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Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

  • Chief of Party, Kenya Leader with Associate Awards, Kenya

    Chief of Party, Kenya Leader with Associate Awards, Kenya

    ACDI/VOCA is seeking candidates for a Chief of Party role for Feed the Future Leader with Associates Awards (LWA) and Livestock Market Systems (LMS) Activity in Kenya funded by USAID. The project enables people, households, and communities to increase their resilience, sustainably moving out of poverty and chronic vulnerability.
    The COP will focus on developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies across Associate Awards, will lead coordination and development within the overall USAID Kenya LWA portfolio and will provide technical supervision of livestock market systems activities.
    Responsibilities

    Provide overall leadership and technical direction for the program, including leading the strategic planning, implementation and reporting
    Provide overall technical vision, leadership, and project management
    Manage and supervise work of all international consultants, local project staff and subcontractors
    Ensure technical, schedule, and financial performance of the project in accordance with USAID rules and regulations, the scope of work, and annual work plans
    Serve as the project’s key liaison with headquarters, government counterparts, private sector stakeholders, subcontractors, academic institutions, and other local partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships
    Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID regarding day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to the contract
    Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
    Evaluate sub-contractor and grantee activities through consultative meetings, site visits and reporting requirements
    Ensure that the activities and results are implemented in a timely manner within the approved budget
    Design, develop and implement strategies and project work plans to improve livestock productivity, strengthen market linkages, and expand access to markets for pastoralists
    Analyze project impact and challenges to adaptively manage the project to meet or exceed results
    Develop professional relationships, and further program goals and objectives
    Oversee program administration, human resources management, budget pipeline, and finances, ensuring compliance with USAID and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures
    Represent ACDI/VOCA at meetings and events as required and keep HQ informed regarding new opportunities in the country and region

    Qualifications

    Advanced degree in business, agricultural sciences, livestock, animal health and science, livestock management, or related field
    Minimum ten years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development projects, preferably in Africa
    Proven Chief of Party experience on a large, complex USAID-funded contract of comparable complexity and scope
    Ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders
    Extensive management experience and strong leadership and communication skills required
    Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
    Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (producers, government, private sector, NGOs, and research institutions)
    Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions to food security issues
    Experience in conflict areas or similar environments preferred

  • Farm Manager

    Farm Manager

    Details:
    The farm currently focuses on French beans and onions, with possibility for other crops in the future. \r\n\r\nThe farm manager will be expected to manage the farm proactively and ensure excellent financial returns, liaising with the directors. Key expected results: high per acre yields of quality \r\nfarm produce at an economical cost. \r\nFarm Location: 30 minutes from Nanyuki town
    Job Responsibilities
    Responsible for the management of all the operations of the farm both technically and \r\nadministratively, ensuring timely and rational decision making. These include and are not \r\nlimited to:

    Develop and implement optimal farm plans.
    Labour management
    Crop nutrition
    Prevention and management of crop diseases and other threats
    Water management
    Community relations
    Harvest and post-harvest management and sales
    Inventory management
    Train and supervise staff
    Responsible for setting performance targets and goals for the farm in consultation with the \r\ndirectors, and work to ensure targets are met.
    Provide technical and administrative guidance to all the staff in the farm for the attainment of \r\nthe goals of the farm.
    Ensure there are adequate inputs and that machinery and tools to be used are in good condition.
    Ensure safety in all staff operations through adherence to safety regulations when carrying out farm operations;
    Prepare regular financial and administrative reports and discuss the same with the directors.
    Maintain regular communication with the directors on farm related issues, to ensure quality  and timeliness of decisions and actions.

    Personal Qualities

    Horticulture management experience
    Leadership Skills (able to supervise a team of more than 20 workers)
    Practical down to earth philosophy ie able to spend lots of time in the farm with the other \r\nworkers, ensuring effective execution of farm activities.
    Effective verbal and written communication skills
    Analytical & problem-solving skills
    Team Player
    Self – driven and innovative
    Qualifications for the Farm Manager Job
    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Agriculture / Business Administration
    Good in record keeping
    At least 2 years practical experience undertaking similar roles.
    Must be computer literate.

  • East Africa Agronomist

    East Africa Agronomist

    We are looking for a driven, creative and independent person to join a high-performing, flexible team as an East Africa Agronomist. You will support PAD agronomy operations and scale-up activities in Kenya and East Africa by strengthening PAD agronomy expertise and by developing the content of PAD mobile information campaigns.
    Responsibilities
    The East Africa Agronomist will be responsible for the following main tasks:

    Provide overall agronomy expertise and information to the PAD teams in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and any new East African countries where PAD may expand to;
    Develop, refine and revise agronomic content of mobile information campaigns implemented by PAD or by PAD’s partners (including Governments, NGOs, etc.);
    Gather and compile scientific evidence on key agriculture topics to better inform the design of mobile interventions in PAD countries in East Africa;
    Support on-going projects in Kenya (MoA-INFO SMS platform, One Acre Fund projects), in Rwanda (One Acre Fund projects), Uganda (UCAT project), and Zambia;;
    Support any new projects that may require agronomic expertise in East Africa;
    Support and supervise PAD Agronomy Associate in Kenya as well as other (junior) agronomist staff within the team, including interns;
    Provide support in managing relationships with existing partners across multiple projects; and
    Support partnership development activities by identifying and meeting potential partner organizations in East Africa.

     
    Qualifications and experience

    Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy or a closely related field
    Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
    Fluency in English. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
    Strong experience in agricultural extension work and farmer-facing trainings
    3-4 years’ experience working with smallholder production systems in the tropics/subtropics
    Strong interest in and commitment to PAD’s mission to leverage technology to improve the lives of the poor at scale
    Ability to work under time pressure, solve problems creatively and work in inter-disciplinary environment
    Willingness to travel to project sites and conduct field work.
    Experience working on agricultural programs and developing content.
    Previous work experience in developing countries.

     Position details

    Full time
    Start date: January 2020
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Compensation: Commensurate with experience

    To apply, please visit the PAD website and use the online application form. The job position will be reviewed on a rolling basis and open until the position is filled.

  • Livestock Production Officer Veterinary Officer Livestock Production Assistant II Assistant Livestock Production Officer III Animal Health Assistant II Animal Health Officer Assistant Animal Health Officer III Laboratory Technologist Fisheries Officer Leather Development Assistant II Assistant Fisheries Officer III Fisheries Assistant II

    Livestock Production Officer Veterinary Officer Livestock Production Assistant II Assistant Livestock Production Officer III Animal Health Assistant II Animal Health Officer Assistant Animal Health Officer III Laboratory Technologist Fisheries Officer Leather Development Assistant II Assistant Fisheries Officer III Fisheries Assistant II

    Job Details
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    Responsibilities

    Providing technical advice in Animal Production, Livestock Marketing, range management and apiculture to promote economic livestock farming and
    Assisting in organizing extension activities including field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits.

    Qualifications
    For appointment to this grade, one must:-

    Be a Kenyan Citizen
    Be in possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science/Animal Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Range Management/ Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics and Dairy Technology, Agricultural Education and Extension, Animal Health and Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

    Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

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  • Harvest Director Business Intelligence Associate Fleet Officer

    Harvest Director Business Intelligence Associate Fleet Officer

    About the Team
     
    Komaza partners with rural farmers to plant and grow thousands of hectares of new woodlots.  We sustainably manage the woodlots we’ve planted through efficient harvest operations. We lead research and innovation in technical forestry for smallholder farmers. The Harvest Department leverages data, mobile technology, training, and user-centered business systems to empower Komaza make better farmer related decisions to become the future of African forestry. We are equally comfortable whiteboarding new solutions to complex business problems, digging into excel and GIS, or getting our boots muddy talking to farmers in their fields.
     
    About This Role
     
    The Harvest department is one of the newest teams at Komaza and is expected to grow dramatically over the new few years – hiring dozens of staff, investing in mechanization, adding new teams in Kwale county, and providing some support to our pilot in central Kenya. In this role you will build, lead and grow our harvest planning and operations. You’ll work closely with company leadership to develop and refine the strategic vision for the Harvest department for the next 3-5 years and prioritize activities to achieve this vision. You’ll develop, implement and optimize the management systems, training materials, and SOPs to enable significant growth of Harvest operations. As Harvest Director, you will directly report to the VP Forestry Operations.

    What You Will Do

    Harvest OMS: Build the harvest operations management system (OMS) which will allow the harvest operations coordinators to manage dozens of staff and thousands of farms remotely.
    Team: Build the team needed to design our harvest systems and execute them at scale.
    Harvest Systems: Build efficient, effective systems to ensure all farms are thinned/clearfelled/coppice clearfelled at the right time and at the right $/CBM.
    Harvest Data: Work with our technology and growth modeling teams to collect, validate, store, analyze and report the huge volumes of data needed to managed thousands of wood lots across Kilifi and Kwale counties.
    Harvest Innovation: After building the basic systems above, take the lead on designing step-change improvements or modifications to our harvest systems.
    Harvest Execution: Manage, inspire, coach, and problem-solve with the team to hit forest management, CBM, and cost per CBM targets.

    What You Have

    Systems Design: You love iterative systems design with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.  You get out into the field personally to try systems and field-test with harvest teams. You are comfortable designing materials and write SOPs personally in addition to working through associates.
    Attitude: You lead from the front and by example. You have a passion for both creative office work and field time. You are a compassionate leader who also pushes team to excel. You own results and get stuff done.  
    Data-Driven Decision Making – You collect and draw upon data to improve operational systems and make decisions. You support recommendations with both quantitative and qualitative data (but primarily quantitative data).  

    If you enjoy learning and are eager for career growth, then join us! This role is based at our headquarters in beautiful Kilifi, Kenya. This role offers competitive salary and benefits with potential for further career growth.

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  • Agronomy

    Agronomy

    Responsibilities

    Conducting scientific fertilizer trials with local and regional agricultural research organizations in order to establish new information on the fertilizer effectiveness.
    Interpret soil analyses reports and offer appropriate fertilizer recommendations.
    Provide technical support to commercial farms on soil sampling, soil analysis, fertilizer recommendation and general soil health programs to maximize crop yield and quality.
    Consolidate fertilizer demonstration results data across the various crops and regions.
    Demonstrate the application of agronomic knowledge in practical field situations and use it to support the local sales teams.
    Provide key technical support to the sales team through field trainings and practicals.
    Train various stakeholders involved in agricultural extension activities on the value of balanced crop nutrition.

    Profile

    University degree in Agronomy or related field.
    Minimum of 7- years relevant experience in agronomy and commercial oriented organization.
    Has a sound working knowledge of the major local crops, cropping practices and crop economics.
    Has a good working knowledge of the relevant local or regional fertilizer and environmental regulations and legislation.
    Has expert working knowledge of the major local crops, cropping practices, cycles and crop economics .
    Confident in the use of Microsoft Office

  • Agribusiness & Inputs Advisor East & Southern Africa

    Agribusiness & Inputs Advisor East & Southern Africa

    Position OverviewThe East & Southern Africa Agribusiness and Inputs Advisor (AIA) will lead agribusiness activities related to fertilizers and input sector development. The AIA will support national and regional projects in East & Southern Africa as well as support IFDC’s strategic priorities including new business through the development of concept notes and contributing to proposal development. S/he will be based at IFDC’s Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to support regional projects as needed. S/he will be part of IFDC’s Research Team and projects which the AIA will work on, as well as the East & Southern Africa Regional team.Specific ActivitiesThe AIA Will Undertake The Following Activities

    Provide technical leadership and support to the development and implementation of agribusiness and input sector market development activities;
    Liaise and work closely with private sector companies, service providers (including ICT, finance, etc.), industry associations, development partners, Ministries of Agriculture, government agencies and stakeholders in the region and serve as a key point of contact in agribusiness and input market activities;
    Maintain an active and dynamic policy dialogue with the above-mentioned entities to facilitate technical discussions, brokering/partnering in agribusiness and input sectors;
    Stimulating private agribusiness and input sector by brokering partnerships between actors in the value chain; strengthen stakeholder business and management skills and providing targeted training and coaching to nurture business relationship and trust;
    Coordinate meetings on key issues related to agribusiness and input market development including related sectors such as access to finance, ICT, etc.;
    Be responsible for agribusiness and input market working group/platform meetings (preparation, reporting and following up recommendations)
    Provide support in the development of new business related to agribusiness and input market issues. Activities may include the development of concept notes and technical inputs into proposal development;
    Participating in and conducting training programs and other capacity building activities related to agribusiness and inputs;
    Provide support in other areas of work and undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Director and BFS-Program coordinator/Program Leads.

    Location & TravelThis position will be based at IFDC’s Regional East & Southern Africa Office in Nairobi and primarily covers countries and projects in the region. Support may be required to other countries in which IFDC operates and/or to other IFDC offices and international conferences, workshops, meetings at other locations. Travel is estimated 25-30%.ContractSuccessful candidates must be eligible to work in Kenya will receive a national contract based in Nairobi, Kenya.Required SkillsRequirements

    This position requires broad agribusiness and input sector development skills including finance, brokering/partnerships, coaching and the ability to lead and participate in the implementation of projects associated with agriculture development;
    Knowledge and understanding of economic, market, agriculture, and fertilizer and agricultural input conditions in East & Southern Africa;
    Knowledge of agribusiness and input sectors actors and market dynamics, knowledge of international development agencies, government ministries and agencies, and donors;
    Strong computer skills;
    Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders from smallholder farmers to service providers to entrepreneurs of all sizes as well as policy makers;
    Proven experience and skills in project management, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E);
    Superior level of resourcefulness and the ability to work independently, manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, and to meet deadlines under pressure;
    Proven ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team, development partners, local communities and government agencies in East & Southern Africa;
    Willingness and ability to travel as needed;

    Required Experience

    A Master’s Degree in economics, finance, agribusiness, public policy, business administration, or international affairs and 5-7 years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience

  • Agribusiness Manager

    Agribusiness Manager

    This position is responsible for developing and executing agriculture strategy. This involves market research, managing and developing the agribusiness insurance line by generating new business and improving performance of the existing business. The position is also responsible for ensuring the enforcement of effective credit control, delivery of set loss ratio and claims management framework.
    Responsibilities

    Developing and executing the agriculture business strategy;
    Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the team.
    Building and strengthening business relationships with existing and prospective clients to achieve performance targets;
    Track and record activity on accounts and assist in closing deals to meet these targets
    Conducting market research and exploring opportunities presented by the market to develop innovative agribusiness insurance products and solutions that meet customer needs;
    Developing and constantly updating underwriting service standards and manuals in line with the customer service charter;
    Managing the business portfolio through prudent underwriting in order to achieve the targeted business mix and loss ratio;
    Periodically reviewing the underwriting and risk factors facing the agribusiness insurance book and implement strategies that will ensure profitable growth;
    Liaising and negotiating terms with specialists and other service providers such as veterinary doctors, agronomists, research institutions  etc. for risk assessment, risk analysis, and overall business management;
    Developing business plans and project proposals to the management, partners and donors for support in implementation of departmental business objectives;
    Complying with statutory, regulatory and internal control processes at the business units including internal and external audit recommendations;
    Collecting outstanding premium debtors within the credit control policy;
    Managing claims in the agribusiness line of business;

    GENERIC DUTIES

    Develop agribusiness budget and business plans to achieve the set company targets
    Entrench performance based appraisal of departmental staff in line with their set KPIs and departmental targets.
    Participate in company CSR and brand building activities in liaison with other departments
    Train, coach and mentor staff in order to improve performance and cohesion within the department
    Implement interdepartmental SLA in liaison with other departmental heads
    Participate in management meeting, projects and committees as assigned
    In liaison with the HOD, attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
    In liaison with the HOD, identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.

     Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Agribusiness Management/Agricultural Economics/Horticulture/ Animal Science/Agricultural Education or an equivalent.
    Diploma in Insurance
    At least 8 years relevant experience with at least 3 years managerial experience

    SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    Management skills
    Training skills
    Analytical skills
    Networking skills
    Interpersonal and Communication skills
    Proven team and client relationship management skills

  • Manager: M-Agri Specialist

    Manager: M-Agri Specialist

    We are pleased to announce the vacancy for a Manager – M-Agri Specialist within M-Agri department within Enterprise Business Unit. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Head of Department- M-Agri, the position holder will be responsible to provide specific information to the business on the policies, regulations and governance pertaining to different value chains within the Agricultural sector.
    Job Responsibilities

    Provide advisory services on policies and regulations implemented in different value chains within the Agricultural sector.
    Providing technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to both local trading and export certification, seed certification and plant variety protection.
    Provide advisory on pests and diseases that affect different value chains. Facilitate in identification of pests and diseases.
    Provide advisory on various standards & controls expected on various inputs e.g. seeds, fertilizers, chemicals etc required for different value chains
    Provide guidance on field inspections and audits for market compliance.
    Provide leadership in facilitating inspection of DigiFarm buyers for compliance to import and export requirements.
    Provide guidance and participate in inspection of containment facilities.
    Coordinate in the development and maintenance of plant databases.

    Qualifications
    Job Requirements

    Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, plant pathology, biotechnology, entomology, crop protection, molecular biology, seed science, Horticulture, Agronomy, Botany or its equivalent from a recognized university.
    Masters degree in the same filed will be an added advantage
    Five (5) years relevant experience in an agribusiness related industry.
    Proficiency in Training & development facilitation, evaluation skills and techniques
    Highly performance and Results oriented
    Basic understanding of the Kenyan market, subscriber preferences and subscriber trends
    Attention to detail with good organizational, planning, report writing and presentation skills.
    Proactive, confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure, to tight schedules/deadlines and monitor and follow up on all actions taken.
    A highly motivated person with a positive attitude towards work
    Innovative, creative, results oriented with excellent analytical skills.
    A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    Note to Applicants
    As part of our recruitment process we will request the below documentation which will be required as soft copies at a later stage of the process.

    An updated CV with a confirmation of three referees- 2 must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field. If the referees are within the same organization that you are working with, you will need to confirm to us that it’s okay to contact them in writing (via email). This also includes all references within the Human Resources department.
    Scanned copy of certificate of good conduct from the CID (Less than 1 year old) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
    Scanned copy of certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
    Scanned copy of University Certificate or letter from the University requesting for internship
    Scanned copy of your National ID / Passport-Legal Form of Identification

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Quality Assurance Manager

    Job Description
    Objectives

    The QA Manager will work to improve efficiency and profitability by reducing waste.
    He /She will liaise with other managers and team members to ensure that the set processes (procedures), policies and other methods applied are functioning properly.
    The manager will advise on changes and how to implement them and provide training, tools and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards.

     Responsibilities

    Reviewing internal and customer requirements and making sure they are met using the correct process control tools.
    Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials in liaison with the procurement team.
    Inspect materials, products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
    Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the production supervisor
    Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests in liaison with online quality controllers.
    Guiding the rework (reprint) process and ensuring that the correct procedures are followed up to the destruction and disposal of the waste.
    Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs
    Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs including but not limited to calibration.
    In liaison with the sales team, monitor customer satisfaction, complaints and devising means for addressing the same.
    Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations in Quality Control Department.
    Conduct QC training in laboratory and process equipment operations or work and safety procedures, and assign employee training to experienced workers. This includes toolbox talks.
    Attend production-planning meetings to update other departments on Quality Requirements.
    Read and analyze charts, job orders, production schedules and other records to determine production requirements.
    Update the Quality Control Dashboards and any other data collection tools

    Qualifications

    Education: Diploma in Printing Technology
    Experience: Above 5 Years’ Experience in similar role and in a busy production set-up

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Scratch printing processes
    Letter Press technology
    Knowledge of scratch off inks
    Paper Handling and their different types.
    Attention to Details