Who We Are:

GROOTS SACCO is a startup SACCO established in July 2017 for members of GROOTS Kenya. GROOTS Kenya is a national movement of grassroots women across Kenya. Our mission is to facilitate effective engagement of grassroots women in development spaces.

Position Description:

To lead in the implementation of the Markets & Trade Program targeting small-scale women farmers largely in the Horticulture value chain in Nyandarua (Potato), Nakuru (Horticulture & Dairy), Kitui (Poultry & Horticulture) and Muranga (Banana) Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mapping and organizing of small-scale farmers into groups


• Enhance farmers capacities and organization to produce for the market


• Support in conducting of baselines surveys and rapid value chain analysis


• Develop & lead the implementation of such innovations that accelerate rural women small-scale farmers’ engagement higher up the value chain


• Support farmer groups to map strategic agri-markets and build sustainable market linkages


• Develop and mainstream into the program innovations to address traditional challenges that hinder women engagement in agribusiness e.g- care work burden, gender-based violence, lack of land control, lack of capital e.t.c


• Support the women farmers to map stakeholders ‘conduct community-led advocacy to compliment the program investments


• Sustain strategic partnerships with policymakers and stakeholders mapped under the program


• Support mapped farmers to mobilize own financial resources, save and borrow to support their value chain activities


• Build a participatory monitoring system for the targeted individual farmers and farmer groups.


• Build a men for women movement to enhance the quality of program outcomes at individual and group level


• Any other role assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in agribusiness or agricultural related studies


• A deep understanding of the horticulture value chain and in particular for crops such as potatoes, banana, and kales


• At least over 3 years of working experience in the sector


• Experience working with small-scale farmers/entrepreneurs

How To Apply:

Qualified applicants should email their CV’s only to accounts@grootskenya.org by 4th January 2019.

VALID THROUGH: 01/04/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Since 1963 and in 146 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 in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

Research and Design Lead, Kenya DFSA

ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking a Research and Design Lead for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Research and Design Lead, a member of senior management team, will provide technical leadership to formative research activities, refinement of the Theory of Change, and development of a locally adapted programmatic approach to reducing acute malnutrition. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the appropriateness and rigor of research methods, overseeing data collection and analysis, and ensuring research results are useful and applicable for making program design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodology and lead rigorous research, analysis and studies


• Ensure research and pilot findings are incorporated into sound programmatic design


• Ensure the program quality standards and rigor are adhered to


• Coordinate and collaborate with research staff, the Technical Steering Committee, and other GoK and USAID stakeholders and partners


• Work closely with the CLA and M&E Leads to ensure intentional learning and knowledge application throughout all phases of this activity

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition, public health, economics, business, international development or other relevant sectors required; PhD is preferred


• Minimum 10 years of field experience in research, design and evaluation


• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including research institutions, think tanks and government agencies


• Demonstrated experience in research and design of humanitarian support and/or food security programs required


• Thorough understanding of Theory of Change desired


• A record of successful performance in Sub-Saharan Africa context desired


• Superb written and verbal communication skills.


• Fluency in English required

Since 1963 and in 146 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 in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

Gender, Youth, and Social Dynamics Lead, Kenya DFSA

ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking a Gender, Youth and Social Dynamics Lead for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Gender, Youth, and Social Dynamics Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in ensuring that the social dimensions of malnutrition, food security, and community resilience are effectively addressed at all levels and across all activity components.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and management in the programming and implementation of gender and youth integration across food security interventions


• Develop and deliver gender, youth and social inclusion-focused training sessions to ensure they are appropriately addressed in all project activities.


• In close collaboration with Strategic Learning Lead and M&E Lead ensure that gender, youth and social dynamics components are reflected in analysis, assessments, and adaptive management and learning strategies and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science discipline, gender studies or relevant filed required; master’s degree preferred


• Minimum 7 years of field experience at the community level required


• In-depth understanding of gender, age, and other locally significant socio-cultural factors in the context of food security programming required


• Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis, and utilization of information from a broad range of source required


• Proven skills in participatory learning and action and facilitating collaborative problem solving


• Ability to foster commitment and build capacity among activity staff and in-country actors to ensure gender and youth integration and empowerment


• Proven record of identifying and delivering capacity building initiatives required


• Successful experience in East Africa region required


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Fluency in English required

Kenya nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since 1963 and in 146 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 in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

Strategic Learning Lead, Kenya DFSA

ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking a Strategic Learning Lead for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Strategic Learning Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in translating formative and implementation research findings into an evidence-based activity design. S/he will be responsible for improving peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application, activity-based capacity strengthening, data utilization, and collaboration, learning and adaptation (CLA).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in development and application of methods and tools for successful peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application, evidence and data utilization


• Manage the process of project learning to ensure knowledge from a range of sources – pilot and intervention experiences, performance monitoring data, staff and partner observations, research studies, contextual trends, etc. - is effectively analyzed, shared and applied


• Organize and facilitate regular staff and partner meetings to share experiences and lessons, and brainstorm ways to apply new learning in day-to-day as well as strategic plans


• Ensure collaboration and learning across all projects in the applicants selected implementation area


• Ensure the interventions includes active, intentional, and adaptive learning within and across multi-sectoral activities


• Work closely with the Research and Design and M&E Leads to ensure intentional learning and knowledge application throughout all phases of the project


• Coordinate and collaborate with research staff, the Technical Steering Committee, and other GoK and USAID stakeholders and partners

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in nutrition, public health, economics, organizational learning, international development or other relevant sectors required


• Minimum 5 years of field experience in developing and implementing learning strategies


• Knowledge of USAID’s CLA approach and/or trends in food security M&E required


• Proven experience leading project teams in the process of regularly capturing and analyzing information, reflecting on its implications for current practice, and adapting accordingly to support and improve development outcomes


• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including research institutions, think tanks, government agencies, donor, and local communities


• Understanding of Theory of Change desired


• A record of successful performance in Sub-Saharan Africa context required


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Fluency in English required

Since 1963 and in 146 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 in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

Institutional Development Lead, Kenya DFSA

ACDI/VOCA is seeking an experienced institutional development and capacity building expert for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Institutional Development Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in accomplishing effective and productive working relationship with government ministries, county-level organizations and officials, and local institutions in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and management in the analyses, development and execution of systems strengthening and capacity building efforts


• Liaise with a wide range of government ministries, organizations, and local institutions


• Ensure close consultation and incorporation of ongoing feedback from relevant officials over the life of the program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years relevant work experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience required


• Demonstrated successful record of providing technical assistance to government ministries in Kenya relevant to the objectives of food security, food assistance, health or nutrition activities required


• Proven record of identifying and delivering capacity building initiatives required


• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including country level institutions


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Fluency in English required

Overall Responsibility: To lead in the implementation of the Markets & Trade Program targeting small scale women farmers largely in the Horticulture value chain in Nyandarua (Potato) ,Nakuru (Horticulture & Dairy) ,Kitui (Poultry & Horticulture) and Muranga (Banana) Counties;

Specifically;

1. Lead the mapping and organizing of small scale farmers into groups




2. Enhance farmers capacities and organization to produce for the market




3. Support in conducting of baselines surveys and rapid value chain analysis




4. Develop & lead the implementation of such innovations that accelerate rural women small scale farmers’ engagement higher up the value chain




5. Support farmer groups to map strategic agri-markets and build sustainable market linkages




6. Develop and mainstream into the program innovations to address traditional challenges that hinder women engagement in agri- business e.g- care work burden, gender based violence, lack of land control, lack of capital e.t.c




7. Support the women farmers to map stakeholders ‘conduct community –led advocacy to compliment the program investments




8. Sustain strategic partnerships with policy makers and stakeholders mapped under the program




9. Support mapped farmers to mobilize own financial resources, save and borrow to support their value chain activities




10. Build a participatory monitoring system for the targeted individual farmers and farmer groups.




11. Build a men for women movement to enhance the quality of program outcomes at individual and group level




12. Any other role assigned by the Executive Director

Reporting to: Executive Director

Qualification:

· Bachelors’ degree in agribusiness or agricultural related studies

· A deep understanding of the horticulture value chain and in particular for crops such as potatoes, banana and kales

· At least over 3 years working experience in the sector

· Experience working with small scale farmers/entrepreneurs

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. Position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the project sites

Start date: January 2019**

Department: Programming

Grade: 6

Reports To: Technically, Alternative Family Care Advisor and

administratively to County Team Lead

Country/Location: Kenya/ Kisumu

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

CRS has worked in Kenya since 1965. Over the years, CRS’ focus shifted from direct relief and food distributions to a comprehensive development program that works with partners and enhances local capacity. CRS Kenya programs now support children affected by HIV, and community-based efforts to increase household incomes, improve family health and sanitation, and enhance agriculture livelihoods.

Background:

CRS, with partners Lumos and Maestral International, will work closely with Department of Children Services (DCS) and other care reform actors to implement programming and interventions to support care reform in Kenya. Kenya has been selected as one of three countries, together with the Republic of Moldova and Guatemala, to implement the initial phase of Changing the Way We Care (CTWWC) initiative. CTWWC is an initiative that aims to leverage existing strengths and efforts of key stakeholders as well as address identified gaps to move Kenya away from reliance on residential care facilities and towards stronger family-based care

Job Summary:**

The Project Officer – HES will monitor and report on all project activities related household economic capacity assessment and strengthening initiatives by providing training, coaching and mentorship, and technical support to LIPs, CCIs, caregivers, and careleavers in support of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your thorough and service-oriented approach will ensure that CTWWC consistently applies promising practices in strengthening the economic security of families and constantly works towards improving the household economic status as part of the case management process for reunification and reintegration of children, prevention of separation of children from their families, and ability of young careleavers to live independently. You will support LIPs and CCIs to liaise with relevant government ministries and programs, other technical experts and agencies, and the private sector for transition and reintegration process. Also, you will coordinate closely with CTWWC staff and other existing HES initiatives such as IGAs, vocational training and job placement, private public partnerships to contribute to a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive economic empowerment approach. This will involve, effective private sector engagement by the LIPs, CCIs and other key stakeholders in close coordination with AFC advisor. You will actively foster engagements that will promote partnership with stakeholders to contribute to stronger greater economic opportunity, social capital and financial capital for the LIPs, CCIs, caregivers and careleavers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all economic empowerment activities with target groups as outlined CTWWC detailed implementation plan in line with CTWWC program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.


• Provide capacity strengthening to CTWWC staff, LIP, CCIs, youths and caregivers through trainings, workshops, facilitated group interactions, as well as accompaniment through regular communication, and site visits to support the successful implementation of the economic empowerment initiative.


• Work closely with the positive parenting officer to ensure that economic strengthening is integrated with other family and youth strengthening activities.


• Learn, understand and adapt globally recognized best practices in HES and family strengthening for the target population of reintegrated children, youth and families, as well as careleavers.


• Conduct market assessments to inform family, youth and careleavers vocational skills training and job placements, linking closely with existing programs and services.


• Work closely with social workers to ensure that referrals and linkages to programs and services related to HES are facilitated and fulfilled.


• Provide models and capacity building to CCIs and other local partners interested in transition to HES types of services.


• Conduct rapid assessment and mapping on economic empowerment institutions and create linkages, networking and referral mechanisms for CTTWC partners and beneficiaries.


• Build and maintain productive relationship with relevant government departments like Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, trade and industrialization, NITA, and county government to create partnership opportunities for CTWWC economic empowerment for beneficiaries, including CCIs and LIPs transitioning to models of HES and youth empowerment.


• Represent CTWWC in meetings at county and sub counties, economic empowerment working groups, and other events as requested, to support forging relations with the GOK, LIPs, other stakeholders, and the community.


• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities as per CTWWC MEAL standards and established schedules.


• Maintain records and databases of business prospects, contacts, and establish potential partnerships within various private sectors (private companies, foundations, financial institutions, public entities)


• Develop and help execute key partner management plan for private sector

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness management, Social Sciences or a related field. Master’s degree will be added advantage


• At least 4 years’ experience in economic strengthening support role working with either the government or NGO but preferably International NGO, and preferably with youth and/or families


• Experience in building and maintaining productive relations, institutional linkages required with implementing and strategic partner agencies.


• Knowledge working with communities on saving methodologies (VSLA, SILC, Table Banking, etc.), entrepreneurship and small business management, promoting livelihoods through agriculture and rural enterprise development, knowledge in micro-finance and financial inclusion principles and practices.


• Past experience in leveraging private public partnerships is preferred

Personal Skills

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment


• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team


• Interest in working with youth and ability to communicate with beneficiary populations


• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members and inspire teamwork among diverse partners without direct supervisory responsibilities


• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities


• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language

Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English

Travel Required

Some travel is expected within the CTWWC implementation sites and regularly to Nairobi

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: None

Internal: CTWWC staff, Health, Education and Social Services Unit, CRS Kenya MEAL Unit, Management Quality unit, CRS Kenya head of Programs.

External: Local Implementing partners, GOK, UNICEF, FBO, Kenya Society of Careleavers, relevant private sector entities, local communities, beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity


• Accountability & Stewardship


• Builds Relationships


• Develops Talent


• Continuous Improvement & Innovation


• Strategic Mindset

MEAL Competencies:

• Track portfolio and project MEAL requirements – both CTWWC MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) and donor requirements.


• Work with MEAL staff and partner staff to implement the MPP and CTWWC MEAL requirements applicable to your projects.


• Complete the annual MEAL procedure self-assessment for your project and develop action plan to advance MEAL practice


• Input into annual work planning process

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Agricultural Officer Job at the County Government of Kakamega, Job Group ‘K’ (17 POSTS)

This is an entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will be deployed in the division and will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating activities in one of the following areas; Crop Production, Land Development, Agricultural
  Extension and Project Management;


• Managing information desks within the division; and


• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must;

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;


• Have a Bachelors of Science [BSc.] degree in any of the following fields: Food Science, Home Economics,
  Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture
  Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized
  University;


• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.


• Meet the requirements of Articles 10, 232 and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;

Note: Applicants for the above positions are required to get clearance from the underlisted organisations to meet requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010:-

• Kenya Revenue Authority


• Higher Education Loans Board


• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission


• Criminal Investigation Department


• Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the application documents.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 458-50100
KAKAMEGA

The position applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence in the application.

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at the County Public Service Board’s Reception located at Former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor on or before 2nd January, 2019.

County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons with Disabilities and Women are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
NOTE: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

VALID THROUGH: 01/02/2019
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya

Assistant Livestock Production Officer III J.G ‘H’ Job at the County Government of Siaya (1 position)

REF: SCPSB/20/12/2018/02

Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production;


• collecting and collating livestock data and information and for gross margins, market access and planning; accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training;


• participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies and information;


• participating in collaborative research activities;


• collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis and advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Health and Production, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Farm Management, Apiculture, Range Management or Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution


• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution

Additional Requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax compliance certificates


• Clearance from HELB where necessary


• Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission


• Clearance from the CRB.


• Certificate of Good Conduct from the police

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by downloading and completing the application for employment forms available on this website, attach copies of their credentials and send to

The Secretary/CEO

Siaya County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 390-40601,

BONDO

OR

EMAIL us on application_cpsb@siaya.go.ke

So as to reach the Board on or before Friday, 21^st December 2018 at 4:00pm

Disclaimer

• Siaya county public service board is an equal opportunity employer.


• Qualified persons from other ethnic communities are highly encouraged to apply.


• Recruitment process is absolutely free and any form of lobbying, canvassing or bribery will lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

VALID THROUGH: 12/21/2018
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya

Assistant Agricultural Officer I J.G ‘J’ Job at the County Government of Siaya (3 positions)

REF: SCPSB/20/12/2018/05

Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• promotion and implementation of activities related to Agribusiness development;


• promote holistic farm business development plans;


• undertake cost-benefit analysis/ gross margins for enterprises and technologies promoted in Ward;


• monitoring of agri-business development activities in the Ward;


• consolidating farm input requirements in the Ward in;


• establish a data bank on farmers, stockists and partners;


• promoting commodity value chain development;


• promoting producer market groups;


• monitoring the performance of agricultural markets;


• capacity building and backstopping on agribusiness, agricultural marketing and credit management;


• participating in broad based surveys, stakeholder fora, shows, exhibitions and field days;


• preparation of work plans and budgets; and


• compilation of periodic reports.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Agriculture, Food science, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, Agricultural engineering or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution


• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution

Additional Requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax compliance certificates


• Clearance from HELB where necessary


• Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission


• Clearance from the CRB.


• Certificate of Good Conduct from the police

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by downloading and completing the application for employment forms available on this website, attach copies of their credentials and send to

The Secretary/CEO

Siaya County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 390-40601,

BONDO

OR

EMAIL us on application_cpsb@siaya.go.ke

So as to reach the Board on or before Friday, 21^st December 2018 at 4:00pm

Disclaimer

• Siaya county public service board is an equal opportunity employer.


• Qualified persons from other ethnic communities are highly encouraged to apply.


• Recruitment process is absolutely free and any form of lobbying, canvassing or bribery will lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

VALID THROUGH: 12/21/2018
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya

Senior Assistant Agricultural Officer I J.G ‘K’ Job at the County Government of Siaya (2 positions)

REF: SCPSB/20/12/2018/06

Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities

An officer at this level will supervise entry level staff but under guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• promotion and implementation of activities related to Agribusiness development;


• promote holistic farm business development plans;


• undertake cost-benefit analysis/ gross margins for enterprises and technologies promoted in Ward;


• monitoring of agri-business development activities in the Ward;


• consolidating farm input requirements in the Ward in ;


• establish a data bank on farmers, stockists and partners;


• promoting commodity value chain development;


• promoting producer market groups;


• monitoring the performance of agricultural markets;


• capacity building and backstopping on agribusiness,


• agricultural marketing and credit management;


• participating in broad based surveys, stakeholder fora, shows, exhibitions and field days;


• preparation of work plans and budgets; and


• compilation of periodic reports.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Agriculture, Food science, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, Agricultural engineering or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution


• At least two years of experience in a relevant field


• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution

Additional Requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax compliance certificates


• Clearance from HELB where necessary


• Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission


• Clearance from the CRB.


• Certificate of Good Conduct from the police

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by downloading and completing the application for employment forms available on this website, attach copies of their credentials and send to

The Secretary/CEO

Siaya County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 390-40601,

BONDO

OR

EMAIL us on application_cpsb@siaya.go.ke

So as to reach the Board on or before Friday, 21^st December 2018 at 4:00pm

Disclaimer

• Siaya county public service board is an equal opportunity employer.


• Qualified persons from other ethnic communities are highly encouraged to apply.


• Recruitment process is absolutely free and any form of lobbying, canvassing or bribery will lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

VALID THROUGH: 12/21/2018
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya

Agricultural Assistant II J.G ‘G’ Job at the County Government of Siaya (6 positions)

REF: SCPSB/20/12/2018/07

Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for certificate holders. An officer at this level will assist senior officers in the provision of agricultural extension services. Specific duties and responsibilities will involve mobilizing, training and advising farmers on matters relating to agricultural extension services in a working unit.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of secondary School (KCSE), mean grade C- or its equivalent,


• Attended a two (2) year Certificate course in Agriculture, Food science, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Farm Management, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education, Agricultural engineering or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution


• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution

Additional Requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax compliance certificates


• Clearance from HELB where necessary


• Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission


• Clearance from the CRB.


• Certificate of Good Conduct from the police

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by downloading and completing the application for employment forms available on this website, attach copies of their credentials and send to

The Secretary/CEO

Siaya County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 390-40601,

BONDO

OR

EMAIL us on application_cpsb@siaya.go.ke

So as to reach the Board on or before Friday, 21^st December 2018 at 4:00pm

Disclaimer

• Siaya county public service board is an equal opportunity employer.


• Qualified persons from other ethnic communities are highly encouraged to apply.


• Recruitment process is absolutely free and any form of lobbying, canvassing or bribery will lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

VALID THROUGH: 12/21/2018
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya

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Livestock Production officer J.G ‘K’ Job at the County Government of Siaya (2 positions)

REF: SCPSB/20/12/2018/03

Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• preparing livestock technical information;


• providing technical advice in livestock production, marketing and apiculture;


• promoting economic livestock farming, promoting economic livestock farming;


• participate in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;


• participating in collaborative research activities;


• disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis, on-farm feed formulation;


• implementing livestock production programs / projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding, fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other interventions, and capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution.


• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Additional Requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax compliance certificates


• Clearance from HELB where necessary


• Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission


• Clearance from the CRB.


• Certificate of Good Conduct from the police

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by downloading and completing the application for employment forms available on this website, attach copies of their credentials and send to

The Secretary/CEO

Siaya County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 390-40601,

BONDO

OR

EMAIL us on application_cpsb@siaya.go.ke

So as to reach the Board on or before Friday, 21^st December 2018 at 4:00pm

Disclaimer

• Siaya county public service board is an equal opportunity employer.


• Qualified persons from other ethnic communities are highly encouraged to apply.


• Recruitment process is absolutely free and any form of lobbying, canvassing or bribery will lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

VALID THROUGH: 12/21/2018
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya

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Agriculture Officer I J.G ‘K’ Job at the County Government of Siaya (3 positions)

REF: SCPSB/20/12/2018/04

Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• implementation of agricultural policies, projects and programmes in the Sub County;


• harmonization of extension approaches and methodologies of various project/programmes in liaison with all stakeholders;


• organization and management of resources;


• preparation and implementation of work plans and budgets;


• promoting collaboration among stakeholders in the delivery of agricultural services;


• coordinate the organization of field days, exhibition and shows;


• promoting collaboration in the implementation of projects and programmes;


• preparation and implementation of performance contract;


• staff appraisal and preparation of periodic reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; – Agriculture, Food science, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Education or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.


• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

Additional Requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

• Tax compliance certificates


• Clearance from HELB where necessary


• Clearance from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission


• Clearance from the CRB.


• Certificate of Good Conduct from the police

How To Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by downloading and completing the application for employment forms available on this website, attach copies of their credentials and send to

The Secretary/CEO

Siaya County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 390-40601,

BONDO

OR

EMAIL us on application_cpsb@siaya.go.ke

So as to reach the Board on or before Friday, 21^st December 2018 at 4:00pm

Disclaimer

• Siaya county public service board is an equal opportunity employer.


• Qualified persons from other ethnic communities are highly encouraged to apply.


• Recruitment process is absolutely free and any form of lobbying, canvassing or bribery will lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

VALID THROUGH: 12/21/2018
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya

Operations & Finance Manager Job at Ongoza

Ongoza (www.ongoza.org/) is a fast-growing non-profit Kenyan accelerator for high-potential, early-stage, young entrepreneurs. The Kenyan labor market currently has room for 1 out of every 10 young people; though at the start of their journeys, the entrepreneurs in our portfolio are building companies across technology, manufacturing, agribusiness, and professional services that will transform the economy and create significant employment opportunities. To facilitate their growth, we offer an integrated solution of tailored 1-on-1 consulting, peer community, and access to capital. The average growth of entrepreneurs in the portfolio is 116% in a year, adding up to 10 jobs.

You’ll be at the forefront of a talented and ambitious team of 17 to build the systems and structure around Ongoza’s exponential growth strategy as we look to reach thousands of scalable businesses and position Ongoza as the leading technical assistance provider for early-stage SME and technology ventures in Kenya.

Your Role

Your role is to refine, build, and execute on the systems around Ongoza’s operations as we enter our next phase of growth. You will be primarily responsible for leading Ongoza’s financial strategy and systems, streamlining Ongoza’s internal operational systems, aligning the team behind our strategic growth strategy, and executing on Ongoza’s talent and culture development. You will also lead and oversee the growth of Ongoza’s sister company that provides debt and equity investments in Ongoza’s portfolio companies.

As a central member of the leadership team, you will plan a role in shaping the growth of organizational strategy and growth over the next three years. This role reports directly to Ongoza’s CEO with one direct report; we expect the team to grow over time. You will have the following responsibilities:

Manage Operational Effectiveness (40%)

• Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, align and monitor organizational goals and key performance indicators to ensure that the team is moving together and delivering effectively.


• Serve as an internal organizational effectiveness consultant across Ongoza to create processes and build standard operating procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness across Ongoza.


• Lead in the selection and implementation of relevant software and technology solutions to modernize Ongoza’s internal processes, from finance to HR.


• Lead management, maintenance, and full utilization of Ongoza’s office and co-working space.


• Manage procurement and relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Manage relationship with immigration, and oversee work permit applications where appropriate.


• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.


• Lead the team through change management to drive adoption of operational changes.

Financial Strategy and Oversight (30%)

• Lead creation of Ongoza’s annual budget in collaboration with the leadership team and Board Finance Committee.


• Ensure that resources are properly managed and effectively invested for the greatest value to Ongoza’s entrepreneurs. Prepare and review financial information and adjust operational budgets as needed.


• Forecast and manage Ongoza’s cash flow, playing a role in ensuring that Ongoza’s earned income contributes to an increasing portion of budget size.


• With your support team, lead management of and oversight for all of Ongoza’s accounts and payments, including payroll and benefits, while ensuring we meet legal compliance.


• Maintain relationships with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.

Facilitate Team Growth (20%)

• Refine, build, and drive tracking of all internal performance dashboards and accountability systems.


• In collaboration with the departmental managers drive a comprehensive process to ensure cascading and alignment of organizational goals with team goals.


• Lead the creation and implementation of professional development and learning systems for all staff.


• Champion Ongoza’s culture (below): ensure that all organizational and operational initiatives align behind it and design initiatives to promote a sense of coherence.


• Lead creation and implementation of talent strategy and recruitment initiatives designed to attract the highest caliber of talent while satisfying client needs.

Build Ongoza’s Investment Fund (10%)

• Lead the development and growth of Key Partners, Ongoza’s sister company that offers debt financing opportunities for Ongoza’s partners.


• Design products, deliver on partnerships with financial institutions


• Oversee the development and management of a credit management system.

The Ongoza Way

We base our work and internal culture on four fundamental values and take them very seriously. If these resonate well with you, you will fit well within Ongoza. As Operations & Finance Manager, you will be expected to champion these values and align all of our work behind them.

1. Act Together. We are open and inclusive. We prize ideas over hierarchy, value differences, and proactively support each other to achieve team goals.


2. Improve Always. We actively seek and implement quick feedback for learning, innovation, and improvement both in what we do and how we do it. We evolve based on data, our experience, customer feedback, research, and industry trends.


3. Don’t Solve the Same Problem Twice. We proactively communicate problems and build structures to address them in a consistent, systematic way.


4. Demand Excellence. We consistently go above and beyond expectations to deliver the highest quality and professionalism in everything we do.

Qualifications

The right person will be an analytical, structured doer who brings order to chaos, with a strong drive to create systems and operational processes and keen attention to detail. They will have proven experience both in financial oversight and operational excellence, with a strong track record of building and aligning teams to achieve their fullest potential.

• 6-8 years of overall experience, with a deep understanding of cross-cutting business functions and a track record of building successful processes and systems to ensure overall organization efficiency and effectiveness.


• A good overview of financial management, having played a key role in ensuring overall organizational financial health and overseeing budgeting processes.


• A practical understanding of how people and teams come together to deliver results essential. Experience with cross-culture management and leadership in a team larger than 10 people preferred.


• Proven experience influencing teams positively and putting up necessary mechanisms to facilitate adoption of new behaviors and values during organization change management phases.


• A natural ability to zoom out to see the big picture and at the same time be able to break down and prioritize milestones in a systematic way.


• Background in general management, SME consulting, financial services, or related field with relevant degree.


• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.


• A good understanding of accounting processes and legal compliance in Kenya.


• Working knowledge of IT/business infrastructure and MS Office.


• MBA or ability to empathize with the entrepreneurial journey preferred

About YOU.

• You are a systems-builder. You are a process-oriented person who loves building and automating systems to optimize efficient work, and you see technology as a key instrument to achieve this goal. We have some systems already set up, but you will be asked to build more structures as Ongoza and your team grows.


• You have excellent planning, time management and organizational abilities. You are meticulous in your attention to detail and your ability to build structure around chaos. Dashboards and data are how you think.


• You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are action- and solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.


• You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Most of all, you believe in our purpose – the power of young entrepreneurs to transform Kenya.

How to Apply

Take a look at our website to see how you resonate with what we do.

Please have a look at this guide on how to submit your application and tips on our selection process http://bit.ly/CandidatesGuide

Fill out the online application form under this link http://bit.ly/OngozaOps

You will upload your CV in PDF format into the form. Please ensure that it is tailored to this role and has no more than 3 pages.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

VALID THROUGH: 12/17/2018
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya