SNV is a
Dutch based international Development Organization that provides market based
solutions for the poor through local institutions and organizations in more
than 33 developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Started in 1967, SNV program in Kenya is organized in 3 sectors
combined with multidisciplinary portfolio teams of about 8 core advisors
each.
Nanyuki) and North Rift (With an office in Eldoret).
Our clients include government, private sector, farmer groups and NGOs.
SNV Kenya has a track record in the development of rural
enterprises and market systems especially in the ASALs, all these programmes
are about improving rural incomes and livelihoods through strengthening of
different markets systems to catalyse businesses, trade and services.
As a result of growth, SNV is looking for qualified professionals for different ASAL programs in the following areas:
Value Chain Competitiveness & Inclusiveness Expert
Key function/Responsibilities
- He/she
will providing a Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expertise.
- He/she
shall be the Deputy Chief of Party (COP) and will report to the COP.
- He/she
will spearhead all aspects of the value chain approach and competiveness
activities.
- He/she
will also assist the COP in managing the project.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum
of 10 years of regional/ international experience in economic growth,
trade, value chain competitiveness, livestock, agricultural development,
and/or food security programs. Preference will be given to those with
considerable working experience in pastoral areas.
- Demonstrated
success in implementing programs aimed at increasing the competitiveness
and inclusiveness of value chains using facilitation approaches.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in
value chain development (i.e., USAID’s value chain and facilitation
approach) that reaches the women, youth, the poor and very poor,
creativity, willingness to innovate, think systemically and design
catalytic.
- Demonstrated
experience in collaborating across projects.
- Strong
background in gender integration and women empowerment.
- A
minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant field with an additional 7 years’ experience to the
required minimum above. Fields of discipline and experience will be from
area such as Animal Science/Livestock Development, Veterinary science,
Agriculture, Agric. Economics, Agribusiness, and/or Entrepreneurship
Development.
Livestock Specialist
Key function/Responsibilities
- The
Livestock Specialist, who reports to the COP, is expected to play a lead
role interacting with key implementing actors and other development
partners and shall be responsible for all livestock development matters
that, among others, include: improved livestock productivity, animal
nutrition, animal health, breeding, and livestock marketing.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum
of 10 years or more work experience of practical experience in livestock
development, including livestock marketing and processing. Previous
experience working in Kenya or East Africa strongly preferred.
- Minimum
of 5 years managing or evaluating livestock development programs in the
Horn of Africa, especially in the pastoral areas.
- A
minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant field with an additional 7 years’ experience to the
required minimums above. Fields of discipline and experience will be in
areas such as animal science, range management, livestock marketing,
dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management and pastoral livestock
systems.
- Due
to the challenging environment of the project area, including security
concerns and unique socio-cultural factors the Livestock Specialist should
be a Kenyan National.
Contract Duration
- 2
years with possibility for extension
How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV containing 3 referees tokenya@snvworld.org (att. HR Officer) before 20th May, 2012 with reference to “Value Chain Competitiveness & Inclusiveness Expert” or “Livestock Specialist” (as the case may be) as cover letter title.
More information about SNV Country
For more information, please refer to our website:www.snvworld.org