Business Development Officer
Project Coordinator
Business Development Officer
Finance Manager
Data Administrative
The Business Development Officer under the overall guidance
of the Project Manager, will provide overall leadership in designing and
implementing appropriate interventions within the project with the objective of
improving the business capacity of 6,000 Poultry producers in Nakuru, Nairobi
and Uasin Gishu Counties.
This will be achieved through capacity building of
distributor and supporting their marketing, extension and promotion work to
increase their reach and improve the quality of input services, advisory,
marketing and financial services they provide to poultry producers.
The Business Development Officer will work in identifying
and recruiting Cargill aligned feed distributors and other key feed retail
actors in the target counties and establish string partnerships with poultry
producer and Heifer Kenya’s dairy cooperatives.
The interventions to be led by the Business Development
Officer seek to increase the overall level of competitiveness of the poultry
production business at farm and producer organization level.
Essential Character Traits
- Intellectual
curious, professional judgement, effective communicator, accountable,
values-committed pragmatic, inspirational and Team player.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Business Development (50%)
- Undertake
the identification and capacity assessment of feed distributors in target
counties.
- Support
distributors to establish partnerships with dairy cooperatives and other
retail actors to strengthen their outreach to 6,000 farmers.
- Capacity
Building of distributors and their extension staff in extension
approaches, social capital , marketing and promotions.
- Develop
and implement ad annual calendar of joint promotions , field days and
events to market and support uptake of feeds and other products in the
target areas.
- Analysis
and conducting of feasibility to assess and develop new business,
investment and financing options.
- Distributors
identified and their capacity assessed within the first year of the
project implementation and capacity assessment reports developed.
- 30
key distributor partnerships developed with the project and 10 dairy
producer cooperatives within the first year of project implementation.
- Business
and strategic plans developed for 30 distributors integrating activities
in extension , marketing, social capital and promotions.
- 30
distributors and their core staff trained and mentored on extension, social
capital and promotions.
- An
annual calendar of promotions , fields days and marketing events
implemented reaching at least 20,000 farmers annually.
- Collect
and Collate Catalytic Leverage Fund (CalF) and shared with the manager on
Monthly basis
Capacity Development (40%)
- Design,
develop and deliver business management training packages/modules, in
liaison with Cargill and other relevant project staff
- Identify
and carry out a comprehensive capacity assessment of the distributors,
dairy cooperatives and poultry farmers and thereafter develop and deliver
a capacity building programme
- Develop
capacity building and operationalization of the business and marketing
plans for the distributors, dairy cooperatives and poultry farmers through
joint planning, monitoring.
- Support
distributors, dairy cooperatives and poultry producers to put in place and
implement efficient financial management systems and build their capacity
in all aspects of financial management.
- An
operational and module-based business, technical and social capital
training package that integrates the experience of Cargill is developed
and in use within the first 3 months of the project implementation.
- Capacity
assessment is completed and continuously reviewed using the Scope Insight
methodology and LINK methodologies in the project.
- Annual
capacity development plans are developed overall for the project every
year and their implementation reviewed and monitored on a quarterly basis.
- 30
distributors, 10 cooperatives and over 6,000 poultry farmers with
efficient and effective financial management, poultry production and
business and strategic plans by the end of the first year of project
implementation.
Collaboration towards a common goal
(10%)
- With
the Enterprise Development manager, develop the business of the Poultry
producers with backward and forward linkages into the total value chain
- Incorporate
within the framework of the project, potential ‘win-win’ business
opportunities which can attract different value chain actors to engage in
transactional relationships with the farmer producer organizations and
develop a platform for the achieving these partnerships.
- Work
in close coordination with the relevant project staff on quality
assurance and control for all livestock-based product for processing, packaging,
marketing, and distribution
- The
30 distributors, 10 cooperatives and 6,000 farmers develop a strong
platform for engaging with the value chain actors in transactional
relationships.
- Close
coordination and collaboration with Country Office Enterprise Development
Manager, Training Manager and Animal Wellbeing Manager to deliver quality
trainings through the annual capacity building plans.
- The
30 distributors, 10 cooperatives and 6,000 farmers achieve and maintain
high quality standards for their produce and have effective systems for
daily quality monitoring.
- Any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Requirements
Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business
Management, Rural Development or Animal Production with post graduate diploma
or experience in business management or a related field is required
- Experience
implementing activities in large, complex projects in challenging
environments
- Minimum
of five (5) years of field and technical experience working on
agribusiness development projects
- Significant
experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the
dairy sector
Most Critical Proficiencies
- Strong
business skills, leadership, strategic and innovation skills.
- Strong
communication skills in English, Swahili and other local languages of the
cluster area.
- Strong
business skills in development, strategic planning and planning for farmer
business organizations.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in
value chain development that reach women, youth, the poor and the
underprivileged.
- Demonstrated
creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to
incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within
the value chain (e.g. the concept of quality-based pricing).
- Demonstrated
ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing
institutional capacity building to key partner institutions with a view to
build a more efficient, competitive and sustainable livestock industry.
This requirement is in line with the need to have in-built ‘exit
strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are
self-sustaining businesses by project end.
- Knowledge
of and experience in setting up cottage industries for processing locally branded
poultry products (eggs and meat) for onward supply to niche and markets as
well as implementing supply promotion/stimulation strategies in the
context of the sub-sectors.
- Experience
in facilitating the establishment of strategic alliances and joint
ventures with local and foreign processors.
- Knowledge
and experience in strategic business planning and business analysis.
- Demonstrated
ability to undertake market assessments and use the information generated
to support producer organizations to leverage these opportunities to
remain competitive.
- Knowledge
of equity financing (e.g. venture capital and/or private equity
investing).
- Strong
computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.
Essential Job Functions and Physical
Demands
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to
groups and individuals diplomatically and tactfully.
- Ability
to integrate financial services within the value chains with the view to
foster trust and build strong relationship between chain actors and
financial service providers.
- Must
be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure
situations.
- Self-starter
and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural and
multisector setting.
- Must
be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks
with minimal supervision.
- Ability
to follow directions and independently complete assigned tasks (written or
verbal).
- Ability
to work a varied schedule to include early mornings, weekends and some
evenings.
- Ability
to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) floor to waist.
- Ability
to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
How to Apply
Project Coordinator
The Project Coordinator, under the management of the
Director for Programmes, will assume overall responsibility for the management
and coordination of the Food for All Project Kenya, which is implemented in
partnership with Solidaridad Eastern and Central Africa Expertise Center, Meru
Greens Horticulture, Soil Cares Foundation, and Horticultural Crop Directorate.
This is a five-year € 5,352,986 project funded by
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Food Security Facility (FDOV) in which Heifer
International Kenya is responsible for the establishment and strengthening 5
farmer-owned milk marketing organizations through which 10,000 smallholder
farmers will be able to sell their milk.
This position is expected to contribute to the development
and replication of the hub model in the Heifer Kenya Country Program.
Essential Character Traits
- Heifer
International Kenya is looking for a self-motivated and result-oriented
person to fil in the position of the Food for All Project
Coordinator.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Project Management (30%)
- Assume
overall responsibility for the management of the Food for All Project
including project resources ensuring adherence to the compliance and
accountability policies.
Producer Organizations Capacity
Building (30%).
- Facilitate
the transformation of producer organizations (POs) into formal collective
enterprises that stimulate rural dairy business hubs
Project Reporting (10%).
- Compile
the monthly, quarterly and annual project progress reports and submit them
on a timely manner.
Manage the Delivery of Farmer
Training by the Technical Resource Persons (10%)
- With
Support from the Animal Wellbeing Manager and the Training Manager,
develop and manage the implementation of an extension system to ensure the
target farmers are adequately trained according to the project plan.
Annual Planning and Budgeting (5%).
- Develop
an overall project operational plan aligned to the project log frame that
will guide in project implementation.
Private Sector Linkages,
Partnerships, and Collaboration (5%)
- Provide
overall leadership in designing and implementing partnerships that will
entail the provision of specialized business advisory services and
training to address the commercial needs of various value chain actors
within the Food for All project.
Monitoring and Evaluation (5%).
- Develop
and implement a system for monitoring the delivery and effectiveness of
farmer training
Program Development and Scaling Up of
Hub Models (5%).
- Participate
in the development of new initiatives including the scaling up of the
Heifer Hub model in Kenya
- Any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree or equivalent in the fields of Agriculture Economics, Business
Administration, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development or other related
fields, plus five (5) years in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain
competitiveness, investment promotion, or agriculture development.
Preferred Requirements
- Master’s
degree or equivalent in the fields of Agriculture Economics, Business
Administration, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development or other related
fields, plus five (5) years in a mix of economic growth/trade, value chain
competitiveness, investment promotion, or agriculture development.
- Minimum
of five (5) years’ management level work experience.
- Significant
experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the
dairy sector.
- Demonstrated
experience in conducting business, investment analyses, and capital
budgeting and sufficient evidence on how the results were used to develop
potentially viable business ideas and subsequently tangible
businesses.
- Proven
experience in building the capacity of partner institutions, manage
knowledge, measure progress and plan and innovate within the dairy
industry.
- Demonstrated
experience in project management including in donor project budgets
management, proposal development, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated
project reporting and donor reporting experience.
Most Critical Proficiencies
- Strong
project cycle management skills and financial management skills including
planning, management of project budgets and reporting
- Strong
business skills, leadership, strategic and innovation skills.
- Demonstrated
creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to
incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within
the value chain (e.g. the concept of quality-based pricing, designing
appropriate business models that link hubs to the markets directly etc.).
- Demonstrated
knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in
value chain development.
- Strong
communication skills both in English, Swahili, and other local languages
of the cluster area.
- Demonstrated
ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing
institutional capacity building’ to Producer Organizations with a view to
building a more efficient, competitive, and sustainable dairy value chain.
This requirement is in line with the need to have in-built ‘exit
strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are
self-sustaining businesses by project end.
- Ability
to manage training programs targeted at farmers in animal husbandry, feed,
and health.
- Knowledge
of and experience in setting up cottage industries for processing locally
branded dairy products (e.g. cheese, butter, fortified milk and yogurt
among others) for onward supply to niche and markets as well as
implementing supply promotion/stimulation strategies in the context of
dairy sub-sector.
- Experience
in facilitating the establishment of strategic alliances and joint
ventures with local and foreign processors.
- Knowledge
of equity financing (e.g. venture capital and/or private equity
investing).
- Strong
computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications
- Excellent
interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals
diplomatically and tactfully.
- Ability
to integrate financial services within a value chain with the view to
foster trust and build a strong relationship between chain actors and
financial service providers.
- Must
be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure
situations.
- Proven
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to
individuals and groups diplomatically and tactfully.
- Self-starter
and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural setting.
- Must
be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks
with minimal supervision.
- Ability
to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
How to Apply
Business Development Officer
The Business Development Officer under the overall guidance
of the Project Manager, will provide overall leadership in designing and
implementing appropriate interventions within the project with the objective of
improving the business capacity of 6,000 Poultry producers in Nakuru, Nairobi
and Uasin Gishu Counties.
This will be achieved through capacity building of
distributor and supporting their marketing, extension and promotion work to
increase their reach and improve the quality of input services, advisory,
marketing and financial services they provide to poultry producers.
The Business Development Officer will work in identifying
and recruiting Cargill aligned feed distributors and other key feed retail
actors in the target counties and establish string partnerships with poultry
producer and Heifer Kenya’s dairy cooperatives.
The interventions to be led by the Business Development
Officer seek to increase the overall level of competitiveness of the poultry
production business at farm and producer organization level.
Essential Character Traits
- Intellectual
curious, professional judgement, effective communicator, accountable,
values-committed pragmatic, inspirational and Team player.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Business Development (50%)
- Undertake
the identification and capacity assessment of feed distributors in target
counties.
- Support
distributors to establish partnerships with dairy cooperatives and other
retail actors to strengthen their outreach to 6,000 farmers.
- Capacity
Building of distributors and their extension staff in extension
approaches, social capital , marketing and promotions.
- Develop
and implement ad annual calendar of joint promotions , field days and
events to market and support uptake of feeds and other products in the
target areas.
- Analysis
and conducting of feasibility to assess and develop new business,
investment and financing options.
- Distributors
identified and their capacity assessed within the first year of the
project implementation and capacity assessment reports developed.
- 30
key distributor partnerships developed with the project and 10 dairy
producer cooperatives within the first year of project implementation.
- Business
and strategic plans developed for 30 distributors integrating activities
in extension , marketing, social capital and promotions.
- 30
distributors and their core staff trained and mentored on extension,
social capital and promotions.
- An
annual calendar of promotions , fields days and marketing events
implemented reaching at least 20,000 farmers annually.
- Collect
and Collate Catalytic Leverage Fund (CalF) and shared with the manager on
Monthly basis
Capacity Development (40%)
- Design,
develop and deliver business management training packages/modules, in
liaison with Cargill and other relevant project staff
- Identify
and carry out a comprehensive capacity assessment of the distributors,
dairy cooperatives and poultry farmers and thereafter develop and deliver
a capacity building programme
- Develop
capacity building and operationalization of the business and marketing
plans for the distributors, dairy cooperatives and poultry farmers through
joint planning, monitoring.
- Support
distributors, dairy cooperatives and poultry producers to put in place and
implement efficient financial management systems and build their capacity
in all aspects of financial management.
- An
operational and module-based business, technical and social capital
training package that integrates the experience of Cargill is developed
and in use within the first 3 months of the project implementation.
- Capacity
assessment is completed and continuously reviewed using the Scope Insight
methodology and LINK methodologies in the project.
- Annual
capacity development plans are developed overall for the project every
year and their implementation reviewed and monitored on a quarterly basis.
- 30
distributors, 10 cooperatives and over 6,000 poultry farmers with
efficient and effective financial management, poultry production and business
and strategic plans by the end of the first year of project
implementation.
Collaboration towards a common goal
(10%)
- With
the Enterprise Development manager, develop the business of the Poultry
producers with backward and forward linkages into the total value chain
- Incorporate
within the framework of the project, potential ‘win-win’ business
opportunities which can attract different value chain actors to engage in
transactional relationships with the farmer producer organizations and
develop a platform for the achieving these partnerships.
- Work
in close coordination with the relevant project staff on quality
assurance and control for all livestock-based product for processing,
packaging, marketing, and distribution
- The
30 distributors, 10 cooperatives and 6,000 farmers develop a strong
platform for engaging with the value chain actors in transactional
relationships.
- Close
coordination and collaboration with Country Office Enterprise Development
Manager, Training Manager and Animal Wellbeing Manager to deliver quality
trainings through the annual capacity building plans.
- The
30 distributors, 10 cooperatives and 6,000 farmers achieve and maintain
high quality standards for their produce and have effective systems for
daily quality monitoring.
- Any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Requirements
Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business
Management, Rural Development or Animal Production with post graduate diploma
or experience in business management or a related field is required
- Experience
implementing activities in large, complex projects in challenging
environments
- Minimum
of five (5) years of field and technical experience working on
agribusiness development projects
- Significant
experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the
dairy sector
Most Critical Proficiencies
- Strong
business skills, leadership, strategic and innovation skills.
- Strong
communication skills in English, Swahili and other local languages of the
cluster area.
- Strong
business skills in development, strategic planning and planning for farmer
business organizations.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in
value chain development that reach women, youth, the poor and the
underprivileged.
- Demonstrated
creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to
incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within
the value chain (e.g. the concept of quality-based pricing).
- Demonstrated
ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing
institutional capacity building to key partner institutions with a view to
build a more efficient, competitive and sustainable livestock industry.
This requirement is in line with the need to have in-built ‘exit
strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are
self-sustaining businesses by project end.
- Knowledge
of and experience in setting up cottage industries for processing locally
branded poultry products (eggs and meat) for onward supply to niche and
markets as well as implementing supply promotion/stimulation strategies in
the context of the sub-sectors.
- Experience
in facilitating the establishment of strategic alliances and joint
ventures with local and foreign processors.
- Knowledge
and experience in strategic business planning and business analysis.
- Demonstrated
ability to undertake market assessments and use the information generated
to support producer organizations to leverage these opportunities to
remain competitive.
- Knowledge
of equity financing (e.g. venture capital and/or private equity
investing).
- Strong
computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.
Essential Job Functions and Physical
Demands
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to
groups and individuals diplomatically and tactfully.
- Ability
to integrate financial services within the value chains with the view to
foster trust and build strong relationship between chain actors and
financial service providers.
- Must
be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure
situations.
- Self-starter
and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural and
multisector setting.
- Must
be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks
with minimal supervision.
- Ability
to follow directions and independently complete assigned tasks (written or
verbal).
- Ability
to work a varied schedule to include early mornings, weekends and some
evenings.
- Ability
to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) floor to waist.
- Ability
to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
How to Apply
Finance Manager
Job Description
Accountable to provide substantive support for financial aspects
of grant funded programs/projects.
Accountable for the maintenance grant compliance and
financial management, budgeting, and related systems.
Accountable to implement best-practices in grant management
and compliance and perform guided assessments of controls related to project
financial activities, reporting and compliance.
Accountable to monitor and facilitate control of project
budgets, provide critical analysis of burn-rates to facilitate project
management and change, and maintain clear communication with Programs and key
implementing and/or funding partners.
Accountable to apply and reinforce application of standards,
policies and procedures.
Essential Character Traits
- Financial
Acumen; Manages Complexity; Action Oriented; Plans and aligns; Optimizes
work processes; Ensures accountability; Drives results; Collaborates;
Communicates effectively; Persuades; Courage; Situational adaptability
Responsibilities and Deliverables
Support the Programs in Pre-award
Grant Proposal Development, Review and Negotiation.
- Provide
support on post-award financial and accounting management to ensure
compliance with donor agreements.
- Partner
closely with the Department Head to chart the teams response to an
ever-increasing demand for financial support and services.
- Proposal
budget review and/or preparation
- Coordinate
and monitor project burn-rates
- Monitor
compliance with grant agreements.
- Monitor
and/or prepare accurate and timely donor reporting, dashboards and other
key donor deliverables
- Provide
Programs with input on key financial aspects of programs/projects
- Complement
ongoing documentation and implementation of industry standard grant
management and compliance procedures
- Preparation
and maintenance of accurate and timely periodic reporting, dashboards and
other key deliverables to senior management
- Coordinate
project budgeting and reforecasting among the Country program teams;
manage cashflows efficiently; Regular and timely expenditure review
- Monitor
donor agreement reporting dates and respond to compliance inquiries
related to donor request.Monitor Regulatory and
Organizational Compliance of Project Financial Activities Within the
Country Program Offices and Support Consolidation of Financial Statements.
- Continuously
monitor and assess adequacy of country systems and procedures for
transparent accounting, financial management and reporting.
- Coordinate
and/or perform internal reviews to eliminate or reduce fraud
opportunities, performing assurance and monitoring procedures.
- Facilitate
independent external audits and other agreed-upon procedures as assigned,
including auditor scheduling and communications, financial information
requests, internal control questionnaires and follow-up
- Support
implementation and institutionalization of Heifer’s enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system, including capturing and sharing of best practices
for cross-area replication and support.
- May
perform other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Management Accounting, Business Administration, or
related field, plus seven (7) years of related experience or master’s
degree plus five (5) years of related experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience
in a donor-funded international development environment with compliance
requirements of the U.S. government and institutional funders for
international development, such USAID, EU, IFAD, DFID, mega-foundations
and others.
- Project
management experience, with project management certification a plus.
- Supervisory
experience a plus.
Most Critical Proficiencies
- Knowledge
of the NGO business sector, including compliance requirements of the
government; Knowledge of institutional funders for international
development, a plus.
- Ability
to navigate financial and non-financial data gathering and analytics;
technically adept with ability to quickly learn and maximize usage of
technology and software; effective user of Microsoft Office Suite with
good skill in MS Excel.
- Effective
communicator and influencer with ability to clearly convey complex
financial issues in a clear format for non-finance professions, motivating
continuous and collaborative improvement.
- Proficient
in the local country generally accepted accounting principles and fiscal
statutes.
Essential Job Functions and Physical
Demands
- Ability
to work under pressure, perform multiple tasks and manage consistently
competing priorities; comfortable in rapidly changing environment. Must be
flexible and able to improvise to handle a variety of situations.
- Ability
to effectively mentor and train individuals and teams using participatory
methodologies. Strong facilitation skills preferred.
- Ability
to work with delicate personnel situations and to maintain
confidentiality.
- Ability
to maintain close relationships and work with team members from a distance
and with limited opportunity for personal interaction.
- Constant
sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Constant
face-to-face, electronic and telephone communication with colleagues and
the general public.
- Ability
to prepare documents and other materials in a well-designed and attractive
format, with attention to detail
- Willingness
and ability to work outside of normal business hours.
- Ability
and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
- Adequate
physical condition necessary to travel to project sites in rural areas.
How to Apply
Data Administrative
This position will manage the development and implementation
of all data management duties in the Accelerated Value Chain Development
Project (AVCD II).
A strong emphasis is on data collection, integrity, data
analysis, data management, reporting and dissemination to key stakeholders.
The Incumbent shall track and document measurable outputs
and intended outcomes generated by the project to which s/he shall be assigned
by the project coordinator.
Essential Character Traits
- The
ideal candidate is detailed oriented, self-driven and has strong
leadership skills.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Data Management, Analysis, and
Utilization of Learning. (50%)
- Summarize/
aggregate data at County/PO/Cooperative level and contribute to
organization-wide aggregation.
- Manage
all data properly in clean form, and analyze to use for project
management, learning and meet all the reporting needs.
- Manage
the Data based on ODK guidelines for project Monitoring
- Collect
and manage data to support AVCD II project logical framework
design/Review, target setting, and progress management.
- Ensure
timely data availability and reporting to stakeholders as needed.
- Document
lessons learned, successes, failures and best practices via case studies.
- Support
Heifer wide research for Learning as needed.
- Elevate
MELS related challenges to Project Coordinator.
- Assist
in monitoring and verifying the quality and accuracy of data collected
from the field.
- Contribute
to AVCD II Project effectiveness:
Data Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Systems for AVCD II Project (40%). - Design
and manage data collection tools for the project
- Produce
system generated monthly reports
- Design/Manage
data collection tools, plans, and processes for all required information,
ensuring high quality and integrity of data.
- Ensure
alignment of AVCD II data management and procedures with the
organization’s (Heifer and ILRI/USAID) standards and requirements.
- Assist
in networking with other development organizations, governments, and other
line agencies in promoting Heifer’s and ILRI/AVCD development
model/initiatives, and potential collaborations.
- Assist
in preparation of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress
reports.
Capacity Development( 10%).
- Equip
FOAB/PO/Cooperatives, management and staff with skills to deliver data
management activities efficiently.
- Orient
and build FOAB/PO/Cooperatives capacity in data management activities
including proper record keeping.
- Supervise
and manage to support FOAB/PO/Cooperatives for efficient work and
maintaining compliance.
- Provide
coaching and training to equip FOAB/PO/Cooperatives to deliver the
assigned responsibilities efficiently.
- Work
with the PME Manager in planning, designing and undertaking program
evaluations and other programmatic assessments.
- Perform
other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Statistics/project planning, Monitoring and Management,
Economics and/or Statistics.
- Minimum
of one (1) years of directly relevant experience in data management
in agricultural value chain project setup for degree holders; or must have
two (2) years hands-on experience, for diploma certificate Holders
Preferred Requirements
- Demonstrated
experience in the management of Data, analysis, and interpretation of the
data.
- Experience
in supporting and monitoring field-based programs in the region.
- Experience
in managing databases and coordinating evaluations, surveys, and impact
monitoring.
- Demonstrate
high-level capacity in data collection using ODK, Survey CTO, etc. and
analysis using advanced computer packages (SPSS, Stata, Epi-Info, GENSTAT,
etc.)
Most Critical Proficiencies
- Innovative,
analytical, and solutions-oriented.
- A
good understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty,
hunger, agriculture, and the environment, and knowledge of the context in
which non-profit organizations operate
- Excellent
organizational skills, including strong attention to detail.
- Proficient
knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic
mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and the Internet.
- Strong
knowledge and skills in data management and analysis using statistical
software (eg. STATA, SPSS, SAS, EViews, etc.) and management systems:
Survey CTO and ODK
- Demonstrated
proficiency in English, both oral and written.
- Experience
with ICT.
- Ability
to work in a team.
Essential Job Functions and Physical
Demands
- Ability
to understand, appreciate and implement Heifer’s Values-Based Holistic
Community Development model.
- Demonstrated
creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to
incorporate innovative solutions.
- Quantitative
and qualitative approaches to evaluation and ability to communicate MEL
concepts clearly with leadership, partners, and staff at all levels.
- Willingness
and ability to assign and review the work of direct reports and to use
participatory management skills with junior and senior staff.
- Proven
team leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train and work
cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in various
locations.
- Constant
face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and
the public.
- Working
with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability
to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting
sometimes inflexible deadlines.
- Willingness
and ability to travel.
How to Apply