Project Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya


On behalf of the German Government KfW Entwicklungsbank (KfW) provides financial support for eligible development programmes and initiatives in Kenya.

KfW’s financial cooperation follows innovative approaches and provides besides finance, complementary technical support.

KfW maintains a close dialogue with the implementing partners and guides them throughout the entire programme period.

Work is conducted in close coordination with KfW’s German partners, who together form the German Development Cooperation.

Drawing on internationally recognised expertise in all development-policy issues, KfW supports the Kenyan Government and other partners in the areas of water and sanitation, health, renewable energy and the promotion of the private sector in agriculture.
 
Furthermore, KfW supports primary education in urban slum areas and has also established a Carbon Fund to address climate change issues.

Program Officer - Agriculture

Reporting to the Director of KfW/DEG Office in Nairobi, the Program Officer-Agriculture we seek, will be based in Nairobi and will support the Program Manager, Agriculture and Natural Resources who is based in Frankfurt, Germany, in the management of KfW funded programmes in Kenya.

In particular, you will be expected to:
  • Oversee the implementation of our programmes in Kenya especially in facilitating constructive dialogue and follow-up with partners and in monitoring project progress
  • Represent KfW and actively participate in and/or organize as necessary meetings and field visits e.g. sector working groups, donor groups, technical working groups, site progress visits and missions
  • Review project related documents and reports, summarize and forward to Headquarters
  • Monitor major developments in the agricultural sector and contribute to the identification and preparation of new projects in the sector of agriculture and natural resources
  • Coordinate sector related issues with German Embassy, GIZ, local partners and other stakeholders
  • Ensure constant information exchange with HQ and close cooperation and information sharing between German agencies and other partners
Requirements:
  • Masters Degree in economics, agricultural economics or related field relevant for operational work in the agriculture sector
  • 5 years+ of professional experience that is relevant to this position such as project management, irrigation and value chain management. 
  • Experience in development cooperation and related project preparation and supervision is an advantage
  • Knowledge of Kenya’s agriculture sector, institutions and key players (political economy)
  • Solid experience of report writing and excellent communication with proven experience of engaging partners and governmental in technical and political conversations
  • Excellent command of English is essential while German language capacity is an advantage
  • Ability and willingness to travel within Kenya, EAC and Germany.
Send your application including a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing date: Friday 11th May 2012

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke