DT Global USAID Feed the Future (FTF) Private Sector Activity Jobs in Kenya

DT Global USAID Feed the Future (FTF) Private Sector Activity Jobs in Kenya



DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global—launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development’s Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development.

To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders.

We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Economic Grown & Governance; Environment & Infrastructure (Climate, Energy, WASH Services); Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; and Learning & Innovation . Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.

DT Global is seeking USAID professionals in the fields of:

  • Chief of Party (COP) /Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

  • Director Finance and Operations (DFO)

  • Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

  • Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI)

  • Grants Management

    Long-term and Short-Term Technical Leads :

    Access to Markets Expert

  • Utilize a market systems development approach to accelerate growth of the agricultural sector through improved market linkages.

  • Facilitate large agriculture firms, including processors and off-takers, to develop robust smallholder farmer out-grower schemes.

  • Support agriculture firms to reach new buyers and access new markets (domestic and international).

    Access to Finance and Investment Expert

  • Enable agricultural firms to access finance and investment to expand their operations, develop new products, and reach new customers.

  • Support financial institutions and investors to develop new financing solutions for agricultural firms, including blended finance structures.

  • Build the capacity of banks investment funds, MFIs, DFIs, savings and loans associations, and other financial actors to structure financing transactions for agricultural SMEs.

  • Strengthen the capacity of local business advisory service (BAS) providers to assist agricultural SMEs to negotiate and complete financing transactions.

    Qualifications:

    Senior-level Positions

  • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
    in a relevant field ;

  • Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field ;

  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in relevant field, preferably familiar with Kenyan and/ or East African context ;

  • Experience leading donor funded programs in similar context required; USAID experienced preferred ;

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills required ; Fluency in English required ;

  • Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply .

    Mid-level Positions

  • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field ;

  • Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field ;

  • Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in relevant field, preferably familiar with Kenya or East African context.

  • Experience contributing to donor funded programs in similar context required; USAID experienced preferred ;

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills required ;

  • Fluency in English required ;

  • Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

    Core Competencies:

  • Teamwork:  Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust, and commitment.  

  • Communication:  Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. 

  • Adaptability:  Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. 

  • Customer/client Focused:  Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner. 

  • Diversity and Inclusion:  Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.  

  • Professionalism:  Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity, and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal. 

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; DT Global USAID Feed the Future (FTF) Private Sector Activity Jobs in Kenya

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