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Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Markets and Value Chains

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa Mission seeks to fill the position of Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Markets and Value Chains in its Office of Regional Economic Growth and Integration (REGI).

The position is open to qualified Kenyan citizens and is based in Nairobi. The selected candidate will be required to travel within the East Africa region.

Basic Function of the Position:

As a member of the Agriculture and Food Security Team in REGI, the incumbent will assist in the development and management of projects funded through the Feed the Future Initiative, designed to address increased market opportunities, and enhanced trade flows of targeted staple food commodities along principal transit corridors in East Africa.

He/she will provide analytical and knowledge support; ensure coordination and leverage with other technical programs; provide technical support services to African regional partners and USAID bilateral missions; represent USAID with partners and with representatives of governments and regional organizations; and perform a range of other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Education: A Master’s degree in agricultural marketing, agribusiness, agricultural economics, business administration, international development, or a closely related field.

Prior Work Experience (40% of evaluation criteria): A minimum of five (5) years of experience in implementing development programs, managing donor programs and/or working in the development sector.

Proven ability to implement programs in a developing country that result in increased agricultural market competitiveness and private-sector-led growth.

Demonstrated ability to broker alliances between the public and private sectors, and to ensure that trade policies incorporate the private sector perspective.

Language Proficiency: Fluent English is required. The applicant must demonstrate ability to prepare well-written reports in English.

Knowledge (30% of evaluation criteria): Thorough understanding of the key challenges faced in East Africa, and a proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to such challenges.

Proven ability to support market-driven solutions in the planning and development efforts of public sector officials, particularly regional economic communities, such as East Africa Community and Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa.

Skills and Abilities (30% of evaluation criteria): High quality organizational, interpersonal, planning, writing, and oral communication skills; self-motivation and the ability to work independently in an efficient and timely manner; analytical and problem solving skills; and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented manner.

Ability to shepherd projects in various stages of design and implementation.

Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across cultures, on teams, and with a broad range of development partners.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application, together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to:

A written test will be administered as part of the interview process.

For a complete position description, please visit http://kenya.usaid.gov/employment-opportunities.

The Human Resources Office,
USAID/Kenya,
P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Markets & Value Chains

All applications must reach the USAID Human Resources Office by COB May 30, 2012

Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Statistics, Technology, And Innovation

Basic Function of the Position:

As a member of the Agriculture and Food Security Team in REGI, the incumbent will provide analytical, statistical, and knowledge support to keep the evidence base up-to-date, and to compile evidence of outcomes and impact.

He/she will draw both on published data sources and on the work of REGI’s partners, and will produce analyzed charts, tables, and other outputs.

In addition, he/she will keep abreast of the literature on innovations in agricultural technology relevant to the region, and promote innovations that show promise to improve regional food security.

The incumbent will assist in the development and management of regional programs funded through the Feed the Future Initiative.

He/she will provide technical support services to African regional partners and USAID bilateral missions; represent USAID with partners and with representatives of governments and regional organizations; and perform a range of other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Education: A Master’s degree in an agricultural discipline such as agricultural statistics, agricultural economics, agronomy, agribusiness, or a related field, is required.

Prior Work Experience (40% of evaluation criteria): A minimum of five (5) years of working experience with organizations directly involved in agricultural research, extension, nutrition education, agribusiness, etc., is required.

The position requires knowledge of, and practical skills in, statistical analysis, including familiarity with at least one statistical analysis package.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. The applicant must demonstrate ability to prepare well-written reports in English.

Knowledge (40% of evaluation criteria): The incumbent must have a good knowledge of the institutions in East Africa involved with agricultural research, extension, and statistics.

He/she should have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with public and private sector partners to leverage investments in agricultural development.

Skills and Abilities (30% of evaluation criteria): The incumbent must have good oral presentation and writing skills.

He/she must be able to summarize complex quantitative information from multiple sources in graphs and tables, and combine it with text to clearly explain the underlying reality.

He/she must demonstrate ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across cultures, on teams, and with a broad range of institutional partners.

A written test will be administered as part of the interview process.

For a complete position description, please visit http://kenya.usaid.gov/employment-opportunities.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application, together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to:

The Human Resources Office, USAID/Kenya,
P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Project Management Specialist, Agricultural Statistics, Technology, & Innovation

All applications must reach the USAID HR Office by COB May 30, 2012

Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Assessment of Status and Well Being of OVCS in Western Kenya

Eligible Bidders should attach documentations and meet the following minimum requirements:-

Must be a registered firm (Attach Registration Documents)

Attach details of similar assignments completed within the last five years giving details of clients who may be contacted for more information

Consultants must possess Post graduate degree in Social Sciences, Evaluation or Public Health

Demonstrated capability in quantitative and qualitative research methods

Demonstrated capability to undertake household based surveys

Experience having led similar or related OVC assignments

Experience in program analysis, assessment and multi-district/county and community study design

Demonstrated experience in data analysis

Analytical, methodical and precise style of writing.

Detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) documents detailing scope of work can be obtained from: The Cash Office, World Vision Kenya on Karen Road, off Ngong Road Nairobi (Between 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday during official working days).

Completed Proposal documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly showing the RFP Ref No. and Description should be addressed and delivered to:

The Secretary
Central Tender Committee,
World Vision Kenya, Karen Complex
Karen Road - Off, Ngong Road
P O Box 50816-00200
Nairobi

or delivered to the Tender Box at the reception of World Vision Kenya Karen Complex on Karen Road so as to be received on or before Friday 25th May 2012 at 10.00 Am.

Tenders shall be opened publicly immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders who wish to witness the tender opening.

Program Management Specialist - Climate Change Adaptation

Basic Function of the Position:

As a member of the Global Climate Change and Environment Team in REGI and working under the direction of the Regional Climate Change and Environment Team Leader, the incumbent will

Provide expert technical and policy advice and serve as technical lead on issues related to climate change adaptation and transboundary natural resource management, including freshwater biodiversity conservation and integrated water resource management;

Offer strategic direction for USG-funded activities that foster improved climate resiliency/adaptive capacity;

Deliver technical support services to African regional partners and USAID bilateral missions;

Represent USAID with partners;

Facilitate donor coordination; engage in policy dialogue with senior representatives of regional-level governments and implementing organizations; And perform a range of other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Education: The multidisciplinary nature of the position requires a Graduate degree (Master’s degree or higher) in a relevant field – climate studies, geography, international development, agricultural science, natural resource management, freshwater biology or any other related field.

Prior Work Experience (40% of evaluation criteria): Minimum of five (5) years of experience in implementing development programs, managing donor programs and/or working in the development sector. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a clear progression in their previous work experience and have experience working on issues related to climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation and/or natural resource management. Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in program implementation and/or management. Proven ability to work effectively with high-level personnel from government, donor community, implementing partners and other development organizations.

Language Proficiency: Fluent English is required. The applicant must demonstrate ability to prepare and deliver well-written reports and oral presentations in English.

Knowledge (30% of evaluation criteria): Thorough understanding of the key challenges faced in East Africa, and a proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to such challenges. Strong knowledge of technical, scientific, and policy issues related to climate change adaptation, natural resource management, water resource management and/or biodiversity conservation is essential. Should possess demonstrated experience working collaboratively with institutional and governmental partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting, particularly regional institutions like East Africa Community, Lake Victoria Basin Commission and regional research organizations.

Skills and Abilities (30% of evaluation criteria): High-quality organizational, interpersonal, planning, writing and oral communication skills; self-motivation and the ability to work independently in an efficient and timely manner; analytic and problem-solving skills; and ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented manner. Ability to shepherd and manage projects in various stages of design and implementation. Incumbent must be dynamic and pro-active, with an eye for detail. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across cultures and with a broad range of development partners.

For a complete position description, please visit http://kenya.usaid.gov/employment-opportunities.

A written test will be administered as part of the interview process.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application, together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to:

The Human Resources Office, USAID/Kenya, P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621, Nairobi, Kenya

Re: Project Management Specialist, Climate Change & Adaptation

All applications must reach the USAID Human Resources Office by COB May 30th, 2012

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