Farm Africa Business Manager Jobs in Kenya
Farm Africa Business Manager Jobs in Kenya;The Business Manager operates as Farm Africa’s central technical authority on Business Development Services (BDS). The role provides cross‑cutting technical expertise, project design inputs and implementation backstopping to all projects within the Farm Africa Kenya portfolio.
The focus is on embedding standardized BDS frameworks into diverse interventions, driving MSME/SME growth, managing catalytic funds and optimizing enterprise data structures.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Centralized Cross‑Project BDS Support
Serve as organizational focal point for BDS expertise.
Develop and drive implementation of Farm Africa Agribusiness strategy.
Collaborate with partners and Project Managers to refine BDS components.
Ensure consistency and quality control across decentralized BDS activities.
Coordinate internal resource sharing and deployment of technical staff.
Project Design & Resource Mobilization
Lead technical design of BDS interventions for new grants and projects.
Contribute to proposal writing and resource mobilization.
Explore blended finance opportunities and integrate within programmes.
Curriculum Development & Capacity Building
Design and maintain repository of BDS models, curricula and tools.
Provide coaching and mentorship to partners and project teams.
Support Business Support Advisors in diagnosing SME capacity gaps.
Catalyst & Fund Management
Oversee implementation of catalytic funds (revolving/challenge funds).
Develop disbursement systems, selection criteria and risk‑mitigation processes.
SME/MSME Support & Monitoring
Support enterprise establishment, growth strategies and market integration.
Conduct organizational health checks and capacity assessments.
Lead enterprise and market assessments to identify gaps and opportunities.
Data Collection, Monitoring & Learning
Design standardized data collection tools.
Partner with MEL team to finalize indicators and compile quarterly reports.
Networking, Representation & Compliance
Represent Farm Africa at industry events, government forums and donor meetings.
Line Management & Team Leadership
Provide mentorship and leadership to BDS teams.
Set objectives, supervise progress and conduct appraisals.
Recognize
strong performance and address poor performance promptly.
Reporting & Compliance
Engage in report writing and review project reports.
Manage work plans and budgets in compliance with donor and Farm Africa requirements.
Review Budget Monitoring Reports and address variances.
Submit high‑quality donor narrative and financial reports on time.
Person Specification
Education & Knowledge
Degree in Business Management, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or related field.
Master’s or postgraduate qualification desirable.
Extensive knowledge of agribusiness sector in East Africa.
Knowledge of East African trade and export regulations.
Familiarity with global best practice in agricultural market engagement desirable.
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience working with agribusinesses in East African value chains.
Experience in fund management and commercial subsidy desirable.
Existing networks with BDS providers, finance sector, incubators and accelerators.
Experience promoting inclusive value chain development reaching women, youth and poorer farmers desirable.
Proven success in implementing commercial programmes to increase competitiveness.
Experience in market and value chain analysis.
Experience with due diligence and investment readiness for agricultural enterprises.
Strong background in project planning, management and budget oversight.
M4P programming experience desirable.
Demonstrated capacity building experience.
Skills & Abilities
Strong business analytics and reporting skills.
Creativity and innovation in SME engagement.
Ability to organize and prioritize under changing demands.
Influencing and interpersonal skills.
Coaching and mentorship abilities.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Team player with cross‑cultural collaboration skills.
Willingness to travel frequently within East Africa.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements for this position, submit your cover letter indicating the title of the position and the expected salary (maximum 1 page) along with an updated CV (maximum 4 pages) with email and telephone contacts of three professional referees addressing to kenyarecruitment@farmafrica.org with the subject line “Business Manager"
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