Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

  • Climate Energy and Sustainability Roster Country Director Monitoring, Evaluation & learning (MEL) Consultants- Call Out Principal Programme Manager

    Climate Energy and Sustainability Roster Country Director Monitoring, Evaluation & learning (MEL) Consultants- Call Out Principal Programme Manager

    Process for joining the roster

    The process for joining the roster involves a couple of informal interviews/discussions with the CES team, including the Director for Climate Energy and Sustainability, and other members of the global leadership team.
    Agreement on broad terms and conditions and fee rate (specific fee rates may vary according to the client).
    A due diligence process.

    About you
    Key exerience and knowledge needed:

    Experience advising, supporting, building capacity of government institutions on key climate challenges.
    Business development skills – developing context-specific products and services and influencing government clients and private funders to engage in those solutions.
    Specialist knowledge of climate energy and sustainability challenges facing developing countries in relation to some of the following areas: off-grid renewable energy for public institutions;  Nature based solutions; carbon markets; reforestation; NDCs; waste management; water and sanitation;  agro-processing; agriculture and food security; the health-climate nexus; climate finance; green procurement and supply chains; carbon reduction planning; climate diplomacy. 
    Experience working in developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, south Asia, Caribbean.
    A core level of computer literacy: report writing, presentation development, numerical analysis and data management is assumed.

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  • Agricultural Economist

    Agricultural Economist

    Duties and responsibilities

     Facilitation of monitoring and evaluation processes of vegetable business networks engaged in regenerative agricultural technologies and post-harvest practices.
     Train business coaches and partners to collect quality data.
     Implement, monitor, collect and report data.
     Conduct preliminary analysis.
     Participatory M&E processes with farmers, partners, and researchers.
     Report findings and conclusions
     Manage an on-line database of vegetable business networks (VBNs), VBN members, business coaches and project eventsin AkvoFlow.
     Facilitate profitability studies of vegetable production and vegetable businesses.
     Conduct end-line evaluation study of the project.
     In liaison with stakeholders, colleagues, and partners, promote innovations and processes that improve efficiencies in the vegetable value chains.
     Promote youth and gender empowerment in vegetable business networks through implementing partners.
     Document evidence and lessons learned into high quality documents or media for dissemination.
     Liaise with Media Officer and media partners to influence behavioral change of producers towards adoption of generative technologies and circular agri-business practices.
     Produce research briefs to influence policy towards a more enabling environment for vegetable business networks and sustainable agricultural practices.
     Technical progress and other evaluation reports of grammatically correct and scientific standards.
     Facilitate partner meetings and learning events.
     Perform any other duties assigned by the Kenya Country Director.

    Requirements

     Master’s degree in agri-business, socioeconomics, or other related sciences.
     Minimum three years’ experience in an international non-governmental organization (NGO) or company.
     Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation studies, baseline studies, and impact assessments.
     Proven ability to extract evidence and lessons learned from evaluation exercises and turn these into high quality documents for dissemination.
     Proven experience in profitability studies.

    Education, knowledge and experience

     Master’s degree in agri-business, socioeconomics, or other related sciences.
     Minimum three years’ experience in an international non- governmental organization (NGO) or company.
     Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation studies, baseline studies, and impact assessments.
     Proven ability to extract evidence and lessons learned from evaluation exercises and turn these into high quality documents for dissemination.
     Proven experience in profitability studies.

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    www.cifor.org

  • Monitoring Assistant, SC4, Kakuma

    Monitoring Assistant, SC4, Kakuma

    JOB PURPOSE

    To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages. 

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, reporting issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
    Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, in order to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items.
    Collate assistance programme(s) data in accordance with clear direction, in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
    Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
    Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries, to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.
    Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
    Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.
    Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary Diploma or Certificate in Social Services, Nutrition, Agriculture or other related field is desirable.
    Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. 

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Has experience analyzing programme output and outcome data.
    General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.

    Apply via :

    career5.successfactors.eu

  • Onion Harvesting Foreman

    Onion Harvesting Foreman

    Key Reponsibilities

    Execute the harvest of ready onions.
    Monitor the delivery of the freshly harvested onions.
    Field supervision of onion harvest operations to ensure product is harvested with timeliness, efficiency, productivity and safely within Twiga Foods specification.
    Coordination of the field harvest team to achieve output harvesting targets and maintain cost per kg targets.
    Planning and coordination of harvest crop movement from field and farm to store including liaison with Twiga logistics personnel when required to ensure downtime of harvest operations is eliminated.   
    Planning and coordination of harvest equipment required to ensure downtime of harvest operations is eliminated. Working closely with the Onion Crop Manager on crop establishment planning and weekly labour requirements. 
    Monitors onion harvest operations to ensure the onion crop harvest completed weekly with high quality work, timeliness, efficiency, productivity and safely. 
    Verify that the settings and maintained on the harvest equipment to produce a crop stand as specified by the Onion Crop Manager. Set up and operate harvest equipment to harvest onions.  
    Detect potential equipment/machinery problems/ malfunctions/ risks early on and escalate to the respective team member as required.
    Maintain operational records for onion harvested and crop traceability to ensure accuracy of records of machine work and farm yield per field and per ha.  
    Training and development of other harvest teams to maintain and continually improve operational efficiency.

    Compliance 

    Adherence to plans and optimizing resource allocation within agreed standards. 
    Comply with all organization policies, procedures, and statutory guidelines.  Minimize and mitigate risks to the organization and enforce zero-tolerance to non-compliance. 
    Close gaps/lapses identified as an outcome of audits; risk and/or any other compliance review; investigations; or other assessment mechanisms and take corrective/preventive actions within the agreed timelines. 

    Self-management 

    Model Twiga’s culture and way of working and inculcating this within the team. 
    Deliver the performance objectives set.  Adhere to monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews with own line manager, and institute corrective action where performance falls below expectation. 
    Proactively manage own learning and development.
    Adhere to the annual leave plan agreed with the line manager. 
    Adhere to people management polices.

    Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

    Be a certified tractor operator.
    Have a  post high school qualification education in Agriculture, Food Science, Crop Science or Agri-Business or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
    Have 3 Years’ experience in a onion cultivation or horticultural operation, fresh/processed vegetable production.
    Be able to withstand the smell of onions and fresh temperatures. Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures.
    Be a self-motivated individual with good attention to detail, keen on working with others, able to motivate people to perform with a practical understanding of mechanised farming operations. Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments. 
    Bephysically fit and Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software. 
    Be exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills. 
    Have strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

    Apply via :

    twiga.applytojob.com

  • Assistant Field Production Specialist

    Assistant Field Production Specialist

    JOB PURPOSE: 

    To ensure timely and consistent production of highbreed vegetable seeds of the required quantity, quality by the contracted Vendor/Growers.

    KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Assist in ensuring land/GH preparation in time and according to protocols ahead of planting season.
    Assist in receiving stock seeds and have all relevant quality information with them.
    Assist in implementing and overviewing the Fair Labour Program and eventual other certifications.
    Ensure timely nursery preparation to adhere to the sowing calendar.
    Advise on necessary consumables necessary for successful production activities of the ordered quantities.
    Ensure proper labeling at all stages for traceability and purity control.
    Train production teams at different levels on relevant activities and protocols to enhance productivity and efficiency i.e. planting, labeling, training, de-suckering, defoliation, rouging, emasculation, pollen harvesting, pollination, harvesting, extraction, drying, storage, packing, and advises on shipment procedures.
    Ensure preparation and submission of monthly Vendor Progress Reports (VPR) to the relevant production manager to ensure the planners and marketing teams are reliably informed on the production progress.
    Assist in preparing and disseminates precise but informative ad hoc and periodical reports to the stakeholders to keep all fully informed and up-to-date with the vendor activities
    Seek, obtain and share technical information concerning any issues that the vendor may require – tapping into the Syngenta knowledge base on behalf of the vendor
    Train and guide/ensure adherence to Phytosanitary standards in the field to control pests and diseases.
    Advise on crop protection, irrigation and crop nutrition and follows up to ensure any anomalies are corrected.
    Assist in ensuring the vendor collects and provides data on various growing and productivity parameters to assist in evaluation, decision making as well as cost transparency
    Assist in ensuring contracts are availed and signed off by the vendors in good time
    Coordinate relevant teams to ensures crop inspections by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services ( KEPHIS)
    Train and enforce HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSE policy in all business operations (step by step starting with high priorities and quick wins).
    Assist evaluate production/seasons to measure performance and identify areas of improvement
    Perform new vendor scouting and assessment based on agreed criteria whenever required
    Any other task & project as may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Undergraduate degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognised University  or its equivalent
    5 years’ experience in a similar role
    Valid Driver’s license preferably Class BCE

    Additional Information
    Key Skills & Attributes

    Good analytical skills
    Person of Integrity
    Computer literate
    Team player and keen to details
    Passionate and Assertive
    Good people manager
    Ability to work under pressure
    Mature and understanding person with ability to handle growers/ investors.
    Good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders

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    jobs.syngenta.com

  • National FMNR Scaling Lead National FMNR Evidence Lead

    National FMNR Scaling Lead National FMNR Evidence Lead

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Strategic and technical support -40%

    Develop and continually improve and iterate World Vision Kenya National FMNR Scaling Strategy (2023-2033) to respond to new opportunities and challenges and incorporate new ideas and innovations.
    National FMNR Scaling Strategy regularly updated
    Lead the development of annual work plans to implement World Vision Kenya’s National FMNR Scaling Strategy.
    Work cross-functionally with the directors/heads and members of diverse teams and departments across World Vision Kenya to coordinate the implementation of annual work plans that progress strategy realisation at the national-level. This could include the establishment of internal coordination structures (i.e., committees, working groups etc.) as deemed appropriate.
    Co-lead the development of six-monthly progress reports against annual work plans (together with the National FMNR Evidence Lead).
    Co-lead the development of an annual FMNR scaling report card against the National FMNR Scaling Strategy (together with the National FMNR Evidence Lead).
    Work with the MERL coordinator to monitor, track and report national level contributions by WVK and partners to the World Vision global FMNR Vision
    Using the Kenya restoration barometer template, work with MERL coordinator to monitor, track and report national level contributions by WVK to Kenya’s national restoration targets and AFR100.

    Engagement, Networking and Advocacy-20%

    Map and identify scaling partners and prioritise for engagement.
    Mobilise and engage an alliance/network of national partners to support the scale-up of FMNR in Kenya. Where relevant structures have been established via projects, this position will co-lead partner engagement activities with project staff.
    Establish an engagement framework between FMNR scaling efforts by partners at the national level with those occurring at the global level.
    Represent World Vision Kenya at key national, regional and/or global events relating to FMNR and engage relevant national and global public and private partners as required. In liaison with RAM department, engage donors and potential donors supporting FMNR scaling efforts as required.

    Programme Development and Grants Acquisition-20%

    Work collaboratively with World Vision Kenya’s Grant Acquisition and Management (GAM) team to ensure that all emerging funding opportunities are leveraged (where relevant) to support the implementation of the National FMNR Scaling Strategy.
    Work collaboratively with key stakeholders from World Vision Australia to design investment ready projects for diverse donors that support the implementation of the National FMNR Scaling Strategy.
    Where relevant, work with RAM department and the Child Learning and Household Resilience Programme to ensure that all new funding opportunities, including PNS and grant opportunities from Support Office are leveraged to support the implementation of the National FMNR Scaling Strategy
    Ensure new FMNR scaling projects are designed in line with World Vision’s FMNR scaling approach to activate more diverse pathways to scale
    Support programs/projects to ensure that high quality FMNR Program/Project Designs are in place
    Facilitate Regions and Programs to develop high quality FMNR projects through conceptualization, innovation, development and planning

    World Vision partnership engagement-10%

    Contribute and align with World Vision’s global FMNR scaling frameworks and processes, including regular meetings with World Vision Australia and other National FMNR Scaling Teams across the region.
    National FMNR scaling efforts in Kenya are aligned with and support World Vision’s global FMNR scaling frameworks and processes
    World Vision Kenya is actively participating in regularly scheduled coordination meetings organised by World Vision Australia
    Opportunities for cross-country learning and collaboration are leveraged

    Accountability, Learning and Innovation-5%

    Ensure interpretation and utilization of assessment, baselines, evaluations and verification on quality of designs
    Strengthen research, learning, documentation and dissemination of WVK work in FMNR

    Day to day activities-5%

    Participate and contribute in committees and task forces.
    Perform any other task related to the project not mentioned, that affects the sector.

    Qualification, Knowledge and Skills

    The job holder must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Environmental Studies or Agro-forestry related discipline. 
    Post-graduate degree or Minimum 5 years of experience in lieu of Master’s degree in the above fields and with some experience in Agriculture will be an added advantage.
    Past experience and in-depth knowledge and experience of FMNR model as a landscape restoration approach is greatly desired.
    Broad understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation in practice is greatly desired, particularly in the context of smallholder systems in Kenya.
    Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, working for programming-level interventions in climate change adaptation and resilience.
    Strong demonstrated experience in strategy, operations and/or management is a requirement for this work.
    A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required.
    Strong capacity building and facilitation skills.
    Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
    Ability to manage work life without supervision.
    High level engagement skills (donor, researchers, regional technical leads, plus facilitation skills)
    Strong management background, with skills in budget management
    Ability to scan the environment and adapt quickly to the needs or come up with suitable options.
    He/she must have proven supervisory and project management experience in the related fields. Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage.
    Proven experience working with different stakeholders in matters of environment and climate change.
    Proven capability to think/plan strategically and act practically (i.e., put plans into action).
    Experience in cross-functional coordination and collaboration for the achievement of shared outcomes.
    Experience working collaboratively with and influencing donors, government and other stakeholders.
    Excellent engagement and influencing skills with an ability to build trust and credibility.
    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
    Excellent advocacy and communications skills.
    Demonstrated problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
    He/she must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
     

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  • Senior Advisor, Agriculture and Market Systems

    Senior Advisor, Agriculture and Market Systems

    Essential Job Responsibilities
    STRATEGY AND VISION

    Contribute to a distinctive, forward-thinking, climate-smart and gender-equitable vision for agriculture systems in close collaboration with the country teams and other agency departments.
    Monitor key internal and external trends to inform TSU work.
    Lead innovative thinking around CRA-MSD to drive change
    Collaborate closely with the Technology for Development team to leverage technology in an effort to increase impact and scale.
    Spearhead innovative partnership initiatives with private and public entities.
    Serve as key external communicator for Mercy Corps on CRA-MSD

    PROGRAM QUALITY

    Support Mercy Corps’ programs to take a market-systems or market-based approach to CRA, in close collaboration with the program managers and program-based technical leads, by delivering short-term support and technical assistance, including to those programs in complex crisis environments.
    Support effective agriculture interventions using integrated approaches and applying systems thinking.
    Strengthen capacity of program technical staff to better design and implement market-based CRA programs through in-country and remote training, technical tool development or adaptation, facilitating knowledge sharing opportunities between country experts, etc. Work closely with the Regional CRA Advisor and MSD TSU team to develop, adapt and/or contextualize materials as needed.
    Partner with peer Mercy Corps’ regional and global technical advisors (youth, gender, resilience, CRA, market systems, environment, financial inclusion etc.,) to drive integrated programming
    Support an increased focus on CRA, gender and resilience in market systems development programs, promoting evidence for market-based CRA programming.

    PROGRAM AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

    Write/review proposals and concept notes for funding from donors including foundations, corporations, European donors, USAID, FCDO and others to support CRA market systems development programming.
    Support the development of CRA-MSD assessments and data analysis/reporting to determine community needs and priorities and Mercy Corps’ competitive advantage for funding. Ensure assessments include dimensions of gender, and youth as central cross-cutting approaches.
    Work with other technical leads on the design and support of multi-sectoral programs that encompass elements of broader agency goals such as resilience, food security, and youth development.
    Serve as technical lead for complex, competitive proposals and large integrated teams following Mercy Corps’ best practices in proposal development, team management, and the appropriate sectoral area.
    Cultivate and nurture donor relationships and strategic partnerships that positively impact Mercy Corps’ ability to influence program strategies, proposal design and implementation.

    LEARNING & IMPACT

    In collaboration with the research and learning team and country teams, support implementation of a CRA research strategy aimed at capturing in-depth learning from, and feeding learning back into, our market-based CRA programs to ensure quality.
    Support new and ongoing programs with best practice advice and assistance on assessment, implementation, research, and evaluation needs.
    Work closely with the relevant teams to establish assessment, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and indicators to measure the impact of our CRA-MSD programs at the country and aggregate level.
    Lead/support the development of: assessments; case studies, learning documents, short articles, and blogs; and develop internal and external dissemination plans for all products with the aim of articulating our impact and lessons learned on CRA systems across our portfolio.

    INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION

    Contribute to thought leadership around market-based and MSD approaches to CRA by representing and/or facilitating country team members to represent Mercy Corps at relevant academic events, conferences, media forums, and other events.
    Identify and nurture strategic partnerships with other organizations and institutions to produce case studies, assessments, and other learning documentation, as well as enhance program quality.
    Present concepts and ideas to donors, partners, and peer organizations that influence them to drive innovation and positive change around CRA.

    Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills 

    More than 7 years of experience providing increasingly proficient technical support in the field of MSD with significant CRA knowledge and experience, preferably in international development.
    Advanced degree in field relevant to CRA (e.g., agronomy, agricultural economics, agroforestry, climate change and food security) or to MSD (e.g., macroeconomics, sustainable development, inclusive market systems) with field experience in the other field; or significant comparable field experience in both fields. 
    Demonstrated strong theoretical and applied knowledge of MSD programming, including using integrated approaches and applying systems thinking. 
    Demonstrated strong theoretical and applied knowledge of regenerative agriculture, nature-based solutions or similar, including soil and water management.
    Experience in working with the private sector and other market actors for CRA projects
    Demonstrated experience writing high quality proposals and other external documents such as influential articles and blogs
    Experience leading agricultural market assessments in a variety of different contexts, including complex crisis environments 
    Demonstrated experience with major donors such as USAID, FCDO, the EC and relevant foundations and corporations.
    Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop collaborative relationships 
    Strong presentation and communication skills in English required.
    Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Mercy Corps project sites and field locations, including traveling to insecure environments, is required.
    Fluency (written and verbal) in English is required; working knowledge (verbal) of French is preferred.

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    jobs.jobvite.com

  • Consultant, Food Security and Resilience

    Consultant, Food Security and Resilience

    Job Purpose

    The Food Security and Resilience Planning Coordinator (s) will be responsible for developing comprehensive country plans and project proposals. Their primary objective will be to transform Emergency Country Plans of Action into sustainable Food Security and Resilience Country Plans. To achieve this, the Planning Coordinator will collaborate with partners and donors, preparing proposals for submission as required.
    The ideal Planning Coordinator will have an in-depth knowledge of the regional context, expertise in food security and resilience programming, and strong project proposal writing skills. Familiarity with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is also essential.
    Two Planning Coordinators (both consultants) will be hired for this role and they will be required to travel to specific countries for the consultancy. Each coordinator will oversee four countries within the consultancy period, with assignments determined based on language proficiency and logistical/travel considerations. The countries for this consultancy include South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria.

    Job Duties And Responsibilities

    Specific tasks

    Develop Food Security and Resilience Country Plans based on existing Country Plans of Actions.
    Assess and review ToRs for Call for Proposals and propose a preliminary outline of proposal content for consideration.
    Research funding opportunities for delegations and the Regional Office.
    Lead proposal development and submission process.

    Deliverables

    Four completed Food Security and Resilience Country Plans.
    Completed proposals on an ad-hoc basis that meet donors’ criteria.

    Reporting lines

    The consultant will report directly to the Regional Operations Manager for the Hunger Crisis, with technical reporting to the Regional Head of PMER for country planning and the Regional Head of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships for proposal development.
    The consultant may have contacts with relevant technical departments in Geneva and the Regional Office for operational purposes, in consultation and agreement with line management.

    Security

    IFRC Africa Regional Office Safety and Security Department will manage all technical security-related matters.
    All IFRC staff and consultants must complete the IFRC Stay Safe e-learning courses.
    The consultant will receive a security briefing upon arrival and should carry photo identification.

    Duty of Care

    Travel approval process: The Regional Operations Manager for the Hunger Crisis must be informed of all travel requests.

    Budget

    All costs related to consultancy fee and deployment costs upon return are to be covered by IFRC or the appeal.

    Additional Considerations

    The consultant must complete various online courses on the IFRC e-learning platform before deployment.
    All consultants must be familiar with and comply with the “Code of Conduct for Staff and Consultants working in an operation managed or coordinated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

    Mission/Consultancy Health Vaccines

    The consultant should undergo a medical checkup and have the minimum required vaccinations completed before deployment.
    For more information, visit SoS International (internationalsos.com- username 22AMMS000091).

    Other Information

    All consultants should obtain the most up-to-date information about the disaster from sources such as ReliefWeb.com, WHO, and other sources.
    All consultants should wear signage provided by their National Society or Federation office.

    Debriefing/End of consultancy

    A briefing and debriefing by the consultant will be conducted in each country for the national society and movement partners upon arrival and departure.
    Consultancy debrief: The consultant will complete a debrief, including a Handover Document and feedback from the Regional Operations Manager.
    Consultancy report: The consultant will provide an end-of-consultancy report with outputs reported to the Regional Operations Manager of the Hunger Crisis.

    Education

    University degree in food security and livelihoods, agriculture, climate change adaptation or any other field relevant to the assignment.

    Experience

    Essential

    Food Security and Livelihoods background and/or working experience.
    Previous professional experience with IFRC.
    Demonstrated understanding of donors and success in proposal submissions

    Knowledge, Skills and Languages

    Exceptional writing and editing skills with a proven track record of successful proposals.
    Fluency in English and/or French.

    Apply via :

    www.ifrc.org

  • Technical Experts for the Kenya Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity

    Technical Experts for the Kenya Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity

    Key Responsibilities for each position are below.
    Financial Management and Investment Experts

    Contribute to the creation and implementation of a blended finance strategy to support business growth and increase access to finance in the agriculture sector.
    Support financial institutions and investors to develop new financing solutions and products for agricultural firms and build capacity of lenders to structure financial products and transactions for agriculture SMEs.
    Strengthen the capacity of local business advisory service (BAS) providers to assist agricultural SMEs to negotiate and complete financing transactions.
    Enable agricultural firms to access finance and investment to expand their operations, develop new products, and reach new customers.
    Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure adequate monitoring and recording of investment deals.

    Agriculture Market Systems Development and Transformation Experts

    Support agriculture firms to develop robust out-grower schemes with smallholder farmers to increase agriculture sector sales and exports.
    Co-develop processes and structures with and facilitate linkages among agriculture market actors to reach new buyers and access new markets (domestic and export).
    Strengthen the sustainability and inclusivity of the agriculture market system. Identify gaps, barriers, and challenges that impede progress.
    Monitor environmental challenges and considerations like climate change, emerging/strong crop markets, pests and infestations.

    CLA and MEL Knowledge Systems & Management Experts

    Lead activity learning, contribute to industry conversations, communicate successes and failures to inform investment.

    Qualification:

    Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
    Minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
    Experience in and knowledge of Kenyan agriculture markets and private sector strongly preferred.
    Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Kiswahili preferred.
    Demonstrated experience working closely with and supporting governments.
    Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.

    Apply via :

    app.smartsheet.com

  • Spray Foremen

    Spray Foremen

    Key Responsibilities

    Ensure correct use of spray equipment.
    Ensure that the team wears and uses correct personal protective equipment.
    Maintain all spray equipment to a high standard and promptly report any defects.
    To ensure that the workshop personnel perform the weekly maintenance check correctly and that all snags are straightened out before commencing the next weeks’ spray programme.
    Monitor sprayers’ activities and ensure that everyone carries out his duties correctly.
    Liaise with the Production Manager to raise standard of training on equipment being used and ensure that new employees receive proper instructions. All sprayers must be trained in the safe and effective use of pesticide before being allowed to spray any chemical. All sprayers must have a certificate to prove they have been trained.
    Attend daily meeting to discuss any problems that may have arisen and inform the vegetables team of the following day’s program.
    Ensure that Spray Application Details are properly filled and authorized and that block boards and tape are correctly used to avoid any possibility of harvesting prior to clear date.
    Monitor the tape and boards on a daily basis and to confirm that the head of picking removes and returns the boards and tape correctly before harvest.
    Ensure that the spray leader carries mix information, calibration records, timing indicators etc. with the spray tractor at all times so that the correct speed of working is known before commencing spray operations.
    Re-allocate work to sprayers when there no spray operations for that day. 
    Ensure all records of P.P.E, flushing sheets, calibration, daily logs, and active list of all sprayers are updated.
    Keep up to date with the Flamingo Horticulture approved pesticides list.
    Liaise with the crop scouts on the following week’s spray program.
    Any other duties, which may arise from time to time.

    Desired Competences/Qualifications

    Have a Degree or Diploma/in Agriculture/Horticulture or related field.
    IPM level two with at least two years’ experience in a vegetables setup and at least 1year in a similar role.
    Valid driving license Class, F & G.
    Have good leadership/supervisory qualities and possess good communication, numerical, problem solving, organizational skills
    Flexible and have good decision-making ability.
    Able to prioritize jobs for the efficient running of the team, attentive to detail, team player and tidy.
    Should have strong personal initiative and an ability to work under minimal supervision.
    Should be an honest individual who is willing to learn and change with the times.
    Should be time conscious.
    Those with BASIS or FACTS certificates will have an added advantage

    If you fulfil the above requirements should address their applications attaching a copy of their ID and relevant certificates to the undersigned giving a reliable telephone contact not later than 3rd May 2023. Those who shall not have heard from us by 6th May 2023 should consider their applications unsuccessful.The Human Resource Manager-Mt Kenya Region
    Flamingo Horticulture Kenya Limited
    Private Bag-10400
    NanyukiApplications can also be emailed to Recruitment.MtKenya@flamingo.net Only short listed candidates will be contacted, applications are open to both internal and external applicants.

    Apply via :

    Recruitment.MtKenya@flamingo.net