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Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

  • Agriculture/NRM Capacity Strengtheninig Specialist – East Africa

    Agriculture/NRM Capacity Strengtheninig Specialist – East Africa

    Job Description
    Program / Department Summary
    The Strengthening Capacity in Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment (SCALE) program is a five year Associated Award funded by the USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP) through the Technical and Operational Performance Support (TOPS) program led by Save the Children US. SCALE is designed to further improve the impact, sustainability, and scalability of FFP’s programming in agriculture, natural resource management, and livelihoods in emergency and development settings. Specifically, the program will focus on sustainable and climate sensitive approaches that foster resilient agricultural systems, and enhance income opportunities within or outside agricultural systems. This program is managed through the Agriculture Technical Support Unit (TSU).
    General Position Summary
    The SCALE Capacity Strengthening Specialist will coordinate with the program director to lead capacity-strengthening activities for the SCALE program in agriculture, natural resource management and off-farm livelihoods for both emergency and development settings. She/he will be responsible for implementing a sustainable capacity strengthening strategy adapted to the needs of staff (from different FFP implementing agencies and USAID missions) at different levels and disseminated via different methods, while ensuring the coordination of activities with other agencies and implementers as well as other knowledge and learning program activities. A key component of this position will be to develop sustainable learning systems throughout the life of the program, including a capacity measurement system to evaluate uptake and results.
    Essential Job Responsibilities
    Strategy & Vision

    Contribute to the development and adjustment of a distinctive strategic vision for improved capacity strengthening across multiple agencies and countries.
    Contribute to industry work in agriculture, NRM and off-farm livelihoods by using a systems-based learning approach: incorporate and share key scientific and development research, build strong networks of partners at the field level, establish sustainable learning mechanisms to enhance program impact.
    Build external visibility on relevant technical areas.
    Program Implementation
    Ensure that program implementation is responsive to FFP implementing partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
    Ensure delivery of capacity-strengthening activities on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
    Contribute to influential analysis and derive new insights from field assessments and industry learning; incorporate those results, best practices, and industry principles into the program.
    Identify and develop contracts for specialist support during program implementation.
    Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
    Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
    Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Measurement
    Implement activities to assess and document the impact of technical capacity strengthening and interventions.
    Finance & Compliance Management
    Ensure compliance with USAID and Mercy Corps regulations.
    Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
    Representation, Thought Leadership, AND Parnertship Development
    Identify, build and manage strategic partnerships with USAID, networks and stakeholders.
    Represent SCALE and Mercy Corps with different stakeholders, in relevant practitioner and learning networks and at key events, as well as through developing industry wide training curricula, papers, conference presentations, and online fora.
    Communicate effectively to ensure overall program targets and donor obligations are met.
    Actively engage in internal relationship building.Work with the team to maintain a strong roster of consulting resources to fill technical needs that are not available in house.
    Security
    Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by countryProactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
    Organizational Learning
    As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

    Accountability to Beneficiaries
    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
    to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
    Supervisory Responsibility
    None
    Accountability
    Reports Directly To: SCALE Program Director
    Works Directly With: SCALE Collaboration and Learning Specialist and other SCALE part-time staff, Agriculture and other relevant TSU, Save the Children BRIDGE and WASH associate award staff, and IDEAL staff
    Knowledge and Experience

    Advanced degree at master’s degree level or above or at least 6 years of work experience related to agriculture or international development.
    A minimum of 3 years of experience leading capacity strengthening activities for international development and emergency projects, preferably complementary to food security and food aid commodity programs.
    Expertise in natural resource management, off-farm livelihoods, behavioral change methodologies, and monitoring and evaluation of agriculture activities to improve data collection and analysis along with reporting preferred.
    Experience developing capacity strengthening content, adult-learning tools, and leading training or learning events.
    Demonstrated ability to provide capacity strengthening to multiple end users to achieve improved agricultural program results.
    Demonstrated ability of working with multiple stakeholders and networks to build learning opportunities.
    Experience working directly with USAID at HQ and field level preferred.

    Success Factors
    The successful applicant will balance in-depth technical expertise in the agriculture sector with implementation of capacity strengthening activities. Strong knowledge of adult learning mechanisms, integrated learning models, and organizational or institutional learning is essential, as well as practical implementation of programs to ensure learning and uptake is grounded in practical reality. The successful applicant will have the drive and confidence to innovate, and a true ambition to build knowledge as a means to improve program quality. Strong networking, listening, communication and negotiations skills are essential to the success of this role. He/she will be self-motivated and able to think creatively about achieving capacity strengthening objectives for a global, multi-organizational target audience. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
    Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
    The position is based in East Africa – either in Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda and requires up to 40% travel to USAID/FFP implementation countries, which may include program areas of sometimes high security risk. The location will be accompanied and secure. Housing is individual accommodation. Staff will have good access to services – medical, electricity, water, etc.
    Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/STA to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

  • Assistant Farm Manager Laboratory Technician

    Assistant Farm Manager Laboratory Technician

    Job Description
    Background
    eRoots is a strategic food security programme whose vision is to ensure there is enough food for everyone everywhere. The programme works with small community Development Groups and schools within our Sites and provides them with training to use simple but effective technologies to grow their own food and develop their livelihoods. eRoots Programme provides the structure, oversight and accountability required to ensure farmers move from dependency to self-sufficiency. Groups are self-governed, directed and maintained by farmers taking full ownership of their futures.
    Duties and Responsibilities: 

    Mobilize, guide the community in developing their Action Plans
    Monitor and evaluate eRoots project progress.
    Offer extension services to Chalice Sponsored Families to ensure that they are producing enough food for their families and surplus for the markets
    Maintain to standards Site and community demonstration plots
    Work closely with schools to initiate and support agricultural clubs and demonstration plots for learning as well as supplement school feeding programme
    Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports including harvest, financial and procurement reports 
    Collaborate /Network with Government agencies, research institutions and other NGOs to influence policies and practices as well as improve learning.
    Prepare project operating budgets and monitored the same to ensure the project is implemented within approved budget. 
    Ensure that donor regulations are adhered to and that necessary administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed.
    Plan and coordinate all eRoots project activities within the site.
    Build the capacities of the Community Development Group (CDG)
    Develop Site eRoots annual work plans, quarterly work schedule and community capacity building schedule. 
    Participate in the sponsorship program as may be delegated or assigned by the Site Director.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Agriculture.
    Good knowledge of current trends in agriculture (organic farming, value addition, green house farming, animal husbandry and improvement, agribusiness etc) 
    Five years hands-on experience in food security development at community level.
    Experience working with resource poor small scale farmers. 
    Well developed community training skills and experience in use of participatory approaches. 
    Good interpersonal skills and proficient in English and Kiswahili
    Basic financial accounting and management skills are highly desirable.
    Excellent report writing skills 
    Good time management and organization skills
    Computer literate

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  • Post Harvest Agronomist Project Management Officer

    Post Harvest Agronomist Project Management Officer

    We are seeking to recruit focused and results driven individual to fill the following position.
    Job Summary
    The position will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales objectives of the assigned territory by promoting and selling the Amiran post harvest product solutions through professional sales techniques and long-term customer relationships.
    Responsibilities

    Develop and implement a proper framework for selling post harvest products.
    Identify and develop the marketing / penetration strategies for the above products.
    Carry out field visits to meet farmers and agricultural intermediaries periodically and as and when required, and make presentations on post harvest
    Collect and analyze relevant market information regarding our post harvest products and formulate an appropriate response strategy.
    Work closely with partners to identify, develop and implement innovative post harvest products that meet current market need.
    Work closely with farmers and other stakeholders to identify ways of entrenching post harvest products offered by the Company.
    Keeping abreast of competition, competitive issues and products.
    Attending and participating in sales meetings, product seminars and trade shows.
    Provide follow-up with customers to ensure customer satisfaction with products.
    Conducting post harvest trials, trials and writing reports on the same.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture.
    At least two years experience in horticultural crop production, agrochemicals sales and marketing.
    Excellent communications, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
    Must be computer literate.
    Must possess a valid driving license.
    Willing to travel widely.
    Able to work in a team.

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  • International Forestry Experts in Eastern Africa

    International Forestry Experts in Eastern Africa

    Job description
    We are looking for qualified senior-level international candidates for long-term posts in Eastern Africa with the following qualifications:

    Academic degree, MSc, in forest management, forest economics, natural resources management or other relevant discipline
    Past experience in CTA or project manager position and result based management (for the CTA posts)
    At least 10 years’ working experience relevant to the assignment
    Experience in forest sector value chain development based on indigenous or plantation forests
    Experience in enterprise development
    Experience in setting up service provision models and PPPs
    Experience in working in developing countries, preferably East Africa
    Fluency in both spoken and written English
    Good knowledge of Finnish development policies (advantage)

  • Regional Input Specialists – STARR Project Regional Resilience Specialist – STARR Project Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – STARR Project

    Regional Input Specialists – STARR Project Regional Resilience Specialist – STARR Project Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – STARR Project

    Job description
    Project Description
    IFDC is recruiting for the anticipated USAID Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR) Project based out of Nairobi. The overall goal of the activity is to promote increased agricultural production, investment, trade and resilience to shocks in the larger East Africa region including select IGAD, COMESA and SADC countries by addressing agricultural issues that can only be solved on a regional basis. STARR has the following objectives:

    Strengthening cross-border agricultural trade and value chains;
    Improved regional agricultural inputs;
    Strengthening resilience;
    Strengthening the regional policy environment.

    Responsibilities

    IFDC seeks various regional input specialists in the following technical areas: fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, irrigation, feed & fodder, veterinary products, mechanization & farm implements
    Support cross border value chain actors that diffuse and apply new or improved agricultural inputs, practices and processes.
    Support development of strong cross border associations and other private sector networks that can facilitate the availability of improved agricultural inputs.
    Increase the capacity of regional government institutions and the private sector to produce and distribute uniform, high quality seed throughout the region.
    Promote market access and investments in the cross border agricultural input sector.

    Required Skills

    Master’s Degree in agriculture, crop sciences or related fields;
    Strong knowledge of smallholder farming systems, and agri-inputs at a national and regional context;
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
    Fluency in English (oral and written) required;
    Strong knowledge in any of the following: fertilizers, seeds, crop protection, irrigation, farm implements/mechanization, veterinary products;
    Willingness to travel extensively in East and Southern Africa.

    Required Experience
    A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including experience with a contractor or international NGO in a similar role, or experience working in private sector agri-businesses.

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  • Dairy Farm Supervisor

    Dairy Farm Supervisor

    Job Responsibilities

    You will be directly accountable for the general management of the Farm to deliver profitability, farm operations and general maintenance of the animals.
    Responsible for all care, feeding and maintenance of animals.
    Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets
    Maintaining a knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
    Ensure health and safety standards across the farm are followed.
    Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
    Ensuring productive and engaged production team by employing suitable and acceptable human resources practices.
    To ensure the Directors are informed on the animal’s performance through provision of quality periodic reports.
    Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Agriculture, Farm management or Animal production.
    The ideal candidate MUST have experience in livestock and animal husbandry
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a busy farm that keeps animals (especially beef cows, goats and sheep).
    Prior experience in a busy farm with large herds of cattle preferred.
    Must have knowledge and experience in fodder formulation
    Must be well versed in dairy nutrition and breeding.
    Strong attention to detail and the ability to get things done to completion
    Due to the nature of the job, applicants who reside in Nyeri will be preferred.

  • Camps & Centres Manager

    Camps & Centres Manager

    The Association invites applications to fill the following vacant position:
    Duty Station: Nairobi
    The manager is responsible for general management, administration, development and marketing of Rowallan national scout camp and a coordination/supervisory role in all other camps and centres of the Association countrywide.
    Key Responsibilities

    Direct all operational aspects of the camps and centres including marketing, human resources, administration and sales
    Coordinate publicity and promotion of the camps and centres with the Association’s Communications and External Relations Office.
    Develop marketing strategies to promote the camps and centres.
    Meets financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions for the camps and centres.
    Implement and support in the implementation of camp policies, procedures and guidelines as detailed in the Camps, Sites and Security Policies
    Work with management team to implement a risk management plan for the camps and centres.
    Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports Increase the overall productivity of the camps and centres by implementing relevant employee training, budgeting effectively, eliminating inefficiencies and capturing growth opportunities

    Qualifications and Experience

    Should have at least a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Project management), commerce, Marketing or any other related fields from a recognized university.
    Relevant experience [hospitality industry, management of outdoor facilities, etc] , at least three (3) years in managerial position
    Working experience with enterprise resource planning systems (esp Microsoft Navision)
    Proficiency in computer applications

    Other Competencies

    Leadership skills
    Strategic thinking
    People management skills
    Planning and coordination skills
    Analytical and problem solving skills
    Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

  • Mall Manager

    Mall Manager

    The Waterfront is seeking an experienced mall manager to oversee and ensure efficiency of Mall operational procedures and maximize revenue by attracting consumers to The Waterfront Karen. He/She will be involved in setting the strategy for the mall, including tenant relations, leasing, marketing and facilities management. Working closely with the BoD, they will be responsible for ensuring optimum performance of the asset, budget forecasting & reporting.
    Roles

    Oversee ALL mall operations including property asset management, tenant coordination, customer service, facilities management, housekeeping and maintenance.
    Maintain high-quality property standards through implementing toolkits for daily checks/testing and preventive maintenance, security control for the mall premises including car parking, service areas, washrooms and other common areas.
    Cultivate positive rapport with ALL tenants, suppliers & contractors.
    Maintain positive working relationships with the Residents Association, Municipal service providers including County Government, Police, Civil Defense, and Fire & Emergency Services.
    Develop a forecast business plan within 6 weeks of the appointment for onward BoD Approval & implementation.
    Work with Leasing Agents to ensure Mall occupancy targets are met and maintained and champion tenant relations and retention strategies to ensure stable revenue streams.
    Maintain up-to-date statutory records and documentation for mall-related (insurance, completion certificates, approvals) and tenant-related (lease contracts, trade licenses, insurance, approved drawings, permits).
    Develop activations and initiatives to retail drive foot traffic working jointly with the Mall Marketing Team.
    Oversee timely revenue collection ensuring revenues and expenses are in line with forecasted budgets.
    Ensure proper tenant mix is maintained at all times in the mall in line with the business plan objectives and maintain maximum footfall to the mall.
    Identifying ‘other’ revenue opportunities to maximize income for the Landlord.
    Prepare Monthly Reports on retail centre key performance metrics as agreed with the Landlord.

    Performance Indicators

    Ensuring property related and public liability statutory obligations are complied with at all times.
    Effectively creating a culture of customer service excellence based on continuous improvement and productivity.
    Ensuring efficiency and expense control for all operational procedures of the Mall optimizing internal resources at all times.
    Building customer loyalty through in-mall experience and effective utilization of social media.
    Risk management & preventative maintenance.
    Any other duties as directed by the BoD from time to time.

    Job Qualifications

    Ten (10) years professional experience with three (3) to five (5) years in senior management.
    Retail Management OR Property Management experience required.
    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
    Capacity to build a sustainable position in the market.
    Experience in both retail and commercial real estate with emphasis on retail developments a plus
    Project management experience a plus
    Should be a person of high integrity, persistence and humility
    Must be a strategic and innovative thinker.
    Should possess excellent communication and social skills.

  • Laboratory Technologis Drivers Office Assistant Chief Systems Administrator – IT Security Senior Systems/database Administrator – Programmer Systems Administrator – Infrastructure Systems / Database Administrator – programmer Corporation Secretary And Head Of Legal Affair Legal Officer Inspectors Assistant Inspector

    Laboratory Technologis Drivers Office Assistant Chief Systems Administrator – IT Security Senior Systems/database Administrator – Programmer Systems Administrator – Infrastructure Systems / Database Administrator – programmer Corporation Secretary And Head Of Legal Affair Legal Officer Inspectors Assistant Inspector

    Job Description
    Our success is built with the efforts of our employees and support of our management. Grounded in our core values; Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Innovation & Creativity, Professionalism, Corporate Social Responsibility. KEPHIS is committed to be the employer of choice. We always seek to identify, engage and retain best talent to take up variety of roles. KEPHIS provide the employees with opportunities for growth and development and reward those who are devoted to perform their best.
    Ref: VA/5/12/2017
    Major duties and responsibilities

    Identification of plant pests, diseases and weeds.
    Preparation of laboratory analysis reports and data. Sampling, sample handling and preparation of media.
    Maintenance of cultures of insects, bacteria, fungi, among others.
    Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
    Implementation of the Quality Management System of the laboratory.

    Key Qualifications

    A diploma in applied biology/plant pathology/entomology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
    Ability to run molecular analysis using modern tools such as PCR and ELISA.
    Ability to identify pests, diseases and weeds.
    Knowledgeable in laboratory instrumentation.
    Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
    Data analysis and report writing skills.
    Familiarity with laboratory Quality Management system.
    Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision.

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