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.
Multiple Technical and Managerial Positions, Kenya
We are currently seeking candidates for multiple senior technical and managerial positions for an upcoming
multiyear USAID-funded program in Kenya.
The program will focus on reducing poverty and hunger by
improving the inclusiveness and competitiveness of the livestock value chain in
two counties (Marsabit and Garissa).
For all positions, extensive experience working with
pastoralists is highly preferred.
The positions are contingent upon ACDI/VOCA being awarded the
program.
Chief of Party
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in livestock/development in
pastoral areas; at least five years’ experience as a COP/project manager;
master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with seven additional years of experience.
Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expert
Minimum of 10 years’ experience, preferably in pastoral areas;
value chain facilitation and gender experience; facilitates collaboration
across projects; master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with seven years of
experience.
Livestock Specialist
Extensive experience working on improved livestock productivity
including dairy, animal nutrition, animal health, breeding and livestock
marketing; minimum 10 years’ work experience; master’s degree or bachelor’s
degree with seven additional years of experience.
Chief Financial Officer
Minimum 10 years’ experience managing international development
projects, with experience managing USAID-funded projects strongly preferred; at
least three years’ experience working on donor funded projects; at least three
years’ grants management experience; master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with
seven additional years of experience.
Other senior technical positions we are seeking to fill include:
Feed and Fodder Specialist
Financial Services Specialist
Pastoral Natural Resource Management Specialist
Senior Capacity Building/Training Manager
Pastoralist Gender Specialist
M&E Specialist
Small Business/SME Support Specialist
Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in relevant technical
areas; at least five years’ experience on international donor-funded projects;
master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with seven additional years of experience.
Please apply online at KenyaREGALAG@joinav.org.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.