RTI International Social Inclusion Coordinator (KCDMS Activity) Jobs in Kisumu, Kenya

RTI International Social Inclusion Coordinator (KCDMS Activity) Jobs in Kisumu, Kenya


RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.

With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services.

Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

RTI is currently seeking to fill vacancies for the Kenya Crops & Dairy Market Systems (KCDMS) Activity which is part of the Feed the Future program, America’s initiative to combat global hunger and poverty.

In this regard, USAID is partnering with RTI International on a 5-year cooperative agreement (KCDMS Activity) to help increase agricultural production and reduce poverty and malnutrition in Kenya.

The project will also spur competitive, resilient market systems in Kenya’s horticulture and dairy sectors.

We are currently seeking applications for the following positions:

Social Inclusion Coordinator

Kisumu Based

(1 Position)

The Social Inclusion Coordinator in collaboration with marketing and production systems units will coordinate and participate in the Implementation of the KCDMS marketing and production strategy and ensure that women, youth and other marginalized groups benefit equally from the KCDMS Activity.

S/he will be responsible for ensuring implementation of marketing and production programs and will collaborate with other members of the project team to scale up activities to promote and meet the needs of women, youth and other vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and work with component teams to integrate women, youth and other marginalized groups in project activities especially marketing and production systems
  • Work closely with the M & E unit in the respective regions to ensure that social inclusion data is collected, and all assessment/analysis information is used to manage project implementation
    Support the development of targeted social inclusion (women & youth) capacity building interventions through identification of BDS support, mentoring and coaching of youth led and women led agribusinesses
    Identify, develop and facilitate implementation of strategies to increase understanding among young people and women about profitable business opportunities across entire value chains, reducing stigma and misconceptions about entering the agricultural sector.
  • Participate and contribute to project activities organized by other components and ensure full participation and integration of women and youth in those activities including B2B meetings, field days, policy dialogues, etc.
  • Facilitate and Support development of youth led and women led agribusiness database to facilitate implementation of Social inclusion interventions and strategies
  • Support project, county staff, and implementing partners in their understanding of social inclusion strategies in the market system; and ensure all activities incorporate appropriate inclusion considerations
  • In liaison with Regional Manager, develop relationships and collaborate with other USAID funded programs working on mainstreaming women and youth in market systems and agricultural value chain projects in the areas of coverage
  • Assist private sector partners in developing and implementing social inclusion into their activities through the KCDMS activity
  • Collect and share learnings, success stories and best practices related to social inclusion in market systems
  • Participate and contribute towards program surveys, assessments, reviews and reporting while ensuring social inclusion considerations
  • Represent the social inclusion component in meetings and stakeholder forums within the project coverage area
  • Compile weekly, and quarterly reports
  • Support Nutrition sub component at the regional level
  • Contribute to grants management with particular attention to social inclusion
  • Contribute to monitoring and evaluation, learning, and reporting and provide technical oversight and support all data tracking by the in M&E staff of the sub-grantees with attention to social inclusion
  • Any other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness with 6 years’ experience.
  • Master’s degree in the same field will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in mainstreaming social inclusion, working with women and youth in development programs
  • Experience in social inclusion activities is an added advantage
  • Experience in marketing and production systems will be an added advantage
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    How to Apply

  • To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 28th December 2018.
  • Applicants must include the POSITION TITLE and PREFERRED LOCATION in the subject line of the email.
  • Please do not attach copies of certificates.
  • We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  • Please Note: RTI International does not use agents or require any form of payment in the recruitment process.
  • We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

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