ACDI/VOCA Various Jobs in Kenya

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 90 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $140 million.
Multiple Technical and Managerial Positions, Kenya
We are currently seeking candidates for multiple senior technical and managerial positions for an upcoming
multiyear USAID-funded program in Kenya. The program will focus on reducing poverty and hunger by improving the inclusiveness and competitiveness of the livestock value chain in two counties (Marsabit and Garissa). For all positions, extensive experience working with pastoralists is highly preferred. The positions are contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.
Chief of Party – Minimum of 10 years’ experience in livestock/development in pastoral areas; at least five
years’ experience as a COP/project manager; master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with seven additional years of experience.
Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expert – Minimum of 10 years’ experience, preferably in pastoral areas; value chain facilitation and gender experience; facilitates collaboration across projects; master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with seven years of experience.
Livestock Specialist – Extensive experience working on improved livestock productivity including dairy, animal nutrition, animal health, breeding and livestock marketing; minimum 10 years’ work experience; master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with seven additional years of experience.
Chief Financial Officer – Minimum 10 years’ experience managing international development projects, with experience managing USAID-funded projects strongly preferred; at least three years’ experience working on donorfunded projects; at least three years’ grants management experience; master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with seven additional years of experience.
Other senior technical positions we are seeking to fill include:Feed and Fodder SpecialistFinancial Services SpecialistPastoral Natural Resource Management SpecialistSenior Capacity Building/Training ManagerPastoralist Gender SpecialistM&E SpecialistSmall Business/SME Support SpecialistMinimum of 10 years’ experience in relevant technical areas; at least five years’ experience on international donor-funded projects; master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with seven additional years of experience.Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.