Agriculture Jobs in Kenya- 25th April, 2024 - News and knowhow for farmers

Position: Smallholder Segment Assistant

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Bayer East Africa

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
1-3 years of project management experience, with a focus on partnership development in the agricultural sector.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
Understanding of the agricultural landscape and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Kenya.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Ability to work in a multicultural team and navigate a matrix organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
Willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities:

Assist in planning, executing, and overseeing projects within the smallholder segment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement projects successfully.
Act as a liaison between Bayer and external partners, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure successful outcomes.
Support in safeguarding project resources, budgets, and timelines, and contribute to progress reports for stakeholders.
Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
Participate in field visits and engage directly with smallholder farmers to oversee project implementation and gather feedback.
Utilize project management tools and methodologies to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Strategy delivery.
Assist in conducting regular evaluations to ensure alignment with goals and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
Contribute to monitoring and reporting on the progress of partnerships and projects, providing insights and updates to stakeholders and senior management.
Assist in analyzing data to assess effectiveness and impact, using findings to inform future partnership strategies and initiatives.

How to apply: bayerza

Deadline: 15 May. 2024

Position: Project Coordinator – Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: World Vision Kenya

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Degree in Forestry, Agroforestry and Natural Resource Management related field
Membership to professional body (FSK, EIK etc)
At least four years on job experience and specialties in Forestry, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management with some experience in Agriculture.
Knowledge on GESI with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming / integration is an added advantage
Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities
Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery.
Exposure to gender biased programming
Able to stand above denominational diversities.
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
Good organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage
Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook

Responsibilities:

Project Planning, Coordination and Implementation (50%)

Responsible for the in the coordination and implementation of the all activities in the FMNR project
Train the partners, selected groups and community members on the various recommended focal areas (FMNR, Climate smart agriculture, Sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation, advocacy and policy influence etc). Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all FMNR field level interventions and initiatives with communities and partners.
Ensure that all FMNR initiatives within the projects area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the projects guidelines
Liaise with Cluster Manager, Regional Design & MEAL Coordinator to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in all FMNR measurements.
Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all FMNR related project interventions.
Proactively enforce controls and checks as well as ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings of FMNR initiatives and take the needed measures to prevent future recurrence.
Participate in proposal development and resource mobilization.
Provide supervision to Community Mobilizers and Driver to ensure FMNR project objectives are met – effectively manage staff performance.
Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon.

Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation (30%)

Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring, with support from the DME specialist.
Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.
Coordinate with Cluster Manager, Regional Design & MEAL Coordinator and relevant technical teams at the national Office to effectively support the project to carry out all measurements baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations – in accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures.
In Liaison with AP Accountant, track project implementation expenditure levels, manage work plans and budgets
Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submit to the Cluster Manager and Technical team at the National Office.
Regularly document success stories / innovation for sharing across the partnership
Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on FMNR and NRM activities.
Ensure the Project design document is updated as per DME standards.
Gather and provide quality feedback and data to be used to develop technical papers and recommendations on key issues for external engagement with decision makers.

Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships (10%)

Participate in the Annual County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process and influence resource allocation to the priority needs of the most vulnerable groups within the Program Area
Partner with Community, relevant Government authorities, research institutions and other stakeholders; provide technical assistance regarding FMNR implementation.
Participate in County Sector Technical Working groups and forum and at Sub-County and Ward levels as will be appropriate.
Ensure that Program participants and partners are kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to FMNR and any changes to government laws, policies and budgets.
Work with stakeholders and partners to promote FMNR to influence policy on complimentary activities

Capacity Building (5%)

Build the capacity of partners (FBOs, CBOs, Farmers Groups) to enable them effectively intervene in food security & economic empowerment appropriately
Ensure integration of FMNR with other project/programmes in the Aps
Mobilize and sensitize community for empowerment & sustainability
Establish specific capacity building methodologies for effective delivery & sustainability of project interventions
Take a lead in building ADP staff and community capacities in food security & economic empowerment sector interventions through trainings and other information sharing avenues to handle project activities effectively.
Together with partners, conduct regular reflection and learning events;
Facilitate and coordinate farmers FMNR exposure tours.

Others (5%)

Participate in Trans teams and support other initiatives by partners in the spirit of integration
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

How to apply: worldvision

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Research Associate III-Veterinarian

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

About the position: The research associate will also provide technical in-field support to the DTRA-NK Project, which is an ambitious surveillance programme focused on three emerging vector-borne pathogens in humans, domestic livestock and peri-domestic wildlife in northern Kenya. The incumbent will support the DTRA-NK field team, where they will take on responsibilities for sampling and data collection as required.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree in in Veterinary Science
5 years of working experience
Experience in animal handling, field epidemiology and collection of epidemiological data
Experience with the following platforms is desirable: EarthRanger, ODK/KoboToolbox
Experience in teamwork/management of technicians
Proficiency in using Ms Office and statistical packages such as R etc.
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to spend sometime long days in the filed, and peirods of time in Turkana, Marsabit and Samburu counties

Responsibilities:

Represent ILRI on a day-to-day level with project partners and take responsibility for maintaining good relations with study participants, local authorities and other stakeholders
Under the guidance of the technical lead, enter data in the ER Health platform and communication with focal points on conservancies at which the platform is being piloted, proactively ensure that the ER Health module is being adopted and appropriately used.
Contribute to ER Health training to ensure that training efforts are adaptive to the needs of rangers at each pilot site.
Work with Post doc to generate monthly data reports from EarthRanger, tailored to conservancies on which the platform is being piloted, and government stakeholders (WRTI, KWS and DVS).
Work with post doc to manage communications and outreach for the ER Health platform.
Undertake examinations of, and collect biological samples from, livestock, peri-domestic wildlife and the environment according to project protocols.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the senior project staff.

How to apply: ILRI.

Deadline: 8 May. 2024

Position: Farm Clerk

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Fanisi HR Solutions

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Mandatory Previous experience in a similar role within the agricultural sector
A diploma in a relevant field of accounting or possessing basic accounting skills
Experience in stock control, inventory management, or similar roles.
Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices.
Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines effectively.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and data management.
Capable of performing physical tasks and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Willingness to reside within the farm premises in Naivasha

Responsibilities:

Responsible for inventory management -maintaining accurate records of farm inventory including feed, stock, supplies, and equipment.
Responsible for managing and replenishing farm supplies
Responsible for accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping
Track expenses, manage budgets, place and track orders
Receive and welcome guests at the farm
Perform daily administrative tasks.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to:

careers@fanisi.net

Use the title of the position as the subject of the email.

Deadline: 29 April. 2024

Position: Partnerships Officer, Africa Region

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Bioversity International

About the position: The Partnerships Officer for Africa works with the Africa Managing Director, scientific community, and the Partnerships and Communications team to Identify and foster opportunities for resource mobilization at the regional and country level. This role contributes to maintaining excellent relationships with national governments and regional bodies, as well as maintaining a robust regional fundraising pipeline resources for implementation of the Alliance’s research-for-development agenda. The Partnerships Officer for Africa is co-supervised by the Managing Director for Africa and the Global Director of Partnerships and Communication. Although regionally focused, the role contributes to the Alliance’s overall resource mobilization and partnerships objectives, working closely with the global Partnerships team.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree in related field (International Development, Political Science, Business Administration, Agriculture, Environment) etc.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, French will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years working in international research-for-development organizations.
Excellent skills in teamwork, negotiation, communication, and diplomacy, with the ability to interact courteously and effectively with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, including external stakeholders.
Excellent eye for detail, critical thinking, high standards of excellence, personal organization, prioritization and time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to deliver on agreed deadlines.
Ability to work with a considerable amount of autonomy in fast-moving environment.
Must be able to work independently, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.
Strong ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
Willingness to travel within Africa and beyond.
Experience working with CGIAR or other international organizations and experience working in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Responsibilities:

Develop, nurture, and facilitate coordination of strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in Sub Sharan Africa to facilitate implementation of the Alliance’s agenda in the region.
Oversee development and implementation of Government Relationship Strategies in targeted countries to build and maintain strong partnerships with public authorities.
Work with the Managing Director on developing strong and trustworthy relationships with the donors and partners to position the Alliance as strategic, effective, and impactful implementing partners.
Negotiate partnership agreements and MOUs to formalize collaborations, including relationships to establish relevant consortia for proposal development.
Identify and gather intelligence on funding prospects at country and regional level with an affinity for research, development, and policy change aligned with the Alliance’s mission and strategic objectives.
Co-design with the Alliance’s scientific community and senior leadership, funder engagement strategies (cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, campaigns) that lead to financial and in-kind contributions.
Plan, design and ensure the Alliance’s participation in key regional and national events and policy dialogues related to the Alliances’ mission to build and maintain funder and partner networks and generates funding opportunities.
Plan and oversee funder prospective funder visits to Alliance offices and research sites to stimulate meaningful long-term relationships, including preparation of briefs and taking points.
Coordinate development and submission of high quality, strategic, competitive, and timely proposals to funders, and follow through until approval. Act as a strategic and technical support.
Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.

How to apply: jobwebkenya.

Deadline: 6 May. 2024

Position: Regional Program Manager

Location: Northern Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: TechnoServe Kenya

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in management, economics, statistics, agribusiness, business administration, agricultural economics, agriculture, international development or relevant field, or equivalent work experience, master’s degree preferred.
7 years of experience in project management, food systems development, market systems, and/or community resilience programming, preferably in a rural, developing context
Strong background in agricultural/livestock value chains, natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and/or social protection
Demonstrated track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships, including with government, civil society and private sector
Strong gender leadership, supervisory, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills required.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing gender equality.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel extensively within Northern Kenya LFS zone of influence
Proven ability to develop strategies and conduct analysis on complex commercial questions
Experience in authoring concise and well-written reports and presentations
Demonstrated competency in program and staff management, coaching, and team leadership
Experience working on donor-funded projects is preferred.
Strategic and analytical thinking skills
Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Fluent user of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in LFS Northern Kenya zone of influence preferred
Proven experience in incorporating complexity awareness with programmatic implementation
Proven experience with catalytic grants programs

Required Languages:

Fluency in English and Kiswahili, with excellent oral and written communication skills required. Knowledge of local languages an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and lead teams toward program goals, fostering adaptability and creative problem-solving.
Results-driven: Committed to achieving measurable impact and program outcomes, consistently seeking improvement opportunities.
Strategic Management and Adaptability: Proficient in systems thinking, quick to adapt strategies in response to change, with expertise in Market Systems Development (MSD), entrepreneurship, and regenerative solutions development.
Problem-Solving Expertise: Strong at addressing market system challenges and developing innovative solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders to drive collaboration and results.
Gender and Inclusion: Familiar with gender-sensitive and inclusive program approaches, dedicated to reducing social and economic inequalities.
Initiative and Independence: Takes initiative, works independently, demonstrating self-motivation and proactiveness.
Effective Communication: Friendly and approachable, facilitating communication and collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise a team of technical staff, matrix management to additional sub-awardee and administrative, CLA, finance and grants staff.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership – Food Systems:

Under the guidance of the COP and DCOP, provide strategic guidance, leadership, management, and general technical oversight of the activities in the LFS’s Northern Kenya zone of influence.
Facilitate linkages between producers, pastoralists, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and consumers to improve food system efficiency and equity
Support in the contextualized development and implementation of food and market system interventions with a focus on gender, localization, and sustainability.
Generate innovative ideas, and effectively manage partnerships to drive program success within the region.
Continuously assess the current state of local food systems, value chains, and market dynamics in Northern Kenya and identify new strategic program opportunities to expand the impact of the project.

Strategic Leadership – Resilience and community engagement:

Identify key climate, environmental, and socioeconomic shocks and stresses affecting Northern Kenyan communities
Design and oversee the implementation of integrated resilience-building strategies, including early warning systems, risk mitigation measures, and adaptive livelihood support
Ensure project activities enhance the capacity of individuals, households, and communities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to disruptions

Stakeholder Engagement:

Work with stakeholders to co-create interventions that strengthen the production, processing, distribution, and access components of the regional food system
Independently engage with local-level executives from the private and public sectors to encourage solutions to local food systems
Support the development and ongoing relationship management of county and inter-county level partnerships
Facilitate multi-stakeholder coordination, joint planning, and collaborative problem-solving
Ensure continuous, meaningful engagement with local communities, incorporating their feedback and leadership into project design and implementation
Engage with external stakeholders to build essential partnerships, as determined by the COP and DCOP

Program Management:

Develop and oversee the execution of detailed project work plans, and budgets related to the Northern region,
Lead a team of technical specialists, field officers, and support staff to deliver high-quality, timely results
Ensure compliance with all donor requirements, organizational policies, and ethical standards
Work closely with the Technical Integration Team, CLA Unit and Finance and Admin units to ensure alignment of resources, activities, and key performance indicators.
Working with the Technical Integration Team, support the development schedules, tools, and processes for deploying a robust local partnerships fund; work closely with the regional implementation teams to ensure targeted calls for partnerships are released to address constraints in the local food system.
Identify issues and risks related to implementation promptly, suggesting appropriate program adjustments
Lead, or in supporting role, manage, contribute to, and provide quality control to data analysis and report writing within the region.

Capacity Building and Support:

Support sub-awards and grantees in intervention design and operational management.
Collaborate with the Technical Integration Team to provide Food and market systems coaching and guidance to program staff and partners

Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting:

Working with the Monitoring and Evaluation, and CLA unit, document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts to inform future initiatives
Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor and evaluate program progress.
Support or contribute to knowledge management activities including writing articles on project developments, learning or opinion pieces.

Innovation and Best Practices:

Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe’s work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.

Representation and Networking:

Represent the program at networking events with private and public sector actors, as per the guidance of the COP and DCOP

Miscellaneous

Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program’s success.

How to apply: recruiting

Deadline: 29 April. 2024

Position: NSPP Technician – Vegetables

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Syngenta

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Horticulture/Agriculture/Plant breeding or related field.
2-3 Years experience working in a similar role.
Experience in seed production/plant genetics, growth and breeding is an advantage.
Experience leading a team.

Additional Information

Keen to details.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Proactive and able to handle matters swiftly.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the NSPP veg crop manager by learning the selection criteria of the breeding programs.
Oversee plant material growth and reacting to issues with plant growth e.g. pests and diseases, cold room conditions together with other NSPP technicians in the team.
Timely execution of all operations for the development new lines, conventional lines and hybrids, including sowing, plant morphology recording, field observations, plant and ear selection and pollination, harvest and threshing, label production and data collection, shipment preparation together with logistic department.
Proficiently use of all NSPP related software used in the planning and management of the nursery program.
Coordinate and execute the tissue sampling of various material in readiness for marker testing in our molecular marker lab.
Efficiently allocates tasks to the workers based on capabilities and competencies to secure efficient and cost-effective delivery of our promise to the customers.
Effectively communicate and liaise on a regular basis with NSPP crop manager, other technicians, and breeders, on the status of activities.
Ensure all projects and especially the Tomato GSPP certified program is run accurately and meets production and quality targets agreed with breeders.
Supports the attainment and sustenance of the GSPP/Syngenta QMS accreditations for the GSPP section and the non-GSPP section within the R&D site respectively.
Always ensures compliance to phytosanitary/Hygiene protocols within the site.
Perform all tasks in compliance with and in support of all HSE policies and practices, including completing all required company training courses and taking lead in submitting safety observations/Near misses for remediation.
Any other tasks & projects as may be allocated from time to time by the line manager.

How to apply: smartrecruiters.

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Senior Officer, Farm & Landscapes Frameworks

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Rainforest Alliance

About the position: This position is responsible for ensuring the feedback from users and other internal and external stakeholders is gathered and used to improve the farm and landscape frameworks. They will also communicate the content of these frameworks and provide training material content for its users. In close collaboration with the Quality of Implementation teams, s/he will support the senior manager in gathering relevant feedback related to implementation challenges and needs to co-design and implement measures to address them. S/he will also lead comparisons of the Rainforest Alliance’s frameworks with other schemes.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree/ professional qualification or other relevant educational background;
Minimum 3 years of experience in a functional area, including internships and volunteer experience or a Master’s degree with less than 3 years of experience;
Expertise in agronomy, biodiversity or a social discipline;
Ability to work with certification systems, databases and coordination of software development;
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook with a demonstrated experience in reporting and data management and working knowledge of PowerPoint;
Communication Skills: Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills;
Ability to self-motivate and work independently;
Strong organizational skills to manage projects under supervision as well as multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner and dynamic work environment;
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals;
Verbal and written communication skills in English required, proficient in at least one other Rainforest Alliance working language

Responsibilities:

The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate;
Act as primary point of contact for consultation with internal and external stakeholders to develop the standard and other frameworks, and their associated rules and systems;
Conduct analysis of the Rainforest Alliance standard and other frameworks, and their position with respect to other schemes, including leading benchmarking activities and acting as the main contact person;
Identify and analyse opportunities to improve the farm and landscape frameworks review process in coordination with other relevant teams;
Feed into the development of Rainforest Alliance’s farm and landscape frameworks, including principles, criteria, requirements and indicators;
Contribute to document development, content creation, simplification and management, including involvement in change and feedback management;
Contribute to trainings on topics related to various frameworks internally and externally;
Provide support, general information and instructions to QoI Teams, Assurance Provider training, and other internal RA staff/stakeholders about the farm and landscape frameworks including but not limited to requirements, guidance’s, policies and annexes;
Configure, troubleshoot and provide support for farm requirements in the contextualization Framework; and
Roll out research, piloting and feedback process for the continuous improvement of the farm requirements and indicators.

How to apply: recruiting

Deadline: 5 May. 2024

Position: Team Leader, Climate Change, Energy and Low-Carbon Development

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

About the position: The Team Leader for Climate Change, Energy, and Low-Carbon Development spearheads transformative climate action within forests, wetlands, and agroforestry sectors. Aligned with the CIFOR-ICRAF 2020-2030 Strategy, the Climate Change, Bioenergy & Low-Carbon Development (CCE) Theme aims to achieve efficient, effective, and equitable climate change mitigation and adaptation, and a just transitioning to a circular bioeconomy with low-emissions energy provision, renewable biomaterials, and nature-based solutions while aligning goals of social benefits and livelihoods. The work in the CCE Theme also supports high-integrity carbon markets and global and national climate and sustainable (‘green’) finance.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Holds a PhD in climate change science, forestry, ecology, agroforestry, environmental sciences, natural resource economics, or related field.
Demonstrates excellence in leading multidisciplinary research endeavours focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy, and low-emissions development.
Possesses exceptional publication records and fluency in English, with strong writing skills for effective scientific communication.
Brings over 10 years of relevant experience in collaborative research for development, with a proven track record of engagement across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Offers over a decade of successful leadership in managing high-performing, multicultural teams, and large-scale research programs.

Responsibilities:

Coordination and Management of CCE Theme Activities: Effectively and efficiently oversees activities within the CCE Theme to prioritize impactful initiatives that harness scientific excellence to provide evidence that contributes to the Team objectives, achieving the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the CCE Team.
Publication of Strategic and Synthesis Materials: Produces publications in high-impact journal and strategic publications and synthesis reports, including journal special issues, to disseminate research findings widely and effectively.
Enhancement of Partnerships: Strengthens partnerships for CIFOR-ICRAF through the establishment of strategic alliances, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Resource Mobilization: Secures funding to sustain and expand the operations of the CCE theme, ensuring financial sustainability and effective expansion of impact areas. 5. Effective Management of Staff: Implements efficient management practices to prioritize staff well-being and motivation, fostering a supportive work environment and seamless project implementation.
Duties and responsibilities

Science Leadership:

Directs scientific activities within the Climate Change, Bioenergy & Low-Carbon Development theme, overseeing programs and projects to ensure alignment with rigorous scientific standards.
Provides scientific guidance, supervises publication efforts, and drives research initiatives in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable energy, and circular bioeconomy, and climate finance.
Ensures efficient and effective implementation of CIFOR-ICRAF’s climate change initiatives.
Supports the translation of research outcomes into actionable policies and practices, facilitating engagement with policy and practitioner communities.

Program Leadership and Management:

Provides oversight to scientists, support staff and consultants working within the theme, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Strategically plans and manages the theme’s annual budget and activities, in close coordination with organizational leadership.
Contributes to the development and delivery of transformative partnership platforms (TPPs – currently existing for REDD+, Blue Carbon and Bioeconomy Solutions) and CIFOR-ICRAF Flagship Products, enhancing CIFOR-ICRAF’s impact and visibility.

Resource Mobilization:

Develops and executes strategies to secure funding for climate change initiatives, collaborating with directors, the resource mobilization team, and external implementation partners.
Develops and cultivates relationships with key funding partners, ensuring sustained financial support aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
Leads efforts to prepare and submit funding proposals, leveraging expertise in grant writing and project design.

Partnership Management:

Cultivates and maintains relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including through the TPPs, facilitating effective translation of the organization’s work and objectives into impactful work by the implementing partners, and supporting the building of alliances for actionable solutions.
Drives impactful collaboration with academia, policymakers, and practitioners to advance low-emission, climate-resilient development pathways.
Treats all partners respectfully and diplomatically.

Policy Outreach, Knowledge Dissemination, and Capacity Building:

Leads impactful dialogues policy-science, advocating for evidence-based decision-making at global, national, and regional levels.
Represents the organization in international forums and conferences, showcasing research findings and contributing to global discourse on climate change. Lead the organization’s delegation to UNFCCC annual COPs.
Oversees capacity-building initiatives, providing mentorship to students and junior scientists, and fostering knowledge exchange within and beyond the organization.

How to apply: recruit cifor-icraf.

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Landscaper

Location: Nanyuki

Recruiter / Employer: Summit Recruitment and Search

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Proven experience in landscaping within luxury hospitality or tourism sectors.
Certificate/diploma in ecology, biology, or landscape design, or relevant experience.
Strong horticultural knowledge and proficiency in gardening techniques.
Experience with sprinkler systems and landscaping equipment.
Familiarity with gardening products like fertilizers and pesticides.
Demonstrated design aptitude and effective communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions with physical stamina and reliability.

Responsibilities:

Design and plan landscaping projects, selecting appropriate flora and materials for various areas.
Install and maintain landscaped areas, including soil preparation, planting, and shaping vegetation.
Ensure effective crop growth in shambas and hydroponics, managing crop rotation and pest control.
Monitor nurseries and greenhouses, maintaining optimal conditions for plants and flowers.
Oversee chicken coop cleanliness, feed provision, and egg collection for kitchen delivery.
Manage honey production, including hive maintenance and bee nest removal.
Maintain equipment, fertilize plants, and collaborate with professionals for project completion.

How to apply: summitrecruitment

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Junior Support Assistant (Landscaping Assistant)

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: icipe – African Insect Science for Food and Health

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Qualifications

Minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Two years of work experience in a similar area.
Previous experience as a landscaper.
Be strong, hardworking, and trustworthy.
Ability to work with less supervision.

Other Desirable Attributes

Expected to make decisions for own work area and consult regularly with the supervisor.
Responsibility for the proper use and safekeeping of cash or equivalent financial instruments.
Undertake specific tasks related to the job.
Does not supervise staff.

Responsibilities:

Overall Purpose of the Job

Upgrading and maintenance of icipe landscape.

Specific Duties

Planting and replanting of trees and floral plants.
Sweeping all the pathways, parking areas and cleaning open drainage systems and reporting any defects and clogged drainage systems for fixing.
Weeding, mulching, and trapping of dead leaves.
Trimming of flower beds and pruning.
Mowing of grass within the lawns.
Irrigating the plants during dry seasons.
Re-soiling and manuring of plants.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

How to apply: icipe

Deadline: 2 May. 2024

Position: Senior Officer, Farm & Landscapes Frameworks

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Rainforest Alliance

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree/ professional qualification or other relevant educational background;
Minimum 3 years of experience in a functional area, including internships and volunteer experience or a Master’s degree with less than 3 years of experience;
Expertise in agronomy, biodiversity or a social discipline;
Ability to work with certification systems, databases and coordination of software development;
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook with a demonstrated experience in reporting and data management and working knowledge of PowerPoint;
Communication Skills: Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills;
Ability to self-motivate and work independently;
Strong organizational skills to manage projects under supervision as well as multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner and dynamic work environment;
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals;
Verbal and written communication skills in English required, proficient in at least one other Rainforest Alliance working language

Responsibilities:

How to apply: recruiting.ultipro

Deadline: 5 May. 2024

Position: Animal Health Expert at African Union

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

About the position: The overall objective of the consultancy is to provide technical support for the implementation of the “Support for the Participation of African Nations in the Work of the World Organisation for Animal Health Project” and the Animal Health Facilitating Trade” (AHSFT) Project. The lead institutions for the AHSFT project are International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and University of Missouri, Regional Animal Health Centre of ECOWAS. AU-IBAR provides coordination role for smooth implementation of the project.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Academic Qualification

At least an advanced University Degree in veterinary medicine, veterinary public health, epidemiology or relevant animal health related field.

General Experience

At least 7 years of proven experience in public sector animal health services at national, regional or continental levels.
At least 5 years’ working knowledge the WTO SPS Agreement and the AfCFTA Agreement on SPS.
At least 5 years relevant experience in project management.

Specific Experience

Experience in coordinating the development of animal health standards at the national, regional or continental level
Experience in delivering capacity development interventions for SPS-related animal health services for prevention and control of transboundary animal diseases and safe trade of animals and animal products based on WOAH standards;
Proven knowledge and experience on harmonization of disease prevention and control especially in cross border areas;
Experience in formulating animal health strategies, policies or frameworks and familiarization with and participation in policy processes for adoption of instruments, initiatives and development of recommendations by RECs and AU Policy Organs
Demonstrated experience in the principles and practice of risk analysis as a tool for facilitating safe trade in animals and animal products
Proven working knowledge and experience on livestock values chains development.

Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated experience in establishment and implementation of sanitary agreements/protocols and undertaking technical negotiations to facilitate safe trade in animals and animal products;
Diplomacy and excellent communication skills necessary for dealing with senior officials in Government, Regional Organizations, and donor/development organizations;
Experience in the use of data analysis tools for decision making in the field of animal health and food safety aspects of AMR.

Responsibilities:

Tasks

The Animal Health Expert will undertake the following tasks

Support coordination of activities and mechanisms aimed at enhancing the effective participation of AU Member States and Regional Economic Communities in the standard setting work of WOAH.
Support the coordination of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and AU Member States to facilitate the development and presentation of African Common Positions on draft Chapters of WOAH on priority animal health issues.
Support the monitoring and regular reporting on the adoption, implementation and compliance to WOAH standards by AU Member States.
Coordinate dialogue platform to exchange views and comments on WOAH standards among the Africa Region, the Region of the America’s and other regions as may be necessary.
Support the delivery of capacity building activities to build core competencies for the design and implementation of evidence-based SPS measures, improving compliance with standards and trade facilitation in the animal health sector.
Support implementation of food safety measures and animal health related SPS measures in member states.
Contribute to monitoring and reporting trends on the performance of Africa’s animal resources.
Develop a database of national, regional and continental association or federations of animal resources producer, traders as well as business councils and facilitate their networking
Provide coordination support in partnership with University of Missouri, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), ECOWAS in the implementation of the Animal Health System Facilitating Trade project
Develop relevant policy briefs, based on the above-mentioned tasks, for decision making
Support regular project management meeting between AU-IBAR, USDA-FAS and other relevant partners.
Prepare technical reports on progress in project implementation and achievements
Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director of AU-IBAR

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

Enhanced AU Member States participation in WOAH: Streamlined coordination activities resulting in increased engagement of AU Member States and RECs in the standard-setting processes of WOAH.
African Common Positions developed: Consolidated African Common Positions on WOAH draft chapters developed and submitted to WOAH Specialist Commissions and presented at WOAH general Assembly through effective REC and AU Member State coordination.
WOAH Standards Adoption Report: Regular reports on the status of adoption, implementation and compliance to WOAH standards by AU Member States.
Interregional Dialogue on WOAH Standards strengthened: Established platforms for exchanging views on WOAH standards between Africa, the Americas, and other regions as necessary.
Capacity Building for SPS Measures undertaken: Implementation of capacity building activities that enhance competencies for evidence-based SPS measures in the animal health sector.
Food Safety and SPS Measures Implemented: Successful support for the implementation of food safety and animal health-related SPS measures in AU Member States.
Reports on Animal Resources Performance Trends: Reports monitoring and detailing performance trends in Africa’s animal resources sector prepared and published.
A database of national, regional and continental association or federations of animal resources producer, traders as well as business councils developed and maintained and their networking facilitated.
Coordination of Animal Health Systems Facilitating Trade project: Effective coordination in partnership with global and regional bodies for the Animal Health System Facilitating Trade project.
Policy Brief Development: Development and publication of policy briefs that inform and guide decision-making processes.
Project Management Meetings: Regular project management meetings between AU-IBAR, USDA-FAS, and other partners conducted.
Technical Progress Reports: Well-documented technical reports detailing progress and achievements in project implementations.
Adaptable Operational Support: Flexibility to undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of AU-IBAR to meet evolving project needs.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to:

procurement@au-ibar.org
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Senior Manager, Next Generation

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Root Capital

About the position: The Senior Manager of Next Generation Jobs serves as a technical expert in youth inclusion across Root Capital’s related innovation agenda, leading to the development of new products and services that address emerging needs of both agricultural businesses and associated youth. We currently define youth as individuals of working age (in accordance with local labor laws) up to and including 35 years old. Capacity to envision the needs of these target communities and respond with insight, as well as collaborate deeply with colleagues across the organization, are key to the success of this newer programmatic area and will enable this role to contribute to Root Capital’s mission and strengthen its reputation in this field.

The innovation team provides technical and programmatic services to the rest of the organization around our global innovation agenda, which ensures Root Capital’s service offering continues to meet evolving client needs and market realities. The innovation team leads an inclusive and rigorous process to evaluate, prioritize, and monitor innovation ideas through the innovation lifecycle. It collaborates closely with innovation leads on Client Services and / or itself leads the design of innovations that benefit Root Capital’s client base and advance our mission.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in youth employment, youth in agriculture, or another related field within the context of smallholder agriculture. Experience formulating new approaches within this field that are aligned with an organization’s broader strategy.
Demonstrated ability to influence changes to existing organizational policies and approaches, as well as bring in new insights from outside the organization that inform decision-making.
Experience building influence across diverse teams and project management of those teams in complex initiatives. Prior exposure to programmatic quality control processes desired.
Demonstrated ability to design and conduct qualitative research to inform strategic decision-making.
Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
Specialized/varied experience in service delivery/project design in agriculture across multiple geographies, and a proven ability to collaborate deeply with cross-cutting teams
Enthusiasm for working in a multicultural environment; experience in a global and multi-location work environment is highly desired.
Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion and embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life.
Proactive approach to problem-solving with demonstrated decision-making capabilities.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to a dynamic environment.
Experience working and communicating in a remote environment.
Committed to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance.
Passionate about Root Capital mission.
Authorized to work in a country where Root Capital has an office.
Flexibility to travel locally or regionally is required according with the nature of the role, including the possibility of visiting clients in rural areas

Responsibilities:

Purpose

Innovate (45%)

Design new programs and services related to Next Generation Jobs that advance Root Capital into new opportunities consistent with its mission. This includes framing and conducting or overseeing related market research, as well as the design of technical specifications for the service, and planning and project management related to the development – and in some cases testing – of these services.
Lead the development of the Next Generation Jobs innovation strategy and identify gaps in our current product and service offering to identify opportunities for innovation.
Oversee the research and review of ideas for new products and services related to Next Generation Jobs, ensuring they support the overall strategy and fit with organizational capabilities.
Craft learning plans for Next Generation Jobs-related pilots and oversee their execution including critical assessment of pilot performance to inform executive decision-making about the future of the tested products and services.
Engagement

Advocate (30%)

Promote the importance and strategic alignment of the Next Generation Jobs work with team members and management across the organization.
Build capacity among other teams to deliver youth-related programs and services.
Network with other organizations working on Next Generation Jobs (or related) topics in order to keep abreast of best practices, trends, and learnings from external sources that might inform Root Capital’s own work.
Build relationships with other organizations that might serve as complimentary partners in our Next Generation Jobs strategy, and identify areas of alignment to inform potential shared programming.
Delivery

Define Project Cycle (25%)

Plan for Next Generation Jobs innovations to follow Root Capital’s innovation processes, with clear stage-gates, roles and responsibilities, and synthesized and relevant information to inform decision-making.
Organize and collaborate closely with the cross-cutting teams working on Next Generation Jobs related innovations to ensure timeliness and quality in their deliverables.
Introduce effective tools to promote the development and monitoring of new youth-focused products and services, in close collaboration with other teams.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

How to apply: rootcapital

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Manager – Environment And Biosecurity, Aquaculture Programme

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Gatsby Africa

About the position: Gatsby’s work in aquaculture is entering an exciting expansion phase after some strong initial success. Alongside catalysing the competitiveness and growth of aquaculture, supporting environmental sustainability and biosecurity in East African aquaculture is one of Gatsby’s key priorities. The role in the Aquaculture Team will lead some of this pioneering work in environmental sustainability and biosecurity for one of the region’s fastest growing sectors.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

An undergraduate degree in natural sciences (which can include but is not limited to environmental science, climate change, sustainability, biology [e.g. zoology/ botany/conservation biology], chemistry, engineering and chemical engineering, oceanography, etc.) from a reputable institution. A master’s qualification is preferable but not required.
Individuals with 3 to 5 years of professional experience, ideally in environmental sustainability, water resource analysis or management, natural sciences, veterinary areas, or a related area.

Competencies and Attributes:

Extremely strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Entrepreneurial drive and mindset (including a positive ‘do it now not tomorrow’ attitude).
Ability to build robust relationships.
Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity and change.
Strong curiosity and keenness to learn and improve.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Rigorous attention to detail.
Values driven, with unquestionable integrity and respect

Responsibilities:

Supporting government stakeholders to design key governance tools that enable environmental management of Lake Victoria. This is likely to include working with leading global experts to undertake zonal planning, and suitability and carrying capacity assessments, that will then inform licensing of aquaculture and other activities on Lake Victoria – a first of its kind project that can have a lasting impact on the sustainable management of Lake Victoria, one of the world’s most
complex shared resources.
Working with key private sector stakeholders to design and manage interventions to minimize negative environmental impacts of aquaculture on Lake Victoria.
Working with farms to support the design and implementation of environmental management protocols.
Catalysing both the supply and demand for capabilities that can help the industry mitigate risks of fish disease. This may include working with innovative businesses to test new business models in this space, and working to build world-class diagnostic and veterinary capabilities in East Africa for the first time.
Working with wider industry stakeholders e.g. associations to identify opportunities for self-regulation on issues like biosecurity and environmental management.
Other related interventions and projects as opportunities arise.

How to apply: linkedin

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Food Systems Manager

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: TechnoServe Kenya

About the position:

TechnoServe seeks a Food Systems Manager (FSM) to provide strategic and technical guidance to LFS’s Technical Integration Team. Reporting to the DCOP, the FSM will have strong technical knowledge of the food and market system of the sectors and geographies prioritized by the LFS project.
The Technical Integration Team will be composed of technical professionals across areas such as first/last mile distribution, agro-processing, nutrition, policy, gender, youth and social inclusion (GYSI), and entrepreneurship.
The team will be tasked with developing strategic approaches with the regional implementation teams across a number of work-streams; identifying national level priorities and supporting relationship building with national stakeholders; supporting the development of specific partnership opportunities across the workstreams; setting training and capacity development standards across the workstreams; and, fostering collaboration across regions and program objectives. The FSM will be responsible for ensuring that the team has necessary support from the CLA and Finance and Admin units, and is coordinating effectively with the regional implementation teams.
The role includes conducting research around various market systems and identifying constraints to be addressed, identifying and coordinating local partners; supervising members of the project team; and overseeing project implementation, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation of the project.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in management, economics, statistics, agribusiness, business administration, agricultural economics, agriculture, international development or relevant field, or equivalent work experience, master’s degree preferred.
At least 7 years of experience in food and market systems, or related fields
Strong knowledge of the business and agricultural ecosystem in Kenya with familiarity with the various market actors and players, including financial sectors, input suppliers, service providers, etc.
Strong gender leadership, supervisory, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills required.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing gender equality.
Track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships, including with government, civil society and private sector
Proven ability to develop strategies and conduct analysis on complex commercial questions
Experience in authoring concise and well-written reports and presentations
Demonstrated competency in program and staff management, coaching, and team leadership
Experience working on donor-funded projects is preferred.
Strategic and analytical thinking skills
Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Fluent user of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Verbal and written fluency in English and Kiswahili

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in LFS’s zones of influence preferred
Proven experience in incorporating complexity awareness with programmatic implementation
Proven experience with catalytic grants programs

Required Languages:

Fluency in English and Kiswahili, with excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and lead teams toward program goals, fostering adaptability and creative problem-solving.
Results-driven: Committed to achieving measurable impact and program outcomes, consistently seeking improvement opportunities.
Strategic Management and Adaptability: Proficient in systems thinking, quick to adapt strategies in response to change, with expertise in Market Systems Development (MSD), entrepreneurship, and regenerative solutions development.
Problem-Solving Expertise: Strong at addressing market system challenges and developing innovative solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building effective relationships with diverse stakeholders to drive collaboration and results.
Gender and Inclusion: Familiar with gender-sensitive and inclusive program approaches, dedicated to reducing social and economic inequalities.
Initiative and Independence: Takes initiative, works independently, demonstrating self-motivation and proactiveness.
Effective Communication: Friendly and approachable, facilitating communication and collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Under the guidance of the COP and DCOP, provide strategic guidance, leadership, management, and general technical oversight of the technical integration team.
Lead the development of food and market system interventions with a focus on gender, localization, and sustainability.
Conduct market research, generate innovative ideas, and effectively manage partnerships to drive program success.
Identify new strategic program opportunities to expand the impact of the project.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Independently engage with senior-level executives from the private and public sectors to encourage solutions to local food systems
Support the development and ongoing relationship management of national level partnerships
Engage with external stakeholders to build essential partnerships, as determined by the COP and DCOP

Program Management:

Work closely with the regional implementation teams, CLA Unit and Finance and Admin units to ensure alignment of resources, activities, and key performance indicators.
Conduct frequent field visits to stay informed about intervention progress and support ongoing collaboration, learning and adaptation.
Working with the Grants Manager, develop schedules, tools, and processes for deploying a robust local partnerships fund; work closely with the regional implementation teams to ensure targeted calls for partnerships are released to address constraints in the local food system.
Identify issues and risks related to implementation promptly, suggesting appropriate program adjustments
Lead, or in supporting role, manage, contribute to, and provide quality control to data analysis and report writing.

Capacity Building and Support:

Support subawards and grantees in intervention design and operational management.
Provide Food and market systems coaching and guidance to program staff and partners

Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting:

Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor and evaluate program progress.
Support or contribute to knowledge management activities including writing articles on project developments, learning or opinion pieces.

Innovation and Best Practices:

Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe’s work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.

Representation and Networking:

Represent the program at networking events with private and public sector actors, as per the guidance of the COP and DCOP

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise a team of 5 technical staff, matrix management to additional sub-awardee staff.

Other duties

Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program’s success.

How to apply: recruiting

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Food Systems Researcher -Temporary Position

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

About the position: This position will deliver research on food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, drivers of food choice and community engagement. The purpose of this position to provide research support, from data management to co-ordination of project activities.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Qualifications

MSc in Food Systems, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition or closely related fields.
At least 4 years post-graduate experience engaging in research, coordinating project activities.
Experience in research in food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, and drivers of food choice.
Excellent Data management skills and experience – leading survey development, electronic programming, enumerator training, supervising data collection, monitoring data collected for quality, data cleaning and preparation, analysis, report writing.

Education, knowledge and experience

MSc in Food Systems, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition or closely related fields.
At least 4 years post-graduate experience engaging in research, coordinating project activities.
Experience in research in food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, and drivers of food choice.
Excellent Data management skills and experience – leading survey development, electronic programming, enumerator training, supervising data collection, monitoring data collected for quality, data cleaning and preparation, analysis, report writing.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricultural and wild biodiversity, and trees/ agroforestry/ forestry towards food and nutrition security. This will involve desk and primary research. Tasks would include providing inputs to research tools design, project coordination including overseeing field work, data management, data analysis, report writing.
Undertake project coordination and implementation of project interventions related to food and nutrition security.
Contribute to project technical reporting.
Contribute to concept notes and proposal development.
Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications.
Develop relevant communication materials (technical, and popular) related to findings of research, interventions etc.
Contribute to relevant knowledge forums, and meetings, as they arise.

How to apply: cifor-icraf

Deadline: 30 April. 2024

Position: Project Office Natural – Resource Management (2 Positions)

Location: Marsabit – Samburu

Recruiter / Employer: Eagle HR Consultants

About the position: Based in Marsabit / Samburu and reporting to the Program Manager / Senior Project Officer.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Required Profile:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University; preferably in Agricultural/water science, agronomy, agribusiness, water resource management, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity conservation, Environmental Science/Studies, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change.
Minimum of three years’ experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management (SNRM), Biodiversity programs in ASAL/degraded parts of Kenya integrating livelihoods strengthening; with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting, record-keeping and reporting;
On job experience working with farmers, communities and multiple stakeholders on a combination of any of the following fields: Forestry, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, Landscape Restoration and Management, Dryland Agriculture, or Climate Smart Agriculture.
Experience in implementing multi-sectoral projects will be an added advantage
Experience working with NGO sector, local communities, institutions, governmental and traditional authorities in ASAL regions
Ability to show initiative and function effectively in loosely structured, complex work environment that is constantly and rapidly changing
Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community-based structures.
Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on ecosystem restoration
Strong community engagement, communication, networking, and advocacy skills.
Results-oriented with excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities.
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment with minimal supervision.

Note:

The Project Officer must demonstrate initiative, effective problem-solving, and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders’ demands while maintaining a strong team player attitude. Training and mentorship provision, public relations skills, and self-motivation are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Effective Technical Program Design, Planning, and Implementation:

Provide expert knowledge and guidance on water for productive use (WfPU) activities, integrating sustainable farming practices into the PACIDA program.
Collaborate with the PACIDA team to develop, pilot, and implement agroecology and sustainable food system solutions that enhance agricultural production.
Conduct or facilitate training workshops for stakeholders, including Water Resource User Associations (WRUAs), farmers and community members, on topics like efficient water use, climate-smart water technologies, and agroecological practices.
Support the implementation of Sustainable land management conservation and biodiversity programs
Support implementation of PACIDA’s programs with a focus on sustainable land and water management and biodiversity and conservation.
Train partners, selected groups, and community members on recommended focal areas such as Sustainable Land and Water Management, Rangeland Management, Climate Smart Agriculture, tree growing, enrichment tree growing, soil and water conservation, advocacy, and policy influence.
Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all NRM / Agroecology landscape level interventions and initiatives with communities and partners.
Provide technical support and supervision to Community-Based Structures and conduct on site ecosystem restoration training for community structures (CFAs, Conservancies, NRM Committees, Grazing Committees etc.) and ensure ecosystem restoration and management objectives are met.
Collaborate with the local administration to conduct community mobilization and awareness sessions on program activities.
Ensure that all NRM / Agroecology initiatives within the project’s area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with project guidelines.
Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all NRM / Agroecology related project interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings
Support Pastoralists/ agro-pastoralists/ farmers/ fisherfolks/ communities / Farmers Capacity building on alternative livelihood options
Documentation of best practices and promising practices in NRM / Agroecology programming and organize and ecofriendly tours for learning and sharing for selected groups.

Project Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring

Collaborate with Project Manager, Project M&E, and other departments to support the project in conducting measurements, surveys, designs, monitoring, and evaluations according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all NRM / Agroecology related project interventions.
Ensure effective and timely response plans to all financial audit findings.

Partnership, Networking, and Resource Acquisition

Ensure representation of PACIDA in key stakeholder forums/meetings at the County and national level.
Actively participate in County level Sector Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and relevant to policy and planning forums for ecosystem restoration.
Support community participation in the Annual County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process to influence adoption of FMNR, Rangeland Management in environment conservation, climate change policies and planning for ecosystem restoration.
Support resource acquisition and management by developing Concepts notes and project proposals for Natural Resource Management programs /projects at the community and national level.

Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of best practices.
Support in developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for NRM / Agroecology activities.
Support development and submission of program reports and core documents as per PACIDA guidelines and donor standards.
Support development of technical papers and/or policy briefs on key issues on NRM / Agroecology for external engagement with decision makers.
Any other duties as assigned by the PACIDA Program.

How to apply: Submit your CV indicating names of at least three (3) professional referees, certified copies of academic and professional certificates together with a copy of the National Identification Card or Passport and Application letter all in PDF format to recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke

and copy hr@pacida.org

Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Deadline: 25 December. 2024

Position: Managing Director

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Eagle HR Consultants

About the position: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will oversee enterprise business operations and provide strategic and inspirational leadership to staff of the enterprise. The Managing Director’s responsibilities will include but not limited to implementing strategic plans and driving enterprise success.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

The successful candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural or animal science from a recognized institution
A Master’s degree in any of the following fields; Agriculture, Agricultural engineering, Veterinary medicine, Economics, Animal production, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Agri-business or any related field from a recognized institution.
A PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
A professional qualification in a relevant field where applicable.
Be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.
Have demonstrable knowledge and experience in agricultural production and management of large scale farming activities.
Possess certification in a leadership /strategic management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Have a minimum of 15 years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management level in a comparable organization.
Integrity compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by presenting valid clearance certificates or proof of having initiated certification of the following:

Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Report from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Terms of Service.

Appointment to the position is on a contract term of three (3) years renewable based on performance.
The enterprise will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke

and copy hr@pacida.org

Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Deadline: 25 December. 2024

Position: Field Officer

Location: Bungoma County

Recruiter / Employer: Forkel Farm Africa Limited

About the position:

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Diploma in general agriculture.
Understanding agronomic practices.
Good communication skills.
Training in Horticulture.
Familiar with western Kenya markets

Responsibilities:

Identify best farm practices for the season.
Assist in timely preparation of land for planting.
Procurement of farm inputs.
Transport of harvest to designated stores.
Weighing of fruits.
Post-harvest management practices.
Finding a market for produce.
Attend trade fairs, exhibitions and agricultural seminars in the region.
Train farmers on new farm practices.
Any other task assigned by supervisor

Deadline: brightermonday

Position: Formulation of COMESA Regional Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture at African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

About the position: The objective of this assignment is to recruit a suitably qualified individual consultant with diverse expertise on issues that are critical to the formulation of regional Policy Framework and Reform Strategy, a corresponding implementation plan and guiding principles to implementation.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Qualifications

Minimum post-graduate/advanced degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture: natural (marine) resources; ocean sciences.
A relevant qualification in legal and public policy studies would be an added advantage.
PhD degrees in relevant discipline would also be an added advantage.

General experience

The successful consultant is expected to have the following experiences:

At least 5 years’ experience or familiarization in Fisheries and Aquaculture policy and regulation, management and development
Record of formulation of relevant policies, strategies, guidelines and frameworks to support sustainable blue Fisheries and Aquaculture governance and development in Africa
Record of capacity building of stakeholders (member states, Non-State Actors, regional institutions, RECs, RFBs, partners) on Fisheries and Aquaculture policy and regulatory frameworks
Good record of working with continental institutions, RECs, RFBs and specialized regional institutions dedicated to Africa blue economy, Fisheries and Aquaculture sectors
Evidence of facilitating workshops at regional and continental levels on related Africa blue Fisheries and Aquaculture sector

Specific experience

Evidence of formulation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Policies, regulations, strategies and guidelines for regional institutions (inter-governmental) in Africa
Record of formulation of implementation plans and monitoring frameworks for structured rolling out in the Fisheries and Aquaculture sector at regional and continental levels in Africa and/or other tropical regions
Evidence of designing mechanisms for coordination of fisheries and Aquaculture policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure sustainable sector management and development in Africa
Familiarization of other relevant AU and global instruments or initiatives that support Fisheries and Aquaculture development in Africa
Evidence of familiarization with COMESA priorities, MTSP and Industrialization plan regarding Blue Fisheries and Aquaculture

Other essential attributes

Record of good writing skills and scientific publications in relevant fields or disciplines in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Record of delivery of assignments within tight schedules
Proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities:

To conduct a review of existing instruments, institutions relevant to fisheries and Aquaculture policies, regulation and strategic planning in the COMESA region and align them to the African Policy Framework and Reform Strategy
To design regional coordination mechanisms between COMESA, RFBs, Regional Sea Conventions and COMESA member states
Facilitate stakeholders’ consultative workshops, virtual or physical to allow for maximum participation of the member states and relevant stakeholders
Develop Draft Policy framework and reform strategy for fisheries and aquaculture for the COMESA Region
Facilitate stakeholder’s validation of the draft COMESA regional Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture, implementation plan and guiding principles to implementation in the COMESA region
To prepare a report on the consultancy, including lessons and best practices
Approach & Methodology to Conducting the Assignment

During the consultancy, the individual consultant is expected to:

Gain access to, and be thoroughly conversant with, the Africa Union Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for fisheries and aquaculture in Africa (PFRS), the Guide for PFRS Implementation
Review relevant related COMESA, other RECs, AU and global instruments for best practices in fisheries and aquaculture policy, regulation, management and development
Identify regional priorities and instruments including COMESA treaty related to Fisheries and Aquaculture policy and reform strategies in COMESA
Identify and conduct interviews with national, regional institutions or organizations that play critical roles in Fisheries and aquaculture policy, regulation, strategic planning and implementation
Consult electronically and/or virtually with relevant staff at AU-IBAR, AUDA-NEPAD, relevant AUC Depts., RECs, RSCs, RFMBs and COMESA
Participate and support facilitation of regional stakeholders’ workshops with COMESA members states and other key stakeholders in the region to validate the draft COMESA regional Policy Framework and Reform Strategy, the Implementation Plan and Implementation guidelines
Ensure that the formulation of the COMESA regional Fisheries and Aquaculture policy and reform strategy, implementation plan and the regional implementation guidelines is mainly guided by the Africa Union Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture, and its Implementation guidelines.
Deliverables/Outputs
The deliverables to be submitted to the Director, AU-IBAR and COMESA Director Industry and Agriculture and are as follows:

Phase I

A draft inception report within five (5) calendar days of signing the contract. The inception report should demonstrate a clear understanding of the assignment by the consultant(s). The report should also include a detailed work plan, timelines and deliverables of the assignment
First draft (after 25 days) of the COMESA Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture, implementation plan and implementation guidelines that will be circulated electronically for inputs by AU-IBAR, AUDA-NEPAD, relevant AUC Departments, COMESA, RECs, RFMBs and Fisheries and Aquaculture responsible departments in the COMESA member states
The second draft (after 35 days) of the regional COMESA Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture, implementation plan and implementation guidelines will incorporate all comments and suggestions made by the above institutions

Phase II

Facilitation of the physical validation of the final draft of the documents at a regional validation workshop, comments and suggestions made during the regional validation workshop be incorporated to produce final validated documents
A comprehensive report on the consultancy with lessons and best practices

How to apply: Submit your :

Technical proposal on how the applicants will accomplish the assignment: detailed description of the proposed methodology to accomplish the assignment.
Detailed curriculum vitae with names and contact information of three reputable referees
Copies of professional and academic certificates
Signed Declaration on Exclusion Criteria (format provided)
A financial proposal inclusive of all professional fees and costs but exclusive of taxes and costs related to travel. The maximum budget for Phase I is US$ 12,500 and for Phase II is US$ 2,500.

to:

procurement@au-ibar.org

Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Deadline: 3 May. 2024

Position: Collection Point Supervisor

Location: Bungoma County

Recruiter / Employer: Forkel Farm Africa Limited

About the position:

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Diploma in general agriculture from a reputable institution.
Age between 24yrs – 26yrs.
Understand weighing and scales.
Research on produce prices, farm prices and market prices.

Responsibilities:

Buying produce from farmers (passion fruits.)
Weighing of produce.
Keeping records of weighed produce.
Paying for produce either in cash or M-pesa.
Storing goods in a safe place following shop procedure.
Assist in offloading and loading of produce when supplying.
Keep records of distribution to secondary customers.
Follow up on sales to secondary consumers if either by cheque or cash.
Any other duties as assigned by the manager.

How to apply: brightermonday

Position: Nursery Worker

Recruiter / Employer: AQUASNACK

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

At least certificate in Horticulture.
Knows different varieties of seeds and types of soils.
Understand grafting procedures.
Attention to details.
Age: between 24 Yrs. – 28Yrs.

Responsibilities:

Selection of seeds and seedlings.
Prepare the nursery unit.
Grafting and testing of seeds.
Transferring seedlings from nursery to farm.
Advice customers on planting conditions, pesticides, fertilizer and how to plant.
Keep records on seeds, inputs and outputs.
Assist in farm research on seeds and yield produced.

How to apply: brightermonday

Position: Farm Officer

Recruiter / Employer: AQUASNACK

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

At least a Diploma in general agriculture from a recognized institution.
At least two years’ experience.
Good communication skills
Age between 22 yrs -26yrs.
Someone with an interest in learning agriculture skills.

Responsibilities:

Assigning responsibilities to junior employees.
Prepare land management schedules
Land preparation.
Advice on use of pesticides, manure and fertilizer.
Advice on seed propagation.
Record keeping of harvest and identify best seeds versus output for future references.
Arrange planting, weeding and harvest schedules.
Preparation of post-harvest stores.
Organize fencing of land.
Any other duty as assigned.

How to apply: brightermonday

Position: Seed Propagation Office

Location: Bungoma County.

Recruiter / Employer: 3KM Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

At Least Diploma in general agriculture
Seed propagation training added advantage
GFA trained.
Knowledge on using propagation trays and green house practices.
Understands grafting.
Age between 26yrs – 30yrs.

Responsibilities:

Nurseries preparations.
Grafting practices in farm.
Maintenance of green house.
Selection of best seeds and seedlings.
Use of fertilizer and manure and advice customers on use of pesticides.
Transfer of seedings to desired place.
Watering of seedlings.
Crop spacing.
Crop pruning.
Any other role given by supervisor.

How to apply: brightermonday

Position: Milk Inspector (Collection Point)

Location:

Recruiter / Employer: 3KM Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited

About the position:

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Responsibilities:

How to apply:

Deadline:brightermonday

Position: Milk Inspector (Collection Point)

Location: Bungoma

Recruiter / Employer: 3KM Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited

About the position: Advice farmers on high production

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Atleast Diploma in general agriculture
Seed propagation training added advantage
GFA trained.
Knowledge on using propagation trays and green house practices.
Understands grafting.
Age between 26yrs – 30yrs.

Responsibilities:

Nurseries preparations.
Grafting practices in farm.
Maintenance of green house.
Selection of best seeds and seedlings.
Use of fertilizer and manure and advice customers on use of pesticides.
Transfer of seedings to desired place.
Watering of seedlings.
Crop spacing.
Crop pruning.
Any other role given by supervisor.

How to apply: brightermonday

Position: Irrigation Officer

Location: Bungoma

Recruiter / Employer: Tazuri Farm

About the position: Give instructions on water and fertilizer use to the farm team.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Diploma in general agriculture
Age between 24yrs – 28yrs
Good knowledge in plumbing
Knowledge in pumps functions and maintenance

Responsibilities:

Give instructions on water and fertilizer use to farm team.
Fitting and pipping in farm.
Enhanced solutions to foster sustainable water use.
Machine maintenance.
Procurement of farm machinery
Ensure water storage are in needed capacity at any given time

How to apply: brightermonday

Position: Farm Officer

Location: Bungoma

Recruiter / Employer: Tazuri Farm

About the position: Land preparation

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

At least diploma in general agriculture.
Age 22yrs – 24yrs
Keen eye on details.

Responsibilities:

Roles and responsibilities:
Land preparation
Advice use of fertilizer and seeds
Procurement of farm inputs
Prepare on storage facilities.
Assist in farm data collection.
Advice on post-harvest management.

How to apply: brightermonday

Position: Grocery Shop Attendant. –

Location: Bungoma

Recruiter / Employer: AQUASNACK

About the position: Selling of farm outputs

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Certificate in General Agriculture
Age between 20 yrs – 24yrs
Keen eye on details
Someone with learning attitude

Responsibilities:

Selling of farm outputs
Restocking of stocks
Assist in after sales services
Issuance of exact change
Organise deliveries of online sales
Arrange storage of inputs

How to apply: brightermonday

Position: Agrovet Attendant

Location: Kakamega

Recruiter / Employer: Shiyunzu Agrovet Limited

About the position: Selling of the Farm products

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Certificate or Diploma in Animal Production and Health or Veternary
Experience in agrovet and handling poultry, animal issues
Must be conversant with agro-chemicals and veterinary medicine
Ability to speak the local dialect
Good communication and organizational skills
Honest and accountable

Responsibilities:

Selling of the Farm products
Advising farmers on the best pesticides and Animal health products to use
Assisting farmers in scouting for pests and diseases in the farm both in poultry,dairy
and farms

Deadline: brightermonday

Position: Poultry Attendant

Location: Kakamega

Recruiter / Employer: Jay Poultry Farm

About the position: Perform Timely vaccination of poultry.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Certificate or Diploma in general agriculture.
Good understanding of poultry farming
Good at record keeping.

Responsibilities:

Perform Timely vaccination of poultry.
Maintain farm records of sales .
Eggs collection and selling.

Deadline: brightermonday

Position: Field Assistant

Location: Kakamega

Recruiter / Employer: Jay Poultry Farm

About the position: Market the farm products

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Certificate or Diploma in general agriculture.
Good at record keeping.

Responsibilities:

Market the farm products
Keep records
Maintain farm records of sales

How to apply: .brightermonday

Position: Shop Assistant

Location: Kakamega

Recruiter / Employer: Acocie Cereals

About the position: Maintain records of sales

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

KCSE certificate
Good at record keeping.

Responsibilities:

Keep records
Maintain records of sales

How to apply: brightermonday

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