Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: Nairobi
Field visits to: Periodic travel to
field sites including in Baringo, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Muranga, Kiambu, Transzoia,
Bomet, Meru, Machakos and Nakuru
Reports to: Programme Director
Purpose of the role: Our client is looking for a Programme Manager who will be responsible for implementation, monitoring and reporting of the programme activities in line with Programme goals, objectives and targets, and in alignment to the respective partner organization requirements.
He/She will develop and be responsible for projects workplans,
projects monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and ensure quality,
authenticity, and timeliness of documentation to meet programme standards
Responsibilities:
Provide overall Programme Leadership and Coordination in order
to ensure effective Programme implementation.
· Develop and review
programme/projects workplans.
· Coordinate and implement
field activities in line with programme/project workplans.
· Identify and coordinate
the provision of materials, supplies, equipment, facilities requirements for
effective implementation of programme activities.
· Ensure consistency in
approaches and quality across the various programme sites.
· Maintain data and
information record-keeping systems and accurate documentation regarding
programme activities.
· Develop and maintain a
good channel of communication with stakeholders such as county governments,
farmers and local leadership structures throughout the program areas.
· Monitor program data
regularly with programme teams and utilize the data to plan, modify programme
activities, approaches and develop lessons learned.
· Document lessons learned
and contribute to the development of case studies and lessons learned.
· Provide the information
for company website and social media platforms.
Establishment of five collection centres and aggregation centres
as a means to facilitate direct transactions with individual and group farmers
and ensure that products are duly received, processed, aggregated and transport
to the required programme sites.
· Support the
identification and leasing of five stores in key producing zones of Kiamutugu
in Kirinyaga, Muranga, Nyeri, Meru, and Kiambu counties.
· Support the
customization and equipping of each store and aggregation Centre to ensure the
convenient and efficient procurement of product from farmers and that cash is
paid upon receipt.
· Support the procurement
and installation of appropriate and efficient de-husking machines that will be
availed to farmers in each centre.
· Ensure the delivery of
product to the appropriate collection and aggregation centres to and that this
product is duly received, processed, aggregated and transported to the required
sites.
· Leverage the support of
community leadership and technical structures and ensure the participation of
local agricultural officers to mobilize farmers, deliver training, and follow
up support.
· Oversee the implementation
of all programme activities ensuring the collection of data, records, forms and
impact verification documents.
Building the Capacity of 8,500 Small Holder Farmers of which 35%
will be female in the agronomy practices of the macadamia nut to ensure maximization
of yield and farmer income.
· Oversee the recruitment,
training and supervision of 20 field officers on mobilization, curriculum
delivery and reporting for farmer capacity building.
· Oversee the mobilization
and registration of 8,500 smallholder farmers comprising 2,300 in our current
supply chain and the 6,200 of the expected newly registered farmers.
· Oversee and coordinate
delivery of capacity building training and support to small holder farmers.
· The course will include:
Group organization, governance, banking, financial literacy, Pest and soil
management, Harvesting, Post-harvest handling, Environmental mitigation &
monitoring plan, Crop diversification techniques and best management practices.
· Oversee the development
of training curriculum based on identified needs including training manual,
materials and handouts ensuring training quality and efficiency.
· Oversee the preparation
of training plans, methodology and budget of delivering the assignment.
· Oversee the development
of the training program and schedule in collaboration with the Programme
Manager, Field Officers, Farmer communities and other stakeholders.
· Oversee the design and
administration of pre and post training questionnaires to all recruited
farmers.
· Oversee the
comprehensive management of training data and records including the training
list, certifications and attendance forms.
· Oversee the preparation
and timely submission of monthly training reports and summaries in the
prescribed formats.
To elevate macadamia nut productivity, increasing yields and
farmer income from Kshs 156m (31m from women) to 225m (56m from women) in the
first year, 232m (70m from women) in the second year and 291m (93m from women)
in the third year.
· Oversee the setting up
of an operational propagation unit for macadamia seedlings with capacity to
propagate approximately 46,000 tree seedlings per year.
· Oversee the development
and management of a seedlings distribution plan to the farmers and ensure its
implementation.
· Oversee Recruitment and
registration of 6,201 new farmers from the following 10 counties that are
conducive with macadamia production.
·
Baringo 400
·
Kirinyaga 1,250
·
Nyeri 1,250
·
Muranga 800
·
Kiambu 400
·
Transzoia 100
·
Bomet 100
·
Meru 1,250
·
Machakos 400
·
Nakuru 251
· Oversee farmer group
formation and strengthening in order to enhance mass purchasing of sufficient
quantities.
· Prepare monthly and
quarterly reports on progress towards capacity building within the following
schedule:
·
2,500 farmers by December 31st 2023
·
2,500 farmers by June 30th 2024
·
2,500 farmers by December 30th 2024
·
1,000 farmers by July 30th 2025
· Oversee the formation of
farmer linkages with relevant service providers for NHIF, financial services,
soils testing, cooperative formation, technology products, farm inputs,
seedlings, among others.
· Manage a database of
service providers linked to farmers and the services they provide in the
project.
Develop and manage the monitoring, evaluation and learning
systems and tools in order to measure and report on Programme Implementation
and Results
· Develop and manage data
templates for all required indicators related to traceability, farmer training
and capacity building, investments, purchasing, and exports.
· Train staff including
field officers on the proper completion and verification of all data forms and
other types of indicator verification.
· Develop timelines for
completion of data collection and ensure effective communication amongst all
staff members.
· Continually assess data
requirements such as indicator definitions to ensure compliance.
· Develop audit procedures
and conduct bi-annual audits of field activities.
· Establish a learning
practice including farmer surveys and focus groups to assess learning questions
and better assess impact
· Receive forms and other
types of verification and review and ensure their completeness and accuracy.
· Summarize and analyze
data according to the required programme reporting formats and reporting
requirements for respective donor and investor.
Requirements:
· Bachelor degree in area
of Project Management, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics and related areas
· A Master Degree in
related areas would be an added advantage
· At least four years of
experience managing projects that involve food security, farmer mobilization,
and community development is required.
· Knowledge in Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning including the development and implementation of M,
E&L tools and systems is required.
· Knowledge of the
opportunities and challenges by famers in rural communities in Kenya is
preferred.
· Prior programme
coordination experience is preferred.
· Experience in Private
Sector is an advantage
· Experience managing
field team is preferred.
· Additional training in
Project Management and/or Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary
qualifications and experience, kindly send your detailed CV quoting the job
title on the email subject “Programme Manager” to: vacancies@jantakenya.com
