Roundup of agriculture jobs in Kenya: 20th August, 2024

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Position: Programme Manager, Inclusive Trade – Fisheries at Trade Mark East Africa

Employer: Trade Mark East Africa

Location: Nairobi

About the position: Working closely with the Business Competitiveness, West Africa & AfCFTA, and Inclusive Trade Director, the Programme Manager Inclusive Trade- Fisheries will be responsible for the implementation of Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access project funded by the Master Card Foundation in line with TMA’s corporate strategy. He/she is responsible for design and implementation of the Fisheries project using a market systems approach. He/she shall manage partner and donor relationships for results delivery and facilitate cross-learning and knowledge generation in relation to the inclusive trade strategic priorities across the organisation. This role requires close collaboration with other units in TMA such as Market Access, Programme Delivery Unit, Regional and Country Programme teams and implementing partners.

Qualifications:

Academic and professional qualifications

Undergraduate degree plus ten years’ relevant experience including three years of management experience OR
Postgraduate degree plus eight years’ relevant experience including three years of management experience.

Work experience

Proven abilities to conceptualise and design market systems/value chain development projects with strong gender and inclusion components, project implementation, results measurement, reporting, and stakeholder engagement gained through working experience in Africa.
At least 5 years ‘experience in managing complex and diverse projects in the fisheries value chain, facilitating economic empowerment of women and youth, mainstream and integrate gender and safeguards in agriculture value chains in Africa.
Ability to integrate cross-cutting themes such as logistics, public-private dialogue, environment and climate change in programming.
Experience implementing projects across multiple countries and engagement with both public and private sector implementing partners.
Demonstrable experience in training, mentorship and capacity building of direct reports and programme teams to ensure a broad understanding of gender and inclusion concepts within the organisation.
Experience in strategic and programmatic interventions in the Fish value chain will be an added advantage.
Technical skills and behavioural competencies
Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to provide strategic guidance and technical oversight to teams on value chain development and inclusion. Demonstrate personal qualities and credibility to lead, develop and motivate staff.
Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative partnerships/relationships with teams, development
partners, partner government agencies, civil society, and private sector organisations/associations.
Good understanding of inclusion programme design, economic development and trade approaches that address issues of gender and inclusion and poverty reduction.
Good understanding of national and regional socio-political and economic contexts.
Strong familiarity with national, regional, and international stakeholders in gender, inclusion, and trade.
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrable experience networking at various levels with public and private sector, and international partners.
Demonstrable ability to influence others to achieve objectives and gain consensus and collaboration.
Sound decision-making and judgement capabilities, as well as good problem solving and analytical skills.
A dynamic, energetic, and self-motivated team player who requires minimal supervision.
Highly Desirable: Good knowledge of financial management, grant management and risk assessment in a
development organisation; Knowledge and practice in management and implementation of Master Card Foundation funded projects.
Required: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including written, analytical, presentation and reporting; Fluency in both English and French languages.

Responsibilities:

Programmes and Outcomes Delivery

Design and implementation of market based solutions across TMA’s areas of programming to facilitate programme delivery and achievement of targeted results.
Ensures good practice during project design, terms of reference and technical specifications development, mobilisation, procurement and contract management, outcome/output-based planning, implementation, timely and quality reporting, project sustainability, and results-oriented monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Ensure compliance with programme/project cycle management (PCM) guidelines throughout the project design and implementation cycle, including robust project planning, reporting and closure; adherence to donor requirements as stipulated in contribution agreements.
Manages relationships and communicates with internal and external stakeholders including donors, partners and service providers and clearly articulates project and programme scope, timeline, budget, risks, and deliverables.
Understands funding sources for projects, the implementation timelines agreed with funders, monitors implementation and delivery to ensure that projects are within budget, scope, and time. Where changes occur, clearly documents, and ensures that relevant internal (portfolio director, technical lead, SLMT leads) and external stakeholders (donors, partners) are informed.
Ensures compliance with grant management procedures and guidelines including appraisal, selection, implementation, reporting, closure, and hands-on involvement, management, and execution.
Gender and Inclusion Strategy Implementation
Support the roll out of the TMA gender and inclusion strategy and ensure all project interventions undergo assessment to identify opportunities for mainstreaming gender and inclusion.
Ensure gender and inclusion components are adequately covered in all corporate documents such as the annual and quarterly reports, business plans and specific programme documents.
Support gender and inclusion related resource mobilisation, including monitoring donor priorities, drafting concept notes, and integrating into project proposals.
Support the delivery of gender and inclusion capacity building to the relevant project partners.
Develop methodologies to collect and aggregate gender and inclusion related evidence to monitor progress and impact in collaboration with the programme and results teams.
Lead collaborative and effective engagement with critical stakeholders, developing strategic (formal and informal) partnerships to enable TMA to achieve its objectives, with national Governments, AfCFTA Secretariat, the private sector, and civil society, liaising and fostering coordination.

Reporting, monitoring, and learning

Ensure inclusion of gender-sensitive /responsive indicators to track progress towards gender and youth integration in the project.
In collaboration with Gender and Inclusion Champions and Result Team, document and promote lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning including impact stories.
Uses available and/or develops tools to monitor project progress towards delivery at the activity output and outcome levels.
Put in place data collection mechanisms for evidence-based results articulation, documents lessons, shares knowledge, incentivise staff/teams and enforces compliance and standards.
Contribute to the development/revision of tools for effective monitoring of project results.
Convene collaboration, learning and adaptation (CLA) events with implementing partners and other key stakeholders to share lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning.
Communications, Visibility and Knowledge management
Support cross-cutting research work around the gender and inclusion theme; assist teams in determining relevant gender and inclusion dynamics and causes of inequities in the Fisheries sector.
Identify gender forums and outreach campaigns where TMA can raise its profile and visibility on gender and youth inclusion including donor Round Table meetings, and other related forums.
Effectively communicate the programme progress and results to internal and external stakeholders and support in delivery of high-quality outputs to ensure that TMA’s mission and vision are well communicated to
stakeholders, and in line with MCF’s communication policy.
Participate in regular informal and formal reflection, knowledge sharing and learning events on gender and inclusion as related to the Fisheries sector across Africa.
Audit & Assurance: Apply the highest standards of controls and risk management practices and behaviours and embed a positive risk and control culture; Demonstrate prudence, sound judgement and appropriate and timely escalations in management of all types of risk (including fraud risk) applicable to my role; Understand and comply with the relevant endto-end processes including applicable risks and controls; Seek to identify, understand and escalate risk events/incidents/ issues on a timely basis focusing on fixing root-causes and taking ownership of identified mitigating actions; Complete all relevant mandatory trainings within the stipulated timelines.
Corporate Resources: Promote and adhere to TMA’s core values and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures; Maintain zero tolerance to bribery, fraud and corruption, and ensure the immediate reporting of any corruption or suspect behaviour that threatens TMA’s reputation; Adhere to the safeguarding policies and procedures and immediately report any safeguarding concerns; Any other related responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.

How to apply: teamiq

Deadline: 8 September. 2024

Position: Programme Intern

Employer: Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

Location: Nairobi

Qualifications:

Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Project Management, Community Development, or related field.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Good knowledge in Ms Office Suite Products i.e., Excel, word, Power Point, SharePoint, OneDrive.
Good Communication and interpersonal Skills
Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities:

Participate in programme planning, review, and co-ordination meetings to learn on programme implementation.
Participate and support in agricultural extension and project management activities including but not limited to farmer mobilization, farmer trainings, farm visits & crop walks, and stakeholders’ engagement.
Support data collection, coding, and development of the value chain database.
Support office administration roles in guidance from assistant project officer.
Support in report writing
Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to: jobs@mespt.org

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

Deadline: 23 August. 2024

Position: Comprehensive Baseline Assessment of Pastoral Livestock Marketing Chains at African Union

Employer: InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Location: Nairobi

Qualifications:

Experience in conducting Research and Analytical Skills:

Expertise in designing and implementing in-depth studies, including the development of research tools, data collection methodologies, and analytical approaches.
Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations.

Experience in Consultancy Management and Reporting:

Demonstrated capability in managing consultancies, including developing and adhering to detailed work plans and timelines.
Experience in timely producing high-quality reports and deliverables that meet the expectations of international organizations and donors.

Experience in Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation of Convenings:

Experience in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including pastoral communities, government agencies, private sector actors, and non-governmental organizations.
Skilled in facilitating stakeholder workshops and validation meetings to discuss study results and gather feedback.

Regional Knowledge and Presence in the study region:

Familiarity with the socio-economic, cultural, and political contexts of Kenya and/or Nigeria; knowledge of the broader HoA and Sahel regions will be an added advantage.
Has established networks within these regions, in previous consultations, to facilitate effective data collection and stakeholder engagement.

Technical Expertise in Pastoral / Livestock Sector and Marketing:

Demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of livestock sector, production system, and / or livestock marketing chains.
In-depth understanding of the dynamics and challenges of agricultural / pastoral livestock markets; ideally in the Horn of Africa (HoA) and/or Sahel regions.

Experience in assessing Climate Change, Gender empowerment, and Nutrition aspects under the rural and/or pastoral sector:

Experience in analyzing the impacts of climate change on pastoral livestock sector, pastoral communities and developing adaptive strategies.
Preferable ability to integrate cross-cutting lenses of climate change, women and youth empowerment, and nutrition into livestock market studies.

Assessment of Capacity and/or Designing Capacity Building programs:

Experience in assessing capacity and knowledge of local stakeholders to ensure sustainable impact and continuity of project outcomes.

Language and Report Writing Proficiency:

Proven proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of local languages in the target regions is an added advantage

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes from the Consultation Firm
At the application phase, the consultancy firm team is expected to provide both Technical and Financial Proposals (as indicated in the Application Procedures below). After contracting the following responsibilities will be considered in executing the consultation:
Design of and develop the consultation plan: list of contents, stakeholders and source of information, travel plan, selection of tools and analysis approaches, results and demonstrations forms, etc., that best secure the progress towards obtaining the desired outcomes.
Produce and conduct comprehensive (3 pillar-oriented) survey’s forms and questionnaires, and guidelines for collection of data (according to the methodology’s parameters), analysis and forms of results. IBAR will lease the consultation team with the National Focal Persons
Carry-out desk reviews (secondary data collection), interviews with KIIs, and group discussions (Primary data collection) as per the agreed upon methodology and TOR, using developed tools
Carry-out quantitative data / qualitative information analyses according to agreed-upon approaches.
Facilitate both the “Debriefing on Main Findings” and the Stakeholders’ Validation Workshop and updating the reports accordingly.
Facilitating all needed stakeholders convenings including the debriefing on main findings sessions, and the stakeholder’s validation workshops, and updating reports accordingly.
Presence and presenting finding of the study at the Stakeholder Inception and Launch Workshop
Producing and delivery of the inception report, the national and cluster draft and final reports (in English), to AU-IBAR, according to the List of Contents and time plan agreed upon, in the technical proposal and the Inception Report.
Delivery of all produced/used data, its source, and contact information of the stakeholders interviewed or communicated in the study.

Deliverables

“Consultation Implementation Inception and Action Plan” Report (Inception Report).

This report will indicate methodology; stakeholders map and target groups; informants for primary data collection; type and source of secondary information/ data to be collected; tools, form and questionnaires to be utilized; analysis approach, tabulation and demonstration models; cost and time frame for executing the consultation; and list of content and report outline. This report will be delivered to AU-IBAR in One-week period from the date of contract signature.
Draft and final national and cluster reports (according to the approved inception report).
Data and information collected and sources utilized (uploaded in a cloud facility).
List and contact information for the stakeholders interviewed and information providers.

Supervision

Technical Supervision: The consultation team (team leader) will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and the overall supervision of the AU-IBAR Director.
Administrative supervision: The consultation team (team leader) should share technical deliverables and all correspondence associated with this consultancy with the Project Coordinator and other responsible IBAR focal points teams including AU-IBAR procurement, finance and M&E. The focal points contacts will be shared in the contract.

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: 5 September. 2024

Position: Assistant Project Officer

Employer: World Vision Kenya

Location: Marafa, Kenya

About the position: To support in the timely community mobilization and successful planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Restore Africa Pogram interventions and outcomes in the respective county aimed at contributing to the program’s goal of sustained improvement in eco-system restoration, livelihoods, and resilience to climate change for 250,000 smallholder farmers and pastoralists (men, women and youth) in Four Target Counties in Kenya by 2052.

In order to successfully accomplish this job purpose, the job holder must be a professional able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as a good example to others.

Qualifications:

Required professional experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in community development work implementing environment or related programs
Experience in Project Management including program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community structures
Experience implementing integrated development programs
Excellent communication, Networking and advocacy skills
Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in L&R sector through training.
Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
Experience in training and coaching

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Education & Extension, Forestry/Environmental Education/climate change/Natural resource management, Community Development with vast knowledge in restoration or a closely related field from a recognized university

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc)
Familiar with environment sector programming
Ability to undertake initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision.
Speaks and understands local language
Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Typically field based with frequent domestic travel
MUST be a motorcycle rider with a valid driving license

Physical Requirements

Availability as required

Language Requirements

Excellent English & Kiswahili communication skills (both oral and written). Should understand and speak local dialect

Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Implementation

Ensure that the Annual, Quarterly, Monthly & Weekly plans and budgets are in place to guide effective project delivery
In Liaison with Project Accountant, track project implementation expenditure levels and manage work plans and budgets within the expected thresholds
Mobilize communities to take up Restore Africa program activities as per the joint execution schedules
Conduct community sensitization meetings on FMNR, Tree growing, S4T and other livelihood interventions for enhanced adoption.
Develop criteria for identification of FMNR and S4T champions and Lead farmers respectively within their communities and beyond.
Train and support the champions/Lead farmers on the FMNR and S4T / LVCD models to effectively spread the same within and beyond their communities.
Work with the various households and various community structures to develop community rules and regulations for landscape protection, improved farming methods / CSF and management within the target areas.
Work with community structures to establish FMNR resource centres to enhance adoption
Support local FMNR practice campaigns at the local level
Ensure adherence to WVK and donor guidelines and standards during the project implementation

Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation and Learning

In consultation with the MEAL team agree on field monitoring tools for use to collect data
Support in data capture, validation and update on the other approved project and WVK DM&E system using the approved tools
Build the capacity of the FMNR champions on the monitoring tools and reporting expectations
Provide Households participation data for all the project activities segregated by RC, non-RC, gender and age.
Ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis using the provided guidelines
Work with champions, communities and partners to develop joint monitoring plans for FMNR uptake
Together with partners, conduct regular monitoring, reflection and learning events
Identify and document best practices and lessons learned from mainstreaming FMNR through Regreening Communities
Support project assessment processes: Baseline, Other assessments, endline

Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships

Forge strong networking relationship with the county government and other partners with same objectives
Engage with KFS, county department of environment and agriculture to work on joint execution plans for synergy building and higher impact
Organize and conduct regular review meetings with champions, community, government and other local partners/stakeholders on the FMNR uptake and implementation
Closely work with the local administration and communities to develop local community rules and regulations for landscape protection and management as well as enforce the same
Actively participate in the quarterly technical working groups
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
Ensure that project participants are kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to FMNR and environmental management

Other Duties

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor

How to apply: worldvision

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Assistant Project Officer

Employer: World Vision Kenya

Location: Kinango ADP, Kenya

Qualifications:

Required professional experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in community development work implementing environment or related programs
Experience in Project Management including program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community structures
Experience implementing integrated development programs
Excellent communication, Networking and advocacy skills
Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in L&R sector through training.
Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
Experience in training and coaching

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Education & Extension, Forestry/Environmental Education/climate change/Natural resource management, Community Development with vast knowledge in restoration or a closely related field from a recognized university

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc)
Familiar with environment sector programming
Ability to undertake initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision.
Speaks and understands local language
Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Typically field based with frequent domestic travel
MUST be a motorcycle rider with a valid driving license

Physical Requirements

Availability as required

Language Requirements

Excellent English & Kiswahili communication skills (both oral and written). Should understand and speak local dialect

Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Implementation

Ensure that the Annual, Quarterly, Monthly & Weekly plans and budgets are in place to guide effective project delivery
In Liaison with Project Accountant, track project implementation expenditure levels and manage work plans and budgets within the expected thresholds
Mobilize communities to take up Restore Africa program activities as per the joint execution schedules
Conduct community sensitization meetings on FMNR, Tree growing, S4T and other livelihood interventions for enhanced adoption.
Develop criteria for identification of FMNR and S4T champions and Lead farmers respectively within their communities and beyond.
Train and support the champions/Lead farmers on the FMNR and S4T / LVCD models to effectively spread the same within and beyond their communities.
Work with the various households and various community structures to develop community rules and regulations for landscape protection, improved farming methods / CSF and management within the target areas.
Work with community structures to establish FMNR resource centres to enhance adoption
Support local FMNR practice campaigns at the local level
Ensure adherence to WVK and donor guidelines and standards during the project implementation

Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation and Learning

In consultation with the MEAL team agree on field monitoring tools for use to collect data
Support in data capture, validation and update on the other approved project and WVK DM&E system using the approved tools
Build the capacity of the FMNR champions on the monitoring tools and reporting expectations
Provide Households participation data for all the project activities segregated by RC, non-RC, gender and age.
Ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis using the provided guidelines
Work with champions, communities and partners to develop joint monitoring plans for FMNR uptake
Together with partners, conduct regular monitoring, reflection and learning events
Identify and document best practices and lessons learned from mainstreaming FMNR through Regreening Communities
Support project assessment processes: Baseline, Other assessments, endline

Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships

Forge strong networking relationship with the county government and other partners with same objectives
Engage with KFS, county department of environment and agriculture to work on joint execution plans for synergy building and higher impact
Organize and conduct regular review meetings with champions, community, government and other local partners/stakeholders on the FMNR uptake and implementation
Closely work with the local administration and communities to develop local community rules and regulations for landscape protection and management as well as enforce the same
Actively participate in the quarterly technical working groups
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
Ensure that project participants are kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to FMNR and environmental management

Other Duties

Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor

How to apply: worldvision

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Dairy Development Officer

Employer: Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Location: Nandi

About the position: The overall purpose of the job is to provide extension/advisory services to dairy farmers for enhanced and sustainable strategies for increased quality milk production as well as act as liaison between the dairy farmers and the company

Qualifications:

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Diploma in either Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Health, Animal production, Dairy Technology
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

Knowledgeable in animal management practices and pasture management
Communication
Problem-solving
Listening
Customer care
Adaptability
Reporting and presentation
Organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities:

Support the farmers in the implementation of best practices in their farms – conservation of the pastures/fodder, establishing of the pastures/fodder, feeding routines, milk safety, and hygiene practices, disease control, farm planning.
Assist farmers in keeping track of expenses incurred for their farms so they can assess how profitable the farm is and pinpoint areas where costs can be reduced and stock.
Support in the management of the young stock to reduce calf mortality.
Act as the liaison between the farmers and HCL on matters of milk supply.
Recommend and participate in recruitment and onboarding of new dairy farmers – small-scale, big-scale, individual farmers.
Handle farmers’ questions and complaints related to milk quality, feeding, animal health, housing, production and farm management.
Mobilise farmers for training on disease control, breeding, and hygiene.
Continuous monitoring of farmers to make sure they are compliant with the expected milk production standards.
Communicate with farmers regularly to understand their concerns/complaints and provide relevant solutions and escalate to the manager where necessary.
Conduct field surveys to collect farmers’ views and expectations and submit the raw data to the manager for analysis.
Responsible for delivery of incentives to the farmers and sensitization on proper use – pasture seeds, milk cans, weighing scales, etc.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

How to apply: qsourcing

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Dairy Development Officer

Employer: Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Location: Uasin Gishu

Qualifications:

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Diploma in either Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Health, Animal production, Dairy Technology
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

Knowledgeable in animal management practices and pasture management
Communication
Problem-solving
Listening
Customer care
Adaptability
Reporting and presentation
Organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities:

Support the farmers in the implementation of best practices in their farms – conservation of the pastures/fodder, establishing of the pastures/fodder, feeding routines, milk safety, and hygiene practices, disease control, farm planning.
Assist farmers in keeping track of expenses incurred for their farms so they can assess how profitable the farm is and pinpoint areas where costs can be reduced and stock.
Support in the management of the young stock to reduce calf mortality.
Act as the liaison between the farmers and HCL on matters of milk supply.
Recommend and participate in recruitment and onboarding of new dairy farmers – small-scale, big-scale, individual farmers.
Handle farmers’ questions and complaints related to milk quality, feeding, animal health, housing, production and farm management.
Mobilise farmers for training on disease control, breeding, and hygiene.
Continuous monitoring of farmers to make sure they are compliant with the expected milk production standards.
Communicate with farmers regularly to understand their concerns/complaints and provide relevant solutions and escalate to the manager where necessary.
Conduct field surveys to collect farmers’ views and expectations and submit the raw data to the manager for analysis.
Responsible for delivery of incentives to the farmers and sensitization on proper use – pasture seeds, milk cans, weighing scales, etc.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

How to apply: qsourcing

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Dairy Development Officer

Employer: Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Location: Kericho

Qualifications:

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Diploma in either Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Health, Animal production, Dairy Technology
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

Knowledgeable in animal management practices and pasture management
Communication
Problem-solving
Listening
Customer care
Adaptability
Reporting and presentation
Organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities:

Support the farmers in the implementation of best practices in their farms – conservation of the pastures/fodder, establishing of the pastures/fodder, feeding routines, milk safety, and hygiene practices, disease control, farm planning.
Assist farmers in keeping track of expenses incurred for their farms so they can assess how profitable the farm is and pinpoint areas where costs can be reduced and stock.
Support in the management of the young stock to reduce calf mortality.
Act as the liaison between the farmers and HCL on matters of milk supply.
Recommend and participate in recruitment and onboarding of new dairy farmers – small-scale, big-scale, individual farmers.
Handle farmers’ questions and complaints related to milk quality, feeding, animal health, housing, production and farm management.
Mobilise farmers for training on disease control, breeding, and hygiene.
Continuous monitoring of farmers to make sure they are compliant with the expected milk production standards.
Communicate with farmers regularly to understand their concerns/complaints and provide relevant solutions and escalate to the manager where necessary.
Conduct field surveys to collect farmers’ views and expectations and submit the raw data to the manager for analysis.
Responsible for delivery of incentives to the farmers and sensitization on proper use – pasture seeds, milk cans, weighing scales, etc.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

How to apply: qsourcing

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Dairy Development Officer

Employer: Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Location: Bomet

Qualifications:

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Diploma in either Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Health, Animal production, Dairy Technology
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

Knowledgeable in animal management practices and pasture management
Communication
Problem-solving
Listening
Customer care
Adaptability
Reporting and presentation
Organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities:

Support the farmers in the implementation of best practices in their farms – conservation of the pastures/fodder, establishing of the pastures/fodder, feeding routines, milk safety, and hygiene practices, disease control, farm planning.
Assist farmers in keeping track of expenses incurred for their farms so they can assess how profitable the farm is and pinpoint areas where costs can be reduced and stock.
Support in the management of the young stock to reduce calf mortality.
Act as the liaison between the farmers and HCL on matters of milk supply.
Recommend and participate in recruitment and onboarding of new dairy farmers – small-scale, big-scale, individual farmers.
Handle farmers’ questions and complaints related to milk quality, feeding, animal health, housing, production and farm management.
Mobilise farmers for training on disease control, breeding, and hygiene.
Continuous monitoring of farmers to make sure they are compliant with the expected milk production standards.
Communicate with farmers regularly to understand their concerns/complaints and provide relevant solutions and escalate to the manager where necessary.
Conduct field surveys to collect farmers’ views and expectations and submit the raw data to the manager for analysis.
Responsible for delivery of incentives to the farmers and sensitization on proper use – pasture seeds, milk cans, weighing scales, etc.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

How to apply: qsourcing

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Dairy Development Officer

Employer: Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Location: Nyamira

Qualifications:

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Diploma in either Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Health, Animal production, Dairy Technology
Minimum of 2 years of experience

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

Knowledgeable in animal management practices and pasture management
Communication
Problem-solving
Listening
Customer care
Adaptability
Reporting and presentation
Organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities:

Support the farmers in the implementation of best practices in their farms – conservation of the pastures/fodder, establishing of the pastures/fodder, feeding routines, milk safety, and hygiene practices, disease control, farm planning.
Assist farmers in keeping track of expenses incurred for their farms so they can assess how profitable the farm is and pinpoint areas where costs can be reduced and stock.
Support in the management of the young stock to reduce calf mortality.
Act as the liaison between the farmers and HCL on matters of milk supply.
Recommend and participate in recruitment and onboarding of new dairy farmers – small-scale, big-scale, individual farmers.
Handle farmers’ questions and complaints related to milk quality, feeding, animal health, housing, production and farm management.
Mobilise farmers for training on disease control, breeding, and hygiene.
Continuous monitoring of farmers to make sure they are compliant with the expected milk production standards.
Communicate with farmers regularly to understand their concerns/complaints and provide relevant solutions and escalate to the manager where necessary.
Conduct field surveys to collect farmers’ views and expectations and submit the raw data to the manager for analysis.
Responsible for delivery of incentives to the farmers and sensitization on proper use – pasture seeds, milk cans, weighing scales, etc.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time

How to apply: qsourcing

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Alternative Livelihoods and Inclusive Markets Officer

Employer: Mercy Corps

Location:

About the position:

Qualifications:

Degree in Community Development, Business management, Agriculture, Livestock, or related field or diploma with over 3 years’ hands on work experience.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with NGOs/CBO’s in civic engagement, livelihoods and market system development.
Demonstrated computer competency of Microsoft Excel and knowledge of at least one data management software including MS Access, SPSS, STATA.
Commitment to working in the ASALs experience in Turkana a plus.
Understanding of working with local partners and commitment to working in a consortium.
Good problem solving, written and oral communication skills.
Confident, sound training facilitation and representation/relationship management skills.
Strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Local (Turkana) language skills required.
Ability to work without constant supervision and as part of a diverse team.
Good knowledge of MS Office software such as Excel, Word, and Access.

Responsibilities:

Program Management

Facilitate community visioning process for resilient livelihoods using community participatory appraisal tools.
Contribute to livelihoods team, work plans and guide successful implementation of program activities, ensuring teams and partners follow work plans so activities are in alignment and achieve desired impact.
Provide technical guidance on all alternative livelihoods and markets system development interventions where required and ensure that interventions are responsive to stakeholders and consistent with Mercy Corps’ learning agenda and plan.
Oversee the design and implementation of nutrition sensitive Ward Development Plans and alternative livelihoods and Markets based interventions.
Facilitate business to business linkages for targeted crop/livestock and off farm livelihoods anchor groups for increased access to input and output markets.
Facilitate Increased access for poor and ultra-poor HH to productivity enhancement inputs, skills for starting and growing alternative livelihoods.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
Coordinate with the livelihoods assistant to develop activities work plans, directly implement and report for each activity undertaken.
Mobilize communities and support livelihoods based SSBC and case management initiatives for transformed practices at household level
Identify and build win-win partnerships with public and private sector actors to support the start-up and growth of on and off-farm livelihoods in Turkana County.
Identify links for program participants to other traders, markets, financial institutions, public and private institutions.
Collaborate with USAID Nawiri health and nutrition staff to integrate messaging into on and off-farm livelihood training curriculum/manuals.
Ensure that interventions are evidence-based and adhere to adaptive management principles.
Support research, assessments, evaluations and monitoring surveys in area of operation. This will entail development of Scopes of Work, development of survey tools, trainings and management of data collectors, report write and facilitating results discussion.
Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate including certifying all interventions to adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
Coordinate with procurement, logistics, security, administration and human resources teams to ensure operational systems support field activities.

Community and County Engagement

Mobilize sub-county and ward level alternative livelihoods forums with relevant stakeholders.
Conduct community mobilization and sensitization meetings with ward and community-level leaders, government, NGO, private sector to enhance investments in alternative livelihoods.
Participate in Ward Development Planning processes and ensure their participation and integration of plans into county priorities.
Link livelihoods to Ward Planning Committees to relevant county government departments and other development partners.
Initiate collaborative partnership with other development partners and identify potential opportunities for linkages.

Influence & Representation

Work with Livelihoods Coordinator to facilitate smooth coordination of activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government, private sector and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.
Participate in planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and community partners to develop and deliver capacity building of participants.

Safeguarding

Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options

Security

Work closely with the country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that promote the safety and security of all team members.
Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security.

Other

Conduct themselves both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Other duties as assigned.

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 Participants

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: N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Livelihoods Coordinator

Works Directly With: Water resources officer, Assistant livelihoods officers – livestock, alternative livelihoods officers, REAP for nutrition officers, Household economic Strengthening officers, and Sub-office M&E officers.

How to apply: recruiting2

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Regional Coordinator

Employer: WTS Energy

Location: Nairobi

About the position: Assist the Crop Production Coordinator in managing green initiatives for the designated area.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role or field.
Experience in agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of supply chains, and production potential of agricultural biomass for industrial use.
Must have a valid driving license
Ability to design and manage large-scale agricultural and agroforestry interventions.
Knowledge of agricultural and agro-forestry production systems, particularly contract farming mechanisms and/or agro-industrial initiatives.
Excellent coordination and reporting skills.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills.
Candidate should have a network of relevant contacts to assist in job performance.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities:

Assist the coordinator in defining environmental and geo-pedological characteristics for developing vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock).
Support the analysis of local agricultural contexts and production systems in rural areas.
Assist in identifying, implementing, and monitoring appropriate intervention models for vertical integration projects in bio feedstock chains in the assigned area.
Coordinate activities of field officers in agreement with the Crop Production Coordinator.
Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, communication campaigns, local content, etc.) contributing to agricultural development.
Support Agrihub activities for supply and logistics.
Utilize stakeholder relation skills, especially with local communities.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

How to apply: wtsenergy

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Laboratory Service Support Coordinator

Employer: East and Southern Africa CIMMYT at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Location: Nairobi

About the position: The Lab Service Coordinator ESA and CWANA, will coordinate all Breeding Resources Services ( BRS) lab service activities in the region, provide trainings, logistics support, and technical recommendations to service users.

Qualifications:

Bachelor in agronomy, genetics, food science, chemistry or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience coordinating appropriate, efficient and effective analytical / genotyping services.

Education, knowledge and experience

Bachelor in agronomy, genetics, food science, chemistry or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience coordinating appropriate, efficient and effective analytical / genotyping services.

Responsibilities:

Support CGIAR/NARES breeding programs in North, East, and Southern Africa and Central Asia to adopt BRS lab services (genotyping/ elemental analysis).
Support BRS Leadership team to increase/improve service offers in the region by:
Represent BRS in the region;
Support the implementation of data-driven KPIs related to lab services adoption
Support lab services team in other regions
Lead the implementation/integration of Global Shared Services (GSS) network in the region and support other regions
Contribute with knowledge for lab services processes, supporting the development/improvement of Quality Management System.
Supports BRS service request portal improvement.
Coordinate lab services activities (genotyping/elemental analysis), in East and Southern Africa (ESA) and Central and West Asia and North Africa (CAWANA), including providing support to end users, managing logistics, etc. for delivering high-quality and timely services. Ensuring the best use of allocated fund, including demand forecasting (by center/ by crop); new user engagement; implementation of new services; lab services capacity development activities.

How to apply: recruit.cifor-icraf

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

Position: Lecturer – Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management

Employer: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Location: Siaya

Area of specialization: Community Development Statistics Agricultural Economics/ Agribusiness

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD or a master’s degree in a relevant area and possess vast teaching or industry experience at undergraduate/ postgraduate levels.
Applicants must have served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of JOOUST.
At least two (2) years teaching experience in a university.

Responsibilities:

Teaching undergraduate students and or postgraduate students;
Preparing learning and teaching materials to enable better delivery of content and achievement of the objectives of the course;
Delivering the course content to students through lectures ensuring that they follow the curriculum objectives;
Evaluating the delivery models and make appropriate improvements to ensure quality teaching and learning;
Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations;
Carrying out a needs assessment for curriculum; identify the content gaps in order to produce competent graduates;
Participation in the University activities: open day, field day, exhibition for the enhancements of the image of the University.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents and Application to:

Deputy Vice – Chancellor

Planning Administration and Finance,

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

P.O. Box 210-40601, BONDO, Kenya

and a soft copy in PDF format of the application documents through recruitmentpart@jooust.ac.ke

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

Deadline: 27 August. 2024

Position: Lecturer – Plant Animal and Food Sciences

Employer: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Location: Siaya

Area of specialization: Agronomy Livestock Production Animal Health Nutrition and Food Security

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD or a master’s degree in a relevant area and possess vast teaching or industry experience at undergraduate/ postgraduate levels.
Applicants must have served as a Lecturer or equivalent industry experience in a university or institution recognized by the Senate of JOOUST.
At least two (2) years teaching experience in a university.

Responsibilities:

Teaching undergraduate students and or postgraduate students;
Preparing learning and teaching materials to enable better delivery of content and achievement of the objectives of the course;
Delivering the course content to students through lectures ensuring that they follow the curriculum objectives;
Evaluating the delivery models and make appropriate improvements to ensure quality teaching and learning;
Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations;
Carrying out a needs assessment for curriculum; identify the content gaps in order to produce competent graduates;
Participation in the University activities: open day, field day, exhibition for the enhancements of the image of the University.

Deputy Vice – Chancellor

Planning Administration and Finance,

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

P.O. Box 210-40601, BONDO, Kenya

and a soft copy in PDF format of the application documents through

recruitmentpart@jooust.ac.ke

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

Deadline: 27 August. 2024

16.

Position: Graduate Trainee

Employer: Sian Roses

Location: Eldoret

Qualifications:

The ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications:

Must have attained a degree in Horticulture/Agriculture from a recognized institution
Must have graduated within the past 2 years
Should not have more than 1 year working experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Should be willing and ready to learn.

Other Skills:

Good analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills.
Initiative and enterprise

How to apply:

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

recruitment@sianflowers.co.ke

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

Deadline: 23 August. 2024

17.

Position: Veterinary Internship Programme

Employer: Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Location: Nairobi

About the position: The Directorate of Veterinary Services, State Department for Livestock Development in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development announces internship vacancies for veterinary surgeons and veterinary paraprofes- sionals who graduated in the year 2023/2024. This is a statutory requirement under the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act, No. 29 of 2011 Sections 15 (1) and 17 (1). Internship will be guided by the Internship Policy and Guidelines for the Public Service, the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Regulations of 2013 and the Kenya Veterinary Board Internship Guidelines. The internship is scheduled to begin in December, 2024. The deadline for application is 31st October, 2024.

Qualifications:

Temporary registration as a veterinary intern for the year 2024 by the Kenya Veterinary Board Certificate of Training (BVM, BSc, Diploma or Certificate level) from Universities and other training Institu- tions recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board
KCSE Certificate
KCPE Certificate
National Identity card
Birth certificate
KRA PIN certificate
Valid Certificate of good conduct
NHIF Card
NSSF Card
Personal Accident Insurance cover
Bank Account in your name
Two recent passport size photographs

Responsibilities:

Only graduates in the following categories are eligible for the Veterinary Internship Programme:

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
BSc. in Animal Health and Production
Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Certificate in Animal Health and Production
All applicants must have graduated from an institution recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board

Veterinary internship is mandatory for all those who graduated from 2016 onwards

Before making this application the applicant MUST be registered as an Intern by the Kenya Veterinary Board for the year 2024

How to apply: Register with KVB as an intern here and fill online application here

Deadline: 31 October. 2024

18.

Position: Graduate Trainee – at

Employer: Sian Roses

Location: Kitengela

Qualifications:

The ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications:
Must have attained a degree in Horticulture/Agriculture from a recognized institution
Must have graduated within the past 2 years
Should not have more than 1 year working experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Should be willing and ready to learn.
Other Skills
Good analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills.
Initiative and enterprise

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to: recruitment@sianflowers.co.ke.Use the title of the position as the subject of the email.

Deadline: 23 August. 2024

19.

Position: Senior Adaptation Advisor

Employer: Power Shift Africa (PSA)

Location: Nairobi

About the position: Kenya’s Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change plays a critical role in enhancing Kenya and Africa’s leadership in delivering climate adaptation policies, building compelling narratives on climate adaptation, particularly for the agriculture sector, and unlocking finance for climate adaptation in Kenya and Africa.

To complement and advance this agenda, PSA, with support from strategic partners, seeks to provide technical support by recruiting a highly qualified Senior Adaptation Advisor. The main objective of the Advisor role is to support Kenya’s Climate Envoy by providing expert guidance and strategic advice on climate adaptation.

The Senior Adaptation Advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change in advancing climate adaptation policies. This position involves shaping compelling narratives around climate adaptation and agriculture, enhancing Kenya’s adaptation portfolio, and fostering stakeholder coordination and engagement. The Advisor will also be instrumental in translating complex climate science into accessible reports, showcasing Kenya’s climate innovations and initiatives, and crafting evidence-based policy briefs and recommendations to drive and expedite climate action.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in environmental science, Agriculture, Climate Change, Economics or a related field
At least 10 years of experience in climate change, with a climate adaptation and resilience focus, and preferably with a focus on regional/global negotiation processes.
Proven track record of developing and implementing adaptation strategies.
relevant experience in engagement, with a climate adaptation and resilience focus, and preferably with a focus on regional/global negotiation processes.
Strong knowledge of climate policy with a track record of working with stakeholders around climate policy development in Africa.
Demonstrated knowledge of global policies, strategies, and frameworks in the field of climate change and finance including the Paris Agreement, and other multilateral environmental treaties that Kenya has ratified.
Strong track record and capability of mobilizing climate finance for climate adaptation programming from various sources including the existing climate financing mechanisms.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, the private sector, civil society, and local communities.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Policy Advisory

Provide high-level strategic advice on climate adaptation policies to the Special Envoy for Climate Change and senior officials to support engagements at various levels.
Develop a comprehensive adaptation, agriculture, and food systems agenda for the Office of the President, aligning with national priorities, international best practices, and Africa’s climate resilience objectives.
Craft detailed policy recommendations and strategies to tackle climate adaptation challenges.
Draft technical statements, briefing notes, and position papers to advance Kenya’s and Africa’s strategic interests in global forums, particularly within the UNFCCC.
Support Kenya’s participation and influence in key regional and international platforms, including AMCEN, AU Summits, UNGA, G7/G20 processes, and the UNFCCC’s Conference of Parties.

Research and Analysis

Conduct comprehensive research and technical analysis on climate adaptation.
Simplify complex climate science data and reports for varied audiences, ensuring accessibility and clarity.
Develop evidence-based policy briefs and recommendations to influence decision-making and expedite climate action.

Stakeholders Engagement

Engage and organize convenings with key stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners, to garner support for climate adaptation initiatives.
Foster strategic collaborations and partnerships to advance climate adaptation goals.
Represent the Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change at high-level forums and meetings.

Communications

Develop and promote compelling narratives on climate adaptation and agriculture, highlighting Kenya’s and Africa’s climate innovations and initiatives.
Collaborate with communications teams to create and disseminate materials, including technical statements, briefing notes, and reports.
Draft speeches and talking points to bolster Kenya’s and Africa’s advocacy efforts in negotiations, conferences, and workshops, positioning Kenya as a leader in climate adaptation, particularly in agriculture and food systems.

Programme Management and fundraising

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with project partners and donors.
Contribute to the development of fundraising proposals for adaptation and resilience programs and support their implementation.
Work closely with relevant ministries and departments to establish and enhance national adaptation monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems (MEL) in Kenya.

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

careers@powershiftafrica.org

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

Deadline: 23 August. 2024

20.

Position: Food Security and Agriculture Trainer

Employer: Perk Group Africa

Location: Nairobi

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Food Security, Environmental Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or food security programs.
Proven experience in training, capacity building, or teaching professionals in a multicultural setting.
Strong understanding of agricultural practices, sustainable farming, crop production, pest management, soil science, and food security principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
Proficiency in designing and delivering professional training programs using various methodologies.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities:

Design and deliver short course training programs on food security and sustainable agriculture for professionals.
Develop and update training materials, including manuals, presentations, and handouts tailored for short courses.
Conduct needs assessments to identify the training requirements of professional participants.
Facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions, ensuring a high level of participant involvement and learning.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and implement necessary improvements.
Collaborate with local and international stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community groups.
Provide technical support and mentorship to participants during and after the training sessions.
Prepare detailed reports on training activities, outcomes, and participant feedback.

How to apply: perk-gafrica

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

21.

Position: Specialist- Business Acceleration at

Employer: Bioversity International

Location: Nairobi

Qualifications:

Masters’s degree in business, agribusiness, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, or a related field
Over 5 years’ experience in support SMEs/business service provider particularly women enterprise development through business acceleration, startup support, or venture development
Strong understanding of the women’ entrepreneurial ecosystem, business challenges, and growth strategies.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and build relationships.
Analytical mindset with the ability to assess investment relevance and conduct market research and data analysis.
Knowledge of the agribusiness industry: The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the agribusiness industry, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Knowledge of business modelling, financial analysis, and investment readiness is desirable.
Passion for supporting agribusiness ventures and contributing to social impact

Responsibilities:

Co-design, co-develop/refine and co-implement the business accelerator program structure, curriculum, and resources for SMES and related business services
Assist in the identification and selection of promising agribusinesses for participation in the accelerator program based on gender inclusion.
Provide hands-on support to participating ventures, including conducting needs assessments, developing customized action plans, and monitoring progress.
Coordinate and facilitate workshops, training sessions, coaching and mentorship activities to enhance the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge of program participants.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends, market opportunities, and potential challenges for the ventures in the program.
Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, including mentors, investors, industry experts, and partner organizations.
Catalyze investments and growth of bean-engaged SEMs and business service providers by supporting to them to build their business cases and attract private and public investments in their business
Provide research and timely analytics to track and evaluate the performance and impact of the accelerator program, collecting and analysing data to measure success and identify areas for improvement and learning .
Contribute to the program and theme reporting by preparing regular progress agri-business reports, case studies/impact stories, and impact assessments.
Widely publish and documents the BP& PABRA agri-business
Co-develop proposal and mobilize resources for BP and PABRA to expand the bean-based agri-businesses
Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in the field of business acceleration, sharing insights and knowledge with the team and program participants.

How to apply: bioversityinternational

Deadline: 26 August. 2024

22.

Position: Coxswain/ Fisheries Assistant II – 12 Posts

Employer: Migori County Public Service Board

Location: Migori County

Qualifications:

Experience

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in seamanship.

Qualifications

Must be a Kenyan
Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+
Possess Coxswain Certificate from Kenya Maritime Authority or any other recognized Institution
Possess a medical report from a certified medical officer

Competences

Good command in English and Swahili
Physically and medically fit.
Good interpersonal skills

Responsibility:

Navigate motorized boats in Lake Victoria during patrols and while carrying out other water activities
Ensuring crew and boat safety
Identifying and addressing technical faults
Executing drills as directed by the trainer
General maintenance of the vessel and auxiliary equipment
Ensure the boat is properly equipped with mandatory and serviced firefighting equipment, lifesaving appliances and personal protective clothing’s
Maintaining records and database

How to apply: migoricountypsb

Deadline: 29 August. 2024

23.

Position: Assistant Fisheries Officer III – 4 Posts

Employer: Migori County Public Service Board

Location: Migori County

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Be a Kenyan citizen
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution; and
Certificate in computer application skills.

Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers, analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports
Assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources
Undertaking fisheries extension activities
Maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries
Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms and
Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition

How to apply: migoricountypsb

Deadline: 29 August. 2024

24.

Position: Fisheries Officer – 3 Posts

Employer: Migori County Public Service Board

Location: Migori County

Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Be a Kenyan citizen
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution; and
Certificate in computer application skills

Responsibility:

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers, analyzing fisheries data and preparing reports
Assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources
Undertaking fisheries extension activities
Maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries
Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms and
Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition

How to apply: migoricountypsb

Deadline: 29 August. 2024

25.

Position: Assistant Director-Fisheries & Blue Economy

Employer: Migori County Public Service Board

Location: Migori County

Qualifications:

Be a Kenyan citizen
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries Science; Applied Aquatic Sciences; Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology; Biology; Zoology; Botany; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Marine and Coastal Fisheries Management and Development; Marine Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Natural Resources Management; Conservation Biology and Resource Development; Geology; Hydrology; Environmental Sciences; Sociology; Food Science and Technology; Tourism; Wildlife; Energy; Remote Sensing; Spatial Planning; Land Economics; Geophysics; Oceanography; Chemistry or any other equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
Possess an experience of at least five years in the relevant field three of which must have been at a senior position
A Master’s Degree in any of the following:- Fisheries Science; Fisheries Management; Hydrology; Applied Aquatic Sciences; Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology; Marine and Coastal Fisheries Management and Development; Marine Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Natural Resources Management; Conservation Biology and Resource Development; Environmental Sciences; Food Science and Technology; Oceanography or any other equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
Acquired wide experience in all aspects of fisheries management, development of policies and is fully conversant with the Fisheries Act and all relevant national and international instruments
Clear understanding of National, Regional, Continental and International Development goals, policies, strategies and Instruments and ability to link them to sustainability
Demonstrated ability in Conflict Resolution; and experience in mobilizing and managing Resources

Responsibility:

Coordinating of Blue Economy and support technical committees and thematic working groups
Coordinating national and regional aquatic research and oceanography
Coordinating development and review of policies, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the blue economy and overseeing development of programmes and projects for blue economy
Promoting conservation and utilization of marine ecosystems
Coordinating Capacity Building for Data/Information Collection On Potentials of Offshore Fishing
Developing of Blue Economy Development Master Plan and data base
Coordinating development and implementation of Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) and Integrated Coastal Management Plan (ICMP)
Coordinating the development of promoting and coordinating delimitation technology for Kenya’s Marine Spatial Planning
Coordinating the development, review and harmonization of Blue Economy Curriculum and training system and capacity building of stakeholders on blue economy promoting regional joint management and research activities under the international and regional conventions and treaties activities under blue economy sector and coordinating access to foreign markets and attracting new foreign direct investments
Enhancing linkages between government, indigenous groups, universities, and the private sector to align research priorities and improve data sharing amongst ocean partners and stakeholders in order to enable more efficient development of new technologies and solutions
Advancing sustainable and prosperous ocean-based energy, marine transport, ports and ship building; aquaculture; commercial fisheries and seafood processing; coastal and marine tourism ;technology; and circular economy

How to apply: jobwebkenya

Deadline: 29 August. 2024

26.

Position: Assistant Director-Fisheries

Employer: Migori County Public Service Board

Location: Migori County

Qualifications:

Be a Kenyan citizen
served in the grade of Principal Fisheries Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years or have a cumulative relevant and demonstrable working experience of five years either in the public or private sector
Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Aquatic Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Physical Sciences or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer application skills;
Knowledge of the Fisheries development and management policies, Fisheries Act and other related Acts and international conventions; and
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Responsibility:

Initiating and implementing Fisheries policies, projects, programs and strategies
Evaluating, monitoring, control and surveillance systems
Monitoring the implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements
Coordinating the strengthening of fisheries extension services
Promoting co-operation between the fisheries sector and local/international stakeholders and implementation of multilateral projects and programmes
Coordinating fisheries extension services and management programs
Analyzing, storing and disseminating fisheries related reports
Liaising with relevant stakeholders to design fisheries management programs
Coordinating fisheries research in fish stock assessment; promoting fish marketing and value addition; and evaluating monitoring, control and surveillance systems
Participating in the implementation of bi-lateral projects and programs and participating in negotiations of multi and bi-lateral agreements
Organizing extension approaches and methodologies; implementing fisheries management measures; formulating, implementing and monitoring resource conservation intervention strategies
Monitoring fish seed and feed production programmes
Designing fish marketing strategies
Promoting fish and fishery product value addition
Monitoring and evaluation of fish projects/programmes; undertaking applied research liaising with research institutions for research programs and dissemination of research findings; managing fisheries data bank; and coordinating resource utilization at the area of deployment.
In addition, the officer will be the subject matter specialist in Fish Quality Assurance and Marketing, Aquaculture development, inland and Riverine Fisheries, or Marine and Coastal Fisheries.

How to apply: migoricountypsb

Deadline: 29 August. 2024

27.

Position: Assistant Director-Fisheries & Blue Economy

Employer: Migori County Public Service Board

Location: Migori County

Qualifications:

Be a Kenyan citizen
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Fisheries Science; Applied Aquatic Sciences; Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology; Biology; Zoology; Botany; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Marine and Coastal Fisheries Management and Development; Marine Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Natural Resources Management; Conservation Biology and Resource Development; Geology; Hydrology; Environmental Sciences; Sociology; Food Science and Technology; Tourism; Wildlife; Energy; Remote Sensing; Spatial Planning; Land Economics; Geophysics; Oceanography; Chemistry or any other equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
Possess an experience of at least five years in the relevant field three of which must have been at a senior position
A Master’s Degree in any of the following:- Fisheries Science; Fisheries Management; Hydrology; Applied Aquatic Sciences; Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology; Marine and Coastal Fisheries Management and Development; Marine Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Natural Resources Management; Conservation Biology and Resource Development; Environmental Sciences; Food Science and Technology; Oceanography or any other equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya
Acquired wide experience in all aspects of fisheries management, development of policies and is fully conversant with the Fisheries Act and all relevant national and international instruments
Clear understanding of National, Regional, Continental and International Development goals, policies, strategies and Instruments and ability to link them to sustainability
Demonstrated ability in Conflict Resolution; and experience in mobilizing and managing Resources

Responsibility:

Coordinating of Blue Economy and support technical committees and thematic working groups
Coordinating national and regional aquatic research and oceanography
Coordinating development and review of policies, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the blue economy and overseeing development of programmes and projects for blue economy
Promoting conservation and utilization of marine ecosystems
Coordinating Capacity Building for Data/Information Collection On Potentials of Offshore Fishing
Developing of Blue Economy Development Master Plan and data base
Coordinating development and implementation of Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) and Integrated Coastal Management Plan (ICMP)
Coordinating the development of promoting and coordinating delimitation technology for Kenya’s Marine Spatial Planning
Coordinating the development, review and harmonization of Blue Economy Curriculum and training system and capacity building of stakeholders on blue economy promoting regional joint management and research activities under the international and regional conventions and treaties activities under blue economy sector and coordinating access to foreign markets and attracting new foreign direct investments
Enhancing linkages between government, indigenous groups, universities, and the private sector to align research priorities and improve data sharing amongst ocean partners and stakeholders in order to enable more efficient development of new technologies and solutions
Advancing sustainable and prosperous ocean-based energy, marine transport, ports and ship building; aquaculture; commercial fisheries and seafood processing; coastal and marine tourism ;technology; and circular economy

How to apply: jobwebkenya

Deadline: 29 August. 2024

28.

Position: Food Security and Agriculture Trainer

Employer: Perk Group Africa

Location: Nairobi

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Food Security, Environmental Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or food security programs.
Proven experience in training, capacity building, or teaching professionals in a multicultural setting.
Strong understanding of agricultural practices, sustainable farming, crop production, pest management, soil science, and food security principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
Proficiency in designing and delivering professional training programs using various methodologies.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibility:

Design and deliver short course training programs on food security and sustainable agriculture for professionals.
Develop and update training materials, including manuals, presentations, and handouts tailored for short courses.
Conduct needs assessments to identify the training requirements of professional participants.
Facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions, ensuring a high level of participant involvement and learning.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and implement necessary improvements.
Collaborate with local and international stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community groups.
Provide technical support and mentorship to participants during and after the training sessions.
Prepare detailed reports on training activities, outcomes, and participant feedback.

How to apply: perk-gafrica

Deadline: 31 August. 2024

29.

Position: Veterinary Expert

Employer: The Food and Agriculture Organization

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Veterinary discipline relevant to the duties listed including extensive working experience in animal health in Africa.
At least 10 years (Category A) of relevant professional experience in relevant positions in Africa with sound understanding of the regional context.
Working knowledge (level C) of English and French.

Responsibility:

Work closely with the African Union – InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the European Union (EU) Delegation in Nairobi and International Partnerships (INTPA) HQ, to support and prepare the next stage of mobilisation of EU funds and others for the PPR eradication programme in Africa.
Coordinate this technical assistance team (including sector experts) and ensure the coherence of the global, regional, and country level policy dialogue in Africa.
Engage and collaborate with relevant global, regional institutions, organizations, and stakeholders, including national authorities on the development of a strategy for the involvement of the private sector.
Support the findings and contribute to the discussions of the PPR GEP Secretariat and Pan African PPR secretariat (PAPS) on resource mobilisation for the PPR eradication.
Contribute to identify partners/areas for complementarity and possible synergy and recommend appropriate collaborative actions.
Contribute to the formulation of the PPR vaccination strategy and epidemiological surveillance
Contribute to develop recommendations for optimal implementation of PPR GEP (national, regional, continental and global);
Contribute to the identification of performance indicators and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system to monitor the program implementation.
Assist in the formulation and implementation of the PPR strategies (at national and regional levels) policies, knowledge products and advocacy material to improve small ruminant health and production in the framework of small ruminant health including multidisciplinary approaches in addressing endemic and production animal diseases and public health threats of animal origin;
Prepare regular reports on the implementation and progress of the strategy for private sector engagement (every 3 months) and collect statistical information to monitor the implementation of the project deliverables.
Undertake other duties as required.

How to apply: fuzu

Deadline: Aug 26, 2024

30.

Position: Senior Livestock & Climate Advisor

Employer: GIZ KE

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in agricultural sciences, livestock production, climate studies or related fields.

Professional experience

At least 7 years of professional experience in a similar position and sound technical expertise in the area of livestock, agriculture and climate.
Several years of professional experience in project management, policy advice and technical management of consulting assignments and short-term experts;
Practical experience in provision of successful capacity building activities to public
officials, financial institutions and/or other stakeholders in the field of livestock, agriculture and climate;
Practical experience in designing and organizing conferences, workshops and trainings;
Work experience in collaborating and strong professional network with the international donor community, international organizations such as the United Nations and African Union, research institutions, development banks and line ministries in African countries.
Knowledge of methods and procedures of the German Development Cooperation is an advantage;
Excellent written and spoken English, and communication skills – knowledge of French is an advantage;

Other knowledge, additional competence

Self-starter, who works independently and has a flexible attitude but is a strong Team player
Strong interpersonal and networking skills and a willingness to cooperate effectively with colleagues and partners, including necessary diplomatic skills
Excellent management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and execute complex tasks under within required schedules and deadlines
Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and multicultural team;
Structured thinking and the ability to familiarize quickly and comprehensively with complex topics;
Proven analytical and communication skills, both written and spoken;
Profound Office 365 skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibility:

A. Profile Summary

The main responsibilities of the Senior Livestock and Climate Advisor will be policy advice, networking and strategic partnerships between current and new programme partners based in Africa; planning, coordination and monitoring of joint contributions to outputs and outcomes; and implementing capacity development activities and technical inputs to the portfolio. The senior advisor will work in close coordination with the LiveSys team and the Agriculture & Rural Development Cluster providing technical assistance in the field of livestock & climate and supporting any effective linkages and synergies across outputs, partners and programmes.

B.Tasks

Under the overall supervision of the Cluster Coordinator and with the technical support of the LiveSys project lead from GIZ headquarters in Germany, the senior advisor is

responsible for the following tasks:

Networking and coordination between programme partners based in Africa, especially AU-IBAR and member states, technical / research partners and development banks including building and maintaining new strategic partnerships;
Engage in and support stakeholder dialogues (conferences, workshops, trainings) on livestock and climate (incl. public and private partners) and bringing sustainability considerations into policy and funding mechanisms.
Planning, monitoring and reporting of joint activities and securing high quality contributions to the programme’s outputs and outcomes, and close coordination with other team members on cross-cutting activities;
Implementing capacity development activities together with project partners on the importance of climate, biodiversity and gender in livestock policy and finance
Support in analysis of African livestock strategies with regards to their strength in climate, biodiversity and gender aspects, identification of ‘champions’ and development of recommendations for effective implementation of strategies
Identification and mobilization of national contributions to climate and biodiversity agendas in livestock, and supporting their representation at global level (e.g. UNFCCC, CBD);
Provide technical support and inputs and enrich ongoing knowledge exchange between projects in the GIZ portfolio in Kenya and other African countries on topics related to livestock, climate and biodiversity and actively support the communication of project impact in Kenya
Render support and undertake additional tasks, as may be required within the scope of the project or by the supervisor to benefit the agricultural cluster.

Other duties/additional tasks

Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

How to apply: fuzu.com

Deadline: Aug 26, 2024

31.

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (PROSOIL)

Employer: GIZ KE

Location: Duty location, Kisumu with frequent visits to rural areas in Western Kenya

Contract period: October 2024 to December 2025

Qualifications:

Education: University degree in agricultural economics, agriculture, social sciences or any other related field

Languages: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili

Professional experience

10 years of work experience in a M&E position in international cooperation
5 years of work experience in the field of agriculture and rural development
Proven track-record in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems
Experience in organizing large scale surveys with support of enumerators
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills utilizing relevant software programs such as Stata, SPSS, R and Power BI
Experience in contracting and coordinating consultants and other external service providers is an advantage

Other knowledge and additional competence

Profound understanding of sustainable soil management
Ability to produce high-quality reports and publications
Ability to organize and facilitate workshops
Self-starter who works independently, has a flexible attitude and is a strong team player
Strong interpersonal skills and binding communication towards team members and partners
Ability to act under pressure
Integrity regarding GIZ values and ethical standards
Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications
Command of GIS applications is an advantage

Responsibility:

Core tasks:

Monitoring tasks and duties:

Maintain and continuously refine the project’s indicator definition sheets, documentation files and databases, reporting templates for implementing partners as well as data generation methodologies
Ensure timely and high-quality contributions of the project’s technical advisors and implementing partners according to the project’s M&E system; provide capacity building on the existing standards as required
Plan, organize and implement annual data collection surveys on key project indicators through training and coordination of enumerators
Prepare and coordinate additional short-term expert assignments for generation of additional data as required

Evaluation tasks and duties:

Analyze quantitative survey results and qualitative data to support the project manager in ensuring that the project maintains its strategic vision and to support the project’s technical advisors to achieve the intended outputs and outcomes
Support the final project evaluation and other external evaluation efforts

Reporting and communication tasks and duties:

Support the timely compilation of project reports to BMZ and EU as per monitoring framework and donor requirements
Respond to further reporting needs of GIZ Kenya´s agricultural cluster and the Global Soil Programme
Contribute to the project’s communication and visibility activities with facts and figures about the project’s impact, successes and failures
Participation in fora and meetings relevant for the project

How to apply: fuzu

Deadline: Aug 28, 2024

32.

Position: Intern – Social And Behaviour Change (SBC) – Cherab (Merti)

Employer: Catholic Relief Services- CRS

Location: Isiolo, Kenya

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment.
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required.

Responsibility:

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning.
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning.
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

How to apply: fuzu

Deadline: Aug 26, 2024

33.

Position: Programme Intern- HR/01/DMDP/INT/2024

Employer: Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust

Location: Taita Taveta

About the position: We are seeking a driven and eager-to-learn recent graduate for a Programme Intern role. As Programme Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Danida Market Development Partnerships (DMDP) programme in office and fieldwork activities within the project area. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of programme implementation, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of programme systems and processes.

Terms: 3-month contract

Qualifications:

Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Project Management, Community Development, or related field.

Behaviour

Positive, energetic self-starter with a high level of personal drive and resilience
Willing to learn.
Demonstrated integrity and of positive attitude.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Good knowledge in Ms Office Suite Products i.e., Excel, word, Power Point, SharePoint, OneDrive.
Good Communication and interpersonal Skills
Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibility:

Participate in programme planning, review, and co-ordination meetings to learn on programme implementation.
Participate and support in agricultural extension and project management activities including but not limited to farmer mobilization, farmer trainings, farm visits & crop walks, and stakeholders’ engagement.
Support data collection, coding, and development of the value chain database.
Support office administration roles in guidance from assistant project officer.
Support in report writing
Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

How to apply: Qualified and interested applicants should send their cover letter and CV (combined in one PDF document saved in your full name) to jobs@mespt.org quoting Internship Position & Reference in the subject line “PROGRAMME INTERN- HR/01/DMDP/INT/2024”.

Candidates who are selected will have to provide official certificates at a later stage:

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment but to complement an intern’s studies.

The applicant must legally be eligible to live and work full time in Kenya.

Please do not send certificates at this stage.

MESPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to Gender, Equity and Diversity.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 23rd August 2024 at 5.00 pm EAT

34.

Position: Animal Health/Vet Professional

Employer: Mkulima Sharp

Location: Kisii & Nairobi

Qualifications:

Passionate, young vet or animal health specialist licensed by the Kenya veterinary board
Hardworking, excellent at communication
Not afraid to get your hands dirty.
Willing to work overtime with the best interest of farmers at heart?
Know how to ride a motorbike?

Responsibility:

Carry out farm visits to our investors sites.
Communicate with farmers/Investors to answer questions and educate them on situations and treatment plans.
Collaborate with farm assistants and other staff to providetop-notch vet services
Participate and design trainings for investors and stakeholders. Collect and prepare animal health reports.
Advocating for good veterinary practices.
Vaccinating and debeaking birds at our farms and those of our investors
Performing any other duties related to animal welfare as will be assigned
The individual should be able to work and deliver under strict set timelines.
Should be keen to detail

How to apply: Email us your CV and application letter on careers@mkulimasharp.com and you can be part of our great team. www.mkulimasharp.com

35.

Position: Laboratory Service Support Coordinator – East and Southern Africa CIMMYT

Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Terms and conditions

This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.

Qualifications:

Bachelor in agronomy, genetics, food science, chemistry or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience coordinating appropriate, efficient and effective analytical/genotyping services.

Personal attributes and competencies

Demonstrated experience of defining and monitoring standards and KPIs.
Proven, in-depth understanding of quality and nutritional phenotyping and/or genotyping.
Experience working with diverse multidisciplinary teams, particularly in the African continent context.

Responsibility:

Support CGIAR/NARES breeding programs in North, East, and Southern Africa and Central Asia to adopt BRS lab services (genotyping/ elemental analysis).

Support BRS Leadership team to increase/improve service offers in the region by:

Represent BRS in the region;
Support the implementation of data-driven KPIs related to lab services adoption
Support lab services team in other regions
Lead the implementation/integration of Global Shared Services (GSS) network in the region and support other regions
Contribute with knowledge for lab services processes, supporting the development/improvement of Quality Management System.
Supports BRS service request portal improvement.
Coordinate lab services activities (genotyping/elemental analysis), in East and Southern Africa (ESA) and Central and West Asia and North Africa (CAWANA), including providing support to end users, managing logistics, etc. for delivering high-quality and timely services. Ensuring the best use of allocated fund, including demand forecasting (by center/ by crop); new user engagement; implementation of new services; lab services capacity development activities.

How to apply: Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies

CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicants First and Second Names.

We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal-opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Deadline: 01 September 2024.

36.

Position: Data collection for cost of sustainable production fairtrade coffee producers in East Africa

Employer: Fairtrade Africa

Location: Kenya

Qualifications:

The consultant(s) should possess the following qualifications and experience
Good knowledge of coffee production in the country of origin and ability to assess and collect accurate and dependable data on cost of sustainable production for coffee.
Proven experience in agricultural research, particularly related to coffee production and coffee supply chain.
Demonstrated expertise in sustainable agriculture practices, data collection, and analysis with appropriate tools.
Understanding of the concept of cost of sustainable production in context of Fairtrade as well as market regulations affecting production and sourcing of coffee.
Affinity with the context and challenges of sustainable development in the coffee sector.
Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to converse in English and local language is highly encouraged.

Responsibility:

The objective of this assignment is to carry out a comprehensive data collection exercise on the cost of sustainable coffee production in Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda. The data collected will be used to support Fairtrade initiatives and inform policies that promote sustainable coffee farming practices in the region.

The primary objectives of this consultancy are:

To gather and analyze data on the costs associated with sustainable coffee production.
To compare the costs of sustainable practices with conventional methods.
To identify key factors influencing the cost structure.
To provide recommendations for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in sustainable coffee production.

SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant(s) will be responsible for the following tasks
Data Collection Planning- Coordinate with FTA and confirm the proposed timeline for data collection and the selected producer organizations, the contact person at the producer organization. The planned timeline is the 2 weeks of September through the 1 st week of October 2024.
In consultation with the producer organization contact person, agree on the data collection dates and ensure the participating/ selected members are informed and available for the group session.
Data Collection – Implement the data collection process in the selected producer organizations using the provided data collection tools, ensuring compliance with the agreed-upon methodology and timeline. Data Screening/ Cleaning- After data collection, validate and clean the data to ensure its accuracy and reliability.
Collaboration with FTA- Work with FTA staff to verify the accuracy of the data and ensure it meets the required standards.
Specific data collection materials and training will be conducted to the successful consultant.

TASKS/DELIVERABLES

Overall tasks:

The consultant(s) will deliver the following

Inception meeting- Liaise and confirm with the selected coffee producer organizations to plan and coordinate the data collection from the producer organization and the selected producer members.
Data collection- Carry out data collection on Cost of Sustainable Production for coffee producer organizations (3 small scale Producer Organizations in each region/country) as shall be advised by Fairtrade Africa.
Report- Presenting preliminary findings and progress updates including data analysis, comparisons, key factors, recommendations, and conclusions.
To harmonize the methodology across three regions, the regional consultants will be invited to join a global meeting and present a proposal on the methodology to be used.
Document the methodology used and validation process.
The consultant is responsible for answering questions related to COSP data throughout the COSP study project

Key deliverables:

Description of the data collection process, including applied methodology, source of data, indicators, list of participants in the process, etc.
Narrative report of the results, the report should follow the format provided.
Final database with the raw data collected, reviewed and adopted. The raw data should be returned in the provided format.
Final presentation to Fairtrade on the process summarizing the key findings and recommendations for stakeholders.

Data Collection Methodology:

The proposed method of data collection is a member group session with one single excel questionnaire to represent that group of farmers for the selected producer organization and one questionnaire for the costs of producer organization.

Timeline:

This is a short-term consultancy, taking place between the 2nd week of September 2024 to 1st week of October 2024 in the selected coffee producer organizations premises. A single day (1 day) is proposed in each producer organization on data collection. Please note: All deliverables should be provided in English, except only for the raw data, where necessary.

How to apply: Apply here

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