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global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey, a leading geoscience,
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Project Summary:
Project Summary:
The purpose of this ABEO Stakeholder Mapping is to:
- conduct a
mapping assessment that identifies individuals and organizations
(stakeholders) critical to the achievement of USAID/Kenya’s agriculture,
business and environment projects goals;
- identify the
nature of stakeholder engagement with USAID-funded projects, including a
classification of the level of engagement;
- outline the
nature of influence different stakeholders have on USAID project
objectives, and how they are in turn affected by the projects; and
- provide a set of
options to USAID/Kenya on how to strategically improve relationships among
stakeholders so that optimal development outcomes are achieved. The
product of this assessment will be used in the development of
USAID/Kenya’s Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
Youth Specialist, USAID/Kenya Agriculture, Business and Environment
Office (ABEO) Stakeholder Mapping Assessment, Kenya
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Under this task order, the Youth Specialist will support the Team Leader to conduct the ABEO/Kenya Stakeholder Assessment.
The assessment will
review all relevant USAID project documents, which will include five
agriculture and business projects, and four natural resource management
projects, and conduct assessment at the national and county-level (27
counties).
The position is open to internationals and nationals (Kenyans are strongly encouraged to apply).
Responsibilities:
The position is open to internationals and nationals (Kenyans are strongly encouraged to apply).
Responsibilities:
- The Youth
Specialist, under the stewardship of the Team Leader will conduct field
assessments at the national and county levels to answer the following
questions for each of the nine projects:
- Identify
individuals and organizations (stakeholders) critical to the achievement
of USAID/Kenya’s agriculture, business and environment projects goals, and
describe why each is strategically important.
- Assess the
nature of stakeholder engagement
- Classify as
unaware of USAID’s project; aware; somewhat engaged, or highly engaged.
- Are stakeholder
interests/needs/objectives in alignment with each other?
- Are stakeholders
organized, and if so, how and for what purpose?
- What process of
dialogue and decision-making is used among stakeholders?
- Outline the
nature of stakeholder relationships
- How do the
various stakeholder groups influence ABEO projects?
- How do ABEO
projects affect the various stakeholder groups?
- Provide
recommendations on how USAID/Kenya can strategically improve relationships
among stakeholders so that optimal development outcomes are achieved.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of eight
years of experience in Youth research and/or programming, with an
expertise in analytical skills and approaches for inclusion; empowerment
of women, youth and vulnerable groups.
- Minimum of
Master Degree in social sciences, economics, business, environmental
sciences, or related field.
- Experience in
stakeholder analysis mapping exercises; organizational development—with
strong skills and experience in assessing group dynamics, organizational
conflict management and strategic partnerships; developing partnerships in
agriculture, business and environment sectors for sustainable development
in rural areas.
- Strong skills
and track-record in analyzing partnership linkages that benefit the poor
and most vulnerable, particularly for young girls and boys.
- Proven
experience in participatory data collection methods, including moderating
focus groups and leading interviews.
- Proven
experience in data analysis methods, particularly qualitative analysis and
mapping.
- Knowledge of
Kenya, especially political economy, agricultural and environmental
sectors.
- Excellent
English communication skills, both written and oral.
Gender Specialist, USAID/Kenya Agriculture, Business and Environment
Office (ABEO) Stakeholder Mapping Assessment, Kenya
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Under this task order, the Gender Specialist will support the Team Leader to conduct the ABEO/Kenya Stakeholder Assessment.
The assessment will
review all relevant USAID project documents, which will include five
agriculture and business projects, and four natural resource management
projects, and conduct assessment at the national and county-level (27
counties).
The position is open to internationals and nationals (Kenyans are strongly encouraged to apply).
Responsibilities:
The position is open to internationals and nationals (Kenyans are strongly encouraged to apply).
Responsibilities:
- The Gender
Specialist, under the stewardship of the Team Leader will conduct field
assessments at the national and county levels to answer the following
questions for each of the nine projects:
- Identify
individuals and organizations (stakeholders) critical to the achievement
of USAID/Kenya’s agriculture, business and environment projects goals, and
describe why each is strategically important.
- Assess the
nature of stakeholder engagement
- Classify as
unaware of USAID’s project; aware; somewhat engaged, or highly engaged.
- Are stakeholder
interests/needs/objectives in alignment with each other?
- Are stakeholders
organized, and if so, how and for what purpose?
- What process of
dialogue and decision-making is used among stakeholders?
- Outline the
nature of stakeholder relationships
- How do the
various stakeholder groups influence ABEO projects?
- How do ABEO
projects affect the various stakeholder groups?
- Provide recommendations
on how USAID/Kenya can strategically improve relationships among
stakeholders so that optimal development outcomes are achieved.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of eight
years of experience in gender research and/or programming, with an
expertise in analytical skills and approaches for inclusion; empowerment
of women, youth and vulnerable groups.
- Experience in
stakeholder analysis mapping exercises; organizational development—with
strong skills and experience in assessing group dynamics, organizational
conflict management and strategic partnerships; developing partnerships in
agriculture, business and environment sectors for sustainable development
in rural areas.
- Strong skills
and track-record in analyzing partnership linkages that benefit the poor and
most vulnerable, particularly for women.
- Proven
experience in participatory data collection methods, including moderating
focus groups and leading interviews.
- Proven
experience in data analysis methods, particularly qualitative analysis and
mapping;
- Minimum of
Master Degree in social sciences, gender, economics, business,
environmental sciences, or related field.
- Knowledge of
Kenya, especially political economy, agricultural and environmental
sectors.
- Excellent
English communication skills, both written and oral.
Environment Specialist, USAID/Kenya Agriculture, Business and
Environment Office (ABEO) Stakeholder Mapping Assessment, KENYA
The position is
open to internationals and nationals (Kenyans are strongly encouraged to
apply).
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Under this task
order, the Environment Specialist will support the Team Leader to conduct the
ABEO/Kenya Stakeholder Assessment.
The assessment will
review all relevant USAID project documents, which will include five
agriculture and business projects, and four natural resource management
projects, and conduct assessment at the national and county-level (27
counties).
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
The Environment
Specialist, under the stewardship of the Team Leader, will conduct field
assessments at the national and county levels to answer the following questions
for each of the nine projects:
- 1) Identify
individuals and organizations (stakeholders) critical to the achievement
of USAID/Kenya’s agriculture, business and environment projects goals, and
describe why each is strategically important.
- 2) Assess the
nature of stakeholder engagement
- Classify as
unaware of USAID’s project; aware; somewhat engaged, or highly engaged.
- Are stakeholder
interests/needs/objectives in alignment with each other?
- Are stakeholders
organized, and if so, how and for what purpose?
- What process of
dialogue and decision-making is used among stakeholders?
- 3) Outline the
nature of stakeholder relationships
- How do the
various stakeholder groups influence ABEO projects?
- How do ABEO projects
affect the various stakeholder groups?
- 4) Provide
recommendations on how USAID/Kenya can strategically improve relationships
among stakeholders so that optimal development outcomes are achieved.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of
experience in community-based natural resource management; community water
and sanitation programming; enhancement and protection of biodiversity.
- Experience in
developing partnerships in environment and business sectors for
sustainable development in rural areas; developing public/private
partnerships in environment.
- Experience in
stakeholder analysis mapping exercises; organizational development—with
strong skills and experience in assessing group dynamics, organizational
conflict management and strategic partnerships.
- Proven experience
in participatory data collection methods, including moderating focus
groups and leading interviews.
- Proven
experience in data analysis methods, particularly qualitative analysis and
mapping.
- Minimum of
Master Degree in social sciences, economics, business, environmental
sciences, or related field.
- Knowledge of
Kenya, especially political economy, agricultural and environmental
sectors.
- Excellent
English communication skills, both written and oral.
Agricultural Value Chain Analysis Specialist, USAID/Kenya
Agriculture, Business and Environment Office (ABEO) Stakeholder Mapping Assessment, Kenya
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Under this task order, the Agricultural Value Chain Analysis Specialist will support the Team Leader to conduct the ABEO/Kenya Stakeholder Assessment.
The assessment will
review all relevant USAID project documents, which will include five
agriculture and business projects, and four natural resource management
projects, and conduct assessment at the national and county-level (27
counties).
The position is open to internationals and nationals (Kenyans are strongly encouraged to apply).**
Responsibilities:
The position is open to internationals and nationals (Kenyans are strongly encouraged to apply).**
Responsibilities:
- The Agricultural
Value Chain Analysis Specialist, under the stewardship of the Team Leader
will conduct field assessments at the national and county levels to answer
the following questions for each of the nine projects:
- Identify
individuals and organizations (stakeholders) critical to the achievement
of USAID/Kenya’s agriculture, business and environment projects goals, and
describe why each is strategically important.
- Assess the
nature of stakeholder engagement
- Classify as
unaware of USAID’s project; aware; somewhat engaged, or highly engaged.
- Are stakeholder
interests/needs/objectives in alignment with each other?
- Are stakeholders
organized, and if so, how and for what purpose?
- What process of
dialogue and decision-making is used among stakeholders?
- Outline the
nature of stakeholder relationships
- How do the
various stakeholder groups influence ABEO projects?
- How do ABEO
projects affect the various stakeholder groups?
- Provide
recommendations on how USAID/Kenya can strategically improve relationships
among stakeholders so that optimal development outcomes are achieved.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of eight
years of experience in value chain analysis, particularly for maize and
drought-tolerant staple, livestock, horticulture and diary sectors;
developing partnerships in agriculture and business sectors for
sustainable development in rural areas; developing public/private
partnerships in agriculture.
- Proven
experience in stakeholder analysis mapping exercises; organizational
development—with strong skills and experience in assessing group dynamics,
organizational conflict management and strategic partnerships.
- Proven
experience in participatory data collection methods, including moderating
focus groups and leading interviews.
- Proven
experience in data analysis methods, particularly qualitative analysis and
mapping;
- Minimum of
Master Degree in social sciences, economics, business, environmental sciences,
or related field.
- Knowledge of
Kenya, especially political economy, agricultural and environmental
sectors
- Excellent
English communication skills, both written and oral.
Only candidates who
have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
