Terms of Reference: Value Chain study of vegetable products in Garissa County
Organization: Adeso - African Development Solutions

Project: Resilience and Economic Growth in Arid Lands – Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR)

Assignment type: Short-term Consultancy
Study / Assessment topic: Vegetable products Value Chain Study
Assignment Location: Garissa County
Reporting to: Technical Advisor, Livelihoods Diversification
Working with: REGAL – IR management, County teams and partners
Starting date: 19th January 2015
Application deadline: 12th January 2015
Organization Background: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African-based international development and humanitarian organization. We assist communities to help them realize their full potential, working alongside them to create facilitative environments in which they can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing developmental assistance, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso implements programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Project Summary: Resilience and Economic Growth in Arid Lands-Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) is a 5-year project sponsored by USAID/Kenya and Feed the Future (FTF) to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth amongst pastoralists and transitioning pastoralists in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). The program is designed to empower communities to take charge of their development and to strengthen their capacity to select, design, implement and monitor activities toward increasing their social, economic, and environmental resilience to natural and human-induced shocks.

REGAL-IR is led by Adeso and is implemented by a consortium of partners. The project focuses on engaging communities and strengthening local institutions to improve their social, economic, and environmental resilience. It has six thematic areas:

Strengthening and diversifying livelihood opportunitiesAdvancing value chain inclusivenessImproving management and productivity of natural resourcesImproving conflict managementImproving drought managementImproving consumption of nutritious foodsAn intensive community engagement process - Participatory Learning, Planning and Action (PLPA) - guides program implementation in the six thematic areas above and in 5 counties: Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana. REGAL-IR situates its efforts within those of a larger family of resilience actors including REGAL-AG, the Millennium Water Alliance and the World Food Program.
 Consultancy Description: REGAL-IR intends to develop and promote profitable non-livestock based business enterprises to provide increased incomes at household level, create more employment opportunities, and have important spin-off effects on the local economy. Investment and growth of locally based non-livestock enterprises offer feasible livelihood diversification opportunities for pastoral households whose traditional livelihoods have been vulnerable to the vagaries of weather. Despite existing internal and external production and market potential for non-livestock products in Kenyan ASALs, investment by pastoralists into non-livestock based enterprises has not been forthcoming. This has been due to both external factors such as market failure, challenging climate conditions and governance, and internal factors including illiteracy, lack of capacity and low entrepreneurship acumen among pastoralists. REGAL-IR is banking on improving the resilience of pastoralists and ex-pastoralists through supporting investment in non-livestock based enterprises. The project has adopted a Self Help Group (SHG) approach through which individuals and groups have been mentored to identify profitable non-livestock enterprises which offer promising growth opportunities and suit their skills, knowledge and abilities. Upon self-identification of enterprises by SHGs, REGAL-IR provides niche trainings, mentorship sessions, linkage to service providers and financial institutions and small grants (matching funds) to spur the growth of their enterprises.
A value chain study on vegetable products in Garissa County is being sought so that appropriate linkages to markets, service providers and financial services can be modelled during the project implementation. In addition to the vegetable products value chain, the consultant is also required to conduct a desk review of two (2) other non-livestock based value chains relevant to the County; the consultant(s) are required to propose these two (2) value chains during the tender submission stage and are encouraged to use the recent county ASDSP studies, KAPP reports and other relevant studies as the basis for this proposal.
For both the primary study and the desk studies, the consultant(s) will map the value chains to identify weaknesses and opportunities for support at product, process, technological, institutional and market levels. The consultant(s) will recommend specific interventions that producers and actors within the value chain will implement to improve marketability and profitability.
The consultant(s) are required to identify with the help of REGAL-IR field staff at least one SHG that is currently undertaking vegetable production and develop a business model that the group can use for to develop production, technology transfer, market linkages and financial support for the vegetable value chain.
The key audience for the study is the local communities of the project area, priority value chain actors and potential investors in value chains, since the study will help them to understand the local market dynamics. Additionally, the study findings will be of significant value to multiple stakeholders including decision makers, public policy makers and NGOs.
Objectives of the Value Chain Study
The overall objective is to undertake a value chain study of vegetable products in Garissa County and a desk study of two other viable non-livestock value chains.
To collect relevant data on the vegetable products value chain, including volumes/quantities, prices, actors involved (including women/youth).To identify the key constraints that need to be addressed to turn the vegetable and other proposed value chains into robust market oriented value chains.To make recommendations on how the proposed value chains should be supported to become become more robust.To map out the supply chain within the value chains in Garissa County.These objectives will be achieved by:
a) Reviewing value chain studies carried out by other actors which include, ASDSP, KAPP, NDMA etc.
b) Primary data collection on the vegetable products value chain in the field.
 The consultant(s) will characterize trade of products within the priority value chains by identifying:
a. Supply chain of vegetable products
b. Volumes of product availed in the market
c. Value addition, packaging and pricing along the supply chain
e. Market potential and actors at the end market
f. Characteristics of supply chain actors
g. Relationship among supply chain actors
h. Linkage between producers, traders and processors
 a. Establish market size (local and external) and extent of market penetration by local producers.
b. Conduct a value chain analysis to identify the different actors in the chain, systemic constraints, and value shares accrued at different stages on the chain.
c. Identify constraints that limit market growth.
d. Missing or inadequate inter sectoral or crosscutting markets.
e. Estimate market potential of the prioritized products within the value chains.
f. Identify the end markets locally/externally for the identified products.
 III. Collective Marketing and Chain Efficiency
a. Assess the utility and potential for improving market efficiency through collective marketing, propose ways of achieving this and minimum quality standards required.
b. Determine the level of market orientation and market integration by producers.
c. Recommend process for institutional formation to facilitate collective marketing perspective for the products prioritized.
d. Suggest improvements in the value chain system to ensure direct linkages of the producers with the major markets and increased incomes from their products.
1. In-depth analysis of the vegetable value chain, including proposed program designs for engagement, report to include:
a. Supply chain map, identifying the market actors, establishing value shares at each stage in the supply chain.
b. Market size and level of market penetration by producers.
c. Recommendations on sustainability of the market for selected products and requirements for producers to sustain production in the medium to long term.
d. A business model for at least one SHG to engage in market-oriented vegetable production.
2. Desk review of two other viable value chains for communities/producers in Garissa County.
The ideal consultant(s) for this assignment should have the competencies and experiences as indicated below;A minimum of masters in Agricultural sciences/Agricultural economics/AgribusinessProven track record in value chain development, market systems development and business development services (BDS).Demonstrable ability to work and link with the private sector and relevant government departments.Proven experience in undertaking value chain assessments.Experience working in the ASALs.A trainee/trainer of the regional value chain and market capacity development program is an added advantageThe proposal, to be submitted in English, shall include:
A) A technical proposal incorporating;
i. A short description of deliverables, clear work plan (dates and activities) with a proposed methodology and which shall include full justification for procedures to be adopted;
ii. CVs/Profile of the firm or individuals to be engaged including experience relevant to this assignment;
iii. At least three referees for similar or related work completed.
B) A financial proposal indicating fees for the consultancy, including all costs to conduct this assignment (this should indicate man-days and fees including VAT, operational costs of collecting data).
C) A sample of a recently written report for a similar assignment.
 
Applications should be submitted by 12th January 2015. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above; those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
All applications should be sent to Adeso at consultancy@adesoafrica.org with the subject line: Application for Vegetable Products Value Chain Study, REGAL-IRAdeso will only respond to short-listed applicants.

Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-Sales) Program
Call #: (K-SALES-2014-002)

Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-SALES) is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 3 year funded project that aims to improve the competitiveness of the cattle, sheep and goats meat value chains by increasing productivity and boost marketing and trade of live animals and meat (cattle and shoat), hides and skins and other associated livestock by-products.

The project will be implemented in 6 counties within the Semi-Arid Area Zone 2; namely; Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, Meru, Tharaka Nithi and Taita Taveta.The purpose of this call is to notify prospective applicants of the release of 4 Annual Program Statements (APS) listed below as developed by K-SALES:

APS no. 1 - K-SALES -1 -LOL 2014 Post Harvest Handling and Sanitary Standards
APS no. 2 - K-SALES -2 -LOL 2014 Water and Infrastructure
APS no. 3 - K-SALES -3 -LOL 2014 County Livestock Trade shows
APS no. 4 – K-SALES -4 –LOL 2014 Farmer Field School Modeling
K-SALES invites prospective applicants to develop and submit concept notes in response to the above APSs. Applicants with capable short-listed concept papers will thereafter be invited to submit full applications.K-SALES seek applications from locally registered Kenyan organizations under and in compliance with the laws of Kenya Government directly involved in the following value chains; cattle, sheep and goat meat, hides and skins and other related livestock by-products.
The following types of partners may apply;Farmer Organizations and business entities that must demonstrate the capacity to raise at least 20% as cost share either in kind of in cash.Organizations and companies which are directly involved in the meat processing industry, hides and skins and other value adding activitiesExtension and market services providers in cattle, sheep and goats meat value chainsLocal traders and other professional associations and cooperatives in the cattle, sheep and goats meat sectorInspection, training and verification agencies on post-harvest handling and sanitary standards with respect to the meat value chain.Private water engineering companies, associations, NGOs and water service providers in increasing access of clean water systems for livestock productionOrganizations offering financial services i.e. agriculture based lending to the livestock sectorCapacity building firms offering organizational, BDS and value chain development trainings on improved agricultural techniques and farm management practices.Livestock producer and marketing associations who organize trade shows and related eventsK-SALES reserves the right to make or not make any awards where as a part or in full on an application.Issuance of the referred APS neither constitutes an award commitment on the part of K-SALES nor does it commit K-SALES to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any application.
Submission date: All interested application can access the Annual program Statements by emailing Procurement.KSALES@idd.landolakes.com clearly stating the number for the APS being sought.
The first round deadline for submission of Concept papers is 5.00pm (EAT) Wednesday 30th April 2014.

Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme
Recruitment of Programme Coordination Unit Staff

Background: The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, State Department of Agriculture, is rolling out the Kenya Cereals Enhancement Programme (KCEP) whose objective is to contribute to National Food Security. 

The programme is funded by European Union through IFAD. The Ministry wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to the following position:Value Chain Development Specialist (VCS) – Nairobi
Ref. VCS03
The Value Chain Development Specialist (VCS) will report to the Programme Coordinator. S/he will coordinate the Value Chain Support activities.
 Duties and Responsibilities include:-
(a) Guiding service providers on the identification, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of value chain support activities, including the promotion of entrepreneurial skills in farmers’ organisations;
(b) Facilitating linkages and contracts between business model stakeholders including distributors, local promoters and farmers;
(c) Ensuring adequate synergies between Post Harvest Management and Market Linkages and Financial inclusion of the programme, in collaboration with the Financial Services Expert;
(d) Monitoring the development of innovative business models in collaboration with the Knowledge
Management, Communication and visibility Officer and the Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to ensure related knowledge management is included in the identification of policy lessons.
(e) Participating in developing the Programme Learning System in collaboration with the Knowledge Management, Communication and visibility Officer;
(f) Preparing and implementing the various studies planned in the value chain studies; and;
(g) Participating in preparation of the AWPB and progress reports.
 For appointment to this position, applicants must have:-
(a) Bachelor’s degree in either Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development or any other relevant/ equivalent field from a recognized institution. A post graduate qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
(b) Eight (8) years working experience in a similar field, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management position;
(c) Demonstrated experience in facilitating value chain development, value chain analysis and in building capacity of value chain actors;
(d) Knowledge of technologies and issues for value chain development, business development, and rural livelihoods;
(e) Strong computer, report writing and communications skills (oral, written, presentation); and(f) Experience in preparation of project proposal.i. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
ii. Each application should have a CV and covering letter indicating the Reference Number for the position.
Applicants for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate the preference (N or S) as in the reference numbers.Photocopies of relevant credentials should be enclosed.
iii. Each application in a sealed envelope should be submitted to:
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028-00100
Nairobi
Not later than 10.00 a.m. on 11th April 2014.
iv. Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for the interview

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Technical Directors for Value Chain Development: Dairy, Horticulture, and Grains

Chemonics International seeks three value chain technical directors for the Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises Project, a five-year, $35-$40 million anticipated USAID-funded project under the U.S. Government’s Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative in Kenya. 

This project will assist the Government of Kenya in improving the competitiveness of selected agricultural value chains with the overall goal of increasing the productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers and other actors along the value chain, thereby enhancing food security and improving nutrition. Responsibilities will include developing and implementing an innovative agricultural growth value chain development program – from production and post harvest to processing and marketing – and working with all related technical teams. Technical directors will also liaise with local stakeholders including government technical officials, local and regional agribusiness firms, producer organizations, and agriculture-related private sector actors and service providers. Chemonics International is looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in agricultural economics, marketing, post-harvest handling, agribusiness management or a related field Minimum 10 years of international experience with successful value chain projects in the agricultural sector of value chain development, including value chain facilitation, agribusiness, marketing and financial services, or  private sector development.Demonstrated success in implementing projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness and inclusiveness of value chains using facilitation approaches.Established relationships with and/or substantive knowledge of international agribusiness firms preferred.Familiarity with information and communication technology applications for agriculture value chain development desired.Excellent written and oral communication skills.East African experience is preferred but not required.Fluency in English, Kiswahili desired.Kenyan or expatriate candidates encouraged to apply.Application Instructions: Send cover letter, resume and a list of three references to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by June 29, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.

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.
Market Linkages/Value Chain Specialist, Tanzania
We are currently seeking a senior-level professional with experience in market linkages and value chain development for a long-term position on a USAID-funded value chain project in Tanzania. The project’s primary objective will be to increase rice and maize production and competitiveness. To this end, technical components will focus on improved farming techniques and best practices; improved farm management; increased market linkages and competitiveness; trade facilitation and regulatory reform; value chain development for vulnerable groups; and other activities that promote food security. The Market Linkages/Value Chain Specialist will lead activities focused on market development and the creation of linkages within the grain trade sector. The position will be based in Morogoro.Create and implement strategies to develop market linkages, map out key marketing systems and engage market actors.Review and assess existing marketing associations and their linkages to end markets.Train local service providers, farmers and/or producer groups to better understand and analyze their markets.Work with local value chain actors—farmers, producer groups traders, services providers, millers and buyers—to create new and/or diversified market linkages.Build understanding among agricultural producers of the advantages of using storage and warehousing.Facilitate linkages between traders and newly established warehouses.Coordinate communications among various value chain actors to improve the flow of market information.Provide technical assistance encouraging producers to cultivate value-added, market-oriented products.Develop and maintain strong partnerships with cooperatives, partners, collaborators, rural finance institutions and other associated value chain actors.University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, business management or other relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.6+ years of experience with agricultural market and value chain development, including economic growth, trade, value chain development, competitiveness and agricultural development programs.Experience working with private sector actors including buyers, agribusinesses and financial institutions is preferred.Demonstrated successful experience implementing programs aimed at increasing the competitiveness and inclusiveness of value chains, including agricultural value chains.Demonstrated knowledge of good/best practices in value chain development and USAID’s value chain approach is preferred.Demonstrated experience designing innovative and catalytic approaches for intervention.Strong written and oral communication skills.Excellent written and spoken English is required. Fluency in Swahili is preferred.Experience working in Tanzania and/or East Africa is required.To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to AVtanzania@joinav.org. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
All applications must be received by May 28, 2012

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated livestock growth project in Kenya funded by USAID. This five year contract aims to improve the inclusiveness and competitiveness of livestock value chains in Marsabit and Garissa while furthering livestock-related economic opportunities. Specific areas of expertise include: improved livestock productivity, animal science, range management, livestock marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management, pastoral livestock systems, animal nutrition/health, and breeding.
 Minimum 10 years experience, including 5 years as COP or Senior Programme Manager, working in livestock or agricultural development programs in the Horn of Africa, including pastoral areas.Strong communications skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donor organizations, and other key stakeholders.Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expert / DCOPMinimum 10 years regional/international experience in relevant technical sector.Demonstrated success implementing programs using USAID’s facilitated value chains/M4P approach.Strong background in gender integration and women’s empowerment.Minimum 10 years experience in livestock development, including marketing and processing.Minimum 5 years experience managing or evaluating livestock programs in the Horn of Africa.Experience in Marsabit or Garissa preferred.M&E / Communications SpecialistMinimum 5 years experience with monitoring, tracking outcome indicators, and qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis for complex and medium scale international development programs, or other relevant M&E experience Prior experience with database management preferredAll candidates must possess Master’s degree in relevant field or Bachelor’s degree plus additional 7 years experience to the minimums listed above, and English fluency. Experience in Kenya or E. Africa, specifically in pastoral areas, preferred.
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsregalrecruit@gmail.com by May 25, 2012. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis. No telephone inquiries please.

Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, seeks qualified short- and long-term professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises Project, a 5-year, $50 million dollar activity which will increase agricultural productivity in selected staple crop, horticulture, and dairy value chains.
 We are seeking specialists in the following areas:Water management , engineering, and irrigationProduction, transformation, and commercialization of staple foodsAgribusiness and marketingProcessing and value additionNutrition, gender, and youth integrationValue chain competitiveness (staple grains and legumes, horticulture, dairy)Institutional capacity buildingPublic-private partnershipsPost harvest handling and storageAgricultural financeMaster’s degree plus at least 7 years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years relevant experienceProven track record in successful delivery of technical assistance and management/supervisory experience on large, complex development programsPrior experience with USAID projects strongly preferredUnderstanding of Feed the Future performance indicators preferredDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityExcellent oral and written communication skillsFor senior positions, at least 5 years of experience designing, managing, and implementing multifaceted agricultural development, food security, and nutrition programs.Send CV and cover letter to chemonics.kenya@gmail.com by June 10, 2012. Indicate area of expertise in cover letter and subject line of email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. 

Agriculture and Value Chain Promotion Experts

(2 Posts)

The Ministry of Agriculture/GIZ Western province is advertising for the above position.

The agribusiness / value chain expert will work under the overall supervision of the provincial director of agriculture in western province. The duty station will be at the ministry of agriculture county office (Kakamega and Bungoma).

In particular the National Technical Adviser (NTA) shall:

Organize and facilitate trainings in value chain/Agribusiness development for ministry of agriculture staffCarry out training needs assessments
Identification of actors in selected value chainsBackstopping trainings for value chain-stakeholders done by extension staff Source, compile and collate information on agroprocessingMainstream cross-cutting issues together with responsible officers Coordinate value chain-activitiesOrganize and facilitate value chain trainings as a lead trainer for extension staff
Reinforce networking between ministries, private sector, and development partners
Facilitate ministry of agriculture staff in documentation of best-practises, success stories, etc.Profession and work experience:
The NTA is expected to hold a university degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness development or any agricultural related field.
A minimum of 5 years professional experience as agricultural extension provider is requested.
A minimum 2 years working experiences in value chain-promotion, and ToT are essential,Additional knowledge and experience:
Common knowledge in ICT skills (Microsoft office applications, especially word, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, and Internet Explorer), data analyzing- and processing skills are a must.
Required personal qualities

The applicant must have a good communication and facilitation skills, familiar with participatory approaches, team building skills, and respect for diverse cultures.

Knowledge of languages:

Written and spoken English Spoken Kiswahili and Luhya

Interested persons should send in applications by 9th December, 2011 to:

The Provincial Director of Agriculture Western Province
P.O.Box 27 - 50100 Kakamega
Email: pda.western@yahoo.com

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REF: AE/VCD/MK02/08/11

Total salary & benefits package circa USD 105,000 (tax free*) Base salary from USD 60,000 per annum plus benefit (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Agricultural Economist (Value Chains and Development) will contribute to on-going and new pro-poor livestock development research in Sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia. S/he will develop and use value chain Analysis in the context of smallholder livestock production, and small scale and informal sector processing, trading and retailing. This will involve developing quantitative methods for value chain analysis to provide insight into public and private roles in upgrading livestock value chains for the benefit of the poor, implementing project activities as part of a team to apply these methods to design and evaluate technological, organizational and institutional interventions, and preparing research outputs (including peer-reviewed journal articles) and other strategic communication products. Essential qualifications •A Ph.D. or equivalent in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness, or related discipline •Proven analytical and research skills through a track record of scientific publications, policy documents and related correspondence. •Experience of working in developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa, with strong preference given to livestock-related experience •Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, and strong interpersonal and partnership management skills •Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other languages is an advantage); A passion for the generation of scientific knowledge that advances pro-poor development

Specific Qualifications •A proven research record extending to study design and use of quantitative and qualitative analytic methods (including econometric and mathematical modeling); •Familiarity with institutional analysis of public and private sector actors, alternative exchange and vertical co-ordination mechanisms, value chain performance, and policy; •Experience with analysis of primary data on smallholder household production and/or marketing and trading (experience in modeling of risk is an advantage).

Post location: Preference will be given to locating this position at Nairobi, Kenya, but other locations will be considered.
Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 2, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international benefit package. *Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship. Benefits include: 15% pension contribution s Life insurance s International medical cover for staff and dependentss Education allowance for dependent children s Housing allowance sRelocation allowance s Annual home leave travel allowance s Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays.

Applications Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability. They should also send curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: ilri-economists@cgiar.org by 30 September 2011. The position reference number ‘AE/VCD/MK02/08/11’ must be clearly indicated in the email subject line.

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Our client is the fastest growing mobile operator in Uganda providing innovative, cutting edge and customer relevant telecommunication services.

They understand both personal and business needs and provide scalable as well as adaptable solutions as these need change.

They strive to constantly innovate and bring out products and services that work for their customers.

Our client is interested in recruiting highly skilled and dynamic individuals to fill the positions below.

1. Head of Sales (Mobile Money)

Reporting level: The position reports to the Head Mobile Money

Location: Kampala Uganda

Key Responsibilities:

Setup Mobile Money function including monitoring, recruitment and management of talentDrive revenues, direct acquisition and growth of customer baseWork closely with retail and enterprise sales teams to derive synergies from themDrive, monitor and direct initiatives that will grow mobile money revenuesBuild and manage relationships with key regulators, vendors and strategic partnersCreate and roll out innovative solutions needed to support mobile money revenueDevelop alternative channels for mobile money customer acquisitionManage subscriber acquisition costQualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Information SystemsPossession of Masters/ Post Graduate/ Professional Qualification will be an advantageHands on experience of Sales and Distribution in a telecom or FMCG industry is a distinctive advantageAt least 10 years of working experience, 2-3 years of which must be in mobile moneyDemonstrated leadership to lead team, business acumen and analytical skills are vital.2. Head of Value Added Services

Reporting level: The position reports to the Head of Marketing

Location: Kampala Uganda

Key Responsibilities:

Will be responsible for the revenue growth for the portfolio of Value Added ServicesDrive, Monitor and direct initiatives that will grow VAS revenuesIdentify new and manage existing VAS solutionsManage and lead winning VAS partnerships and service providers internal and external.Create and roll out innovative VAS solutions needed to grow VAS productsQualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Information SystemsPossession of Masters / Post Graduate / Professional Qualification will be an advantageHands on experience in VAS related fields is essentialAt least 8 years of working experience, 3 of which must be have been attained in a VAS functionDemonstrated strong leadership, business acumen and analytical skills are vital.3. Brand and Market Communication Manager

Reporting level: The position reports to the Head of Marketing

Location: Kampala Uganda

Key Responsibilities:

Sets up company’s brand architecture to achieve the overall business goals.Engage, inspire and galvanize the brand vision and strategies.Initiates the brand strategy and develop new products to support company goals.Drive consumer understanding and insights that define brand.Oversee the brand strategy execution and research studies.Analyze market, consumer, and competitive information as part of situation analysis.Analyze performance, trends, market conditions, and other contributing factors to help the brand and make recommendations.Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Information SystemsPossession of Masters / Post Graduate / Professional Qualification will be an advantageHands on experience of Marketing in a telecom or FMCG industry is a distinctive advantageAt least 10 years of working experience, 3 of which must be have been attained at middle management levelDemonstrated leadership to lead team, business acumen and analytical skills are vital.4. Mobile Money Usage & Retention Manager

Reporting level: The position reports to the Head of Mobile Money

Location: Kampala Uganda

Key Responsibilities:

Manage customer life cycle to derive maximum usage of Mobile Money ServiceAnalyse consumer behaviour i.e. deposits, transfers, purchases, encashment, and develop customer specific value propositionsDesign and execute usage & revenue enhancement program / campaign by launching products and schemes to enhance the average revenue per userTrack and monitor the financial impact of new and existing products, including revenue growthMapping Market competitive strategies/activities and respond to competitors offering in order to retain the subscribers.Ensure plans/strategies accommodate the changes taking place in the market and respond to customer needsRegular market analysis to measure evolution of Mobile Money Services, trends, and product penetration, so that the best strategy can be recommended to increase sales and market share of the Products(or Product Lines)Ensuring control of profitability of Products (or Product Lines), in collaboration with Finance DepartmentMarket and business intelligence to keep track of business health and market movementsQualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Information SystemsPossession of Masters / Post Graduate / Professional Qualification will be an advantagehands on experience of Sales and Distribution in a telecom or FMCG industry is a distinctive advantageAt least 10 years of working experience, 2-3 years of which must be in mobile moneyDemonstrated leadership to lead team, business acumen and analytical skills are vital.5. International Roaming Manager

Reporting level: The position reports to the Head Marketing

Location: Kampala Uganda

Key Responsibilities:

Will be responsible for the International Roaming revenuesDrive, monitor and direct initiatives that will grow roaming revenuesIdentify new and manage existing roaming partnersProactively resolve all roaming issues raised.Create and roll out innovative solutions needed to support international roaming revenueBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Information SystemsPossession of Masters / Post Graduate / Professional Qualification will be an advantageHands on experience in roaming & long distance call management is essentialAt least 7 years of working experience, 3 of which must be have been attained at middle management levelExperience in telecommunications industry will be a distinct advantageDemonstrated strong leadership, business acumen and analytical skills are vital.If you believe you fit the required profile, please write in confidence to the address below by close of business 4th August 2011, please provide curriculum vitae that contains details of your
qualifications, experience and present position as well as copies of professional/ academic
certificates.

Include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references to:

The Human Resource Services Division
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
1 Colville Street
P.O Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda

E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Consultancy Opportunities

Value Chain Analysis for Petty Businesses in Korogocho and Nyalenda Slums

In Kenya’s urban areas, Concern is implementing a comprehensive Urban Livelihoods and Social Protection programme for poor households living in the slums is commissioning a consultancy to undertake a value chain analysis of the various small scale businesses that beneficiaries are involved in and identify the possible value additions required as well as potential links for them to access markets beyond the slums as well as other major actors in the relevant areas of business.

Candidates applying for this consultancy should have the following key qualifications: minimum of a masters’ degree in social sciences, economics, business or a closely related field.

A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in research and micro economic analysis;

Experience in value chain analysis; academic, research, or consulting experience in investment programming; relevant experience in public private partnership in micro-enterprise development

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

A detailed ToR will be made available by e-mailing nairobi.tenders@concern.net

Applications are invited from qualified institutions and individuals.

Interested candidates should submit their applications and proposals to nairobi.tenders@concern.net by 24th July, 2011.

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With rapid growth of our clientele base, we are seeking the services of a self driven and motivated individual to facilitate our medium sized dairy to meet demand for value added dairy products.

Minimum requirements

Diploma in dairy technology2 years working experience in production of real fruit eating yoghurt and other products.Valid driving license.Send your application by 10th July, 2011 to the

Human Resource Manager
P.O Box 10001-00400
Nairobi

or email to info@palmhousedairies.com

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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with in-country travel
Start date: July 2011 (contingent upon securing new funding)

Background Information: TechnoServe is an international business development organization whose
mission is to support entrepreneurial men and women to get out of poverty. Our approach is based on
hiring high-performing people who share our vision of private sector solutions that create long-term
transformation in people’s lives. We believe in hard work, creativity, and leveraging the dynamism of
talented people. We are committed to innovation, learning, and results. Our global team is drawn from
world-class industry and management consulting firms. We are work in nearly 20 countries in Africa,
Latin America and India.

Role and responsibility: The Value Chain Advisor will be responsible for activities related to the
development and implementation of the Livestock Growth Program (LGP) value chain development.
He/she will work with project’s technical teams, various livestock related private sector actors and service
providers and livestock related government technical officials.While final technical areas and specific
responsibilities would be defined upon securing of funding from USAID, following are the key expected
areas of focus for this position:

Value chain strategy development
o Develop clearly articulated and fact-based strategy for LGP value chain interventions in
collaboration with other implementing partners, ensuring that strategy supports overall
broader program objectives and goals for meat and animal, dairy and hides, skins and
leather value chains
o Lead rigorous and ongoing industry assessments to identify new industry and client
opportunities, with a focus on end-market analyses
o Maintain understanding of current global best practices related to market-driven value
chain development and the specified livestock value chains, ensure that these are shared
with staff and partners and actively incorporated into strategies and work streams

Value chain intervention planning
o Break down strategies into well-defined work streams and ensure that the scope and
projected impact of all workstreams are correctly defined and understood
o Ensure that all workstreams have a detailed work plan which identifies, prioritizes and
sequences the activities required for successful delivery
o Ensure sufficient resources are mobilized (e.g. financial, human, data and information) to
deliver the work plan activities
o Set own annual individual performance goals in coordination with the Chief of Party,
detailing project specific and personal development objectives

Management
o Recruit and manage staff, including preparing clear scopes of work, interviewing
candidates, and managing staff to ensure high quality deliverables
o Supervise workstreams in accordance with work plans and TechnoServe policies
o Monitor budgets, approve all related expenditure in accordance with budget and policies

External representation
o Develop and sustain trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, including other
development initiatives and interventions
o Leverage knowledge of key stakeholders to secure buy-in to ideas and initiatives
o Provide intellectual leadership in helping team members identify and develop business
and industry-wide value chain improvement strategies

Monitoring and evaluation
o Develop a learning plan regarding the growth and competitiveness of livestock value
chains and proactively support continuous learning
o In collaboration with TechnoServe’s M&E Technical Advisor and partner organizations,
develop detailed M&E plan that enables ongoing learning, identification of approaches
that are working /not working as the project progresses and appropriate revision
o Ensure appropriate processes are in place in any field offices to track program data
necessary for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
o Ensure a baseline is determined at the start of implementation
o Ensure data necessary to assess performance against set objectives and measures is
tracked in a systematical and methodical manner
o Write reports in accordance with the contractual arrangements as required
o Ensure that deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
o Proactively raise issues of concern with Chief of Party (operations and finance)

Requirements:
Education: Masters degree in livestock, agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or
related field is required.

Experience:
o 10+ years of professional experience in livestock sector value chain development with a
major emphasis on: value chain facilitation, agribusiness, marketing and financial
services and private sector development;
o 5+ years managing for-profit agribusiness or value chain related private sector institution.
o Experience managing USAID-funded value chain initiatives an advantage

Specialized knowledge/skills:
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Demonstrated advanced ICT skills.
o Established relationship with and/or substantive knowledge of international agribusiness
firms.
o Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
o Entrepreneurial and self motivated
o Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Amharic
o Experience with gender mainstreaming in livestock/agriculture projects is added
advantage.
Women are encouraged to apply.

Fees and expenses: Negotiable.
Deadline for application: February 25, 2011

Qualified candidates should mail or email their CV/resume along with a cover letter to:
Address:
TechnoServe Inc.
PO Box 100598
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email:
admin@tnsethiopia.org

Note: Submitting application in person is highly discouraged and can be grounds for disqualification.
TechnoServe, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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