SNV Netherlands Development Organization (Kenya) http://www.snvworld.org/en/countries/kenya is a Dutch based
International Development Organization that provides market based solutions for
the poor through local institutions and organisations in 36 developing
countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and The Balkans.
1. Senior Value Chain Competitiveness & Inclusiveness Advisors
(1 Position)
The position will support realization of the goal to enhance value chain competitiveness in ASAL areas and enhance pastoral livelihoods through sustainable market systems.
Key function/Responsibilities
- Provide
expertise and Lead a team of advisors in development of market systems for
various Value chains in the ASALs
- Spearhead
all aspects of the value chain approach and competiveness activities.
- Facilitate
Multi-stakeholder platforms geared towards improving the livestock and
livestock products market systems.
- Strengthening
livestock markets in ASALs to enable them offer all year round transaction
space for pastoralists.
- Assist
in managing the livestock projects.
Requirements
- 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.
- Demonstrate
creativity and ability to design systemic interventions in Value chains
- Demonstrated
knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in
value chain development that reaches the women, youth, the poor and very
poor
- 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.
2. Livestock Market Systems Development Advisor
(2 positions)
Key function/Responsibilities
The Medior Livestock Advisors will report to the livestock senior/sector leader and are expected to play a lead role interacting with key implementing actors and other development partners
They shall be responsible for facilitating all livestock
development matters that, among others, include:
- improving
livestock productivity by promoting fodder development, improved animal
nutrition, animal health, breeding, and livestock marketing.
- Catalyse
the formation of and mentor producer associations and other groups of
market actors involved in pastoral supply chains
- Provide
business guidance to community livestock and marketing enterprises during
their incubation stages. This will include building capacity of market
actors to develop value chains for ASAL products
- Provide
guidance to communities and local authorities in the establishment and
effective operation of livestock markets
- Build
the capacity of partner agencies in livestock production and market
systems development
- Contribute
to capturing and distilling lessons learnt during project implementation
and developing concepts and proposals for future work
Requirements
- Minimum
of 10 years or more work experience of practical experience in livestock
development, including livestock marketing and processing. Previous
experience working in Kenya is strongly preferred.
- Minimum
of 3 years implementing 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 3 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 23rd July, 2012 with reference to “Value Chain Competitiveness & Inclusiveness Advisor” or “Livestock Market Systems Development Advisor (as the case may be) as cover letter title.
