Weekly Roundup of Agriculture Jobs-11th Sep, 2023

Position: Leaf Growing Manager, Kenya

Location: Oyani, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: BAT Kenya

Salary: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

About the Position: You will need to drive and manage leaf centre agronomy & extension services to achieve agreed quantity, quality and cost objectives. In addition, you will co-ordinate and manage all operations in the growing region to drive business agenda and foster positive business image.

Responsibilities:

Timely prepare, obtain approval from the LGM (K), implement and continuously monitor a crop action plan for the production of the agreed quality, quantity and cost of tobacco leaf.
Timely evaluate and communicate to the LGM (K) progress on the approved action plan and leaf centre objectives to enable timely, effective and efficient decision making.
Provide professional & technical coaching and assistance to the extension personnel and farmers to enable them grow high quality and quantity of tobacco at optimize returns.
Continuously evaluate competitor activity and put in place counter measures to maintain competitive advantage.
Disseminate as appropriate company policy on Growing Tobacco to farmers and the community for good corporate image
Implement, coach and ensure compliance by all direct and indirect reports on all company guidelines and policies (EH&S, Afforestation, SOBC, procurement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, General standing instructions, Work ethics, fleet, IT & Accounting, among another related policies).
Timely plan, forecast & communicate materials & supplies (M&S) requirement for the leaf centre.
Identify, evaluate & manage business risks within the leaf growing region implementing short and long-term management measures while obtaining necessary approvals from LGM (K).
Maintain on an on-going basis, good relations with all local stakeholders and community, local and national government departments and also business fraternity.
Direct and co-ordinate leaf purchases, to ensure that leaf buying is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.
Effectively manage loan issued to farmers to ensure crop quality and quantity objectives are met while minimising risk of loan defaulting
Timely prepare obtain approval from LGM (K), implement and continuously monitor the leaf centre budget to ensure the achievement of cost objectives.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Holder of Bachelors degree Agriculture, Horticulture or Food science and technology.
6 years’ experience in crop production field, Fast moving consumer goods, Agriculture value chain or Agriculture supply chain.
Own a valid motorbike license
Practical Knowledge of Crop production, grading and buying controls.
Computer skills
Self-drive and High Integrity

How to apply: careers.bat

Position: Extension Officer – Data Collection at Stratostaff

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: Stratostaff

About the Position: We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated individual to join our organization as an Extension Officer. In this role, you will work closely with farmers, livestock owners, and agricultural communities to provide guidance, education, and support in animal husbandry practices. Your primary objective will be to improve animal health, productivity, and welfare through effective extension services and community engagement

Responsibilities:

Needs Assessment: Conduct surveys and assessments to identify the specific needs and challenges faced by farmers in animal husbandry. Collect and analyze data to gain insights into prevailing practices, identify gaps, and develop targeted extension interventions.
Farmer Education and Training: Organize workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations to educate farmers on best practices in animal husbandry. Train them on proper feeding techniques, disease prevention measures, breeding management, and other relevant topics to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Technical Support: Provide on-site technical assistance and guidance to farmers and livestock owners. Conduct farm visits to assess animal health, evaluate livestock management systems, and offer practical recommendations for improvement.
Collaboration and Networking: Establish and maintain effective relationships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, veterinary professionals, research institutions, and farmer associations. Collaborate with these entities to access additional resources, share knowledge, and promote sustainable animal husbandry practices.
Information Dissemination: Develop educational materials, including brochures, fact sheets, and training manuals, to disseminate information on animal husbandry best practices. Utilize various communication channels, such as social media, websites, and community meetings, to reach a wide audience and ensure the accessibility of information.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the implementation and impact of extension programs and interventions. Collect and analyze data on adoption rates, behavior change, and animal health indicators to assess the effectiveness of the services provided. Use this information to refine and improve extension strategies.
Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of extension activities, including farmer profiles, training sessions, and outreach initiatives. Prepare regular reports summarizing the progress, achievements, and challenges encountered, and submit them to relevant supervisors or authorities.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in animal science, veterinary science, agriculture, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of animal husbandry principles, livestock management practices, and farm economics.
Experience in agricultural extension work or similar roles involving farmer engagement and education.
Familiarity with rural communities and the challenges faced by small-scale farmers in animal production.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and inspire diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Knowledge of local regulations and policies related to animal husbandry and agriculture.
Willingness to travel to rural areas and work in challenging field conditions.

How to apply: Apply here

Deadline: 30 September. 2023

Position: Breeding Farm Manager at Stratostaff

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: Stratostaff

Contract Duration:

About the Position: Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Breeding Farm Manager to oversee and optimize the breeding operations at their farm. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in veterinary or animal husbandry, genetics, and farm management. They will be responsible for ensuring the health, productivity, and genetic diversity of breeding stock while managing a team of dedicated farm staff.

Responsibilities:

Breeding Program Management:

Develop and implement breeding strategies to improve the quality and genetic diversity of breeding stock.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of breeding activities, pedigrees, and performance data.
Monitor reproductive health and fertility rates of breeding animals.
Implement artificial insemination or natural mating processes as appropriate.

Animal Health and Welfare:

Ensure the health and well-being of all animals in the breeding program.
Collaborate with veterinarians to develop and implement health protocols, including vaccination and disease prevention.
Identify and address any signs of illness or distress promptly.

Staff Management:

Recruit, train, and supervise farm staff involved in breeding activities.
Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations.
Foster a positive and productive work environment.

Facility Management:

Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of breeding facilities.
Ensure that all equipment and infrastructure are in good working order.
Manage the allocation of resources efficiently.

Genetic Data Analysis:

Analyze breeding data to make informed decisions regarding genetic selection and improvement.
Keep up-to-date with industry trends and research related to breeding practices.

Compliance and Regulations:

Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to animal welfare and farming practices.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for audits and inspections.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
At least 8 years of Experience as a Farm Manager.
Proven 3 years’ experience in animal breeding and farm management.
Strong knowledge of genetics and breeding principles.
Proficiency in record-keeping and data analysis.
Financial literacy.
Knowledge of animal health and welfare best practices.
Experience with artificial insemination techniques is a plus.
Familiarity with agricultural regulations and compliance.

Skills & Competencies:

Highly Organized.
Detail Oriented.
Open minded, innovative and agile.
Deep understanding of livestock management.
Strong commercial acumen.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
People management experience is mandatory.

How to apply: Apply here

Deadline: 30 September. 2023

Position: General Manager

Location: Naivasha, Kenya

Recruiter: Summit Recruitment and Search

Responsibilities:

Delivery, through appropriate plans and in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures, the vision, mission, and objectives of the Group
Maximize yields using best in industry practices to achieve business plan & budget targets!
Ensure that all input costs are maintained & within budget target.
Guide, mentor and empower farm managers at the farms to ensure smooth, efficient, sustainable, and profitable operations.
Ensure all farm managers have the necessary skills, competencies, and motivation to deliver the company’s vision and achieve budgets sustainably without compromising the quality.
In consultation with the MD prepare annual business and operations plan/budget, including capital expense budgets and present the same to the Board for approval.
Constantly endeavour to innovate and improve the processes with cost reduction in mind.
Ensure that all farms maintain audit standards such as Fairtrade, ETI, etc.
Managing Farm equipment and assets in good condition with regular servicing of the same.
To set targets and goals with measurable KPI’s for all farm & production managers.
Oversee adherence to laid down production, harvesting and post-harvest codes of practice.
Direct the planning and managing of farm operations and farm business administration.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Degree / Higher Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture
Minimum of eight years’ experience working in the Fruit growing industry, preferably with Avocado
Experienced in the use of drip & computerized irrigation / fertigation systems.
Efficient, diligent, meticulous, analytical and thrives under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to have impact on business results.
Good verbal and written communication skills

How to apply: Summitrecruitment

Deadline: 10 October. 2023

Position: Request For Proposals: Consultancy For Capacity Building of Land Restoration Entrepreneurs in Various Landscapes in Africa

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: World Resources Institute (WRI)

Contract Duration: These assignments are scheduled to take place between November 2023 –November 2024 for a duration of six months with possibility for extension based on performance and availability of funds.

About the Position: The Objective of this assignment is to identify in each Landscape One or Two organizations that can deliver capacity trainings to hundreds of restoration entrepreneurs in different stages of growth and one Organization to deliver mentorship program. WRI Africa will offer different solutions to both early stage and growth stage restoration entrepreneurs in the three landscapes. The early-stage companies will receive incubation services while growth stage will receive acceleration services together with coaching and mentorship programs. We encourage applicants to bid for all the three services, the decision to select the number of organizations will depend on the strength of the applicants. This will be a six-month program with a possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

The Partner will:

Identify hundreds of restoration champions in their respective Landscapes encouraging them to apply to the Land Accelerator & Terra Fund opportunities. Connecting with local partners to familiarize the opportunities.
Manage the program’s daily activities, working closely with WRI Africa team, WRI training partners, Business development service providers, Restoration champions, Investors, Governments, and other partners.
Provide critical feedback and recommendations to WRI Africa that will see the Land Accelerator X Landscape work improve over the years.
Specific Tasks:
Carrying out outreach and mapping of restoration champions to apply to the Land Accelerator and Terra Fund
Carrying out need assessment to identify capacity gaps of restoration entrepreneurs and together with the Land Accelerator team develop a strategy to address them.
Work with WRI to address identified capacity gaps.
Take part in developing annual plans and syllabus.
Help identify and coordinate experts who will deliver specialized trainings and support e.g., Tree Nursery management, Certifications and standards, GIS monitoring, Finance etc.
Offer trainings, coaching and mentorship on relevant topics.
Help SMEs assess and refine their current business models for alignment with market trends and customer needs.
Support the development of new, innovative business models that can enhance competitiveness and drive growth.
Equip entrepreneurs with the tools to identify revenue streams, cost structures, and value propositions.
Prepare SMEs for fund raising through preparation of pitch decks and/or simple business plans.
Linking SMEs to investments and opportunities
Plan and host learning events
Document project results and prepare evidence-based communication materials
Take part in the annual regional learning summit. The summit brings together Land Accelerator Landscapes partners.

Deliverables

Inception report detailing the approach and expected outcome.
Detailed report profiling restoration entrepreneurs in the Landscapes. Use of a specific tool is encouraged.
Annual plans, syllabus and curriculum
Detailed profiles of Business Development service providers
Restoration entrepreneurs pitch decks, value proposition, branding and communication tools and strategy documents
Profiles of investors and report on access to investments.
Summary Report on the progress of capacity building for each of the targeted restoration champions.
Final capacity building report detailing key challenges, opportunities and recommendations. The findings to be presented during the annual regional learning summit.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Extensive experience in running incubation, accelerator or mentorship programs.
Extensive experience working with restoration, forestry, agri-food, extensive livestock and climate led enterprises.
Over 5+ years of organizational experience
Knowledge of Africa’s agri-food sector, food systems and how they are linked to restoration in Africa.
Strong analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative) and ability to synthesize large amounts of data to produce desired outputs.
In-depth understanding of respective landscapes’ forestry, agricultural sector and food value chains
Experience in managing multi-stakeholder platforms including public and private sector.
Proven track record of producing high-quality pitch decks and other branding and communication materials.
Excellent English writing and oral communication skills
Good work ethic

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated experience working with environmentally sustainable companies in the selected landscape area.
Professionalism and clear communication exhibited in the application documents.
Clearly explained conceptual and methodological approaches
Value provided for investment.
Understanding of the Landscapes

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to Victor.muthumbi@wri.org and Samuel.Gaturu@wri.org

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

Deadline: 17 September. 2023

Position: Nutrition Advisor at ACDI/VOCA

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: ACDI/VOCA

About the Position: The Nutrition Advisor will lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition-sensitive interventions and activities across the entirety of the program. The program is anticipated to start in 2023.

Responsibilities:

Support, manage, and advocate for the integration of high quality and responsive approaches across the entirety of the program to increase availability, affordability, access to and consumption of safe, nutritious foods, particularly for women, youth, and other vulnerable groups
Oversee the implementation of field research to identify key opportunities for increasing food availability, affordability, accessibility, for the consumption of safe, nutritious food
Co-create the design and implementation of interventions that increase household production, access to, purchase, and consumption of nutrient-rich foods, particularly for women, youth, and other vulnerable groups, applying nutrition-sensitive best practices and support and input from ACDI/VOCA Home Office Technical Experts
Provide technical guidance on the development of tools, resources, and models to facilitate the integration of nutrition into agriculture and market systems development interventions
Design and conduct participatory workshops on nutrition-sensitive agriculture and/or food systems for program participants, including households, private sectors actors, and government
Facilitate the increased capacity of all staff members in nutrition
Implement Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) best practices to inform and scale-up nutrition and food systems interventions
Manage and direct implementation teams to carry out project activities as needed

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, or relevant field required; master’s degree preferred
5 years of experience integrating nutrition into agriculture and/or market systems development projects
Experience working with food systems actors, including rural producers, farmers’ associations, agribusinesses, private sector agricultural production, private sector food processors, or governments desired
Understanding of gender- and youth-integrated agriculture concepts and ability to integrate gender into nutrition-sensitive approaches
Strong analytical skills, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to issues and to develop appropriate recommendations for action
Excellent written communication skills required, with a demonstrated ability to write reports in a clear, concise manner
Experience working in Kenya preferred
Fluency in English required

How to apply: acdivoca

Deadline: 30 September. 2023

Position: Fisheries Interns at Blue Ventures

Location:Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: Blue Ventures

About the Position:

Summary job description

We are currently recruiting Fisheries Interns to support our Partner support team in Kenya.
The roles will entail providing technical assistance to partner organisations involved in community-based fisheries management, and sharing technical and marine resource management experiences. The successful candidates will provide bespoke training and technical support to local partners in all aspects of fisheries assessment and management, including monitoring of landings particularly including the design and use of mobile-based data collection systems and supporting local partners in efforts to assist communities in the management of target small-scale fisheries.
The successful candidates will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual, who enjoys independent working. The Fisheries interns will have an excellent knowledge of the small-scale fisheries, marine conservation and development sectors
Practical experience of community-based conservation and development initiatives in Kenya will be valuable to the role.
We are looking for new colleagues who thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate and ambitious, and are able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations. The Fisheries interns will report to the Fisheries Officer in Mombasa, and be based at field locations alongside local partner organisations, with regular travel to work with partners and field teams.
Blue Ventures is a fast growing and mission-driven social enterprise, offering excellent opportunities for further professional development

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Technical support and guidance for partner organisations
Working closely with the Fisheries Officer in Kenya to provide support to local partners in Kenya, to improve fisheries monitoring, management and governance
Liaising with partner support team in Kenya to ensure correct and timely technical support is provided, and interacting with technical colleagues both within Kenya and internationally
Supporting monitoring plans and smartphone data collection systems (eg.Kobo Toolbox), and adapting the toolkits and methods to local contexts that suits partners needs
Support training of local partners and community resource monitors to manage mobile data systems with eventual handover and autonomous management of monitoring
Supporting local partners and community members in discussions around improving local fisheries management practises, providing best practice insights and recommendations from other fisheries in similar contexts

Documenting learning & communication

Gathering feedback from community partners to guide efforts to improve the performance and impact
Support fisheries data management; Analysis, interpretation, and visualisation of data for community feedback to inform decision making.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English
Post graduate or undergraduate degree in relevant field and/or proven experience in marine fisheries management or environmental conservation
Demonstrable practical experience working in community-based marine conservation and/or co-management
Experience of small-scale fisheries assessments, ideally through participatory (community-based) methods and human rights based approach
Experience in conducting ecological and socio-economic assessment.
Strong analytical skills, experience in data collection management and interpretation
Experience of teaching and mentoring in data systems, analysis and interpretation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to convey complex messages clearly in presentations, meetings and written form, and to connect with people of all seniority levels and cultural backgrounds
A good team player who is also motivated to work independently
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Google Apps, and social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google plus)

You will be a great fit if

You show a commitment to Blue Ventures’ mission and values, evidenced by a high level of personal and professional integrity, humility and humanity.
You demonstrate a strong bias for action and comfort with the uncertain; you are motivated to move forward, make decisions, and finalise details quickly once information is available.
You’ve shown a willingness and ability to challenge the status quo creatively and productively.
You have an analytical mindset and orientation toward measurement, outcomes and continuous improvement and learning. You value in others, and yourself, data-driven and consultative decision-making.
You think critically and put a high value on offering and receiving constructive feedback and criticism.
You’re trustworthy in managing sensitive situations and information; you are discrete, professional, and possess excellent judgement

How to apply: Apply here

Deadline: 30 September. 2023

Position: Certification Expert at WTS Energy

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: WTS Energy

Responsibilities:

Ensuring compliance of the whole value chain to the requirements of ISCC EU Biofuels-Certification

Cross-Functional Interaction & Responsibilities:

Work together with the logistics and production teams to ensure that certified seeds and oil are managed correctly according to certification requirements.
Maintain regular communication with colleagues at the organization’s headquarters to align on certification requirements and updates.
Maintain regular communication with suppliers and buyers to ensure a smooth sourcing and sale of certified products.
Maintain regular contact with the certification body.

Principal Accountabilities:

Ensure the organization’s suppliers comply with certification requirements by supporting them in the following activities:

Perform risk assessments using GRAS online tool for wards.
Ensure proper registration of new farmers with all mandatory documents filled in correctly.
Label products from non-registered farmers and products from high-risk wards as non-sustainable
Ensure correct filling and archiving of payment receipts, weighbridge tickets, and transport documents.
Maintain a product inventory (mass balance) of incoming and outgoing products in Excel.
Provide training on ISCC certification principles of sustainable farming to farmers, field officers, WAO’s, village heads, and cooperative chairmen.
Train and inform staff on the sustainability tools adopted by the organization.
Keep an up-to-date product inventory (mass balance) of incoming and outgoing certified products for the organization.
Verify the correct filling and archiving of payment receipts, weighbridge tickets, transport documents, and sustainability declarations by the organization’s logistic team.
Regularly update documents and procedures in the organization’s Sustainability Management System.
Account for non-sustainable products accurately.
Organize and manage the audits required for certification.
Demonstrate stakeholder relations skills, particularly with local communities.
Perform general management tasks.
Fulfill any other duties assigned from time to time

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Prior experience in sustainability certification, quality management systems, and/or ISO standards (e.g., Ecocert, GlobalGAP, Fairtrade)
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, or relevant fields.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role or field.
Experience in agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of existing supply chains, and production potential of agricultural biomass for industrial use.
Ability to design and manage large-scale agricultural and agroforestry interventions.
Knowledge of agricultural and agroforestry production systems, including contract farming mechanisms and/or agro-industrial initiatives.
Familiarity with certification processes related to production traceability, sustainability, and calculation of GHG emissions.
Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and management coordination.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Well-connected network of relevant contacts to assist in job performance.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

How to apply: wtsenergy

Deadline: 30 September. 2023

Position: Intern Agribusiness at Finance in Motion

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: Finance in Motion

Responsibilities:

Support in data collection for investment opportunities in sustainable agriculture and agro-processing practices that contribute to biodiversity conservation, resource efficiency, and climate mitigation and adaption in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Support in assessment of risks/opportunities of agribusiness investments by use of data defined in bullet one.
Drafting and editing investment proposals for financial institutions and corporates.
Support data cleaning and monitoring received from partner institutions to maintain an up-to-date database.
Support in collection of data for certified agribusinesses in key countries of operation.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Current enrolment in Bachelor/Master studies or degree in environmental studies, agricultural science, agronomy, or a related field;
Knowledge on agribusiness in Sub-Saharan Africa and their certifications processes such as Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade or major export crops like tea, coffee, cocoa, cashew.
Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus), including ability to write clear, succinct reports.
Academic knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices in a wide variety of crops in Sub-Saharan Africa (including new production techniques and precision agriculture technologies).
Proactive personality with a solid track record of working by objectives and effective fulfilment of goals with little supervision.
Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams and provide support cross-regions. Able to communicate ideas clearly, articulate issues and recommend solutions.

How to apply: Apply here

Deadline:30 September. 2023

Position: Dairy Farm Attendant (1 Post)

Location: Kisumu

Recruiter / Employer: Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology

Responsibilities:

Feeding and looking after livestock.
Treating animals and crops to prevent disease.
Operating milking machinery on dairy farms.
Keeping and maintaining records on dairy produce.
Plowing fields, sowing seeds, and harvesting fodder crops.
Operating and repairing farm machinery like tractors ploughs and combine harvesters.
Maintaining dairy unit and equipment.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
A course in livestock and crops management
Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to principal@ramogiinstitue.ac.ke

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

Deadline: 22 September. 2023

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Position: Technical Assistant III – Field and Laboratory

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Responsibilities:

Purpose

Provide support in the day-to-day operations of experiments and research activities, including preparation of materials, setting trials in the field/screenhouse/greenhouse/laboratory, from seeding, harvesting to seed processing to ensure that research standards of quality assurance are met
Perform specific procedures related to experiments/research studies (e.g. preparation of hydroponic solutions for screening, setting of field trials, monitor pests and diseases, maintain seed supply of experimental material, taking measurements for growth and yield assessments to quantify effects of abiotic stresses etc. in field and greenhouse trials)
Compile and review sample collection for processing

Engagement

Provide timely support to contract workers in the field/screenhouse/greenhouse/laboratory to ensure smooth operations and efficiency-monitoring.
Provide support for training of scholars, farmers, extension workers and interns to ensure maximum and effective transfer of knowledge

Delivery

Actively contribute to the maintenance and organization of the field/screenhouse/greenhouse/laboratory as required by the institute protocols including maintaining supply inventory, cleanliness, orderliness and safety in the laboratory and other workspaces, preparation of commonly used solutions/materials, inventory and requests for chemicals and other supplies as well as waste disposal
Maintain stock of seeds of commonly used genotypes and populations, and provide basic data on stored germplasm

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Diploma in the Agriculture with 2 years of relevant work experience
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) or other softwares
Experience in rice production and practices of plant breeding in rice
Experience with field data collection, sample processing and archiving
Understanding of health and safety in the workplace and good working practices
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills Ability to ride a motorcycle on the field and have a valid license for this category or be willing to learn it
Knowledgeable in milling rice samples, grading, post-harvest handling and working in a grain quality lab will be considered an asset

How to apply: ilri

Deadline: 19 September. 2023

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Position: Agricultural Officer I

Location: Nyandarua, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: County Government of Nyandarua

Terms of Appointment:

Basic Salary – Kshs. 38,270 p.m. (min) – Kshs. 51,170 p.m. (max)
House Allowance – Kshs. 7,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance – Kshs. 5,000 p.m.
Medical Cover – Comprehensive Medical Cover

Responsibilities:

Plan and Oversee Production and Multiplication of Potato Seeds in the County’s Aeroponics, Hydroponics and Field Units;
Supervision of Casuals / Staff in the Seed Production Aeroponics, Hydroponic and Field Units;
Supervise Irrigation / Fertigation and Seeding, Hardening, Transplanting and Crop Husbandry;
Maintain high levels of Sanitation and Hygiene in the Seed Unit as per the requirements of KEPHIS and other National and International Certification Standards, the Facility has subscribed to;
Crop Pest and Disease Management;
Operate and Maintain Seed Unit Equipment;
Contribute to a Safe and Orderly Working Environment;
Maintain Proper Operations Records in the Unit;
Training and Linkage of Seed Unit with Seed Multipliers;
Participate in Seed Data Collection and Surveys;
Compilation of Period Reports;
Perform any other Lawful Duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Horticulture, Agronomy or Seed Science and Technology from a recognized Institution;
Worked in a busy registered Commercial Seed Production Seed Production Farm/Unit, Plant Propagation Unit or Institution with emphasis on Hydroponic / Aeroponics Production Technologies for at least 2 years;
Must have experience in managing Aeroponics and Hydroponic Greenhouses;
Must have knowledge in Computerized Fertigation Systems; and
Good Record Keeping Skills.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of Academic and professional certificates, National Identification Card, Any other relevant supporting documents and completed Application Form to :

The Secretary,

County Public Service Board,

P.O Box 38-20303,

Ol’ Kalou, NYANDARUA

Deadline: 18 September. 2023

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Position: Conservator of Forest I

Location: Kericho, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: County Government of Kericho

Responsibilities:

Identify and rehabilitate degraded sites;
Establish plantations and implement silvicultural prescriptions;
Devise measures for forest protection and biodiversity conservation;
Take initiative for safe custody and control of stores and accountable documents;
Implement management initiatives and plans for revenue collection, utilization of infrastructure, plant and equipment;
Supervise orderly removal of forest products and community mobilization for forest management; Oversee preparation of annual work plans, progress and maintenance of relevant records.
Coordinate forest advisory activities, tree resource assessment, preparation of annual work plans, community action plans and preparation of progress reports;
Organize launch of tree planting season in consultation with county governments;
Provide technical support on forestry field days, establishment of on-farm demonstration sites, urban forestry and roadside tree planting;
Monitor utilization trends of tree resources;
Ensure timely collection of revenue;
Liaise with other stakeholders to promote conservation and development of riparian forests, biodiversity, sacred groves and shrines;
And promote commercial forestry, wood energy conservation, forest based micro-enterprise and ecotourism.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized Institution.
Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution.

How to apply: Apply here

Deadline: 22 September. 2023

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Position: Project Leader / Access to Finance Expert – Access to Finance for Western Kenya (RK-FINFA ) Project

Location: The position will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to project area for support and supervision

Recruiter / Employer: Cordaid

About the Position: Effective implementation of the Access to finance Project for Western Kenya (RK-FINFA) Project and support to other access to finance projects in the country office, acquisition and Business development.

Result areas and expertise:

Project Management : The Project Leader/ Access to Finance Expert is overall responsible for project planning, implementation, monitoring, and closing out, as well as developing a follow up phase. The Project Manager will support the project officer in operational activities, establish and enhance relations with the local consortium and private enterprise partners as well as representatives of donors and the Kenyan authorities and is the principal liaison with other stakeholders within the specific project region/counties. S/He will manage the project with respect to risks, stakeholders, issues and the project team. Agrees with all contributors to project success deliverables, with a large amount of intercultural sensitivity. Understands partners and matches desired results and contextual factors. Stimulates progress and makes necessary adjustments to realise the project within given boundary conditions; scope, time, budget and quality. The Project Leader/Access to Finance Expert will be responsible for clean, accurate and up to date data and archiving of the project in the Cordaid Project Management systems and is accountable to the country manager for the correctness and accuracy of the data.
Project Implementation: The Project Leader/ Access to Finance expert will take lead in the delivery and monitoring of the Access to Finance component. S/He will provide technical guidance for designing of financial products and services ensuring improved access to finance for underserved areas. S/He will advise and assist financial service providers including banks, Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) and SACCOs to design and implement new or improved financial services and products, facilitate access to finance for youth and women and persons with disability. The Project Leader/ Access to Finance expert will be the principal liaison between financial institutions, including banks, MFIs, impact investors, and other financial service providers in the implementation of this project. S/He manages the project with respect to risks, stakeholder’s issues and the project team. Agrees with all contributors to project success deliverables, with a large amount of intercultural sensitivity.
Project plan : Translates the Cordaid project results into specific results in designated project areas and formulates an operational project plan . Remains within budget propositions and infrastructural possibilities. Keep up to date with the Political Economic Social Technical situation of the project region as well as relevant developments affecting the project environment and incorporate these developments into effective project management and guidance. Prepare and develop follow up phases and progressive scaling of the project
Financial management: Manages the project budget ensuring expenditures are in line with what was planned for. Reports regularly on budget realisation and acts proactively to comply with the budget.
Field & Partner visits: Monitors the achievements of projects within the field with partners, reviews field reports, analyzes field data and formulates conclusions, discussion points and recommendations for all stakeholders
Network representation : Identifies and establishes contacts with organisations and explores representation for potential areas for collaboration, taking into account the mission statement of Cordaid and the possibilities within existing projects. Establish contact with representatives of consortium partners, UNCDF, INGOs and funding institutions based in the region; participate and represent Cordaid in networks where relevant. Represent Cordaid at local government level: maintain and strengthen contacts with the relevant ministries and local authorities.
Project reports: Prepares consolidated project reports about the results both Technical Narrative and Financial Reports specifics, budget and expenditures and possible deviations following required reporting standards, providing solutions to minimize impact of deviations.
Monitoring, Evaluation: Leads the implementation of MEL plan for the project. Facilitates the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices in the project implementation process.
Human Resources management: Leads and coaches the multidisciplinary, intercultural and inter-gender project team on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the management style of Cordaid, focused on productivity, the professional development of staff and employee satisfaction. Coaches staff and leaves room for professional freedom to determine how to execute the work. Builds on the strengths and talents of staff members to improve team performance. Emphasis teamwork, project-based working and commitment. Ensures efficient use of Human resources and controls quality of work. Conduct Performance appraisals of staff under his/her responsibility in line with Cordaid’s policy.
Bid management: Leads the bidding process for calls for proposals and tenders related to the assigned specific donor portfolio. Leads negotiations for specific assigned bids. As manager of the bid team provides donor specific advice on rules, regulations and policy. Uses donor contacts to ensure the winning outcome of calls and proposals. Oversees (parts of) the role division, planning and communication with donors and a consortium in order to achieve a positive outcome for Cordaid.
Resource Mobilisation and Business Development: Contributes and supports the identification of opportunities, development and writing of successful funding proposals and budgets. Interacts with (potential) local/institutional donors, convincingly arguing the added value of Cordaid as to acquire funds and ensure the future funding for the programme(s) in Kenya. This includes increasing revenues, growth in terms of business expansion, increasing profitability by building strategic partnerships and making strategic business decisions.
Integrity: Adheres to the code of conduct and Integrity Policies, reports concern and follows regular integrity trainings. This is a high-risk position, with unsupervised contact with communities.
Other : Performs other duties as relevant for the country office (e.g. give input to policies, provide strategic advice on programmes, provide feedback on annual plans or reports, contribute to fundraising efforts etc.) Manages local project related security matters and advises on updating the security plans.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Academic Qualifications:

University degree or advanced certificate / professional qualification in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Finance, International development, social sciences Project Management or any other relevant subject area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

Management knowledge and coaching styles, project management, managing international cooperation with local partners, country/region of the Country Office, techniques, reporting standards and languages.
Broad understanding of agricultural financial product development, fund mobilisations and capacity building for financial institutions with practical experience agricultural financing need assessment,
Broad understanding and knowledge of agriculture financing trends and challenges in Kenya and in the region
Good knowledge and understanding of the Social, economic, and political situation in Kenya .
Specific skills, knowledge, and experience in designing and implementing Lobby and Advocacy
Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, teambuilding, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, flexibility, creativity
Writing skills to clearly formulate project proposals, project plan and project reports
Proven track record of effective project/program management particularly related to Access to Finance Projects.
Skills in partnership management, negotiation, fundraising, networking and facilitation and training skills and effective communication, including intercultural sensitivity and communication.
At least 7 years’ experience in agricultural finance focusing on smallholders & agri- SMEs, extensive experience facilitating access to finance and working with financial institutions with practical experience of providing technical guidance /advisory on agricultural financing.
At least 4 years of experience in managing professional projects and/or (sub-)offices of international organizations or companies.
Extensive experience working with high level international and national partners including consultants, stakeholders and government institutions and officials,
Experience in organizing, facilitating workshops and events with high level audience,
Experience in partner identification, developing and managing relationships with partners

How to apply: reliefweb

Deadline: 22 Sep 2023

14.

Position: Specialist – Women Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

Location: Based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel, approximately 30% per month/year.

Recruiter / Employer: AGRA

Terms of Appointment: 3 Years Fixed Term (Consideration for renewal will be made subject to AGRA’s needs, available funding and performance)

About the Position: The Specialist – Women Entrepreneurship in Agriculture is the technical lead for AGRA’s flagship initiative- Value4Her. Value4Her aims to strengthen women’s agribusinesses enterprises through access to high-value markets and trade opportunities, access to finance, business leadership and management capabilities, digital networking, voice, and advocacy. VALUE4HER initiative is powered by Value4HerConnect, Africa’s first Women in Agribusiness digital marketplace, which leverages the power of digital technology to bridge systemic, structural, and gender gaps in access to business resources, assets, and services. This market-shaping platform is designed to facilitate the delivery of integrated business solutions and services to women-owned/led agribusiness, to enable them to grow their businesses towards viable and profitable enterprises.

Responsibilities:

Key Measures of Performance

The performance of this role holder will be assessed based on the achievements made on:

Effective implementation of the Value4Her program, including its business case for sustainability, quality, impact, and reach.
Effective private and public sector partnerships to deliver the value4Her offerings.
Effective functioning of the online community and digital services, in terms of community engagements, refined service offerings, business growth pathways, and measurement metrics
Be a focal point for the teams at Centre on women entrepreneurship expertise and advisory support to other related work
Provide insights and support to resource mobilization activities in this area.
Major Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose – Adapt

Promote Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture

Contributes to the thought process on gender and women’s inclusion in agriculture and agrifood sector transformation in Africa, bringing an understanding of concepts, tools and approaches for enhancing women’s inclusion in the sector.
Supports the implementation of AGRA’s women in agribusiness development initiative -the Value4Her, overseeing the initiatives’ implementation of the business plan business and collaborate with the different units in AGRA to enhance collective achievements and mutual learning.
Mainstreams women’s entrepreneurship thinking into AGRA’s continental and country operational plans and support Country teams and grantees in implementation.

Engagement – Advocate

Internal Collaboration:

Leads the formulation and approval of grants within the unit and bolster the quality of programs on women’s entrepreneurship.
Devise strategies for scaling women’s agribusiness women growth, incomes, and empowerment and work with M &E to bolster measurements and learning on this agenda.
Drive partnerships that bring value and additionality to the women entrepreneurship agenda, particularly in gender lens financing, access to markets and trade, and women’s empowerment.
Promotes the functionality of the Value4Her platform, including the operationalization of the digital offerings and services as per business plan.

Delivery – Adapt Project Cycle

Promote country level deep dive plans for Value4Her, including supporting country teams to understand and operationalize their programs.
Delivers capacity building for AGRA staff and grantees to adhere to the women empowerment principles and guidelines to ensure high quality programs.
Drive for results as per Value4Her results framework, ensure robust measurement framework and accountability for results, develop reports and knowledge products as per plan.

Model the IRISE Values & Be a Culture Carrier

Integrity: Uphold moral convictions and always doing the right thing.
Respect: Value differences and embrace diversity and inclusion.
Innovation: Strive for excellence and embracing continuous improvement, bold creativity, and change.
Stewardship: Be responsible for actions undertaken and resources entrusted.
Equity: Be governed by fairness in all undertakings.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Academic and Professional Qualifications

A master’s degree in Gender, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship or related disciplines.
Fluency in English is required; the ability to communicate in French will be an advantage

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong ability to influence positively both upwards and downwards across cultures and countries.
Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower employees to achieve their best with a team approach.
Deep understanding of both the government and private sector policies around women entrepreneurship and agribusiness development.
Results and detail orientated with a hands-on approach.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving/decision-making skills.
Intelligent, motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic
Experience managing continental initiatives with a proven ability to rally actions, and develop high-impact partnerships.
Strong analytical capacity, excellent data mining ability

Relevant Experience

Experience working with women entrepreneurship in agriculture/agrifood sector.
Strong understanding of and the ability to interpret and action gender and women entrepreneurs needs

Core Competencies

Achieving Results Effectively: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations; Sets self and others stretching goals, over and above those required to meet organizational standards and targets; Takes the necessary actions to meet these goals; identifies and applies measures to track and quantify achievement; Aligns projects with organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.
Managing & Sharing Knowledge: Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise; Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge; Contributes to an environment that is conducive to innovation and learning.
Accountability: Maintains ethical behavior, admits mistakes and exhibits responsible behavior in the meeting of performance expectations; Actively seeks out solutions to achieve results; Holds self-accountable for achieving results as an individual as well as team members; Identifies and assists in addressing areas of weakness that may impact the department’s performance.
Diversity & Inclusion: Takes a conscious effort to learn about different styles of conflict resolution; Has insight into and monitors own preferred conflict management style and its impact on others; Is proactive in managing conflict over differences when it arises rather than avoiding it; Actively creates the space for people to use different forms of conflict resolution; Listens actively for the frames of reference and does not prejudge; Seeks to understand and adapt to different styles when working with those who are different; Treats others as they wish to be treated; Shows readiness to change the way he/she does things to meet the needs of those from diverse backgrounds.
Adaptability: Adapts personal approach to meet the needs of different or new situations; Seeks guidance in adapting behavior to the needs of a new or different situation.
Stakeholder Focus/Partnerships: Contacts stakeholders to follow up on services, solutions or products to ensure that their needs have been correctly and effectively met; Understands issues from the stakeholder’s perspective; Keeps stakeholders upto-date with information and decisions that affect them; Monitors services provided to stakeholders and makes timely adjustments as required; Maintains ongoing communication with stakeholders; Regularly and systematically contacts stakeholders or prospective stakeholders to determine their needs; Uses understanding of stakeholder’s perspective to identify constraints and advocate on their behalf; Works with stakeholders to adapt services, products or solutions to meet their needs; Encourages co-workers and teams to achieve a high standard of service excellence; Anticipates areas where support or influence will be required and discusses situation/concerns with appropriate individuals; Proposes new, creative and sound alternatives to improve stakeholder service delivery; Engages effectively with all stakeholders.
Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels; Is fully aware of the team purposes, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities; Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a ‘hands-on’ approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives; Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed priorities and deadlines.

How to apply: If you wish to be considered for this position, complete the Application Form. In addition, we encourage you to please attach a copy of the most recent English version of your CV.

Deadline: 4th October 2023

15.

Position: Lead – Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture

Location: Based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel, approximately 30% per month/year.

Recruiter / Employer: AGRA

Terms of Appointment: 3 Years Fixed Term (Consideration for renewal will be made subject to AGRA’s needs, available funding and performance)

About the Position: The Lead – Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture will be responsible for promoting nutritionsensitive agriculture within AGRA programs. The incumbent will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including technical leads and country managers, to integrate nutrition considerations into agricultural practices and programs. Additionally, S/he will engage with external partners, contribute to fundraising efforts, advocacy, and provide expert guidance on nutrition-sensitive agriculture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nutrition, agriculture, and development, and will be skilled in strategic planning, coordination, communication, and crafting partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Key Measures of Performance

The performance of this role holder will be assessed based on the achievements made on:

Percentage of agricultural projects and programs that have successfully integrated nutrition-sensitive agriculture practices and interventions.
Number of nutrition-sensitive agriculture initiatives developed and implemented.
Increase in the adoption of nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices among farmers or project beneficiaries.
Number of effective partnerships established with external stakeholders, such as government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions.
Contribution to policy influencing and advocacy efforts related to nutrition and agriculture.
Amount of funding secured through successful proposal development and donor engagement for nutrition-sensitive agriculture projects.
Percentage of fundraising targets achieved for nutrition-related initiatives.
Timeliness and completeness of project progress reports submitted to donors and stakeholder.
Contribution to the organization’s knowledge and data base on nutrition-sensitive agriculture through research and analysis.
Publication of relevant articles, case studies, or papers on nutrition and agriculture.
Data and informatics on nutrition advances from AGRA interventions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose – Innovate

Promote Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture

Develop strategies and initiatives to integrate nutrition considerations into agricultural business lines, practices and programs.
Conduct research and analysis and generate evidence to identify opportunities for improving nutrition outcomes in agricultural development projects.
Collaborate with technical leads and country managers to design and implement nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions through customized approaches in each business line.
Provide technical expertise and support to ensure the implementation of evidencebased nutrition interventions.
Develop and deliver nutrition education materials, workshops, and training sessions to diverse audiences, including seed companies, extension agents, farmers, community groups, agribusinesses and project beneficiaries.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of nutrition interventions and make necessary adjustments to ensure effectiveness.
Providing real time feedback to business line leads on negative critics to nutritional oriented programs.
Lead formation of smart partnerships that lead to scale up of nutritional programs to support AGRA business lines.

Engagement – Advocate

Internal Collaboration:

Work closely with other technical leads and country managers to mainstream nutrition across different agricultural projects and programs.
Provide guidance and training to program staff to enhance their understanding of nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
Participate in cross-functional teams and contribute to the development of integrated approaches that address both agricultural and nutrition objectives.
Coordinate with monitoring and evaluation teams to assess the impact of nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions.

External Partnership:

Establish and maintain effective relationships with external partners, including government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and healthcare providers.
Collaborate with partners to leverage resources, share knowledge, and implement joint initiatives that promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
Represent the organization in relevant networks, working groups, and conferences related to nutrition and agriculture.
Contribute to the development of policy briefs, reports, and other advocacy materials to influence stakeholders and decision-makers.

Purpose – Innovate

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization:

Support the organization’s fundraising efforts by identifying funding opportunities, developing project proposals, and participating in donor meetings.
Collaborate with the fundraising team to ensure nutrition-sensitive agriculture is adequately represented in funding proposals.
Monitor and report on project progress to donors, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
Engage with donors and partners to communicate the impact and value of nutrition-sensitive agriculture initiatives.

Knowledge and Evidence Gathering:

Collate data and evidence from AGRA and partners practices to inform policy and practices, program design and portfolio enhancement.

Model the IRISE Values & Be a Culture Carrier

Integrity: Uphold moral convictions and always doing the right thing.
Respect: Value differences and embrace diversity and inclusion.
Innovation: Strive for excellence and embracing continuous improvement, bold creativity, and change.
Stewardship: Be responsible for actions undertaken and resources entrusted.
Equity: Be governed by fairness in all undertakings.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Masters’ degree (PhD preferred) in nutrition, combined with knowledge in either agriculture, economics, agricultural economics, food science, or a related field.
Strong understanding of nutrition-sensitive agriculture concepts, business approaches such as food fortification, food quality standards and safety, and other related best practices.
Knowledge of global and regional nutrition policies, guidelines, and frameworks.
Experience in project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and generate actionable recommendations.
Experience in fundraising, proposal development, and donor relationship management is desirable.
Familiarity with advocacy and policy influencing related to nutrition and agriculture.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications and software.
Fluency in English is required; the ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset.

Relevant Experience

Extensive experience working in nutrition sensitive agriculture, nutrition-agriculture nexus or rural development programs.
Program design, implementation and management, monitoring and evaluation working with nutrition sensitive agriculture, working with governments and institutional partners, private sector on nutrition and healthy diets.
Excellent track recordin leading evidence-based analysis in the field of nutrition policy, practices and concepts and approaches in agriculture and food systems.
Experiences working with nutrition- business nexus, nutrition- gender nexus, and other key nutrition concepts.
Good command of English, a working knowledge of French will be an advantage.

Core Competencies

Achieving Results Effectively: Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations; Sets self and others stretching goals, over and above those required to meet organizational standards and targets; Takes the necessary actions to meet these goals; identifies and applies measures to track and quantify achievement; Aligns projects with organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.
Managing & Sharing Knowledge: Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise; Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge; Contributes to an environment that is conducive to innovation and learning.
Accountability: Maintains ethical behavior, admits mistakes and exhibits responsible behavior in the meeting of performance expectations; Actively seeks out solutions to achieve results; Holds self-accountable for achieving results as an individual as well as team members; Identifies and assists in addressing areas of weakness that may impact the department’s performance.
Diversity & Inclusion: Takes a conscious effort to learn about different styles of conflict resolution; Has insight into and monitors own preferred conflict management style and its impact on others; Is proactive in managing conflict over differences when it arises rather than avoiding it; Actively creates the space for people to use different forms of conflict resolution; Listens actively for the frames of reference and does not prejudge; Seeks to understand and adapt to different styles when working with those who are different; Treats others as they wish to be treated; Shows readiness to change the way he/she does things to meet the needs of those from diverse backgrounds.
Adaptability: Adapts personal approach to meet the needs of different or new situations; Seeks guidance in adapting behavior to the needs of a new or different situation.
Stakeholder Focus/Partnerships: Contacts stakeholders to follow up on services, solutions or products to ensure that their needs have been correctly and effectively met; Understands issues from the stakeholder’s perspective; Keeps stakeholders upto-date with information and decisions that affect them; Monitors services provided to stakeholders and makes timely adjustments as required; Maintains ongoing communication with stakeholders; Regularly and systematically contacts stakeholders or prospective stakeholders to determine their needs; Uses understanding of stakeholder’s perspective to identify constraints and advocate on their behalf; Works with stakeholders to adapt services, products or solutions to meet their needs; Encourages co-workers and teams to achieve a high standard of service excellence; Anticipates areas where support or influence will be required and discusses situation/concerns with appropriate individuals; Proposes new, creative and sound alternatives to improve stakeholder service delivery; Engages effectively with all stakeholders.
Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels; Is fully aware of the team purposes, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities; Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a ‘hands-on’ approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives; Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed priorities and deadlines.

How to apply: If you wish to be considered for this position, complete the Application Form. In addition, we encourage you to please attach a copy of the most recent English version of your CV.

Deadline: 4th October 2023

16.

Position: Head, Youth Employment in Agriculture

Location: Based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel, approximately 30% per month/year.

Recruiter / Employer: AGRA

Terms of Appointment: 3 Years Fixed Term (Consideration for renewal will be made subject to AGRA’s needs, available funding and performance)

About the Position: The Head – Youth Employment in Agriculture has the responsibility in providing strategic leadership and guidance to AGRA’s youth-focused initiatives. The program aims to directly create up to 1.5 million dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for youth within the agricultural sector through two main employment pathways – on-farm and off-farm.

Responsibilities:

Key Measures of Performance

The performance of this role holder will be assessed based on the achievements on:

The quality of technical advisory and implementation of the AGRA youth employment strategy and the AGRA-Mastercard Foundation program strategies at macro, meso, and micro levels.
An innovative youth employment program that taps into AGRA’s agrifood systems business approach to address youth unemployment and meet the outreach, youth in work, and youth in dignified and fulfilling work opportunities ambition.
Youth continental programs that are delivered within allocated budgets, with an oversight of expenditure to ensure value for money.
Youth program that is supported by relevant stakeholders to promote youth employment in the agriculture sector, including advocating for policies that create an enabling environment for youth entrepreneurship, skills development, sustainable farming, inclusive markets, and access to finance.
Youth and young women programs that are well nuanced in the climate adaptation and mitigation that improves resilience of young men and women in targeted value chains

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose – Transform

Provide strategic leadership and guidance to AGRA’s youth-focused initiatives, ensuring alignment with AGRA’s overall mission and objectives.
Identify and promote innovative approaches to address youth unemployment in the agriculture sector and design, implement, and manage youth-focused programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance agricultural productivity, market access, and youth employment opportunities.
Manage and coordinate the continental program to deliver on the AGRA youth strategy. Have an oversight of expenditure to ensure value-for-money within budget limits. Ensuring compliance with internal and external expectations for fiscal management including financial reporting requirements to the AGRA finance team.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote youth employment in the agriculture and agrifood sector, including advocating for policies that create an enabling environment for youth entrepreneurship, skills development, and access to finance. Identify and support initiatives that enhance youth access to agricultural markets and value chains.
Design and promote innovative Agri-climate entrepreneurship resulting in green jobs, climate financing, climate innovation hubs and related innovative work in agriculture and agrifood systems -climate nexus.

Engagement – Compel

Inspiring implementing partners, grantees and like-minded organizations to join forces towards creating jobs opportunities in the countries and systemic change towards entrepreneurship on behalf of young Agripreneurs in the AGRA countries.
Engaging and aligning key leaders to a common vision for Agripreneurship and activating them as advocates at country and continental levels.
Enables talent management and development of existing staff, acquiring of new staff as necessary and manages team dynamics to ensure high-performance and positive employee experience.
Communicates results through presentations, written and verbal communication.

Delivery – Define Project Cycle

Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and guidance to AGRA’s youth-focused initiatives, ensuring alignment with AGRA’s overall mission and objectives. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the youth team.
Strategy Development: Develop a comprehensive youth strategy aligned with AGRA’s mission and objectives, focusing on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and employment in agriculture.
Program Design and Implementation: Design, implement, and manage youthfocused programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance agricultural productivity, market access, and youth employment opportunities. Identify and promote innovative approaches to address youth unemployment in the agriculture sector. This includes unpacking the program contracting, inception, annual workplans, budgets, as well as overseeing implementation of the strategy and workplan at continental and country level towards attaining quantitative and qualitative targets for AGRA-MCF program.
Financial management and budget control: Managing and coordinating the continental and countries annual budget to deliver on the AGRA youth strategy. Have an oversight of expenditure to ensure value-for-money within budget limits. Ensuring compliance with internal and external expectations for fiscal management including and financial reporting requirements to the AGRA finance team.
Partnership Engagement: Build strategic partnerships with youth organizations, government agencies, NGOs, private sector entities, financial institutions and other stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise for youth employment in agriculture. Collaborate with key stakeholders to create an enabling environment for youth employment and entrepreneurship in the sector.
Youth Leadership Development: Design and implement initiatives that empower youth particularly young women leaders in agriculture and agrifood systems, fostering their skills, knowledge, and networks. Support the development of mentorship programs, internships, and training opportunities for youth in the agriculture sector.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of youth programs and initiatives and ensure timely reporting of results. Utilize data and feedback to continuously improve program outcomes and inform decision-making. Adapting the workplan to embrace the new evidence, learnings and insights from the ecosystem, evidence and platforms function of the program. Quarterly and annual narrative reporting on progress to the different levels of AGRA.
Knowledge Sharing: Promote knowledge exchange and learning among youth, facilitating the dissemination of best practices, success stories, and lessons learned in youth-led agriculture. Support the documentation and sharing of innovative approaches in youth employment and leadership development.
Resource Mobilization: Identify and secure funding opportunities through grant proposals, partnerships, and donor engagement to support AGRA’s youth programs and initiatives. Work closely with the Resource Mobilization team to develop compelling proposals and engage with potential donors.
Labor market and Youth Employment: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote youth employment in the agriculture and agrifood sector, including advocating for policies that create an enabling environment for youth and young women entrepreneurship, skills development, and access to finance. Identify and support initiatives that enhance youth access to agricultural markets and value chains.

Model the IRISE Values & Be a Culture Carrier

Integrity: Uphold moral convictions and always doing the right thing.
Respect: Value differences and embrace diversity and inclusion.
Innovation: Strive for excellence and embracing continuous improvement, bold creativity, and change.
Stewardship: Be responsible for actions undertaken and resources entrusted.
Equity: Be governed by fairness in all undertakings.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Minimum of Master’s (Ph.D. is a strong selling point) in labor economics, agriculture economics, agribusiness management, or any relevant qualification with a focus on trade, market systems, and or economic policy.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrable ability to engage government, development partners, and private sector.
Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage.

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong strategic leader with an experience in developing and managing strong partnerships and relationships inside and outside the organization, managing conflicts, and building consensus.
Comfortably engages with senior decision-makers within organization and constructively challenges.
Strong relationships with key national, regional, and international partners working on youth employment in agriculture, trade, and market systems development.
Familiarity with green jobs, climate-related entrepreneurship, Aware of the new opportunities and priorities for youth development in agriculture.

Relevant Experience

Extensive experience in labour market economics or agriculture economics focused Agri labour market, agribusiness analysis, advisory, project/business management and government engagement is essential.
Strong understanding of Africa’s landscape as it relates to youths and women participation in agriculture, agrifood businesses, and intra-regional food market and trade.
Colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Achieving Results Effectively: Shows determination to achieve goals over time; resists any pressure to be deflected from this attainment; Prepares to challenge others and address poor performance where this is impacting on effective service delivery; Takes calculated risks, based on learning and experience, to achieve longerterm service improvements.
Managing & Sharing Knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded, and disseminated appropriately; Demonstrates individual responsibility for defining and delivering on the organization’s priorities; Takes others’ perspectives into account when communicating, negotiating, or presenting arguments; Keeps teams informed of decisions and directives of senior management and communicates them in a manner that ensures understanding and acceptance. Seeks and documents knowledge acquired during implementation and sharing within/without the organization to contribute to achievement of the overall organizational goals.
Accountability: Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the organization with appropriate stakeholders; Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated; Stands by the actions of team or department, publicly accepting ownership; Takes responsibility of own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Diversity & Inclusion: Takes every opportunity to ensure that project teams and work groups are diverse; Encourages and capitalizes on the diverse contributions and strengths of team members; Practices inclusive behaviors in groups and intervenes with sensitivity when exclusionary behaviors occur; Encourages innovation and creativity in the workplace; Embraces diversity as a resource to benefit the organization and its members; Supports systems, procedures, and practices which promote diversity in the workplace; Leverages the benefits differences can add.
Adaptability: Publicly supports and adapts to major/fundamental changes that show promise of improving established ways of operating; Seeks opportunities for change in order to achieve improvement in work processes, systems, etc.; Maintains composure and shows self-control in the face of challenges and change; Adapts to new ideas and initiatives across a wide variety of issues or situations; Shifts priorities, changes style and responds with new approaches as needed to deal with new or changing demands.
Stakeholder Focus/Partnerships: Tracks trends and developments that will affect own organization’s ability to meet current and future stakeholder needs; Identifies benefits for stakeholders; looks for ways to add value; Seeks out and involves clients or prospective stakeholders in assessing services, solutions or products to identify ways to improve; Establishes service standards and develops strategies to ensure staff meets them; Creates stakeholder-centric processes for others to use; that are relevant and efficient; Networking – Ability to establish mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability, and enthusiasm for the team’s work; Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual’s strengths in order to build a better team; Shares credit for team accomplishments and ensures that the contribution of others is recognized; Helps created a positive team spirit, putting aside personal considerations to help the team achieve its goals.

How to apply: If you wish to be considered for this position, please complete the Application Form on or before 4th October 2023. In addition, we encourage you to please attach a copy of the most recent English version of your CV.

Deadline: October 4, 2023

17.

Position: Head, Digital Systems & Solutions for Agriculture

Location: Based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel, approximately 30% per month/year.

Recruiter / Employer: AGRA

Terms of Appointment: 3 Years Fixed Term (Consideration for renewal will be made subject to AGRA’s needs, available funding and performance)

About the Position: The Head – Digital Systems & Solutions for Agriculture is responsible for supporting AGRA’s 3.0 strategy and AGRA’s Digital Agricultural Strategy with improved technologies for farmers to achieve higher yields and farmers and SMEs to access better marketing opportunities to improve their productivity and profitability, as well as improved food systems and food security decision making for national and regional mandated institutions. S/he is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the project implementation of activities related to digital agriculture solutions.

Responsibilities:

Key Measures of Performance

The performance of this role holder will be assessed on the basis of the achievements made on:

Mobilizing strategic partners in effective digital tools, platforms, ecosystems, and technologies.
Achievement of higher yields and better marketing opportunities through technology improvements.
Development of innovative ICT technology strategies, solutions, and applications.
Scaling of sustainable tools to farmers, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and institutional partners.
Works to elevate AGRA staff and partners digital literacy and capacity.
Engage in resource mobilization activities in collaboration with the AGRA Development Corporation Team and partners on generating new solutions, enhancing available tools, and promoting their uses, and capacity development activities.
Quality of digital and technological recommendations made for adoption and implementation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose – Adapt

Integrate digital data and develop/enhance the use of available ICTs for discovery research, decision support, development, delivery, and knowledge sharing to ensure widescale adoption for impact.
Modifies the policy, technological, and infrastructure and constraints and gaps related to the use of improved technologies through collaborating with AGRA’s Partners, government, and service providers.
Facilitates an assessment of the digital agriculture landscape at AGRA and partners to identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for strengthening in consultation with stakeholders (including developers, input providers, policymakers, enablers, users, and beneficiaries) with a focus on scope, content, digital services needs for various applications in alignment with the AGRA strategy.
Illuminates the information about new technologies, services, and products available and the potential of transformational impact through increased adoption and use of ICT solutions for smallholder farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
Designs improved technologies for achieving higher yields and better marketing opportunities to improve their productivity and reduce poverty.
Provides recommendations for developing novel digital tools and improving existing tools to enhance the decision support systems, communications, outreach, capacity development, and operational efficiency.
Lead the Digital Agricultural team in implementing and managing activities and collaborating with different staff in AGRA and partners to integrate digital initiatives into broader strategies.
Enables talent management and development of existing staff, acquiring of new staff as necessary and manages team dynamics to ensure high-performance and positive employee experience.
Communicates results through presentations, written and verbal communication.

Engagement – Persuade

Co-designs digital advisory services to enable crop advisory information access to various user groups and typologies to improve service delivery to farmers and other value chain actors.
Advocates and promotes AGRA as a leader in the identification, delivery, and scaling up of farmer-relevant information technologies and services.
Collaborates with AGRA technical and country teams, works with regulators, government, and private sector to encourage expansion of the application of innovative digital systems and solutions, using a mobile phone, video, radio, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing inventory and supply chain management systems, and other forms of electronic communications to provide inputs recommendations, extension services, agronomy information, weather data, market information, financial and other services to smallholder farmers and agricultural stakeholders to support sustainable agricultural transformation.
Supports AGRA staff and partners in identifying opportunities to introduce and strengthen digital technologies to support agriculture research, development, and delivery, facilitate market access for farmers and entrepreneurs, including youth and women, and exchange information.
Advises on the strategic inputs, technical assistance, and in-depth analysis on strategic investments in digital solutions for agricultural transformation in Africa.
Develops and manage platforms with the public and private sector.
Builds strategic collaboration; national digital ecosystem engagements and flagships; technical advisory, and capacity building of rural stakeholders and; identifying and scaling opportunities for digitization of SMEs and digital entrepreneurship for work opportunities and economic growth.
Represents AGRA in technology for development forums and workshops and continuously updates teams on state-of-the-art solutions and new technologies.
Organize training and awareness activities for various stakeholders on developing and applying digital tools for the most efficient use and data sharing.

Delivery – Adapt Project Cycle

Sets up a dynamic graphical dashboard on the AGRA website to summarize the progress and key achievements of AGRA activities, and access actionable information.
Disseminates both internally and externally, advice, knowledge and systems and platforms available with modern and relevant applications.
Documents and disseminates the best practices and success cases.
Leads collaboration with other program teams to drive farmer and stakeholder education and awareness on technologies that exist to enhance production and productivity and increased incomes for rural households.
Supporting enabler grants with digital solutions by providing:
Grant and solution design support
Partner introduction and engagement
Responsibility for M&E and Impact assessment
Responsibility for standard grants management approach
Develops ICT Community of Practice (iCOP) at AGRA and coordinate its activities, including creating an enabling platform for the co-development of digital solutions, nurturing new ideas, designing promotional campaigns, conducting capacity development activities, and documentation of best practices and success cases.

Model the IRISE Values & Be a Culture Carrier

Integrity: Uphold moral convictions and always doing the right thing.
Respect: Value differences and embrace diversity and inclusion.
Innovation: Strive for excellence and embracing continuous improvement, bold creativity, and change.
Stewardship: Be responsible for actions undertaken and resources entrusted.
Equity: Be governed by fairness in all undertakings.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Master’s degree/MBA in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Agribusiness, Quantitative Methods, or Development Studies.
Working knowledge on developing Web and mobile applications, AI/Machine learning, and developing digital products for development are advantageous.

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong technical skills in developing and using digital technologies and tools in the agriculture value chain and good knowledge of Web and Mobile Apps, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and geospatial tools.
Experience in a leadership role in projects relevant to digital agriculture, ICT development/extension, or digitalization.
Proven experience designing ICT applications and digital advisory products focusing on user relevance.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful digital strategies, project management methodologies, and delivering outputs on time and within the budget limit.
Strong technical skills, knowledge of digital marketing platforms, tools, and techniques, and continuous improvement.
Experience working with multi-stakeholders, including development partners, farmers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and engage in multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
Experience in planning and managing budgets and system-level risk assessment and control.
Knowledge of, and exposure to agricultural extension, agricultural marketing, agricultural financing, methodologies employed by public agencies, private agribusinesses, and non-governmental organizations.
Ability to communicate the relevance of technologically complex ICT applications in simple messages which are easily understood by a general audience.
A strong desire to see ICT catalyze poverty reduction among Africa’s farmers.
Experience managing complex initiatives with a proven ability to develop highimpact partnerships.
Strong ability to consult, influence positively both upwards and downwards across cultures and Countries.
Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower stakeholders and matrixed teams to achieve their best.
Deep understanding of the government and private sector ICT policies and governance structures.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving, decision-making skills.
Intelligent, motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.
Experience in listening to and communicating with smallholder farmers in Africa.
Strong understanding of and the ability to interpret and action smallholder farmer technological needs.

Relevant Experience

Minimum of 15 years’ experience in designing and implementing innovative ICT technology applications for development management including working on issues pertaining to African rural development.
Demonstrated ability in creating partnerships and linkages, to facilitate and codevelop technology and digital solutions, and implement operational mechanisms to successfully increase user adoption and sustainably bring agricultural ICT technologies to scale.
Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of the ICT applications used for or transferable to agricultural development solutions.
Knowledge of agricultural disciplines in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Extension, Soil Science, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Vegetable crops, agricultural commodity trading, warehousing, or supply chain management is an asset.
French language is an added advantage

Core Competencies

Strategic Orientation: focus on the big picture and overall Strategic Framework. Ability to identify and pursue strategic initiatives which provide the greatest value and sustainable impact on African agriculture; balances long and short-term tradeoffs; communicates clearly and precisely the strategic goals and the strategies for achieving them.
Leadership: Demonstrates ability to mobilize, focus, align, and build effective groups to enable them to conceptualize and achieve collective objectives. Inspires Trust and Passion in the AGRA Mission: Ability to show great drive and commitment to AGRA mission; help others understand how their daily work contributes to the AGRA’s mission and inspire others to proactively meet the AGRA’s strategic objectives in partnership with clients. Maintains high standards of personal integrity and provides support for professional development efforts linked to business objectives
Driving Results: Demonstrates drive for improvement of business results, based on a well-rounded understanding of general business principles and own activities’ commercial and financial implications
Planning and Organizing: Devises plans of action with explicit paths and measures of accomplishment for self and/or others and allocates suitable resources so that objectives are achieved. Strong administration skills.
Technical Competencies for the position: Demonstrates knowledge of all own work role-specific issues. This encompasses the technical skills or knowledge required to perform the essential duties as described in this Job Description. Specific technical competencies: quantitative analytical skills including the use of appropriate software, results-based management systems, designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
Accuracy and attention to detail: High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness. Ability to maintain a timely and efficient workflow.
Managing Resources: Demonstrates the ability to plan and use resources (people and/or finance and/or physical assets) in accordance with AGRA guidelines and delegated accountability so that objectives are achieved in the most effective manner possible.
Coaching and Developing Staff: A demonstrated capacity for working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams for collective success and providing effective coaching and encouraging appropriate development activities in order to support staff in identifying and meeting their training and development needs.
Communication and Interpersonal relations: Exceptional communication skills and ability to represent AGRA externally at high levels. Demonstrates ability to maintain lasting, healthy, and effective one-to-one working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers, professional peers, etc.
Intercultural Sensitivity and Effectiveness: Demonstrates ability to cross and bridge different racial, cultural, gender, or business cultures. This requires and is exhibited by personal experience of international or cross-cultural business with improved achievements.
Teamwork: Demonstrates productive drive in working with peers, partners, consultants, and others to achieve pre-targeted and measurable business results.

Deadline: October 4, 2023

18.

Position: Project Leader / Access to Finance Expert – Access to Finance for Western Kenya (RK-FINFA ) Project

Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to project area for support and supervision

Recruiter / Employer: Cordaid

Responsibilities:

Project Management : The Project Leader/ Access to Finance Expert is overall responsible for project planning, implementation, monitoring, and closing out, as well as developing a follow up phase. The Project Manager will support the project officer in operational activities, establish and enhance relations with the local consortium and private enterprise partners as well as representatives of donors and the Kenyan authorities and is the principal liaison with other stakeholders within the specific project region/counties. S/He will manage the project with respect to risks, stakeholders, issues and the project team. Agrees with all contributors to project success deliverables, with a large amount of intercultural sensitivity. Understands partners and matches desired results and contextual factors. Stimulates progress and makes necessary adjustments to realise the project within given boundary conditions; scope, time, budget and quality. The Project Leader/Access to Finance Expert will be responsible for clean, accurate and up to date data and archiving of the project in the Cordaid Project Management systems and is accountable to the country manager for the correctness and accuracy of the data.
Project Implementation: The Project Leader/ Access to Finance expert will take lead in the delivery and monitoring of the Access to Finance component. S/He will provide technical guidance for designing of financial products and services ensuring improved access to finance for underserved areas. S/He will advise and assist financial service providers including banks, Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) and SACCOs to design and implement new or improved financial services and products, facilitate access to finance for youth and women and persons with disability. The Project Leader/ Access to Finance expert will be the principal liaison between financial institutions, including banks, MFIs, impact investors, and other financial service providers in the implementation of this project. S/He manages the project with respect to risks, stakeholder’s issues and the project team. Agrees with all contributors to project success deliverables, with a large amount of intercultural sensitivity.
Project plan : Translates the Cordaid project results into specific results in designated project areas and formulates an operational project plan . Remains within budget propositions and infrastructural possibilities. Keep up to date with the Political Economic Social Technical situation of the project region as well as relevant developments affecting the project environment and incorporate these developments into effective project management and guidance. Prepare and develop follow up phases and progressive scaling of the project
Financial management: Manages the project budget ensuring expenditures are in line with what was planned for. Reports regularly on budget realisation and acts proactively to comply with the budget.
Field & Partner visits: Monitors the achievements of projects within the field with partners, reviews field reports, analyzes field data and formulates conclusions, discussion points and recommendations for all stakeholders
Network representation : Identifies and establishes contacts with organisations and explores representation for potential areas for collaboration, taking into account the mission statement of Cordaid and the possibilities within existing projects. Establish contact with representatives of consortium partners, UNCDF, INGOs and funding institutions based in the region; participate and represent Cordaid in networks where relevant. Represent Cordaid at local government level: maintain and strengthen contacts with the relevant ministries and local authorities.
Project reports: Prepares consolidated project reports about the results both Technical Narrative and Financial Reports specifics, budget and expenditures and possible deviations following required reporting standards, providing solutions to minimize impact of deviations.
Monitoring, Evaluation: Leads the implementation of MEL plan for the project. Facilitates the dissemination of promising practices and lessons learned. Ensure integration of innovations and best practices in the project implementation process.
Human Resources management: Leads and coaches the multidisciplinary, intercultural and inter-gender project team on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the management style of Cordaid, focused on productivity, the professional development of staff and employee satisfaction. Coaches staff and leaves room for professional freedom to determine how to execute the work. Builds on the strengths and talents of staff members to improve team performance. Emphasis teamwork, project-based working and commitment. Ensures efficient use of Human resources and controls quality of work. Conduct Performance appraisals of staff under his/her responsibility in line with Cordaid’s policy.
Bid management: Leads the bidding process for calls for proposals and tenders related to the assigned specific donor portfolio. Leads negotiations for specific assigned bids. As manager of the bid team provides donor specific advice on rules, regulations and policy. Uses donor contacts to ensure the winning outcome of calls and proposals. Oversees (parts of) the role division, planning and communication with donors and a consortium in order to achieve a positive outcome for Cordaid.
Resource Mobilisation and Business Development: Contributes and supports the identification of opportunities, development and writing of successful funding proposals and budgets. Interacts with (potential) local/institutional donors, convincingly arguing the added value of Cordaid as to acquire funds and ensure the future funding for the programme(s) in Kenya. This includes increasing revenues, growth in terms of business expansion, increasing profitability by building strategic partnerships and making strategic business decisions.
Integrity: Adheres to the code of conduct and Integrity Policies, reports concern and follows regular integrity trainings. This is a high-risk position, with unsupervised contact with communities.
Other : Performs other duties as relevant for the country office (e.g. give input to policies, provide strategic advice on programmes, provide feedback on annual plans or reports, contribute to fundraising efforts etc.) Manages local project related security matters and advises on updating the security plans.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Academic Qualifications:

University degree or advanced certificate / professional qualification in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Finance, International development, social sciences Project Management or any other relevant subject area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

Management knowledge and coaching styles, project management, managing international cooperation with local partners, country/region of the Country Office, techniques, reporting standards and languages.
Broad understanding of agricultural financial product development, fund mobilisations and capacity building for financial institutions with practical experience agricultural financing need assessment,
Broad understanding and knowledge of agriculture financing trends and challenges in Kenya and in the region
Good knowledge and understanding of the Social, economic, and political situation in Kenya .
Specific skills, knowledge, and experience in designing and implementing Lobby and Advocacy
Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, teambuilding, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, flexibility, creativity
Writing skills to clearly formulate project proposals, project plan and project reports
Proven track record of effective project/program management particularly related to Access to Finance Projects.
Skills in partnership management, negotiation, fundraising, networking and facilitation and training skills and effective communication, including intercultural sensitivity and communication.
At least 7 years’ experience in agricultural finance focusing on smallholders & agri- SMEs, extensive experience facilitating access to finance and working with financial institutions with practical experience of providing technical guidance /advisory on agricultural financing.
At least 4 years of experience in managing professional projects and/or (sub-)offices of international organizations or companies.
Extensive experience working with high level international and national partners including consultants, stakeholders and government institutions and officials,
Experience in organizing, facilitating workshops and events with high level audience,
Experience in partner identification, developing and managing relationships with partners

Core competencies

Personal Integrity
Creative and Innovative
Open and outgoing
Results Oriented
People skills
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Ability to work independently under pressure and proactive work style
Affinity with the Catholic character of Cordaid

How to apply: Interested candidates should go to Career Cordaid HRMagic and apply online. Ensure you fill in the required fields and submit accordingly. Only online applications submitted before the deadline will be considered. Please note that only those shortlisted for the interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: Friday 22nd September 2023 at 1155 hrs.

19.

Position: Project Officer /Value Chain Expert – Access to Finance for Western Kenya (RK- FINFA) Project

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter/ Employer: Cordaid

About the Position: The position is to ensure effective Coordination of the Technical and Innovation Support Services to be offered under the Access to Finance for Western Kenya (RK- FINFA) Project for the IFAD funded Rural Kenya Financial Inclusion Facility. This should lead to the adoption of best practices and generation of Healthy credit pipelines from the small holder Farmers and their organisations including Producer and Marketing cooperatives and other Agri-MSMEs in Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Busia, Siaya, Kisii and Nandi Counties.

Results and Competencies

Consortium and Coordination/ partnership management :

Initiate and Coordinate assessments and research to identify issues related to Value Chain Development and Access to Finance.
Identify and plan for capacity building support for the consortium, local partners, and communities.
Work with M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation) and Communication Officer to Review the M&E framework and report accordingly
Write regular progress reports ensuring quality and timely submission. Ensure that the Consortium and its key stakeholders including the community have capacity for Lobby and Advocacy for Sustainable Agricultural practices
Support partners in capacity building of the community groups, youth and women groups, local partners, and local churches to undertake effective Lobby and Advocacy for Sustainable Agricultural practices and Access to Finance.
Facilitate linking and learning between all program stakeholders to enhance program quality.
Provide feedback and advice to partner organisations involved in the project, do follow-up of project implementation.
Identify bottlenecks and opportunities in the context of the Consortium on a regular basis and act including escalating to the management for necessary actions
Work closely with the finance and support services department to help prepare for monitoring of expenditure

Programme Management :

Closely monitor progress on plans and activities under his/her responsibilities both of programme content and in terms of finances, analyses these results, formulates conclusions, and suggests improvement.
Ensures timely compilation of quality narrative and financial reports from implementing partners.

Coordination of own implementation activities

Develops and implements Cordaid’s own implementation plan in line with the country plan for Value Chain development approach in collaboration with the consortium members, Regional and global Team Experts.
Work closely with Local partners to actively link community Lobby and Advocacy Agenda from the grass root to the national, Regional, and international level.

Linking, Networking, and fundraising :

Build and maintain strategic alliances for evidence-based Lobby and Advocacy for Sustainable Agricultural practices
Establish and maintain the mutually reinforcing linkages between Lobby and Advocacy for Sustainable Agricultural practices at Local and National levels.
Develop/contribute to development of quality funding proposals on value chain development when required.
Contribute to the development of fundraising strategy for Cordaid in Kenya, and ESA (East and Southern Africa).
Establish a good network with like-minded organisations and potential donors.
Contribute to Cordaid’s learning, exchange, and knowledge-sharing
Contribute to Cordaid’s policy development and to the development of strategic planning.
Contribute to communication/visibility regarding activities and policies of Cordaid Kenya and beyond.
Represent Cordaid in relevant forums, networking events, meetings, etc. when necessary.
Perform additional relevant tasks assigned by the Programme Manager.

Lobby and Advocacy:

Communicates the Access to Finance for Western Kenya (RK- FINFA) Project message convincingly. Adjusts this to the perception and goals of the stakeholders and accompanies them in our direction.
Coordinate the content and agreements with stakeholders continuously with the Project Leader and other staff.
Gives advice about policy processes to be influenced that are relevant in the National and International political agenda.
Determines the most important stakeholders to engage in the Lobby and Advocacy Activities
Drafts and implements a plan for lobby and advocacy activities together with the implementing partners.

Capacity Building:

Assess the capacity of partners about programme content, Accountability, and compliance with reporting requirements of the donors.
If necessary, formulate and implement capacity building proposals to be implemented in the Framework of the partnership.

Monitoring:

Maintains contact with partners focused on the effective and efficient implementation of the programme and is responsible for the contribution of the consortium.
Is willing and able to travel regularly and at short notice to the field.

Other

Any other duties assigned by the manager

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Academic Qualifications:

Minimum qualification of a university degree or advanced certificate / professional qualification in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, International development, Social sciences, Project Management or any other relevant subject area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

Good knowledge of the social, economic, and political situation in Kenya
Good Understanding of the Agricultural Sector and Rural Development in Kenya.
Proven track record of effective project/Programme Management particularly Market systems Development-based projects related to Agribusiness, Value Chain Development, Access to Finance and Livelihood Projects
Knowledge of Access to Finance and Value chain development
Specific skills, knowledge, and experience in designing and implementing Value Chain Based Projects.
Other important skills include Partnership Management Skills, Negotiation skills ,Fundraising skills Networking and facilitation skills
Training and facilitation skills ,Effective communication skills, including intercultural sensitivity and communication.
Minimum of Two to Five years relevant progressive working experience in international development or a postgraduate qualification,
Minimum of Two to Five years relevant progressive working experience in international development or a postgraduate qualification.

How to apply: reliefweb

Deadline: 22 Sep 2023

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