SNV Netherlands Development Organization (Kenya) http://www.snvworld.org/en/countries/kenya is a Dutch based
International Development Organization that provides market based solutions for
the poor through local institutions and organisations in 36 developing
countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and The Balkans.
1. Senior Value Chain Competitiveness & Inclusiveness Advisors
(1 Position)
The position will support realization of the goal to enhance value chain competitiveness in ASAL areas and enhance pastoral livelihoods through sustainable market systems.
Key function/Responsibilities
- Provide
expertise and Lead a team of advisors in development of market systems for
various Value chains in the ASALs
- Spearhead all
aspects of the value chain approach and competiveness activities.
- Facilitate
Multi-stakeholder platforms geared towards improving the livestock and
livestock products market systems.
- Strengthening
livestock markets in ASALs to enable them offer all year round transaction
space for pastoralists.
- Assist in
managing the livestock projects.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10
years of regional/ international experience in economic growth, trade,
value chain competitiveness, livestock, agricultural development, and/or
food security programs. Preference will be given to those with
considerable working experience in pastoral areas.
- Demonstrated
success in implementing programs aimed at increasing the competitiveness
and inclusiveness of value chains.
- Demonstrate
creativity and ability to design systemic interventions in Value chains
- Demonstrated
knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in
value chain development that reaches the women, youth, the poor and very
poor
- Demonstrated
experience in collaborating across projects.
- Strong
background in gender integration and women empowerment,
- A minimum of a
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a Bachelor’s degree in a
relevant field with an additional 7 years’ experience to the required
minimum above. Fields of discipline and experience will be from area such
as Animal Science/Livestock Development, Veterinary science, Agriculture,
- Agric.
Economics, Agribusiness, and/or Entrepreneurship Development.
2. Livestock Market Systems Development Advisor
(2 positions)
Key function/Responsibilities
The Medior Livestock Advisors will report to the livestock senior/sector leader and are expected to play a lead role interacting with key implementing actors and other development partners
They shall be responsible for facilitating all livestock
development matters that, among others, include:
- improving livestock
productivity by promoting fodder development, improved animal nutrition,
animal health, breeding, and livestock marketing.
- Catalyse the
formation of and mentor producer associations and other groups of market
actors involved in pastoral supply chains
- Provide business
guidance to community livestock and marketing enterprises during their
incubation stages. This will include building capacity of market actors to
develop value chains for ASAL products
- Provide guidance
to communities and local authorities in the establishment and effective
operation of livestock markets
- Build the
capacity of partner agencies in livestock production and market systems
development
- Contribute to
capturing and distilling lessons learnt during project implementation and
developing concepts and proposals for future work
Requirements
- Minimum of 10
years or more work experience of practical experience in livestock
development, including livestock marketing and processing. Previous
experience working in Kenya is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3
years implementing managing or evaluating livestock development programs
in the Horn of Africa, especially in the pastoral areas.
- A minimum of a
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a Bachelor’s degree in a
relevant field with an additional 3 years’ experience to the required
minimums above. Fields of discipline and experience will be in areas
such as animal science, range management, livestock marketing, dairy/meat
processing, agribusiness management and pastoral livestock systems.
- Due to the
challenging environment of the project area, including security concerns
and unique socio-cultural factors the Livestock Specialist should be a
Kenyan National.
- Contract
Duration
- 2 years with
possibility for extension
How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV containing 3 referees tokenya@snvworld.org (att. HR Officer) before 23rd July, 2012 with reference to “Value Chain Competitiveness & Inclusiveness Advisor” or “Livestock Market Systems Development Advisor (as the case may be) as cover letter title.
