Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

  • Training on Agri and Green Financing

    Training on Agri and Green Financing

    OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
    The objective of this consultancy is to facilitate training to the staff of the selected Financial Service Providers (FSPs) on Agri-value chain and Green financing.
    SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
    The objectives of the consultancy are to:

    Development of training modules on agriculture value chain and green financing
    Undertaking necessary training to the staff of the selected financial institutions on agricultural and green financing
    Building the internal capacity (skill set) among staff of the selected FSPs to better serve small holder farmers and other value chain players.
    Enhancing the knowledge base of FSPs in understanding the basics of Agronomy and Agricultural Gross margin analysis concepts
    Enhancing risk management strategies within FSPs in Agricultural and green financing
    Promoting models and mechanism for green financing within the financial sector.
    Enhancing internal capacities of selected FSPs in undertaking monitoring and evaluation to track the efficiency, social impact, and success of the Agri value chain financing.

    SCOPE OF WORKS
    Working closely with financial institutions management and MESPT credit and Business development manager, the consultant will be required to conduct a 5-day classroom set up training for staff from identified financial institutions on Agri and Green transformation lending skills.
    The course will be open to technical staff of the identified financial institutions.
    The consultant is expected to use innovative approaches in developing and delivering the course to cater for audiences with differing levels of experience and knowledge.
    The Training is expected to focus on but not limited to:

    Understanding the Principles and key approaches of Agri Value Chain Financing
    Explore opportunities to introduce or expand Agri value chain finance.
    Opportunities and risk mitigation through agricultural value chain finance. Demonstration of financial interconnectivity within value chains and why financiers avoid agricultural financing.
    Development of skills for identifying and maximizing on financing opportunities across the Agri-value chains.
    Agricultural value chain financing mechanism-Contract farming, off-taker agreements Lead firm/farmer financing, Input supplier credit facilities, receivable discounting among other mechanisms.
    Importance of green financing and models to facilitate green financing focusing on domestic/household, farm, and enterprise level utilization.
    Flexible Agri and Green credit modelling, structuring-terms, conditions, pricing, collection models, covenants, collateral arrangement among others. What are key considerations in loan structuring – value chain cashflow cycle, market availability, development stage among others.
    Individual verses group credit analysis in Agricultural Value Chain Lending Mechanism. Investment analysis, production, yield and income analysis among others.
    Risk management models in Agricultural Value Chain lending including technical support/ business development services, de-risking solutions, among others.
    Loan monitoring and recovery using Agricultural Value Chain lending Mechanisms (recovery through Co-operative Societies, Lead Farmer and Market facilitator etc). this should include importance for social, environmental monitoring.
    Data collection skills and management by use of standard monitoring and evaluation tools and processes.

    METHODOLOGY
    It is recommended that for maximum value generation for this assignment, the consultant will adopt participatory approach that includes use of practical case studies and theories within the contemporary agricultural setup.
    The consultant is expected to provide a detailed practical methodology, detailed curriculum and training plan/schedule
    ASSIGNMENT TIMELINES
    The assignment will commence immediately after signing the contract with MESPT. The actual training will be carried out in a maximum of 5 (five) with additional three days for preparatory and reporting. During implementation of this assignment, periodic briefing to Credit and Business Development Manager will be appreciated.
    CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS

    In-depth knowledge and experience in Microfinance finance, Agricultural/ Agri value chain finance, Climate/Green finance, Development finance, financial inclusion, Enterprise development and/or Agricultural Value Chain Development
    Demonstrated understanding of concepts for financial and inclusive finance and value chain approaches.
    In-depth experience in undertaking trainings to staff of financial institutions more so for agricultural and green financing models. Evidence of 3 similar assignments for the past 4 years.
    In-depth Knowledge of credit and finance risk analysis and management.
    Master’s degree in relevant field- (Agricultural Economics, Business Management, and development) and 5 years relevant technical experience (Training programs)
    Certification of National Industrial Training Authority, International Labor Organization (ILO) will be an added advantage

    INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
    The Consultant(s) will work under the direct supervision of the Credit & Business Development Manager to adapt and deliver the consultancy appropriately to meet MESPT expectations. During his/her assignment, the consultant will be provided with all necessary information.
    DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

    Covering letter explaining how your experience addresses the requirements of the TOR.
    CV(s) of consultant(s) involved in the exercise
    Provide a copy of certificate of registration and KRA Pin Certificate where applicable
    A copy of valid KRA Tax compliance Certificate-individual
    3 references of relevant past works, scope, role and contact for the last 5 years
    Provide detailed proposal with a detailed Work plan demonstrating the number of man-days to be employed and budget for this work.

     Technical Proposal not exceeding 10 pages that should include:The following should be under annexes.Financial proposal not exceeding 1 pageCONDITIONSSUBMISSION PROCEDUREThe Financial Proposal and the Technical Proposal files MUST BE COMPLETELY SEPARATE and emailed through tender@mespt.org and clearly named as either “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL” or “FINANCIAL PROPOSAL”. The subject of the email should clearly capture the description “CONSULTANCY FOR TRAINING ON AGRICULTURAL AND GREEN FINANCING”. The file with the “FINANCIAL PROPOSAL” must be encrypted with a password so that it cannot be opened nor viewed until the proposal has been found to pass the technical evaluation stage. Once a proposal has been found to be responsive by passing the technical evaluation stage, MESPT shall request via email the proposer to submit the password to open the Financial Proposal. Interested bidders should send their proposals by 3rd June 2022 at 17.00 Hours.Kindly send your clarifications to procurement@mespt.org by 27th May 2022 at 12.00 Hours.

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    tender@mespt.org

  • Facilitating Dialogue with Food Safety Policy Makers and Regulators

    Facilitating Dialogue with Food Safety Policy Makers and Regulators

    Key Deliverables:
    Facilitate engagement meetings with stakeholders:

    Facilitate a regulatory meeting with critical stakeholders with the aim to:
    present evidence of pesticide contamination and seek consensus and validation of the findings. This will be based on review of available study reports from CABI on evidence of MRLs, consumer surveys and pesticide risk situation analysis. The presentation will also be enhanced by the Consultant’s knowledge and engagement with food safety in particular pesticide risks in domestic markets
    gather additional information on the structure and content of the briefing paper

    Develop food safety briefing paper with recommendations for policy and practice:

    Revise the current draft briefing paper (developed by CABI) in view of existing research evidence. The briefing paper should conform to the standards with clear problem description, presentation of evidence and recommendations for policy and practice
    Share the paper with relevant stakeholders and any other identified contacts for critique
    Finalize writing of the paper through a consultative write shop process
    Identify appropriate channels to disseminate the paper to the relevant stakeholder groups.

    Facilitate stakeholder and policy dialogue

    Working together with a CABI and crucial stakeholders, define objectives of a high-level policy dialogue with regulatory authorities, farmer representatives, consumer associations/representatives, relevant private sector bodies including the agro-input industry and civil society representatives that will also include deliberations on the briefing paper for action
    Facilitate food safety stakeholder and policy dialogue workshop (to bring out core issues and recommendations)
    Finalize writing of workshop outputs in joint effort with the rapporteur.

    Timelines:
    The Consultant is expected to carry out these tasks for a maximum of 20 working days starting June 2022. After signing of contract, the Consultant together with CABI and other critical stakeholders will agree on dates for an initial stakeholder meeting and policy dialogue. In any case, these activities should be completed by September 30, 2022 including a final briefing paper with recommendations, and policy engagement workshop report.
    Work plan
    In submitting a bid for this assignment, each consultant is required to present an outline of their proposed approach to executing the assignment, relevant experiences, the fees, as well as an indicative workplan for 20 days from the date of contracting. Applicants should share at least 2 of their works that demonstrate experience in food policy.
    ABOUT YOU
    Knowledge & Skills

    Well experienced and knowledgeable in Food Safety regulations, agricultural research, and current national and global debates on food safety and in particular pesticide risks
    Good knowledge of policy analysis including food environment policies, with sound analytical, organizational and writing skills
    Experience in working for national or international organizations developing policies, Experience in private sector development would be an added advantage.
    Able to dialogue effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders in public and private sectors
    Experience in translating and applying agricultural research evidence to identify solutions to problems

    All documents must be submitted by email to: procurement-africa@cabi.org by close of business 3rd June 2022.

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    procurement-africa@cabi.org

  • Horticulture Specialist

    Horticulture Specialist

    Essential Duties

    Understanding the KS1758 roll out challenges, and opportunities and how these might be addressed.
    The “push’ factors contributing to adoption of KS1758 by actors along the horticulture supply chain (producers, aggregators, transporters buyers and retailers) and how this is working towards creatin food safety, reducing food spoilage.
    Price incentives associated with adoption of KS1758.
    Desktop review of the documents including KS 178 training curriculum and range of market actors trained and sensitized on KS 1758 and the process that was taken to prepare the firms for certification (may put together the standards audited)
    Interviews with industry associations conducting KS 1758 Roll out (FPEAK, FPC and RETRAK). Also, the roles of HCD and KEPHIS in enforcing and set up systems in support of KS1758 regulatory framework
    Administration of questionnaire to FPEAK trained market actors addressing perceptions on meeting the standards and process.
    Interviews with pilot organizations (Crowne Plaza, Beyond Fruits and Kongowea Market) to document the process followed in certification, the costs, and opportunities in use of the certification for business.
    Report writing and presentation

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s degrees in agriculture or any relevant field with good understanding of food safety, and horticulture certification systems
    Ability to administer questionnaires, collate, synthesize and interpreted field data
    Good understanding of horticulture value chain process flow and certification process
    Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel

    Skills & Abilities

    Excellent oral and written skills in English. Fluency in Kiswahili preferred.
    Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative.
    Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
    Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
    Ability to multi-task
    Ability to work well with others
    Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
    Ability to work independently
    Attention to detail and accuracy
    Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts

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    rtiint.referrals.selectminds.com

  • Harvest Evaluation Officer

    Harvest Evaluation Officer

    About This Role

    As the Harvest Evaluation Officer, you are primarily responsible for executing and managing our harvesting plans with our field-based teams. Harvesting is the final piece of the field-based forestry value chain, and requires close coordination with internal and external stakeholders including multiple harvesting teams, transportation providers, the Finance department, and the Processing and Sales teams. As we scale our operations geographically, you will inform continuous design improvements to Harvest’s intricate operational, planning and organizational systems.
    The role will be based in Kilifi , Kenya and will report directly to the Harvest Manager.

    What You Will Do

    As the Harvest Evaluation Officer you will utilize tools, technical knowledge, project plans and SOP’s to carry out exercises in the field that will enable Komaza to monitor and carry out our operations to enable informed decisions. You may work in conjunction with several departments to become well informed on M&E practices and to execute well planned strategies in the field.
    Field Sleuthing: Obtain data from the field in order to substantiate, verify or amend in-house information systems
    Thinning and Marking of Komaza Woodlots: Execute the thinning and marking strategy of Komaza as outlined in the thinning and marking SOP
    Spot Checking / Auditing: Assisting departments in determining accuracy of operations, reporting and potentially uncovering events in the field.
    Forestry Exercises: Obtain metrics on trees and farms including tree diameters, heights, and quality. These exercises may be a standard sampling routine or a more focused, full inventory evaluation
    Reporting: Capture and record accurate data for reporting purposes.

    What You Have

    Diploma in a technical field and environment will be an added advantage or having a polytechnic certification
    At least 3 years of field-based experience in wood harvesting, forestry or agroforestry
    Experience in data collection systems in G-suites and SurveyCTO
    Understanding of basic computer skills and MS Suite (Word & Excel)Be willing to ride a motorbike, a valid motorbike license will be an added advantage
    Experience working in a community setting, interacting and collaborating with local administration

    You’re Also

    Fluency in English and Kiswahili
    Good organizational, critical thinking, and communications skills
    A collaborative problem solver who seeks the opinions of other teammates and departments in the development of creative and sustainable systemsSelf-starter and driven for results

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    jobs.lever.co

  • Africa Quality Excellence Manager

    Africa Quality Excellence Manager

    Key Responsibilities and Tasks

    Partner with Global QE and EMEA head of QE to select and implement tools in Africa making actionable information accessible to key stakeholders, to ensure a more reliable quality in Africa.
    Own and control QE projects in Africa.
    Support implementing for Africa QE Systems, including Quality Risk Assessment (RA), Complaints management, CAPA management tools to ensure reliable quality supply and customers satisfaction.
    Support development of claims management processes & systems (such as eClaim App.) and metrics, reporting; connections with customers satisfaction KPIs (e.g. Net Promoter Score) developed by marketing and manage complaints.
    Create CAPAs derived from complaints, perform complaint trend analysis and support defining and guide EMEA cross-functional CAPA projects derived from complaints, issues or trend analysis.
    Use RA, CAPA and complaints management to secure QE culture and drive continuous improvement and optimization across African sites aligning with EME QE and other product lines.
    Assist Africa Nonconformance Management (Recalls, Incidents, Complaints).
    Support Quality RAs at sites level for Africa covering non-conformance evaluation, external activities, improvement projects and perform RA for Africa QE.
    Support EMEA SAS & project manager to conduct Seed Safety Studies.
    Support EMEA QE Manager Crop Protection (CP) in QE activities for CP in Africa.
    Focus on Quality RAs for Africa to identify options and make recommendations for the design and development of RM systems, processes, trend monitoring, trainings & overall continuous improvements.
    Support development and documentation of Quality RM key metrics (KPI’s).
    Partner with key stakeholders to determine quality RM information that needs to enable timely and accurate decisions across Africa Product Supply and align with other product lines.
    Responsible for identifying trends to improve process and reduce future risks; establish business impact, development, and implementation of sustainable RM process to capture and monitor quality risks – partner with IT, QA, QC, external partners and Global Quality.
    Ensure uniformity of RM best practices across Africa aligning with other product lines.
    Prepare for Quality Management Reviews for Africa and provide input from Africa for the regional- and global QMR.
    Support EMEA SAS & project excellence manager by collaborating and aligning with local X-functional teams in Africa on harmonized processes for IMS/QA&CPQ/QE and MoC.
    Partner with MEX in Africa and regional Quality BPL on onePSS deployment focussing on the Quality pillar and –culture
    Focus on Process excellence for Quality processes in Africa.
    Provide quality expertise for troubleshooting, guidance and assistance to Africa sites.

    Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

    Relevant Bachelor-, master’s degree or equivalent for Biology, Agronomy, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related field
    5 years’ experience in Product Supply processes and preferable risk- and complaint management.
    Ability to understand broader business issues.
    Excellent communication, influencing, team player, change-, project management skills, fluent English speaking.
    Demonstrated ability to work at a detailed level while maintaining the overall business vision and objectives.
    Experience in cross-functional/cross-cultural teams.
    Track record of being able to align and influence global and regional stakeholders at all levels.
    Auditing experience is an advantage.

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    bayerza.secure.force.com

  • Spray Supervisor (Mwea Farm) Operations Manager – (Kiserian Farm)

    Spray Supervisor (Mwea Farm) Operations Manager – (Kiserian Farm)

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Certificate/diploma in general agriculture/horticulture.
    Previous working experience in the same field.
    Promote and project a positive attitude towards the company and its objectives.
    Knowledge of farm equipment and machinery and the ability to operate and to effectively train others in the safe operations of such.
    Skill in the application of chemicals including an awareness of coverage requirements, weather conditions and obstructions that prevent acceptable application of chemicals and chemical drift effects.
    Skill and ability to evaluate systems-identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance relative to goals of the company.
    Computer acumen and skills i.e. proficiency in MS office programmes.

    CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

    Must have valid Kenyan Tractor driving license.
    Respirator fit test certified.
    Current CPR and first aid certificates.

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITY

    Supervising spray operators’ activities related to chemicals and record keeping.
    Maintaining consistent communication with the farm operations lead to ensure clarity of intent and clarity of desired outcome.
    Reading, interpreting and translating chemical labels to spray operators as needed.
    Monitoring and overseeing spray applications to ensure safety and accuracy.
    Planning and coordinating pre-operation set up tasks with farm operations lead to ensure complete understanding of crops to be sprayed, labour requirements and chemical availability.
    Ensuring all personal protective equipment (PPE) clothing/rain gear, eye safety, eye wash and chemical decontamination points are in proper working condition.
    Inspecting equipment to ensure proper functioning, recommend machinery, equipment and supplies necessary for optimum performance.
    Verifying operator knowledge of tasks and specifics of operating and loading procedures.
    Providing appropriate training and education on the safe use and operation of equipment and spraying techniques.
    Ensuring that each operator has appropriate PPE and the same are properly used at the work place.
    Starting motors and engaging machinery such as sprayers, pumps and portable spray equipment to verify that they are operating properly and safely.
    Mixing pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides according to directions.
    Calibrating sprayers and chemical applications equipment.
    Filling sprayers with water and chemicals according to formulas using safe practices and applying to crops at recommended rates.

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    gvegltd.co.ke

  • Senior Agronomist Senior Product Designer

    Senior Agronomist Senior Product Designer

    About the Role:

    We’re currently looking for a Senior Agronomist to join our Agricultural Product team and lead agronomic analysis that dives our product strategy as well as develop digitally-enabled advisory content that boosts the yields of smallholder farmers in Kenya. We want someone who is excited to apply their science in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, blending a deep knowledge of agronomy / soil science with the practical (and often rapid) process of designing, testing and launching products. You will be a core member of a fast growing and interdisciplinary team that includes designers, agronomists, data analysts and product managers. Challenges you work on will range from estimating carbon sequestered via agroforestry to help our farmers access voluntary carbon markets to developing easy-to-follow agronomic advice delivered to farmers via IVR and video. More broadly, you’ll be helping to define and deliver our agricultural product strategy, using the best data available to take calls on products that are both commercially viable and deliver a significant Return on Investment for our customers. Our expectation is you would quickly develop as a leader in the organization, inspiring colleagues to implement solutions that delight customers while improving their livelihood in the process.

    Responsibilities:

    Leading analytical processes that drive decision making on high-priority agronomic questions, including:
    Collaborating with the Product team and other members of the organization to identify and frame a learning agenda that aligns with commercial, operational and customer priorities
    Developing a framework and approach for undertaking the analysis then facilitating feedback via an accessible feedback (e.g., comments on a 2-page Google Doc)
    Conducting data analysis, desk research and expert interviews to scope opportunities and develop ingoing hypotheses
    Managing and reporting on large-scale pilots and field trials
    Disseminating your findings and insights to the broader Apollo team.
    Working closely with designers, product managers and engineers to productize your ideas, from crop diversification bundles to a diagnostics questionnaire that enables call centre agents provide advice to farmers on managing pests and diseases.
    Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to generate buy-in for your ideas, from drafting concept notes to elicit senior team feedback to aligning with field agents on the right language to use in a farmer SMS.

    You are:

    Able to apply world-class knowledge of agronomy / soil science to a range of agricultural challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Kenya.
    Comfortable generating, analyzing and synthesizing a range of data, from customer insights to large data sets.
    Excited by the challenge of working in a fast paced scale-up environment, in some cases taking decisions with limited information or compromising to ensure commercial and operational priorities are adequately balanced.
    Not ideological about the ‘right’ model of agriculture our customers should pursue, instead recognizing there’s a range of social and environmental impact that a mission-driven business like Apollo is positioned to achieve
    Committed to learning, whether that’s working in a new environment or using new tools (e.g., SQL).
    Brilliant communicating in English (and ideally Swahili and/or another language spoken in Kenya).
    Comfortable working in and leading intercultural teams.
    A few years into your career, perhaps having worked for a research institution, corporate, or ag tech.

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  • Livelihood & Resilience Technical Specialist National Director, WV Kenya

    Livelihood & Resilience Technical Specialist National Director, WV Kenya

    Purpose Of Position

    To provide county- level technical support, capacity building, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all livelihoods & resilience project activities (Climate Smart Production, Market and financial access and household economic empowerment) in coordination with other project staff, consortium partners and respective county officers from relevant ministries as per approved county work plans, all aimed at achieving sustained improvement in livelihoods, food security and resilience to climate change for small holder farmers and pastoralists in Tana River County

    Major Responsibilities

    50%-Project Planning and Implementation

    Lead implementation of an innovative Food security and Livelihoods Project, through community-based systems, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society;
    In consultation with the Project manager, develop operational work plans (AOPs) and detailed implementation plans (DIPs) in accordance with the budget, results framework, and administrative guidelines approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC);
    Implement operational work plans in accordance with the budget, results framework and administrative guidelines approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC);
    Under the guidance of the Project manager, ensure the Project operates efficiently and effectively;
    Participate in budget processes and periodic budget reviews for Food security, Livelihoods and Resilience, Economic Development related activities;
    Provide technical assistance in the areas of resilience and diversified livelihoods; sustainable income from climate smart resilient value chains; production, productivity and post-harvest practices; climate resilient value chains; inclusive access to markets and farm inputs, other agri-enterprise services as well as access to gender inclusive financial services among households
    Coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in Food security integrating nutrition and Livelihoods development and marketing;
    Implement decisions made by the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the County Project Steering Committee (CPSC);
    Select intervention sites, expansion areas and (new) Project partners based on set criteria by the county and after consultation with all stakeholders;
    Technical support to the project team in launching tenders and calls for proposal; contract service providers and implementing entities;
    Monitor progress of work plan implementation, identifying issues (technical and coordination) and formulate solutions to address the identified issues

    20%-Quality assurance: Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

    Participate in formulation of food security and livelihoods related guidelines, regulations and plans for CAM Project operations at the county level;
    In consultation with the Project manager and MEAL Officer develop a MEAL plan for the Livelihood activities in the Project and actively participate in all project design, monitoring and evaluation initiatives
    Lead in development of a contextual analysis of economic policy, food and nutrition security and livelihoods issues affecting the county and particularly the target groups;
    Participate in the county development of detailed food and nutrition security and livelihoods strategy that aligns with the county integrated development plans
    Support the CAM project manager and MEAL officer to develop annual learning agenda, data analysis from the field and producing customized reports for various applications/interventions and;
    Support the County Project Steering Team in compiling monthly, semi-annual and annual reports to be provided to the Secretariat that summarizes Project achievements, key challenges, lessons learned to date and detailing budget expenditures and investment plans from all stakeholders.
    Monitor compliance of all contract service providers, consultants and implementing entities contracted by the project team.

    10%-Capacity Building:

    Facilitate training needs identification for community producer, saving groups, cooperatives, county staff and other public and private partners;
    Facilitate capacity building of producer groups and other value chain actors on climate resilient marketing and value chain development
    Train farmers on climate smart production and post-harvest management practices
    Capacity building to enhance access to appropriate financial product/loans and business plan development

    15%-Advocacy, strategic partnerships, Networking and collaboration

    Strengthen Project linkages and foster good working relations with consortium peers, civil society organizations, government representatives, private sector and community-based organizations;
    Identify and document strategic needs/agenda for country engagement
    Respond to queries from Project donors and stakeholders in a timely and sound manner on all Food Security and Livelihood related issues from the county
    Forge strategic collaborations with financial service providers including MFIs, banks, government funds to ensure Savings groups members access financial services
    Broker linkages between farmers and market/value chain actors
    Available to represent CAM Project at critical functions and moments at the county level as needed;
    Stay abreast of new developments in Food security and Livelihoods and participate actively in related technical working groups and relevant policy forums
    Facilitate formation of collective units e.g. Cooperatives, CBOs, producer groups, Village Savings and Loans Associations for aggregation

    5%-Others

    Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
    Participate in daily morning devotions

    Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills For The Role

    A degree in Agriculture and Extension, Agronomy, Dryland Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Production, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or any other related discipline.
    At least 4 years’ experience in designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on integrated Food security in ASAL, Livelihoods and Resilience Project
    A broad understanding of socio – economic policy issues with respect to food and nutrition security, and livelihood development in rural and ASAL settings
    Technical knowledge and facilitation skills in Food security, Livestock and other Livelihoods, Value Chain Development, Savings Groups, Social Protection, Gender issues and Environment
    Experience in working with consortium partners, county governments, civil society, donors and local communities;
    Highly flexible and organized, able to coordinate government and private sector players for effective support and implementation of program interventions
    He /she must have ample experience in capacity building, public relations, be a strong team player and have good coordination skills
    Ability to design and conduct assessments, surveys, and information management
    Experience in working with partnerships, including county governments, civil society, donors and local community’s structures;
    Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds;
    Experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage
    Knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming / integration is an added advantage
    Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery.
    Able to stand above denominational diversities.
    Good organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

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  • Business Advisor- Agronomy M&E Analyst Senior Business Advisor-Agronomy

    Business Advisor- Agronomy M&E Analyst Senior Business Advisor-Agronomy

    Key roles and responsibility

    Sensitize cooperative leadership, smallholder coffee farmers and local stakeholders on the TechnoServe coffee project work.
    Recruit and register small scale coffee farmers into the program, support focal farmers groups formation.
    Implement existing strategies to provide assigned cooperatives with agronomy training and with structured post-training farm visits to improve adoption.
    Train and advise farmers being assisted by the project on coffee agronomy best practices with the objective of helping them to improve coffee yields and quality.
    Train, mentor, coach and support assigned Farmer Trainers on all technical and operational aspects of their work and in relationship with farmers. This includes assisting them to set performance goals, continuous assessment of performance and giving feedback.
    Participate in the implementation of the defined project monitoring, measurement and evaluation activities that ensure accurate and consistent capture of date for project reporting and documenting of the impact of our work.
    Create linkages between cooperative leadership, farmers and suppliers of recommended inputs and other farm requirements.
    Collect, collate, validate and submit the specified project data and clients’ reports within stipulated time lines.
    Cultivate and manage good relationship with clients both at leadership and farmer levels as well as with key industry stakeholders and community leaders at local levels.
    Keep abreast of developments concerning coffee at the cooperative and in the local community and regularly report these.
    Understand, respect and promote TechnoServe’s values, vision, and strategy in the implementation of assigned duties.
    Any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Senior Business Advisor.

    Required skills and experience

    Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture or related agricultural sciences.
    At least three years’ professional experience – ideally in the private sector – in one or more of the following areas: coffee processing or agronomy; business or cooperative management; SME development; agriculture; training; extension services.
    Demonstrated good understanding of the Kenya coffee industry and especially the cooperatives sector.
    Possess an aptitude and skills for training adults in a field set up.
    Strong planning skills and ability to generate innovative solutions in highly dynamic work situations.
    Demonstrated ability to prepare and present well-written, cohesive analyses and reports.
    Strong interpersonal, collaborative and cross-cultural skills.
    Willingness to spend significant time in project implementation sites located in rural areas.
    Valid driving licence.
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

    Success Factors
    Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) directly related to successful performance on the job.
    Core Competencies include:

    Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
    Team Work/ Relationships: Works co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to achieve a common goal. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
    Learning attitude: Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
    Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
    Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates open exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate non-verbal communication.
    Decision making/Problem Solving: Is able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
    Results Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
    Planning & Time Management: Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritizes and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people, material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals. Prioritizes work according to the program or department’s goals, not just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
    Business Acumen: The ability to use information, ask the right questions and take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.

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    Analysis, Research, Report Writing: Experience in business planning and analysis, modeling for feasibility and execution. Able to analyze and express oneself clearly in business writing.
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  • Consultant to Undertake the Development of Results Report on Climate Smart Agriculture Projects Planning and Coordination Analyst

    Consultant to Undertake the Development of Results Report on Climate Smart Agriculture Projects Planning and Coordination Analyst

    Duties And Responsibilities

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Results Report

    Identify and document the results (and project ongoing) achieved contributing to the TOC of the UN Women Flagship Programme Women’s Economic Empowerment through Climate Smart Agriculture in 11 countries in ESA Region through desk reviews of relevant documents and through key informant interviews at country level (conducted remotely) capturing both qualitative and quantitative aspects. Results should be reported in a comprehensive narrative from a regional perspective drawing together the combined achievements of country offices and compiling any knowledge products and communications materials developed during the course of the implementation between 2018-2022). The result report will be no longer than 20 pages of text (not including preliminary pages or annexes).
    Elaborate key best practices for regional replication and scale-up.

    Proposal Development

    Draft a multi-country regional project document in line with UN Women guidelines targeting with interventions at regional, national, and sub-national level in collaboration with country office and regional office teams. The project document will include a theory of change and project interventions across all countries in ESA that are implementing CSA programming.
    The project document will be based on an analysis and assessment of interventions (summaries based on the regional results report, UN Women studies and in discussion with regional and country focal points) that will close the gender gaps in agriculture productivity in an environmentally sustainable manner and assess the prospects for women increased agricultural productivity, and climate resilient agriculture adaptation.
    The project document will build on identified synergies between the ongoing country programme initiatives of UN Women to expand women’s role in the agricultural sector
    Coordinate the process of validation, revision, and finalization of the draft documents.

    Deliverables

    Climate Smart Agriculture results report for the East and Southern Africa Region in English. The result report will be no longer than 20 pages of text (not including preliminary pages or annexes).
    Project Document package with an accompanying detailed budget and results framework prepared, validated with UN Women country office focal points and submitted to UN Women

    Core Values

    Respect for Diversity
    Integrity
    Professionalism

    Core Competencies

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    Accountability
    Creative Problem Solving
    Effective Communication
    Inclusive Collaboration
    Stakeholder Engagement
    Leading by Example

    Functional Competencies

    Ability to be flexible and respond to changes to the documents as part of the review and feedback process.
    Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, maintain a high-quality of deliverables and work under pressure.
    Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and work with diverse people at regional and country office level.
    Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.
    Strong understanding on issues related to gender, agriculture, and climate change.

    Education

    Required Skills and Experience

    A post graduate degree, in a relevant social sciences field such as social policy, development studies, gender studies, economics, agriculture, or another related field.

    Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years of experience in designing and managing implementation of climate change, agriculture and gender development projects in women’s economic empowerment with at least three years in resource mobilization.
    At least three years of work experience in East and Southern Africa.
    Experience in preparing logical, coherent, and consistent technical documents including log frames and budgets.
    Prior demonstrated experience in developing and writing proposals for institutional donors.
    Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts.
    Prior demonstrated experience in documenting results.

    Language Requirements

    Proficiency in written and spoken English.

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