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• The Herding for Health (H4H) Technical Manager provides technical leadership, oversight, and support through providing advice and actively testing ideas on site-based rangelands projects within Conservation International’s Africa Field Division, with a specific focus on Herding for Health (H4H) implementation in dryland ecosystems. The technical manager will ensure rangeland projects are adhering to the best regenerative agriculture and rangeland management practices and will directly coordinate with site-based technical staff to provide guidance and support as needed, for example in grazing area management and community engagement. They will ensure a certain level of standardization across the H4H sites and will play a key role in updating technical learning materials based on research and experience from demonstration sites. They will also coordinate closely with training partners to ensure implementers receive the necessary skills and training to implement H4H and other rangeland restoration activities.
• In addition to providing site-specific technical input, the H4H Technical Manager will form part of the core Rangelands Team, and will provide input to strategic planning, and fundraising proposals where appropriate.
• The H4H Technical Manager will also be responsible for coordinating across other technical divisions within Conservation International, for example, with the restoration, technology, Conservation Stewardship, and GIS leads. In close collaboration with the Conservation Stewardship Program, the H4H Technical Manager will play a key role in helping site-based teams with community engagement, design, and implementation of Stewardship Agreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide rangelands technical input, both from an ecological and regenerative agricultural perspective across all Herding for Health sites:

• Manage site-based technical leads to ensure projects are adhering to best practices with regards to regenerative agriculture, especially regenerative livestock management and rangelands management, with a specific emphasis on dryland ecosystems.
• Guide and mentor implementation teams.
• Share up-to-date rangeland management best practices with all implementation teams.
• Identify implementation risks early, and address as appropriate to ensure targets are met.
• Support research and knowledge generation interventions and testing of innovations in field sites.
• Provide H4H technical inputs to CI rangelands conservation policy papers and communication materials as well as influencing processes when needed.

Play a leading role in the development of rangeland management training materials:

• Provide technical input to training manuals, fact sheets, toolkits, online courses and other learning-related materials.
• Work closely with training partners (e.g. Southern Africa Wildlife College, Herding Academy, Afrivet) to ensure training is relevant and incorporates H4H-specific material.
• Where needed, conduct H4H training to identified groups and stakeholders in support of implementation of CI and partner projects.

Inspire a positive, inclusive, curious team culture:

• Build camaraderie and team spirit among implementation teams.
• Create a sense of team unity across all implementation sites.
• Create opportunities for learning across sites.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

• Work closely with all members of the Africa Rangeland Program (ARP) Team.
• Support communication team with information and media presence of the ARP portfolio.
• Assist with logistical support as and when needed.
• Coordinate virtual and in person workshops, meetings and other special events for both internal and external participants.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Up to 50% travel within southern and east Africa.
• Expected to start immediately.
• Must be legally able to work in South Africa.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure, working some days from the office and some remotely. Guidance will be shared during the interview process.
• This is a fixed-term assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or PhD in rangelands management, rangelands ecology, agriculture, rangelands economics, or other relevant field.
• Experience in working on similar or higher technical positions in a busy, extensive livestock system, preferably in drylands and one which has a wildlife component on it.
• Deep understanding of the technical elements of H4H or similar regenerative farming techniques and its potential for improving livelihoods and incomes of traditional pastoralist communities and other types of livestock owners.  
• Strong community engagement skills. Knowledge of Stewardship Agreement model or other incentive-based models in rangelands context will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills including the ability to effectively convey complex details or technical information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic administration and coordination skills are essential.
• Highly familiar with etiquette, protocol, and employing cultural awareness and sensitivity. 
• Proven team player.
• Self-driven with strong leadership and performance management.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to speak one or more local languages, French, or Portuguese is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Implementation

• Together with the project team, support the development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets) and ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• In liaison with the project Manager, participate in the formulation and execution of operational work plans in alignment with the budget, results framework, and administrative directives endorsed by the Program Steering Committee (PSC).
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to RAPID+ Project initiatives are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
• Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
• Together with the project manager, identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project

Technical support

• Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the K-RAPID+ Project activities
• Strengthen the institutions specialized in Livestock management to actively contribute to improved rangeland management.
• Support the devising and execution of innovative rangeland management interventions utilizing community-based systems, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
• Promote new technologies, applications and innovations among communities & county government to regenerate rangelands and increase biodiversity. Facilitate the comprehensive analysis of rangeland management structures, the policy landscape, and livelihood issues affecting the target groups.
• Promote increased household livelihood diversification through diversified production, Climate Smart Technologies, linkage to extension, markets & Market information
• Provide technical expertise to the project when the project issues call for proposals, as well as in contracting service providers and implementing entities in the rangelands and livestock management sub-sectors.
• Oversee the adherence of contract service providers, consultants, and implementing entities engaged by World Vision to the rangeland activities.
• Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project.
• Facilitate community mindset transformation processes as a foundation to project sustainability in regards to rangelands and livestock management.

Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation

• Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
• Support the PO-MEAL to ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis.
• Systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
• Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
• In liaison with the PO-MEAL, ensure that the process of learning is integrated into all project activities across the project cycle. Support accountability efforts by orchestrating project evaluation endeavours and guiding partners in their reflection on project experiences.
• Jointly with the project team, evaluate challenges in implementation and report any discrepancies or gaps to facilitate adjustments to plans and timelines.
• Support the project manager and PO-MEAL to ensure that all necessary documentation for assigned project activities is complete, including all required documents, and is organized according to agency and donor requirements.
• Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
• Support he project team to contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
• Support the PO-MEAL to develop a monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring.
• Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate documentation of lessons and project impact to facilitate adoption in the course of the project implementation
• Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
• Support the PO-MEAL to supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
• Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.

Capacity building

• In liaison with the Project team, support the identification of training needs and capacity-building initiatives for farmers, county staff and other public and private partners.
• Support the project team to coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance learning in the project.
• In liaison with the project manager, link with partners (Other NGOs, County government and Faith Based Organizations, in mapping facilities integrated with the project in areas of focus.
• Work together with other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills

Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking

• Advocate for the adoption of suitable technologies in the management of rangelands and livestock.
• Advocate for new models of and best practices in livestock management especially in terms of fodder production and feeding of animals
• Partner with livestock marketing organisations to incentivize the roll out of the livestock sale yard law and the use of livestock markets for the sale of animals
• Partner with institutions involved in rangeland management to review and implement grazing plans and transboundary rangeland resource sharing plans
• Create linkages and synergies among institutions involved in rangelands management
• Support the project manager in overseeing and coordination of relationships with local project stakeholders, with the aim of mobilizing local participants and promoting project activities and their impact.
• Strengthen connections with the broader program and foster productive working relationships with civil society organizations, government representatives, the private sector, and community-based organizations.

Other duties

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

Project Planning and Implementation

• Together with the project team, support the development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets) and ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• In liaison with the project Manager, participate in the formulation and execution of operational work plans in alignment with the budget, results framework, and administrative directives endorsed by the Program Steering Committee (PSC).
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to RAPID+ Project initiatives are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
• Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
• Together with the project manager, identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project

Technical support

• Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the K-RAPID+ Project activities
• Strengthen the institutions specialized in Livestock management to actively contribute to improved rangeland management.
• Support the devising and execution of innovative rangeland management interventions utilizing community-based systems, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
• Promote new technologies, applications and innovations among communities & county government to regenerate rangelands and increase biodiversity. Facilitate the comprehensive analysis of rangeland management structures, the policy landscape, and livelihood issues affecting the target groups.
• Promote increased household livelihood diversification through diversified production, Climate Smart Technologies, linkage to extension, markets & Market information
• Provide technical expertise to the project when the project issues call for proposals, as well as in contracting service providers and implementing entities in the rangelands and livestock management sub-sectors.
• Oversee the adherence of contract service providers, consultants, and implementing entities engaged by World Vision to the rangeland activities.
• Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project.
• Facilitate community mindset transformation processes as a foundation to project sustainability in regards to rangelands and livestock management.

Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation

• Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
• Support the PO-MEAL to ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis.
• Systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
• Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
• In liaison with the PO-MEAL, ensure that the process of learning is integrated into all project activities across the project cycle. Support accountability efforts by orchestrating project evaluation endeavours and guiding partners in their reflection on project experiences.
• Jointly with the project team, evaluate challenges in implementation and report any discrepancies or gaps to facilitate adjustments to plans and timelines.
• Support the project manager and PO-MEAL to ensure that all necessary documentation for assigned project activities is complete, including all required documents, and is organized according to agency and donor requirements.
• Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
• Support he project team to contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
• Support the PO-MEAL to develop a monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring.
• Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate documentation of lessons and project impact to facilitate adoption in the course of the project implementation
• Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
• Support the PO-MEAL to supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
• Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.

Capacity building

• In liaison with the Project team, support the identification of training needs and capacity-building initiatives for farmers, county staff and other public and private partners.
• Support the project team to coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance learning in the project.
• In liaison with the project manager, link with partners (Other NGOs, County government and Faith Based Organizations, in mapping facilities integrated with the project in areas of focus.
• Work together with other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills

Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking

• Advocate for the adoption of suitable technologies in the management of rangelands and livestock.
• Advocate for new models of and best practices in livestock management especially in terms of fodder production and feeding of animals
• Partner with livestock marketing organisations to incentivize the roll out of the livestock sale yard law and the use of livestock markets for the sale of animals
• Partner with institutions involved in rangeland management to review and implement grazing plans and transboundary rangeland resource sharing plans
• Create linkages and synergies among institutions involved in rangelands management
• Support the project manager in overseeing and coordination of relationships with local project stakeholders, with the aim of mobilizing local participants and promoting project activities and their impact.
• Strengthen connections with the broader program and foster productive working relationships with civil society organizations, government representatives, the private sector, and community-based organizations.

Other duties

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

Project Planning and Implementation

• Together with the project team, support the development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets) and ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• In liaison with the project Manager, participate in the formulation and execution of operational work plans in alignment with the budget, results framework, and administrative directives endorsed by the Program Steering Committee (PSC).
• Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to RAPID+ Project initiatives are effectively applied on a timely manner in project implementation including integration of cross cutting themes,
• Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of the planned activities
• Together with the project manager, identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project

Technical support

• Take lead and provide technical support and timely implementation of the K-RAPID+ Project activities
• Strengthen the institutions specialized in Livestock management to actively contribute to improved rangeland management.
• Support the devising and execution of innovative rangeland management interventions utilizing community-based systems, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
• Promote new technologies, applications and innovations among communities & county government to regenerate rangelands and increase biodiversity. Facilitate the comprehensive analysis of rangeland management structures, the policy landscape, and livelihood issues affecting the target groups.
• Promote increased household livelihood diversification through diversified production, Climate Smart Technologies, linkage to extension, markets & Market information
• Provide technical expertise to the project when the project issues call for proposals, as well as in contracting service providers and implementing entities in the rangelands and livestock management sub-sectors.
• Oversee the adherence of contract service providers, consultants, and implementing entities engaged by World Vision to the rangeland activities.
• Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching goal of the project.
• Facilitate community mindset transformation processes as a foundation to project sustainability in regards to rangelands and livestock management.

Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation

• Conduct continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the approved work, budget and procurement plans.
• Support the PO-MEAL to ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis.
• Systemically review DIP/budget and other key implementation tools as well as initiate innovative approaches that will open new opportunities for project success
• Make technical input into the planning and design of project specific operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation and other relevant project assessments
• In liaison with the PO-MEAL, ensure that the process of learning is integrated into all project activities across the project cycle. Support accountability efforts by orchestrating project evaluation endeavours and guiding partners in their reflection on project experiences.
• Jointly with the project team, evaluate challenges in implementation and report any discrepancies or gaps to facilitate adjustments to plans and timelines.
• Support the project manager and PO-MEAL to ensure that all necessary documentation for assigned project activities is complete, including all required documents, and is organized according to agency and donor requirements.
• Register, track and regularly update beneficiaries’ database
• Support he project team to contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools.
• Support the PO-MEAL to develop a monitoring plan with communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring.
• Conduct regular group monitoring, data collection and analysis in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular review and peer to peer learning meetings with government, target communities and relevant stakeholders
• Facilitate documentation of lessons and project impact to facilitate adoption in the course of the project implementation
• Support project assessment and learning processes including baseline surveys, midterm reviews and end of project evaluation.
• Support the PO-MEAL to supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations and other agreed standards.
• Ensure project data is captured, validated and updated on horizon and or any other approved World Vison Kenya (WVK) DM&E system.

Capacity building

• In liaison with the Project team, support the identification of training needs and capacity-building initiatives for farmers, county staff and other public and private partners.
• Support the project team to coordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance learning in the project.
• In liaison with the project manager, link with partners (Other NGOs, County government and Faith Based Organizations, in mapping facilities integrated with the project in areas of focus.
• Work together with other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills

Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking

• Advocate for the adoption of suitable technologies in the management of rangelands and livestock.
• Advocate for new models of and best practices in livestock management especially in terms of fodder production and feeding of animals
• Partner with livestock marketing organisations to incentivize the roll out of the livestock sale yard law and the use of livestock markets for the sale of animals
• Partner with institutions involved in rangeland management to review and implement grazing plans and transboundary rangeland resource sharing plans
• Create linkages and synergies among institutions involved in rangelands management
• Support the project manager in overseeing and coordination of relationships with local project stakeholders, with the aim of mobilizing local participants and promoting project activities and their impact.
• Strengthen connections with the broader program and foster productive working relationships with civil society organizations, government representatives, the private sector, and community-based organizations.

Other duties

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

Required Skills & professional Experience

• At least 2 years work experience in Rangeland Management, Livestock marketing, Food security and/or Livelihoods programming.
• Experience in market systems development is a plus.
• Experience in working on donor funded programs is an added advantage.
• Experience in implementing projects in areas that are prone to resource-based conflicts e.g. Northern Kenya.
• Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision
• Must have outstanding oral and written communications and relationship skills 
• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Range Management/Agriculture/Livestock or related development field from a recognized University.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
• A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity through training.
• Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge on Gender and Social Inclusion with additional training or skills in gender mainstreaming/integration is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Coordination and Management

• Participate in the annual program planning and budget review processes as per ANCP/DFAT donor requirements
• Ensure that all FMNR initiatives within the 4 Counties of influence meet/exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with the Programs guidelines and ANCP/DFAT requirements and ensure community accountability
• Provide technical support in the implementation of all Environment and Climate Change adaptation development activities in the 8 Area Programme/Program sites
• Manage and coordinate the FMNR team ensuring competent and motivated staff as well as manage performance of staff and encourage on-the-job coaching, identify and address learning and training needs and opportunities
• Participate and coordinate quality review and capacity building meetings of staff on NRM with including FMNR
• Participate in the annual program planning and budget review exercises
• Integrate the FMNR activities with those of the 8 Area Programs ensuring cost effective use of resources.
• Mainstream FMNR Concept in 8 ADPs within WVK before Program phase out.
• Support the development of training materials in line with the identified Program needs for staff, partners and communities.
• Facilitate dialogue and accountability forums with various stakeholders on issues of livelihood (community groups, service providers, private sector, the county and national government, civil society organizations, churches and schools)
• Support introduction of new and existing technologies and ensure FMNR initiated interventions are sustainable
• Develop ToRs for Program baseline, mid-term and End line Evaluations
• Provide leadership in transitioning CRIFSUP Phase I to Phase II, redesigning of Program structure and programme implementation
• In close collaboration with P&C, ensure right program staff are recruited, retained, and provided with intentional opportunities, mentoring and coaching for development.
• Provide management support to supervisees and world Vision Kenya staff for continuous capacity building for competency development
• Assess and plan for staff capacities/competencies.
• Engage appropriate Subject Matter Experts for identified training gaps and need assessments
• Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical modules, through trainings, workshops, On the Job Training, technical backstopping etc.
• Staff supervision and guidance to ensure overall quality and comprehensive management of technical program
• Provide technical leadership in implementation of complementary models of interest to SO/ANCP these include GEDSI, iMSD, WEE and Family Change Maker

Partnership, Networking and Resource Acquisition

• Provide a linkage and coordination as per need between FMNR Programs with SO with support from L&R NO staff.
• Represent WVK in EARO and other Regional forums as approved by Associate Director for Livelihoods and Resilience
• Represent WV in Environment, NRM, Climate change forums in the Four Program counties
• Coordinate and Manage Relationships with credible research institutions to support research component in the Program under the agreed framework.
• Participate in Nakuru, Baringo, Elgeyo-Marakwet and West Pokot County Environmental Stakeholders Forums/Technical working groups as well as supporting WVK Program officers and Cluster Managers on engagement in relation to Environment and Climate change and articulating FMNR objectives in the forums.
• Participate in the coordination of FMNR vision trips within the targeted Program areas
• Increase the visibility of WVK and ANCP by maintaining active engagement and advocacy on FMNR and Cluster/County related matters
• Participate in development of innovative FMNR, Climate Change Adaptation and other Resilience Building concepts and proposals for building community resilience for fundraising as well as marketing FMNR to various Learning forums
• Build and Maintain effective communications and pro-active relationships with partners at the counties, including visits by donors
• Collaborate with line ministries and departments in providing technical support and assistance to the program
• Support implementing staff to successfully engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including the private sector, community, religious leaders and other civil society representatives in order to maximize the impact of interventions;
• Support timely development of funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with Resource acquisition department;
• Participate in public forums and events as appropriate

Compliance to budget Utilization and timely implementation

• Ensure operation standards of the Program is maintained leading to acceptable ANCP/DFAT requirements
• Provide leadership and Ensure through Program Officers and cluster accountants, the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all FMNR related Program
• Ensure Program expenditure remains within the acceptable levels and ANCP/DFAT compliances (25% 1st Qtr and 75% for 3 Qtrs) Ensure timely achievement of Program targets on a monthly basis
• Austere budget utilization monitoring, generate quarterly procurement plans & tracking, contracts management & consultants, adherence to donor and grants contract agreement, adhered to asset management business processes, team review meetings, Risk Register as part of MMR, Share products of WVK (FMNR) engagements with partners from County level.
• Ensure monthly field support visits to 8 Program sites

Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Innovation

• Ensure that ANCP donor grant requirements are adhered to during FMNR Program implementation and monitoring and the relevant reports (weekly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual) are submitted in a timely manner and meet the donor quality expectations.
• In collaboration with design monitoring and evaluation team, Consultants, FMNR and ADP teams, ensure all Program indicators are properly baselined, monitoring and mid or end term evaluation of FMNR Program is done as per the FMNR proposal and DIP and that any recommendations are promptly acted upon.
• Take lead in the documentation and sharing of best practices on livelihood mainstreaming and the dissemination of any Program technical reports.
• Facilitate community identification of issues, needs, assets and resources which help children thrive in a participatory and inclusive way.
• Together with Program officers develop and roll out community-based monitoring system for key child wellbeing indicators and targets.
• Plan tracking for key CWB indicators of strategic relevance from secondary and primary data, with partners and communities.
• Review the learning and monitoring reports developed during the reporting period and using them as the basis for the Program report
• Use innovation in Monitoring data to compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports for forwarding to the Regional manager, NO as well as support office as advised
• Provide technical support in new innovations for the Program including carbon credit
• Contextualize and utilize planning guidelines for the CRIFSUP Program
• Ensure accurate and quality Annual Development Plan (AD Plan) and Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the program in place and utilized
• Work closely with the CRIFSUP DMEAL Coordinator to effectively support the program to carry out all measurements and assessments – baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations – in accordance with donor requirements and WV established standards, policies and procedures;
• Coordinate with the CRIFSUP MEAL to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner;
• Ensure the program achieves Child Well-Being Outcomes in line with the organization’s Ministry Framework and Development Approach, and WVK’s strategic priorities and the program designs.
• Develop monthly schedule for monitoring together with communities and partners;
• Ensure community capacity building plan on monitoring is in place and utilized;
• Participate in monthly data collection – (involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools
• Apply Contextualized and utilized reporting guidelines
• Generate quality Monthly Management Reports (MMR) informed by accurate analyzed data written using language that is appropriate to the reader and in line with World Vision reporting guidelines;
• In liaison with Communications Officer, Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on program activities
• Work with DMEAL Coordinator ensure effective reflection and learning forums in the counties
• Work with DMEAL Coordinator to build the capacity for designing, monitoring, evaluating and learning from market-based approaches – to collate, synthesize and communicate the evidence base for the economic development component.
• Participate in quarterly monitoring visits to the field to review progress, gather stories of change associated with Market systems development, sustainable natural resources-based VCs, and financial inclusion to identify and address strategic gaps;

Advocacy: Policy and Budget Influence

• Develop and maintain close relationships with the donor, Government, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the Program and partners are actively represented in coordination structures.
• Participation in Kenya or international conferences to share findings from the Program and support improved programmatic impact.
• Engage and/or get involved to provide support in policy dialogues and identify synergies or opportunities to advance project objectives.
• Maintain clear, regular and effective lines of communication with other Partners and other relevant stakeholders (GoK, International Agencies, private sector, and other local actors).
• Organize and convene/chair partners meetings for joint planning and Progress review. Coordinate advocacy and policy influence initiatives of the program at county and national level
• Increase the visibility of WVK and the donor by maintaining active engagement and advocacy on NRM related matters
• Ensure that staff capacity around policy and advocacy is built.
• Lead and participate in daily devotions and other organizational meetings as required.

FMNR Research and Development

• Coordinate implementation of FMNR MoU with Moi University, KEFRI, ICRAF and other research institutions
• Provide management support in establishment of research sites, data collection, community outreach and dissemination of research findings
• Provide technical support to Moi University in developing FMNR curricula for the university
• Represent WVK in implementation of FMNR MoU with Moi University

Other

• Develop ANCP Program Design ToR and guide Consultant in Program design and preparation of design documents (PDDs)
• Program implementation structure and strategy including recruitment of new staff
• Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) alignment to the Program with indicator tracking Lead in the interpretation, dissemination and utilization of GEDSI & LVCD survey reports to inform CRIFSUP phase 2 and ongoing Program implementation
• Provide technical support to Program Design Consultant as per ANCP/DFAT requirements
• Sensitize staff on donor requirements from time to time
• Coordinate and conduct Climate, Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction Integration Guidance (CEDRIG) assessment
• The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the job training;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Masters/Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Agri-business, Agro-forestry, Range land Management, Environmental studies, Climate Change or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 Years of work experience in Managing multi agency livelihood and Resilience grants in Pastoral and or Agro-pastoral regions;
• Experience with ANCP/DFAT donor Programs is an added advantage
• Knowledge in renewable energies and alternative technologies are of advantage;
• Good understanding of Sustainable NRM models e.g. FMNR and other landscape restoration techniques, Tree based value chains, Market systems strengthening’s, Disaster Management, Peace Programming, GEDSI and Governance.
• The holder of this position must be a results orientated person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands and;
• S/he must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player
• Must have skills and ability to provide training and mentorships;
• S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships.
• Practical experience working with local communities, government, private sector, institutions and traditional authorities in pastoral and agro-pastoral ASAL regions;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;
• Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
• Knowledge of World Vision International working systems, policies and standards will be an advantage
• FMNR certification is an added advantage
• Computer literate
• Masters/Degree in Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Agri-business, Agro-forestry, Forestry, Range land Management, , Environmental studies, Climate Change or equivalent
• Certification in FMNR
• Membership with professional body; EIK or FSK

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Cumulative service period of  fifteen (15) years, three (3) years of which must have been at the grade of Deputy Director/Chief Engineer (Irrigation and Drainage/Land Reclamation/Irrigation Water Management), CSG 6 and above, or in a comparable and relevant  position in the wider public service or private Sector; 
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Project Management or any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A  Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Resource Management, Soil and Water Engineering, Land and Water Management, Land Use Management, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Been  registered by a relevant professional body( Where applicable);
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative  capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of irrigation function; 
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the ability to  translate them into the Irrigation water management; and
• Demonstrated professional competence, leadership and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

• Formulating, implementing  and reviewing policies, strategies, guidelines, standards, frameworks and regulation pertaining to irrigation infrastructure development and management as provided for in the Executive Order  No.1 of 2023( Revised), CoK 2010, Irrigation Policy 2017, Irrigation Act 2019 and UN SDG15.3;
• Initiating, implementing and monitoring irrigation  programmes  and projects as per the irrigation;
• Providing technical advice on matters relating to irrigation development and management, water harvesting and storage for irrigation as per irrigation Act 2019;
• Initiating mapping designating and developing areas ideal for irrigation schemes as per Executive Order No.1 of 2013 and irrigation( General) Regulation Section 7;
• Promoting development and usage of efficient irrigation systems across the country as per irrigation Act 2019;
• Coordinating resource mobilization for the irrigation infrastructure as per irrigation Act 2019 and irrigation ( General) Regulations;
• Promoting flood control through utilization of flood waters for irrigation as per irrigation Act 2019;
• Coordinating establishment of networks, linkages and partnerships with the private sector and development partners on irrigation scheme development, management, water harvesting and storage for irrigation as per irrigation (General) Regulation;
• Undertaking technical audits and assessments on development and management irrigation schemes, water harvesting and storage  for irrigation, as per irrigation (General)regulation section 15(SDG) No.15.3 Constitution of Kenya 2010 Chapter 5, Section 60;
• Collaborating with the national government ,county governments, and non-government entities on irrigation development and management as per irrigation  Act 2019;
• Developing and maintaining an irrigation database and integrate systematic monitoring and evaluation as per the irrigation Act 2019;
• Developing innovative methods and technology for water storage and groundwater recharge as per the SDG No.15.3 and Cok,2010 Chapter 5;
• Preparing periodic reports on irrigation sector development ,and irrigation water resources in the country;
• Preparing reports to both houses of parliament annually, and from time to time as may be necessary, on the state of, and needs for, irrigation development and management in the country;
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing programmes and projects pertaining to irrigation schemes management and productivity and irrigation reforms, research, innovation and capacity strengthening;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing of legislation and regulation pertaining to irrigation water use and schemes management;
• Initiating, developing, implementing and reviewing  irrigation reforms on schemes management;
• Conducting performance audits on irrigation schemes;
• Coordinating, supervising and receiving reports from the regional coordinators;
• Developing  innovative methods and technology for water conservation to enhance reliable and adequate ecosystem, water storage and groundwater recharge;
• Improving livelihoods through productivity of wasteland/ degraded lands using water harvesting and land resources;
• Undertaking research and promoting adoption and implementing innovative climate change adaptation technologies and programmes for land reclamation, water and food security; and
• Coordinating both resource mobilization and public private partnership (PPP) activities

• The Consultant will be a member of the OFSP Compact Team and will assist in the identification of business partners in each country in which TAAT will be implemented and provide expertise necessary for successful implementation of value chain compact activities, in close collaboration with country value chain implementation teams.
• Specifically, he/she will coordinate the development of TAAT technologies adoption work plans in each country;
• together with country leaders and Value Chain Specialist, assist in the identification of business partners in each country in which TAAT will be implemented;
• provide expertise necessary for successful implementation of value chain compact activities, in close collaboration with country value chain implementation teams;
• assist in the preparation of food technology outreach campaigns in each country of implementation;
• provide expertise in approaches necessary to deploy technologies, according to the defined target areas, mobilising all actors across the value chain;
• facilitate the implementation of the value chain activities in all target countries and participate in the monitoring of progress made towards achieving value chain and TAAT-set goals;
• provide technical and business support to all value chain public and private sector partners in each participating country and ensure that they are fully and actively engaged;
• work with Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) to ensure that capacity is built in all needed areas for various stakeholders within the value chain; work with young Agripreneurs in each country of implementation through demonstration and training, in close collaboration with the ENABLE-TAAT Compact;
• ensure that quarterly and annual consolidated technical and financial reports for the Compact are prepared and submitted to the value chain coordinator office on schedule; carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Value Chain Specialist and/or Institutional Management Office to meet the objectives of the value chain.

Requirements

• The selected candidate should possess a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Business Administration, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field to the value chain; minimum of 5-6years of professional work experience, with at least 1 year of experience in value chain development or products development, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa; relevant work experience in agribusiness management, Agri-processing, supply chain management  (experience  with projects that  link  farmers  to  the  market will  be  an  added advantage); work experience in product development at the industrial level will be an added advantage; experience in projects involved in public-private partnerships; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills in English. In addition, good working knowledge of French is preferred; demonstrated ability to write, publish, and disseminate technical reports, success stories, and promotional materials; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.

• As a Production Manager Roses, you are responsible for the running of one production unit (15 ha) within our new to build production location at Naro Moru. This means ensuring we get good quality flowers in adequate numbers from this area. We also expect you to strategically deal with hiccups that may threaten your production together with other managers within the farm. Greatness,
• Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for responsible production unit; accountable for ensuring we make the daily production and quality targets as agreed within the AAA Roses Division.
• Ensure hiccups are dealt with pro-actively. In case there are issues affecting your production targets you are supposed to find out the root cause of the issue and pro-actively deal with it.
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses, make sure we stay within the budgets that have been agreed with the Production Unit.
• Set policies and processes, ensure all processes are captured in policies and processes for all employees to access. Ensure we adjust procedures and policies are updated according to new developments.
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally. Employees are our biggest asset. Together with your team you are responsible to ensure that staff engagement and satisfaction is maintained.

Your profile

• Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture
• 5-8 years’ experience in a farm of the same capacity; dealing with Roses Production
• Excellent Leadership skills and management skills
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player
• facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.

• As a Head of Section – Crop Protection you are responsible for the crop protection activities of one production unit (15 ha) at our expansion at Simba farm. This means ensuring all crop protection activities are executed seamlessly. We also expect you to deal with hiccups that may threaten your execution together with other heads of section within the farm. Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee daily crop protection activities for responsible production unit; accountable for executing all the activities in time and good quality.
• Ensure hiccups are dealt with pro-actively. In case there are issues affecting your crop protection activities you are supposed to find out the root cause of the issue and pro-actively deal with it.
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses, make sure we stay within the budgets that have been agreed on
• Set policies and processes, ensure all processes are captured in policies and processes for all employees to access. Ensure we adjust procedures and policies are updated according to new developments.
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally. Employees are, our biggest asset, you with your team are responsible that staff is engaged, and satisfaction is maintained.

Your profile

• Diploma in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture
• 3-5 years’ experience in a farm of the same capacity
• Excellent Leadership skills and management skills
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.

• As a Head of section, you are responsible for proper crop management and crop husbandry, pest and disease control, Harvesting and effective labor management in order to ensure maximum production of quality roses that meet premium requirements. Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure that harvesting is done procedurally and as per cut stage requirements. Ensure staff are well trained and understand cut stage requirements.
• Ensure proper handling and management of the harvested stems to avoid wilting and quality compromise.
• Ensure prediction of rose varieties is done accurately on daily and weekly basis. Deviation should be at least +/-5%.
• Ensure that staff are well trained on all greenhouse cultural activities and ensure that proper follow-up is done to realize/monitor training ROI.
• Ensure that showering/humidification of greenhouses is done accordingly without fail to maintain quality of crop.
• Ensure that Crops grown in the greenhouse are well supported and well balanced in terms of foliage by ensuring that staggering rules are well followed.
• Health Safety and environment management; making sure that your allocated Section/greenhouse is compliant with all health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Labour & budget Management; responsible for using the resources (human/financial) in a most efficient as well as effective way

Your profile

• Degree/Diploma in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture
• 3 years’ experience in Horticulture or production industry
• 1 year experience in a similar or related position
• Relevant experience in Roses Production
• Team player who creates top-down working relationship with general workers and management.
• Good communication skills
• Possess good analytical skills Good Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.

• As a QA Manager, you will provide a critical oversight of all Quality control processes and measures in the packhouse as per the quality control manual and standards, in order to ensure maximum production of quality roses that meet premium requirements. Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor quality control mechanism in conformity to the quality manual in order to ensure production and supply of Quality stems as per client specification.
• Ensure stock management and movement is done as per the set company standards.
• Coordinate internal audits and actively participate in regulatory audits. Follow up on audit report and action plan to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate for product quality and product development. Coordinate for preparation of vase life flowers, conduct vase life analysis for both trials and commercial varieties as per the procedure and come up with a weekly report on upcoming quality issues noted in vase.
• Ensure all customer complaints are properly investigated and addressed satisfactorily with clear corrective measures to avoid reoccurrence.
• Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained in the packhouse.
• Ensure that all Quality activities and processes at the packhouse are done in compliance to principles of ethics, safety, and Integrity standards.
• Ensure quality team work productively and develop professionally through continuous trainings. Employees are our biggest asset. Together with your team you are responsible to ensure that staff engagement and satisfaction is maintained.

Your profile

• Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture, Agriculture or Environmental Science.
• 5 years’ experience in a Flower Industry preferably Roses Production.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar or related position.
• Relevant experience in occupational health and safety and environmental auditing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards and Internal Auditing skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent leadership skills and management skills.
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player. facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.

• As a Packhouse Manager, you will provide a critical oversight of all packhouse activities and ensure that postharvest standards, quality Assurance and Quality Controls are fully implemented in order to ensure maximum production of quality roses that meet premium requirements.
• Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee Packhouse daily operations; accountable for ensuring daily packhouse production targets are met as agreed within the AAA Roses Division.
• Maintain packhouse budgets and optimize expenses, make sure we stay within the agreed budget. Responsible for controlling consumption of raw materials used in post harvesting particularly in packing hall, pre-cool and final cold store.
• Ensure that all packhouse activities and processes are done in compliance to principles of ethics, safety, and Integrity standards.
• Ensure that packaging stock levels are maintained, and timely restocking of all packaging materials is done.
• Coordinate with sales team to ensure that processing of daily orders is done, and processing is done as per the order plan.
• Ensure timely implementation of daily shipment boxing schedule in co-ordination with the
• Sales team using FIFO rules and implementing daily quality controls of the boxes. Ensure temperatures, weights and volumetric weights are properly measured and recorded.
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally. Employees are our biggest asset. Together with your team you are responsible to ensure that staff engagement and satisfaction is maintained.

Your profile

• Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture
• 5 -7years’ experience in a Flower Industry preferably Roses Production.
• 4 years’ experience in a similar or related position
• Excellent leadership skills and management skills
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel

• As a Head of Section – Crop Protection you are responsible for the crop protection activities of one production unit (15 ha) at our expansion at Simba farm. This means ensuring all crop protection activities are executed seamlessly. We also expect you to deal with hiccups that may threaten your execution together with other heads of section within the farm. Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee daily crop protection activities for responsible production unit; accountable for executing all the activities in time and good quality.
• Ensure hiccups are dealt with pro-actively. In case there are issues affecting your crop protection activities you are supposed to find out the root cause of the issue and pro-actively deal with it.
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses, make sure we stay within the budgets that have been agreed on
• Set policies and processes, ensure all processes are captured in policies and processes for all employees to access. Ensure we adjust procedures and policies are updated according to new developments.
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally. Employees are, our biggest asset, you with your team are responsible that staff is engaged, and satisfaction is maintained.
• Labour & budget Management; responsible for using the available resources effectively and efficiently

Your profile

• Diploma in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture
• 3-5 years’ experience in a farm of the same capacity
• Excellent Leadership skills and management skills
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel

• As a Farm Manager Chestnut Roses, you are overall responsible for the running of one of the rose production locations within the AAA Roses division. This means running the day to day operations. Also, we expect you to develop strategic goals to further the growth and increase the profits of Chestnut Roses as a location within the AAA Roses division. Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations; accountable for ensuring we make the daily production targets as agreed within the AAA Roses Division.
• Design strategy and set goals for growth; think about future challenges and actions we need to take to overcome them to further grow revenue or profits.
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses, make sure we stay within the budgets that have been agreed with the AAA Roses Division.
• Set policies and processes, ensure all processes are captured in policies and processes for all employees to access. Ensure we adjust procedures and policies are updated according to new developments.
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally. Employees are our biggest asset. Together with your team you are responsible to ensure that staff engagement and satisfaction is maintained.

Your profile

• Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture
• 7-10 years’ experience in a farm of the same capacity
• Excellent leadership skills and management skills
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel

Specific duties:

•  Support the development of high throughput phenotyping protocols for target dryland crops by designing new assays or recommending protocols based on regional network needs.
•  Support breeding efforts by assisting breeders to select for resistance to various biotic stresses of dryland crops.
•  Contribute to building dryland crop improvement networks and implementing ongoing DCP crops biotic stress screening activities in focus countries.
•  Support with supervision and reporting - the establishment of phenotyping facilities and protocols.
•  Support organization, presentation, and reporting of dryland crops biotic research results.
•  Support achievement of capacity development needs for dryland crop improvement network.
•  Ensure all network trials are uploaded in the Breeding Management System (BMS).
•  Support pathology data analysis using software like R, SAS, and Genstat.
•  Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

•  An earned Ph.D. plant pathology/phytopathology/entomology or any other closely related crop protection field from an internationally recognized university.
•  A publication record in high-impact crop protection Journals.
•  Expertise working with diverse biotic stresses and development of complex screening assays, including crop pests, pathogens, and weeds.
•  Experience with natural or artificial biotic stress infestation including establishment of dirty plots in compliance with host country phytosanitary regulatory guidelines.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage complex collaborator relations including experienced breeders, social scientists, and crop protection experts.
•  Basic knowledge of international seed exchange and phytosanitary guidelines in East and Southern Africa region.
•  Ability to conduct staff training to staff working in resource-limited situations as part of establishing a cohesive network.
•  Working knowledge of data analysis software like R, SAS, and Genstat.
•  Track record of flexibility, adaptability, well organized and working under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Willing to travel widely (60%+) in East and Southern Africa, occasionally to West and Central Africa.
•  Able to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and possess skills to manage support staff.
•  Good reporting and communication skills in English (working language).
•  The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Problem Solving and Decision Making, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Teamwork, and Communication.

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• 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.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 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