AGRA Technical Officer, FOLU Jobs in Kenya

AGRA Technical Officer, FOLU Jobs in Kenya


Role Summary

  • The FOLU Technical Officer will be responsible for developing the Food and Land Use Coalition’s (FOLU) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) work program.

  • This will involve program management, research and implementation skills.

  • The Technical Officer will be responsible for leading the FOLU SSA program development in partnership with AGRA, conducting research and generating evidence to make the case for a transition to sustainable food and land use systems and also for providing strategic insight and advice to FOLU partners delivering projects on-the-ground.

  • The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel, approximately 20% per year.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the FOLU SSA program development in partnership with AGRA, including working towards the creation of an operational model to carry out activities in Kenya, Ghana and the DRC.

  • Develop a funding pipeline and mapping out potential donors in SSA who are aligned with the FOLU aspired outcomes.

  • Conduct research and generate evidence to make the case for a transition to sustainable food and land use systems.

  • Design a research program aligned with FOLU and AGRA strategy.

  • Conduct in-house research and analysis, commission pieces and coordinate inputs from across partners and the FOLU Research team to generate evidence linked to key aspects of a sustainable transformation of food and land use.

  • Deliver in-house research and analysis through a combination of field trips, desktop research, interviews, database analysis and modelling, depending on the needs of each project.

  • Communicate the case for change through collaboration

  • Translating research into compelling communications materials, aligned to key frameworks (e.g., Malabo Declaration) and priorities of influential stakeholders (including policymakers, African Union delegates, UNECA officials and others).

  • Draft briefing papers for policymakers, speech notes for African Union Commissioners, strategic advice for FOLU Ambassadors and potential partners, and more.

  • Providing strategic food and land use insights and advice to AGRA partners and grantees delivering projects on-the-ground.

  • Identify opportunities to apply an integrated approach
    into the delivery of positive environmental, social and economic benefits within AGRA programme and partner projects.

  • Facilitate introductions to collaborators that can help to bring a more systemic approach to a problem and share case studies and best practice to equip and inspire those delivering projects on-the-ground.

    Academic, Professional Qualifications and Relevant experience

  • A Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Ecological Studies, Environmental and or Land Management, Development/Policy or related disciplines

  • A relevant Doctorate degree will be an added advantage

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, primarily in Africa

  • At least five (5) years at a senior-Level experience designing and implementing programs and/or policy and regulatory reform in a relevant sector

  • Experience in environment, land management, food systems initiatives in a similar environment will be an added advantage

  • Experience developing and managing complex initiatives with proven ability to develop high impact partnerships

  • Experience in building coalitions or networks of organizations

  • Thoroughly familiar with and experience in working with R&D and analytics houses

  • Analytical, research, excellent data mining ability

  • Ability to influence, develop, and empower others to achieve team goals and objectives

  • Deep understanding of both the government and private sector policies and governance structures

  • Results and detail orientated with a hands-on approach

  • Excellent problem solving/decision making skills

  • Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic

  • Fluency in English required; ability to communicate in French will be an advantage

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; AGRA Technical Officer, FOLU Jobs in Kenya

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