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The Project Officer will coordinate the field level activities in the project intervention areas with the primary responsibility of promoting agribusiness activities among youth ages between 18 – 35 years. The function involves directly supporting young people to start and/or grow their agribusinesses while earning an income to support their livelihoods. This will include supporting the young people access skills and knowledge, finance and markets as well as working with different stakeholders to ensure an enabling markets and policy environment that supports growth of youth led agri businesses. The role works closely with the technical staff both in the Kenya and UK office.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Management professional and a Graduate in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Natural Resource Management/Social Science/Development studies or any other relevant subject.
• You will have over five (5) years of relevant work experience where at least three (3) years’ experience in a rural development field with demonstrated ability to work with young people and create space for youth leadership; an innovator with excellent understanding of low input systems and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); public and private sector engagement skills including building linkages between youth entrepreneurs and multiple market actors, experience implementing market-based agro-enterprise initiatives in rural contexts and strong experience in activity planning and implementing in a way that ensures gender inclusion is embedded.
• The project requires extensive engagement with youth in the county of operation hence the Project Officer will be expected to either relocate or already live within their county of operation but need not to be “natives or local residents” the county (Homabay, Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga Counties). The operations office for Practical Action will be Kisumu field office.

The Project Officer will coordinate the field level activities in the project intervention areas with the primary responsibility of promoting agribusiness activities among youth ages between 18 – 35 years. The function involves directly supporting young people to start and/or grow their agribusinesses while earning an income to support their livelihoods. This will include supporting the young people access skills and knowledge, finance and markets as well as working with different stakeholders to ensure an enabling markets and policy environment that supports growth of youth led agri businesses. The role works closely with the technical staff both in the Kenya and UK office.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Management professional and a Graduate in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Natural Resource Management/Social Science/Development studies or any other relevant subject.
• You will have over five (5) years of relevant work experience where at least three (3) years’ experience in a rural development field with demonstrated ability to work with young people and create space for youth leadership; an innovator with excellent understanding of low input systems and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); public and private sector engagement skills including building linkages between youth entrepreneurs and multiple market actors, experience implementing market-based agro-enterprise initiatives in rural contexts and strong experience in activity planning and implementing in a way that ensures gender inclusion is embedded.
• The project requires extensive engagement with youth in the county of operation hence the Project Officer will be expected to either relocate or already live within their county of operation but need not to be “natives or local residents” the county (Homabay, Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga Counties). The operations office for Practical Action will be Kisumu field office.

The Project Officer will coordinate the field level activities in the project intervention areas with the primary responsibility of promoting agribusiness activities among youth ages between 18 – 35 years. The function involves directly supporting young people to start and/or grow their agribusinesses while earning an income to support their livelihoods. This will include supporting the young people access skills and knowledge, finance and markets as well as working with different stakeholders to ensure an enabling markets and policy environment that supports growth of youth led agri businesses. The role works closely with the technical staff both in the Kenya and UK office.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Management professional and a Graduate in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Natural Resource Management/Social Science/Development studies or any other relevant subject.
• You will have over five (5) years of relevant work experience where at least three (3) years’ experience in a rural development field with demonstrated ability to work with young people and create space for youth leadership; an innovator with excellent understanding of low input systems and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); public and private sector engagement skills including building linkages between youth entrepreneurs and multiple market actors, experience implementing market-based agro-enterprise initiatives in rural contexts and strong experience in activity planning and implementing in a way that ensures gender inclusion is embedded.
• The project requires extensive engagement with youth in the county of operation hence the Project Officer will be expected to either relocate or already live within their county of operation but need not to be “natives or local residents” the county (Homabay, Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga Counties). The operations office for Practical Action will be Kisumu field office.

CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Seed Systems Specialist to join its Kenya-based team. The position will provide intellectual leadership for designing and implementing an innovative research portfolio focused on solutions to the persistent challenges of cereal systems in eastern Africa. The research agenda will address themes related to gender equality, seed preferences, seed access, SME development, and seed distribution for various crops, including wheat, maize, millet, and groundnut. The selected candidate will lead in building a network of productive engagements across the region for the design, implementation, and funding of research (e.g., seed companies, national research organizations, NGOs, and donors). S(he) will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agri-food Systems (SAS) program in close collaboration with all other relevant CIMMYT programs and units.

The location of this position will be Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific duties:

• Provide leadership for expanding an ambitious and innovative research-for-development (R4D) agenda focused on the challenges for the cereal seed sector in eastern Africa related to:
• Increased relevance and scale of informal seed systems.
• Strategies for the development of demand-driven (formal and informal) cereal seed.
• End-user preferences for foods derived from maize, wheat, millet, ground nut, and sorghum systems.
• Influence of gender relations on access to and preferences for cereal varieties.
• Private sector capacity to deliver quality seed.
• Farmer access to improved seed and decision-making for seed uptake.
• Provide strategic leadership for the implementation and growth of a high-impact social science research agenda on cereal seed systems.
• Support the capacity development of CIMMYT’s partners in the region, including seed companies, extension programs, and national agricultural research centers, in themes related to cereal seed systems development.
• Engage local stakeholders (NARS, seed companies, CGIAR breeding teams, NGOs) on strategies, policies, and research needed to address bottlenecks in cereal systems in East Africa and beyond through workshops, briefs, and periodic one-on-one engagements.
• Engage staff from CIMMYT, NARS, NGOs, and seed companies in the region to understand plant breeding, seed production, and seed distribution, as input for designing a stronger client orientation by social science in its seed systems agenda.
• Support regional efforts to mobilize resources to expand the R4D agenda on seed systems and related areas of work.

Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

• In agricultural economics, development economics, natural resource management, gender studies or similar field, with at least twelve years of relevant experience in a developing country context. Private sector experience will be viewed favorably.
• Strong quantitative research skills and experience.
• Track record of publications in high-level peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in complex multidisciplinary research or development projects.
• Good partnership-building skills, including the ability to interact with funding agencies and local partners.
• A high degree of personal organization and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with different nationalities and disciplines as a member of a diverse work team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Client Orientation, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Teamwork, and Communication.

Applicants must have:

1. Basic Education.
2. Three years’ experience in the farm in Grade 2.

GRADE 6 MUST/ADM/48/22

Applicants must have:

1. Diploma in Agriculture or Range Management.
2. Proficiency in computer applications such MS Office, MS Navision.
3. Three (3) years’ experience as a farm supervisor in Grade 5.

Key accountabilities include:

• Support the implementation of Diageo’s 2030 Spirit of Progress ambition, more specifically on enabling delivery against the following Diageo’s 2030 goals:
•  Accelerating to a low carbon world” by reducing by 50% Diageo’s value chain (scope 3) carbon emissions, of which raw materials represent one third.
• Becoming sustainable by design” by developing regenerative agriculture pilots across key sourcing regions and providing local sourcing communities with agricultural skills and resources to build economic and environmental resilience.
• Preserving water for life” by improving water stewardship across Diageo’s supply chains.
• Support with the local coordination and implementation of regenerative agriculture projects, working collaboratively in cross-functional teams in an agile and delivery-oriented way.
• Co-lead, alongside technical partners, farmer engagement workshops, agronomy trainings and field visits representing Diageo locally. 
• Engage suppliers, farmers and local partners to build strong communities of practice and bring regenerative agriculture pilots to commercial scale.
• Coordinate data collection processes, by working alongside technical partners, to support development of supplier, raw material category, market, and brand-specific improvement plans.

About you

• It be successful in role you will have excellent knowledge of economic, social and environmental sustainability challenges and leading sustainable sourcing approaches and standard methodology ideally in the FMCG sector.
• It is crucial that you have at least 5 years experience in Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Sourcing, Regenerative Agriculture, Agroecology or similar. Previous management consulting experience is a plus.
• You will have market awareness and insights of agricultural commodity value chains.
• It is essential that you have exceptional communication and influencing skills and experience partnering with multiple stakeholders at various different levels.
• You will be Passionate about sustainability and crafting value through value chain collaboration.
• Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.     
• We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.      
• Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Develop and implement best agronomic practices for both early generation seed (EGS) and certified seed production that include improved tillage, rotation, irrigation, fertilization, control of weeds, pests, and diseases, harvesting, cleaning, conditioning, seed treatment, and storage.
• Coordinate and document periodic agronomic training activities for seed producers (breeder, foundation and certified) across project countries and ensure that seed growers are adequately trained on all agronomic requirements for the cultivation of AATF’s transgenic products. Share training logs with AATF Stewardship Manager quarterly.
• Track, verify, document, and report seed growers’ complaints on AATF products for remedial actions to be taken. Ensure that every recorded complaint is followed up. Make a quarterly summary of complaints and remedial actions.
• Track, verify, document, and report any incidence related to AATF transgenic products at seed production levels. Follow up on all incidents by documenting the incident containment actions, root cause analyses (when relevant), communications and corrective actions. Report each incident related to the technology performance to the AATF Stewardship Unit.
• Conduct field visits and audits with seed growers and compile relevant compliance reports. In liaison with the Stewardship Manager, set the annual number of visits and audits and ensure that a representative audit distribution is planned across the country. Generate the individual and annual summary audit reports.
• Ensure timely engagement, foster transparency, and best agronomic practices among all relevant stakeholders involved in AATF transgenic seed production.

Competencies

• A good understanding of agricultural biotechnology socio-political and regulatory environments in SSA.
• Ability to coordinate, manage and inspire a diverse group of skilled professionals to work as a team to deliver the project’s mandate efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Excellent high-level networking skills and ability to build and sustain relationships with key partners, especially high-level policymakers and economic elites with a vested interest in cowpea and maize value chains.
• Demonstrable high-level policy and grassroots advocacy and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully establish and manage field agronomic activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritize work activities to meet the project’s goals and objectives.
• Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.

 Recruitment Qualifications

Education:    At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Agronomy or related discipline from a recognised University
Experience:    At least 5 years of relevant experience and sound knowledge in field agronomy and agricultural research and development with a reputed private or public sector entity, preferably in Africa.Sound knowledge and experience in irrigation agronomy for field crop production.Experience in seed production, seed processing and seed distribution. Quality Management Systems in seed production, knowledge of ISO is an added advantage.Good understanding of the SSA agricultural biotechnology socio-political and policy environments.
Language Requirements:    Fluency in written and spoken English. A working knowledge of a 2nd language – French would be an added advantage

Role Objective:

• Establishing and maintaining all herbs and salads/lettuce and any other assigned duties in line with production.
• Responsible for planning, assigning, inspecting and supervising the work of semi-skilled and skilled assigned to the Facility and all machineries

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan all duties to be undertaken daily in the production line as per the company requirements and directive from your immediate manager or supervisor
• Supervise the employees, and set work schedules for all operations such as planting weeding fertilizer application, irrigation schedule, crop protection and harvesting.
• Keep Accurate Records of all operations, complains, per crop per blocks of operation.
• Follow up with the management on the orders scheduled before any crop protection plan.
• Ensure proper harvesting procedures are adhered for all the crops assigned.
• Ensure all laboratory sampling such as MRL test are done as per the Schedule.
• Assist in ensuring the farm hygiene is up to the standard.

Key Performance Indicators

• Ability to meet agreed production targets
• Ability to make predictions with a narrow margin of error (15%)
• Farm and crop cleanliness.
• Timeliness and quality of farm cultural operations i.e. support, weed control
• Irrigation efficiency and management of waste.
• Insect pest and disease control
• Plant nutrition

Qualification

• Knowledge of salads and lettuce growing
• Diploma or Degree in BSc in Horticulture or a related field
• 2– 4 Years’ management experience in a horticultural field
• Proficiency in computer skills

Closing: 28th Nov ,2022

Role:

Responsible for oversight and management of all activities within the Avocado orchard concerning production of seedlings and general maintenance of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities:

Nursery Management

• The upkeep and maintenance of the nursery compound and infrastructure within.
• Oversee and coordinate land and medium preparation, potting, planting, and Scion grafting activities to ensure optimal output.
• General plant hygiene and health.
• Observe and monitor plant health for signs of stress, disease or pests incursion.
• Fertilization and pest control activities as agreed with your immediate senior manager
• Management of Inventories and logistics.
• The utilization, management and maintenance of the irrigation system, pest control equipment, field working tools, etc.
• Health and Safety – ensure safe working conditions
• Quality control, of recovered yields, all works undertaken, etc
• Trailing new techniques and methodologies like propping, pruning, weeding, mulching, etc
• Establishment of a model avocado orchard within the farm with a high-level management
• Ensure management of seedling health in the nursery.
• Oversee and ensure management of inventories and logistics up to and including utilization, management, and maintenance of the orchard irrigation system.
• Source Avocado fruits from the market for planting seed for grafting.
• Responsible for sourcing of Avocado scions for grafting.
• Plan and forecast Avocado seedling grafting and delivery as per the seasonal demands.
• Coming up with innovative ideas, techniques, and methodologies to promote optimal quality output

People Management

• Ensure that all labour in the section is effective and efficient and that all staff achieves the recommended daily tasks.
• Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with the company policy

Key competencies:

• Knowledge of Avocado orchard operations preferred.
• Diploma or Degree in BSc in Horticulture or a related field
• 2 – 4 Years’ management experience in a horticultural field
• Computer literate
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mechanical and general machinery operation experience.
• Ability to work efficiently and methodically and follow written instructions.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Understanding and commitment to Health and Safety best practice.
• Attention to detail
• Client, quality, and results oriented
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, good team spirit, ability to work in a cosmopolitan environment.

Key Performance Measure:

• Task completed on time and to specific specification.
• Pruning and other orchard tasks completed according to seasonal and business requirements
• Orchard teams supervised and work output meets agreed target.
• Health and Safety procedures and policies followed.
• Company processes and systems adherence
• Team satisfaction
• Annual yield recovery
• Orchard sanitation

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Solving client problems through formulating relevant research and/or analytical approaches in your area of expertise
• Codifying knowledge and maintaining assets and tools for the development agriculture based on different client contexts
• Communicating with senior stakeholders, in a credible and confident way
• Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual, proficient in agile ways of working
• Flexibility and bringing a curious and creative mindset, open to new things and able to propose innovative ideas
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity

You Bring (experience & Qualifications)

• 1-2+ years of consulting experience in relevant development agriculture, food security, agricultural sector or agri-food value chain in emerging markets required; candidates with consulting experience preferred
• In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum industry experience required; 3-6+ years of industry experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred)
• Fluency in English
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment

ACDI/VOCA is seeking an Inclusive Agriculture and Economic Growth Lead for an anticipated program in Kenya funded by USAID. The activity will improve the resilience of vulnerable populations and environments by increasing the capability of local communities, institutions, and ecosystems to mitigate against recurrent environmental, economic, socio and political risks, shocks and stressors.

The Inclusive Agriculture and Economic Growth Lead will collaborate with partners to develop high value, market-oriented value chains. The program is anticipated to start in 2023 and this position is envisioned to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

• Provide technical direction to agricultural productivity and value chain development activities
• Design strategic business and business skills advisory services
• Lead development and implementation of strategies to strengthen private sector investment in agriculture and promote economic growth
• Work closely with project staff, entrepreneurs, partners, and line ministries to enhance and engage private sector t and attract investment
• Assess the impact of financial products, adjusting as needed to increase economic growth
• Liaise with identified partners and conduct meetings with public and private sector actors including end market users, processors, aggregators, buyers, investors, government representatives, and other NGOs
• Train entrepreneurs and SME owners in business start-up and expansion
• Ensure activities are inclusive by addressing the obstacles faced by women and youth-led businesses to acquire financing
• Make recommendations to senior leadership for creative solutions to problems, new lines of work and promising partnerships, scaling up or scaling down interventions as a result of continuous learning
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, business administration, finance, marketing, international development, or relevant field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience providing business development services to small and growing businesses, multi-sector experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and advisory services to a range of financial service providers.
• Experience in training and facilitation in Kenya preferred.
• Fluency in English required.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Assets, the role involves the management of business development activities from prospecting, acquisition and retention of the corporate banking along various business lines both in volumes and incomes.

Key Responsibilities

• To implement the Corporate Banking Unit strategy in line with the overall Bank’s Strategy; to ensure achievement of profitability targets through growth of assets, deposits, revenue maximization and prudent cost management.
• Drive sustainable growth through the delivery of innovative and customized financial solutions to meet identified customer needs.
• To Build and maintain productive and strategic relations with customers/ suppliers/ line manager/ stakeholders to drive the development and delivery of business solutions and revenue growth for the specific sectors or portfolio.
• Ensure strong cross- selling of existing and new products to existing and new clients; and in this process, maintain effective liaison with all relevant business units in the bank
• Champion the delivery of consistent, seamless and trusted customer service to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
• Maintain a detailed and current understanding of the industry (s); (at a macro, sector specific, current market structures; regulatory requirements and issues) to ensure that opportunities are realized and the risks mitigated.
• Ensure timely submission of quality credit proposals in conformity with the Credit Policy guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain the quality of assigned portfolio within stipulated Non-Performing Loans (NPL) and Portfolio at Risk (PAR) parameters.
• Ensure timely preparation of relevant reports and daily monitoring of accounts to ensure facilities have accurate interest rates, are within the approved limits, and taking remedial actions in line with policy.
• Ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate, and continuously develop a credible high performing team

Customers of this Position

• Branch Managers
• Business Development Team
• Credit Team Knowledge

Skills and Experience required for this Role

• Business graduate from an accredited University
• At least 4 years’ experience in Corporate Banking is required
• Professional Qualifications CPA, ACCA, CFA, AKIB Added Advantage
• Master’s Degree Finance or a Business Related Field Added Advantage

Competencies required for this Role

• Dynamic, analytical and self-driven individual with the ability to work under pressure.
• A passion for performance, team player and achievement in a competitive and dynamic environment
• Excellent selling, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong networking skills
• Commercial awareness and customer focus
• Ability to close deals and pitch to customers on offerings in the Bank and Group