatively impact the relationships with donors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders

    Financial Management/Policy adherence

    Ensure 100% compliance to contract requirements, financial management policy, procurement, HR, monitoring and reporting, and facilitate training where necessary.
    Ensure and monitor the allocation of resources in the most efficient and cost-effective way while aiming for the highest quality of implementation
    Manage the programme budget in close collaboration with the Head of Programmes and the Head of Finance and undertake monthly budget variance analysis
    Ensure efficient use and management of project resources.

    Documentation and Reporting

    Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and other program and financial reports as appropriate
    Ensure high quality reports to illustrate MESPT’s impact and assessment findings are produced, including evidence of good practice and replicable models, and that they are communicated at appropriate events to facilitate

    Knowledge, Experience and Skills

    Should have at least 8 years of progressive working experience in the implementation of agri-business projects using Value Chain development and Market systems approach
    Experience in managing multi-year donor-funded programmes
    An understanding of project cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory capacity assessment and planning, project appraisal, monitoring and evaluation and partners’ capacity building,
    Experience in community-based programming
    Experience in working with Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
    Experience in designing strategies and approaches for enhancing agricultural production, food safety, Access to Market, Green Technologies and engaging youth and women
    Familiarity and experience with DANIDA regulations
    Experience in networking among development partners and government departments
    Ability to work in partnership with county governments and the private sector: capable of ensuring best practice and dealing with performance issues
    Ability and resilience to cope with multiple internal and external demands
    High level skills and experience in capacity building and report writing
    Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills

    Qualifications/Other Requirements:

    Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or related field.
    A Master’s Degree in Agribusiness/Agricultural Economics, Strategic/Project Management, Development Studies, or other relevant fields will be an added advantage.
    A post graduate qualification in project management.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.

    Qualified and interested applicants should send their application letters indicating their current/last remuneration, detailed CV with email address, daytime telephone contacts, names, and email contacts of 3 professional referees, 2 must have supervised you at some point, with one being your most recent supervisor to recruitment@mespt.org quoting Job Reference and Job Title in the subject line.The applicant must legally be eligible to live and work full time in Kenya.

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    recruitment@mespt.org

  • Outreach Project Manager

    Outreach Project Manager

    Job Purpose:
    The overall purpose of this job is to provide support and overall management of the Farmer Communication Outreach Project activities under the Farmer Communication Programme aimed at information dissemination on ESA to enhance economic, social, and environmental
    livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Project Management
    Provide technical support the project staff and Project partners on awareness creation, training, and overall project activities implementation on ecological sustainable agriculture.

    Support designing of project activities, development of logical frameworks and performance indicators.
    Lead and co-ordinate programme/project assessments, planning, implementation monitoring and reporting.
    Provide team management support in terms of feedback, communication and skill development to keep staff, partners and other stakeholder motivated and committed to project deliverables.
    Work closely with the finance department and manage project budgets and work plans, ensuring value for money and that project expenditures are within approved budgets.
    Liaise closely with other BvAT programmes and projects e.g., other FCP projects (Biovision Infonet, TOF Radio, Mkulima Mbunifu, and TOF Magazine), EOA Initiative and KCOA to share/contribute content/information for dissemination.

    Support to Resource Center
    Ensure outreach farmer resource centres are operational while meeting centres management standards that foster quality advisory and extension services and enhanced accessibility by the farmers and other users.

    Applying staff performance management tools, carryout periodic staff capacity assessments against skills requirements and facilitate capacity building for field teams including on-the job training, workshops, exchange visits, and training courses
    Coordinate the development and dissemination of communication and outreach training materials and resources such as posters, banners, flyers, fact sheets, brochures, farmer participatory-produced videos, farmer magazines and modules, among others.
    Monitor the farmers’ database (name, gender, group affiliation, and age group, key farming enterprises) to ensure it is up to date on key areas of information needed.
    Develop and implement strategies that ensure visibility of BvAT and the Outreach project including supporting field teams to actively participate in county stakeholder forums.

    Networking and Resource Mobilization
    Develop project proposals including budgets for the Outreach project and seek other project sustainability strategies.

    Foster and leverage on working partnerships with key national and county level partners for greater impact and scale. This also entails identifying new initiatives/partners, where Outreach Project might wish to have a greater focus in the future.

    Monitoring and Reporting
    Coordinate and support preparation and submission of Outreach reports according to BvAT/FCP reporting guidelines and donor policies.

    Ensure timely tracking and reporting of project implementation and achievement of expected monitoring visits, staff training and support on use of M&E tools.
    Review timesheets for FFOs and submit to HR office.
    Coordinate annual performance appraisals for all project staff.
    Carry out resource centre monitoring to check on the progress of project implementation by field staff and adoption by farmers
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

    Responsibility for Finances and Physical Assets.

    The jobholder has accountability to oversee the utilization of the budget, ensure funds are properly utilized and monitor outreach assets/equipment, and rent payment for the resource centers.

    Required Qualifications

    Master’s Degree in Agriculture and/or related course.
    Project Management certification is an added advantage
    Minimum of at least 8 years of relevant experience

    Required Skills and Competencies
    Technical Skills
    Background knowledge in agriculture

    Computer skills
    Negotiation skills
    Networking skills
    Fundraising/resource mobilization skills
    Creativity, innovative skills
    Project management
    Fundraising or resource mobilization
    Innovative and creative

    Behavioural Skills

    Teamwork skills
    People management skills
    Effective collaborator and positive influencer.
    Strong facilitation and organisational capabilities.
    Strong work ethics
    Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

    Please apply with your CV and cover letter as one file indicating a summary of your key qualifications and expected salary to info@biovisionafricatrust.org with the job title: Outreach Project Manager, on the subject line to to be received no later than May 20, 2021. We will not accept applications without a CV and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

    Apply via :

    info@biovisionafricatrust.org

  • Deputy Manager, Ultra-Poor Graduation

    Deputy Manager, Ultra-Poor Graduation

    Key Responsibilities:
    Technical Assistance and Programme Quality

    Provide hands-on technical support to the BRAC implementing country teams to ensure timely delivery, quality implementation and proper documentation of ongoing project activities
    Develop tools such as technical checklists, standardized supervision models, and monitoring framework for the context where BRAC is implementing graduation
    Guide the development and review of operational manual, training modules and training sessions, market assessment, geotargeting and participant selection tools
    Oversee and contribute to the production and operationalization of project management tools, such as dashboards, budget review, workplans, resource allocation tools, reporting formats and risk assessments and mitigation plans
    Establish common practices for learning and knowledge sharing among programme staff
    Conduct routine field visits, meetings with beneficiaries and country teams to monitor project progress and to assess the quality of implementation;
    Arrange monitoring visits based on needs and activities identified in the inception and implementation phase.
    Assist country team to comply with the M&E frameworks, key performance indicators (KPIs); learning objectives and assessment frameworks
    Provide technical assistance to other CSOs/partners in implementing graduation approach.

     
    Stakeholder Management

    Work closely with global and country level internal teams of BRAC to support on strategic goals
    Coordinate immersion visits for external and internal teams and partners in on-going graduation programme in BRAC operating countries.

     
    Reporting and Learning

    Ensure timely and quality report submission to donor and other internal stakeholders
    Prepare reports and necessary documentation after monitoring visits, partner visits and immersion visit.
    Prepare learning documents during different phases of the programme implementation for the ongoing initiatives in BRAC Operating countries.

    Others (Safeguarding):

    Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
    Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
    Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

    Educational Requirements:

    Bachelor Degree in Development Studies/ Sociology/ Operations Management/ Agriculture/ Economics or related field

    Required Competencies:

    Demonstrated ability to take a strategic view across a large and complex programme
    Interest and ability to build capacity and provide stewardship to country teams
    Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to be a team player and to work independently and with initiative
    Proven ability to perform under pressure and prioritize with multiple competing demands.
    Skilled in preparing presentations with visuals and quality report writing
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
    Highly organized, analytical, strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
    Ability to travel frequently to BRAC countries as needed
    Fluency in written and spoken English

    Experience Requirements:

    A Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in project management/ M&E experience/ Knowledge management and/or research

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Farmer Engagement Manager, SC Ventures Kenya – (2200005788) Manager, Credit Risk Management – (2200005468)

    Farmer Engagement Manager, SC Ventures Kenya – (2200005788) Manager, Credit Risk Management – (2200005468)

    Role Responsibilities 
    Farmer Engagement Manager is responsible for sourcing of farmers and overall agronomic support. Accountable for all aspects of sourcing strategy for assigned categories, from working across the business to creating strategies that meet business needs, to implementing the strategy through supplier negotiations and risk management and value improvement
    Business

    Source farmers with quality produce from farm gate
    This role will sit on a Business Management Team (BMT) representing Commercial to influence the business strategy while ensuring Commercial plans are integrated to meet the business needs
    The individual should drive and challenge the team to reach the targets and provide solid advice on all related markets and supply issues to senior leadership.

    Processes

    Train farmers on good agricultural practices
    Coordinate and work closely with Operations and logistics team
    Inspects and assesses crop production of the farm
    Monitor major plant pests affecting farmers and advising on various mechanisms to control them.
    Carry out farm audit of agricultural fresh produce to ensure that they meet the required quality standards.
    Carries out laboratory tests of soil, seed, and crop samples
    Performs quality control for seed calibre and soil standards 
    Keeps records of research, testing, and results
    Prepares analysis and data presentation
    Inspection of plant and plant produce for export and import purpose to ensure they meet the market requirements.
    Evaluates and improves seed quality 

    People and Talent

    Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. Set appropriate tone and expectations from AGRITECH Kenya to the Team and work in collaboration with the rest of the Senior Management

    Team.

    Promote and embed a culture of openness, trust and risk awareness, where ethical, legal, regulatory and policy compliant conduct is the norm.

    Risk Management

    Take personal responsibility for understanding the risk and compliance requirements of the role.
    Understand and comply with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws and regulations, including those governing anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions; the Group’s policies and procedures; and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk and compliance matters.

    Regulatory & Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by Agritech’s Values and Code of Conduct.
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, country regulations and guidelines.
    Lead the Agritech Kenya to achieve the outcomes set out in the company’s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; *
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

    Key Stakeholders

    Venture Lead, CEO AGRITECH Kenya
    AGRITECH Commercial Lead
    AGRITECH Head of Operations
    AGRITECH Customer Service Officers
    AGRITECH External ven

     
    Our Ideal Candidate 

    Minimum 2 years of agronomy work experience
    Experience in managing dynamic business environments, where price stability, supply availability, and potential business outcomes are under continuous pressure and change.
    Experience in strategic sourcing including end to end strategy development.
    Experience in productivity or related cost reduction programs
    Experience in strategic negotiations including pricing (Analysis and recommendations)
    Proficient in MS Office
    In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles
    Outstanding research and analytical skills
    Effective written and verbal communication skills 
    Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

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  • Project Officer – FSL

    Project Officer – FSL

    Qualification and Experience

    Bachelor degree in Social Science, Agriculture, Economic development, community development, rural development, or other discipline relevant to the job.
    At least 3-year relevant project management experience in an international NGO or similar organization.
    Good technical knowledge of policy and practice in the field of livelihoods, crop and livestock production as well as other cross cutting issues
    An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.
    Experience in implementing cash transfer programs (unconditional cash transfers, voucher and cash for work) and livelihoods programs in the context of pastoralist areas;
    Knowledge of participatory rural appraisal;
    Good communication, presentation, training and report writing skills.
    Ability to take a proactive approach in community capacity building, either directly or through facilitation of suitable support and experience in leading a team in fieldwork with communities.
    Willing to work in isolated rural areas with basic living conditions, and work in difficult field conditions.
    Knowledge of local language.
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.
    Computer literate in word processing and excel packages.
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
    Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

    The Organisation
    Save the children international employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

    No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
    All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
    Violence against children is no longer tolerated

    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

    Application Information:Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://kenya.savethechildren.net/careers.We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process, nor request for medical examination or records and does not act through recruitment agents whatsoever.

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    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Enterprise Development Manager

    Enterprise Development Manager

    Job Description
    Tracking Code 463-752
    Job Description
    The Enterprise Development Manager position contributes to the Heifers strategic priority of scaling up the impact of our work through the development of strong and sustainable farmer business organizations.
    Reporting to the Director of Programs the Enterprise Development Manager will be responsible for ensuring that project participants, self-help groups, cooperatives, and associations have the knowledge and skills to develop and run successful enterprises and cooperatives. In close collaboration and coordination with the Project Coordinators, He/she will ensure successful, innovative, efficient, and effective functioning of all enterprise hubs and cooperatives in the Kenya Country Program through effective business planning, business training and developing private sector linkages in collaboration with other departments towards achieving the common goal.
    ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:

    Self-starter, innovative and entrepreneurial with strong self-management skills.

    RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES (including approximate percentage effort)

    Provide strategic inputs into all the Country Programme Business Development Work (40%).

    Deliverables: 

    Review and develop strategic plans, output and goals within the first 6 months.
    Annually update and track the progress towards the business goals and plans for Kenya in dairy, poultry and beef programme areas.
    Develop and annually update a list of partnerships with business organizations, academic institutions, experts and trainers to be employed in the capacity building of partners, cooperatives and farmers.
    On biannual basis, support the Training Manager to review and process training material and ensure the effectiveness of the Heifer Kenya Business training Programs. 
    Coordinate and document all the economic analysis and value chain studies for the country projects for the all new and proposed projects including K-MAP, Food for All and DANIDA. 
    Develop an appropriate training package for business training for the Country Programme that includes 4 modules in business planning, business skills, strategic planning and entrepreneurship training modules for use by the Country Program in training producer organizations, farmer groups and farmers.
    Support the operation and tracking of business and marketing plans for all the 5 current projects producer organizations through joint planning, monitoring, and collaboration with the Training Manager, Animal Well-being Manager and Project Coordinators.
    Design and develop for each of Heifer Kenya current (5) and proposed (2) projects that models for business implementation and contribute to the establishment of functional market structures for all projects (Collection Centers, Processing Units, Chilling and Bulking Centers) as appropriate to the commodities of the projects.
    Provide governance and management of farmers, producer organizations and cooperatives (30%).
    Facilitate and develop a coherent country programmed and process for engaging with self- help groups, clusters and pre-cooperative associations to develop strong farmer producer organizations. 
    Design Country programme guidelines for the formation, management and governance of self-help groups, cooperatives and associations.
    Design and develop a Capacity Building Programme to deliver governance, strategic planning, financial management, conflict management and human resource management training to boards, management and staff for groups, associations and cooperatives in the Heifer Kenya Country Programmes.

    Deliverables: 

    Design, and annually review the capacity assessment process to be employed by the Country Programme in engaging groups, associations and cooperatives. 
    Develop an institutional framework for cooperatives and cooperative associations and other apex entities with clear linkages with the individual cooperatives and SHGs.
    Monitor and provide a semi-annual tracking report of the growth and development in governance, management and overall development of all self-help groups, cooperatives and associations in the Kenya Country Projects.
    Develop strong values and principle amongst groups, association and cooperatives (20%).

    Deliverables:

    Develop linkages with the relevant national and county governments to support the registration, training and compliance with cooperative and groups operation guideline for all Heifer Kenya producer groups, cooperatives and associations. 
    Support and guide all the cooperatives under the current 5 projects to conduct quarterly PSRPs reinforcing values and tracking overall cooperative growth and development.
    Facilitate the development of a cooperative/producer association values and principles orientation kit that incorporates Heifer’s Cornerstones.
    Collaboration towards a common goal (10%). · Work as an integral part of the Heifer Kenya team in close coordination with the Project Coordinators, Training Manager and Animal Wellbeing Manager and the Programmed Director to contribute to the achievement of Heifer Kenya’s business goals.

    Deliverables: 

    Participate in the new project design and in the implementation of all Heifer Kenya enterprise development related Training of Trainers activities. 
    Work in close coordination with the Project Coordinators and Animal Well-Being Manager on quality assurance and control for all livestock-based products for processing, packaging, marketing, and distribution.
    Develop increased knowledge and understanding of Heifer International programs through participation in cross learning and biannual co-mentoring activities to exchange experiences with other countries and programs on the issues of hunger and poverty.
    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Required Skills Most Critical Proficiencies: 

    Knowledge of and experience in agro-enterprise, commodity value-chain and cooperative development.
    Knowledge of and experience with or within community organizations. 
    Knowledge of the non-profit sector and the context in which non-profit organizations operate. 
    Fluent in national language/s and English, both spoken and written.
    Good leadership qualities. 
    Good communication skills.
    Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to detail.
    Skills with Microsoft Office Suite, internet browser, and other appropriate technology.

    Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals diplomatically and tactfully.
    Ability to integrate financial services within a value chain with the view to foster trust and build strong relationship between chain actors and financial service providers.
    Proven interpersonal and communication skills with ability to relate to individuals and groups.
    Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
    Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision.
    Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner, especially in high-pressure situations. 
    Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.
    Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the public.
    Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time
    Ability and willingness to work with a flexible schedule. 
    Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both locally and internationally.
    Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation. 
    Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.

    Required Experience Minimum Requirements:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics.
    At least five (5) years’ experience in fields related to agro-enterprise development (specifically livestock enterprises) and cooperative development.

    Preferred Requirements:

    Master’s degree or equivalent in the fields of Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development or other related field, plus five (5) years in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain competitiveness, investment promotion, or agriculture development. 
    Minimum of five (5) years’ management level work experience.
    Significant experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the dairy sector. 
    Demonstrated experience in conducting business, investment analyses, and capital budgeting and sufficient evidence on how the results were used to develop potentially viable business ideas and subsequently tangible businesses. 
    Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions, manage knowledge, measure progress and plan and innovate within the dairy industry.