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Location: Africa.

Market Development Specialists (Garissa / Marsabit)

Land O’Lakes International Development Division is seeking two Market Development Specialist (2), based in Marsabit and Garissa respectively to proactively engage with value chain actors, development community, government entities and the private sector to identify market constraints and reinforce critical links along the livestock value chain. S/he would work on the project implementation strategy and will increase commercial activity and expand market links, particularly with the private sector, into rural areas for pastoralists.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, agriculture or related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience;

Prior experience completing market assessments, building market linkages and/or developing and analyzing business and marketing models;

Prior experience in providing business development services to small businesses in the region;

Extensive experience working with multiple public and private sector stakeholders;

Prior experience working on agricultural production or value chain development projects funded by USAID or by other major donors;

Professional, relevant experience in the region in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands

Private sector agribusiness experience (management, livestock production, etc.) preferred;

Fluency in English language (reading, speaking and writing);

Local (Kenya) language skills.

Land O’Lakes, International Development is receiving applications for a variety of technical positions for an anticipated USAID-funded Livestock Value Chain Development Program in the Garissa and Marsabit regions of Kenya, working with pastoral communities to increase the competitiveness and inclusiveness of livestock value chains.

Please note that these positions are wholly dependent upon USAID award and approval. Qualified Kenyan applicants are requested to submit CVs as soon as possible, and no later than May 10th 2012.

To apply, please email your CV to lol.kenya.recruit [at] gmail.com.

Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Qualified candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls, please. Women are encouraged to apply.

Capacity Building Specialist (Garissa / Marsabit)

Land O’Lakes International Development Division is seeking two Capacity Building Specialists (2), based in Marsabit and Garissa to work with pastoralist communities and service providers in improving access to improved inputs and services.

S/he will identify and assess the capacity of service providers, producer groups, and key industry institutions.

S/he will conceive and organize events, and linkage activities with local institutions and solicit additional resources through grant making mechanisms.

S/he will seek and develop viable economic opportunities for smallholders through improved access to inputs and other services.

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, , business, management, or related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience;

Extensive experience in assessing organizational capacity of institutions and enterprises and/or in conducting training of trainers;

Experience linking smallholders to financial services;

Prior experience working on agricultural production or value chain development projects funded by USAID or by other major donors;

Prior work in income-generation related to livestock, particularly inclusive of women smallholders is preferred;

Relevant professional experience in the region and in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands;

Fluency in English language (reading, speaking and writing);

Local (Kenya) language skills.

Please note that these positions are wholly dependent upon USAID award and approval. Qualified Kenyan applicants are requested to submit CVs as soon as possible, and no later than May 10th 2012.

To apply, please email your CV to lol.kenya.recruit [at] gmail.com.

Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Qualified candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls, please. Women are encouraged to apply.

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