GAIN Project Associate, Business Development Jobs in Kenya

GAIN Project Associate, Business Development Jobs in Kenya


About the Role

  • The USAID funded NAWIRI Project aims to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition among vulnerable populations in Isiolo and Marsabit counties in Kenya. GAIN is a partner on the CRS-led consortium, working alongside others to understand the functionality of the local private sector actors; the functionality of local market systems; the implications of this for acute malnutrition patterns and ways in which the private sector could be leveraged to improve the availability, accessibility, affordability, and desirability of nutritious foods to vulnerable households in the region.

  • Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide technical expertise to develop SME businesses. You will be responsible for identifying, selecting and supporting the business to process, market and sell safe and nutritious food to consumers in Isiolo and Marsabit counties.

    Role Specifics Include;

  • Support all aspects relevant to the contracts and procurement process, including the prequalification, preparation, assessment of applications and award of purchase orders/contracts including contracts administration;

  • Conduct pre-grant and post-grant due diligence to project’s shortlisted businesses;

  • Conduct regular visits to grantee working location to verify actual status;

  • Support the business in product development and market expansion

  • Participate and contribute to development and implementation of project work plans

  • Provide assistance to the project manager by monitoring the project progress against project workplan and budget.

  • Collect, document, collate and
    analyse project data for monitoring and management information purposes.

  • Responsible for maintaining crucial project documents which track project progress.

  • Identify any potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of the project. Work with the Project Manager to identify potential solutions.

    About you

  • You will need to have good experience in the agri-food sector in Kenya, and be able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions within this space.

  • You must have experience in business development, especially business planning, as well as finance (SME finance, grant funding management etc) and the contract management process from requisition and tendering through to award and close out.

  • It would be desirable for you to have experience of public / private partnerships and private sector experience, especially in the ASAL region.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; GAIN Project Associate, Business Development Jobs in Kenya


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