Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development
consulting firm, is recruiting for an anticipated three to five year
USAID-funded project.
The project is expected to accelerate efforts to address poverty and food security needs in Kenya by identifying, testing, cultivating, adapting, and scaling private sector innovations in select agriculture value
chains that have the potential to general significant increases in household income and/or nutrition and promote equal opportunities for women, youth, and other vulnerable groups.
Minimum qualifications for all
positions: The project is expected to accelerate efforts to address poverty and food security needs in Kenya by identifying, testing, cultivating, adapting, and scaling private sector innovations in select agriculture value
chains that have the potential to general significant increases in household income and/or nutrition and promote equal opportunities for women, youth, and other vulnerable groups.
•Proven ability to work collaboratively with private sector, international donors, and/or government officials
•Excellent written and oral communications skills
•Fluency in English required.
Chief of Party / Deputy Chief of Party
•Advanced degree in business, economics, or related field preferred
•Experience developing and/or managing large grant programs, ideally in agriculture
•Proven ability to structure and broker relationships and deals
•Demonstrated success mentoring and building capacity of entrepreneurs and/or small organizations in organizational development, financial management, leadership, etc.
•Knowledge of new applications of technology/service delivery practices in agriculture sector globally a plus
•Kenya and/or East Africa experience preferred
•USAID experience a plus.
Local Capacity Building Coordinator
•Advanced degree in business, economics, agriculture, or related field preferred
•Experience designing and implementing capacity building and/or training programs
•Knowledge of private sector, agriculture sector, and/or start-ups in Kenya
•USAID experience a plus.
Fund/Investment Manager(s)
•Degree in business, economics, agriculture, or related field
•Experience in organizational development, capacity building, and management
•Knowledge of agriculture sector in Kenya preferred
•Experience working with start-ups a plus
•USAID experience a plus.
Agriculture Sector Advisor
•Advanced degree in agriculture or related field
•Demonstrated knowledge of and experience providing technical assistance to agriculture sector in Kenya
•Specific experience in High Rainfall Zone 1 (Nyanza and Western Provinces, part of Rift Valley Province) and/or Semi-Arid Zone 2 (Parts of Eastern Province and one district in Coast Province) a plus
•Knowledge of new applications of technology/service delivery practices in agriculture sector globally a plus.
We are also seeking qualified individuals, preferably with USAID experience, for:
•Monitoring & Evaluation: project M&E, impact evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, effort minimization/maximization, efficiency/efficacy gains, etc.
•Finance & Administration
•Grants Management
•Communications
Application Instructions
Please send CV, cover letter, and contact information tochemonics.kfie.recruit@gmail.com by February 1, 2012, indicating area of expertise in the subject line.
No telephone inquiries please.
Only finalists will be contacted.
Please visit http://www.chemonics.com/ for more information on our company.
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