For over 45 years and in 146 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 in order to promote broad-based
economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has
approximately 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of over $140 million.Head Driver/Technician
Nairobi, Kenya.
We are currently seeking a Head Driver/Technician for the
Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG)
project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
The Head Driver/Technician is responsible for ensuring that car
maintenance work is done and monitored as per the reports of the drivers and is
responsible for providing safe, reliable and efficient vehicle transportation
according to the needs of the REGAL-AG program.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Determine
safe and efficient driving routes for transportation of personnel and
goods
- Schedule
and oversee—in coordination with the Office and Logistics Manager—the work
of all other REGAL-AG project drivers
- Assist
with daily business errands and the photocopying of office documents
- Maintain
accurate vehicle logs
- Manage
the service and oil changing schedule for all vehicles
- Maintain
clean conditions inside vehicles
- Carry
out routine bus safety check and report needed repairs
- Assist
in inspection and diagnosis of any worn or defective parts on vehicles
- Assist
in repairing basic field mechanical malfunctions of vehicles before
sending the car for workshop maintenance
- Ensure
cleanliness and maintenance of program vehicles
- Assist
with the delivery of documents and receipt of procurements into the office
- Perform
other duties as assigned by the Office and Logistics Manager and senior
staff
- Ensure
strict compliance with ACDI/VOCA Employee Policy Manual, particularly
regarding security procedures; use of a cell phone/PDA while driving;
vehicle usage policy
Qualifications:
- At
least three year certificate training in motor vehicle mechanics
- Driver’s
license and clean driving record
- At
least two (2) years of experience in a similar occupation or with off road
vehicle manufacturers (Land cruiser, Land Rover, Rangers)
- Fluency
in English required
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 30, 2012.
Finance and Office Manager, Garissa, Kenya.
We are currently seeking a Finance and Office Manager for the
Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG)
project, funded by USAID. This project will identify, integrate and
sustain humanitarian investments that prove to be effective in sustainably
increasing resilience and reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian
assistance, and to build on these investments to accelerate sustainable
economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
The primary REGAL-AG office will be based in Nairobi, with an
office in each of the target operational regions, Marsabit and Garissa. The
Regional Finance and Office Manager will handle all aspects of the
administration, operations and financial management of the regional office in
Garissa.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure
that administrative, operations and procurement functions of Garissa
office are in compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s Employee Personnel Manual (EPM),
Procurement Manual, USAID rules and regulations, and applicable Kenyan
law; prepare required documentation
- Address
general mail deliveries for the Garissa office, including invoices,
requests for information, etc.
- Monitor
office equipment and maintain supply levels, submit supply order requests
as needed
- Act
as liaison to outside vendors
- Assist
with setup for new staff members to ensure smooth orientation
- Ensure
kitchen area is cleanly maintained and stocked
- Ensure
efficient maintenance of office assets, equipment, facilities, IT, security,
etc.
- Ensure
efficient organization and execution of events, conferences, workshops,
large general meetings in Garissa
- Supervise
the driver and any temporary or contract workers such as cleaners,
security guards, maintenance workers, etc.
- Monitor
and record staff attendance times and dates for Garissa office – inform
the Office and Logistics Manager of staff leave (annual and sick) and
ensure that prior approval as needed
- Maintain
organized and accurate records including the submission of payment
requests for general invoices, payments, and expense reports
- Maintain
adequate Petty Cash for Garissa office, notifying Office and Logistics
Manager as needed if additional funds are required
- Perform
cash counts on a daily basis and report the end day balance to Finance
Manager.Enter all cash transactions in cash book on a daily basis
- Maintain
and/or prepare receipts of items purchased and provide office asset
information to the Office and Logistics Manager for entering into the
electronic inventory system
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree in management or related field is required
- Minimum
of 5 years of experience in managing office operations and
demonstrated understanding of and experience with USAID
policy and procedures
- Strong
oral and written communication skills is required
- Good
problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication,
leadership and reporting skills required
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 30, 2012.
Finance and Office Manager
Marsabit, Kenya
We are currently seeking a Finance and Office Manager for the
Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG)
project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value chain
that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
The primary REGAL-AG office will be based in Nairobi, with an
office in each of the target operational regions, Marsabit and Garissa. The Regional
Finance and Office Manager will handle all aspects of the administration,
operations and financial management of the regional office in Marsabit.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure
that administrative, operations and procurement functions of
Marsabitoffice are in compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s Employee Personnel
Manual (EPM), Procurement Manual, USAID rules and regulations, and
applicable Kenyan law; prepare required documentation
- •
Address general mail deliveries for the Marsabitoffice, including
invoices, requests for information, etc.
- •
Monitor office equipment and maintain supply levels, submit supply
order requests as needed
- •
Act as liaison to outside vendors
- •
Assist with setup for new staff members to ensure smooth orientation
- •
Ensure kitchen area is cleanly maintained and stocked
- •
Ensure efficient maintenance of office assets, equipment,
facilities, IT, security, etc.
- •
Ensure efficient organization and execution of events, conferences,
workshops, large general meetings in Marsabit
- •
Supervise the driver and any temporary or contract workers such as
cleaners, security guards, maintenance workers, etc.
- •
Monitor and record staff attendance times and dates for
Marsabitoffice – inform the Office and Logistics Manager of staff leave
(annual and sick) and ensure that prior approval as needed
- •
Maintain organized and accurate records including the
submission of payment requests for general invoices, payments, and expense
reports
- •
Maintain adequate Petty Cash for Marsabitoffice, notifying Office
and Logistics Manager as needed if additional funds are
required
- •
Perform cash counts on a daily basis and report the end day balance
to Finance Manager.Enter all cash transactions in cash book on a daily
basis
- •
Maintain and/or prepare receipts of items purchased and provide
office asset information to the Office and Logistics Manager for entering
into the electronic inventory system
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree in management or related field is required
- Minimum
of 5 years of experience in managing office operations and
demonstrated understanding of an experience with USAID
policy and procedures
- Strong
oral and written communication skills is required
- Good
problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication,
leadership and reporting skills required
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject line. No
phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 30, 2012.
Livestock Productivity Specialist /Regional Manager
Garissa, Kenyq
We are currently seeking a Livestock Productivity
Specialist/Regional Manager for the Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid
Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth. The goal of REGAL-AG is
to foster an inclusive livestock value chain that increases pastoralists’
resilience and stimulates economic growth in several Kenyan counties and
beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee
the technical quality of livestock development activitiesincluding
improved livestock productivity, animal nutrition, animal health,
breeding, and livestock marketing in Garissa.
- Support
general programmatic components of improving livestock productivity and
expanding existing/developing new input and service markets.
- Work
with Deputy Chief of Party and Livestock Advisor to develop and implement
value chain facilitation interventions that increase livestock
productivity by increasing access to animal feed in all seasons, improving
access and affordability of feed and improving herd health/management.
- Play
a lead role in interacting with key implementing actors and other
development partners in Garissa. Coordinate with the Deputy Chief of Party
and Livestock Advisor on a regular basis to participate in and coordinate
regular planning processes; discuss field activities, successes, and
potential issues and risks; and contribute to knowledge management.
- Ensure
implementation of the Gender Integration Strategy and Work Planso that
gender considerations can be meaningfully and efficiently integrated
throughout all of REGAL-AG activities and operations in Garissa.
- Collaborate
closely with the REGAL-IR project in Garissa to improve community based
rangeland management.
- Ensure
REGAL-AG activities in Garissa comply with environmental recommendations
and appropriate environmental compliance status reporting.
- Ensure
quality control and timeliness of all deliverables.
- Prepare
and contribute to work plans, financial, logistical and other documents as
requested to facilitate the successful, responsive implementation of the
program.
- Support
the overall knowledge management process, contributing to quarterly
reports and the M&E process.
- Emphasize
and facilitate the development of a robust learning culture within the
REGAL-AG team in Garissa.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of the DCOP/Livestock specialist
- Provide
leadership in identifying livestock-related household economic
strengthening activities for vulnerable households in the county.
- Maintain
strong relationships with groups, associations and government partners
supporting various actors in the livestock value chain.
- Work
with target actors to provide opportunities to participate in
entrepreneurial/innovations/capacity building or training, as well as
other market-based opportunities by linking with REGAL–AG and other USAID
programs and implementers conducting economic, livestock and nutrition
development programs.
- Maintain
regular constructive communication with all project subcontractors
- Develop
project collaboration with the public authorities in the District of
Garissa and particularly with the Ministries of Livestock Development,
Agriculture and the Provincial Administration.
- Promote
the project in Garissa and seek leverage with other projects, donors, and
investors.
- Regularly
visit project sites as well as the subcontractor offices in locations
slated for intervention.
- Ensure
that appropriate security procedures and roles are followed by the project
staff and any other assignments or tasks at the request of his/her
supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of 5 years of practical experience in livestock development, including
livestock marketing and processing.
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree in animal science, range management, livestock
marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management, International
relations, development studies, pastoral livestock systems or related
field.
- Strong
oral and written communication skills is required
- Good
problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication,
leadership and reporting skills required.
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject line. No
phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 30, 2012.
Livestock Productivity Specialist /Regional Manager
Garissa, Kenyq
We are currently seeking a Livestock Productivity
Specialist/Regional Manager for the Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid
Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth. The goal of REGAL-AG is
to foster an inclusive livestock value chain that increases pastoralists’
resilience and stimulates economic growth in several Kenyan counties and
beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee
the technical quality of livestock development activitiesincluding
improved livestock productivity, animal nutrition, animal health,
breeding, and livestock marketing in Garissa.
- Support
general programmatic components of improving livestock productivity and
expanding existing/developing new input and service markets.
- Work
with Deputy Chief of Party and Livestock Advisor to develop and implement
value chain facilitation interventions that increase livestock
productivity by increasing access to animal feed in all seasons, improving
access and affordability of feed and improving herd health/management.
- Play
a lead role in interacting with key implementing actors and other
development partners in Garissa. Coordinate with the Deputy Chief of Party
and Livestock Advisor on a regular basis to participate in and coordinate
regular planning processes; discuss field activities, successes, and
potential issues and risks; and contribute to knowledge management.
- Ensure
implementation of the Gender Integration Strategy and Work Planso that
gender considerations can be meaningfully and efficiently integrated
throughout all of REGAL-AG activities and operations in Garissa.
- Collaborate
closely with the REGAL-IR project in Garissa to improve community based
rangeland management.
- Ensure
REGAL-AG activities in Garissa comply with environmental recommendations
and appropriate environmental compliance status reporting.
- Ensure
quality control and timeliness of all deliverables.
- Prepare
and contribute to work plans, financial, logistical and other documents as
requested to facilitate the successful, responsive implementation of the
program.
- Support
the overall knowledge management process, contributing to quarterly
reports and the M&E process.
- Emphasize
and facilitate the development of a robust learning culture within the
REGAL-AG team in Garissa.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of the DCOP/Livestock
specialist
- Provide
leadership in identifying livestock-related household economic
strengthening activities for vulnerable households in the county.
- Maintain
strong relationships with groups, associations and government partners
supporting various actors in the livestock value chain.
- Work
with target actors to provide opportunities to participate in
entrepreneurial/innovations/capacity building or training, as well as
other market-based opportunities by linking with REGAL–AG and other USAID
programs and implementers conducting economic, livestock and nutrition
development programs.
- Maintain
regular constructive communication with all project subcontractors
- Develop
project collaboration with the public authorities in the District of
Garissa and particularly with the Ministries of Livestock Development,
Agriculture and the Provincial Administration.
- Promote
the project in Garissa and seek leverage with other projects, donors, and
investors.
- Regularly
visit project sites as well as the subcontractor offices in locations
slated for intervention.
- Ensure
that appropriate security procedures and roles are followed by the project
staff and any other assignments or tasks at the request of his/her
supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of 5 years of practical experience in livestock development, including
livestock marketing and processing.
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree in animal science, range management, livestock
marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management, International
relations, development studies, pastoral livestock systems or related
field.
- Strong
oral and written communication skills is required
- Good
problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication,
leadership and reporting skills required.
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject line. No
phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 30, 2012.
Livestock Productivity Specialist/Regional Manager
Marsabit, Kenya
We are currently seeking a Livestock Productivity
Specialist/Regional Manager for the Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid
Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value chain
that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee
the technical quality of livestock development activities including
improved livestock productivity, animal nutrition, animal health,
breeding, and livestock marketing in Marsabit.
- Support
general programmatic components of improving livestock productivity and
expanding existing/developing new input and service markets.
- Work
with Deputy Chief of Party and Livestock Advisor to develop and implement
value chain facilitation interventions that increase livestock
productivity by increasing access to animal feed in all seasons, improving
access and affordability of feed and improving herd health/management.
- Play
a lead role in interacting with key implementing actors and other
development partners in Marsabit. Coordinate with the Deputy Chief of
Party and Livestock Advisor on a regular basis to participate in and
coordinate regular planning processes; discuss field activities,
successes, and potential issues and risks; and contribute to knowledge
management.
- Ensure
implementation of the Gender Integration Strategy and Work Planso that
gender considerations can be meaningfully and efficiently integrated
throughout all of REGAL-AG activities and operations in Marsabit.
- Collaborate
closely with the REGAL-IR project in Marsabit to improve community based
rangeland management.
- Ensure
REGAL-AG activities in Marsabit comply with environmental recommendations
and appropriate environmental compliance status reporting.
- Ensure
quality control and timeliness of all deliverables.
- Prepare
and contribute to work plans, financial, logistical and other documents as
requested to facilitate the successful, responsive implementation of the
program.
- Support
the overall knowledge management process, contributing to quarterly
reports and the M&E process.
- Emphasize
and facilitate the development of a robust learning culture within the
REGAL-AG team in Marsabit.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of the DCOP/Livestock
specialist
- Provide
leadership in identifying livestock-related household economic
strengthening activities for vulnerable households in the county.
- Maintain
strong relationships with groups, associations and government partners
supporting various actors in the livestock value chain.
- Work
with target actors to provide opportunities to participate in
entrepreneurial/innovations/capacity building or training, as well as
other market-based opportunities by linking with REGAL–AG and other USAID
programs and implementers conducting economic, livestock and nutrition
development programs.
- Maintain
regular constructive communication with all project subcontractors
- Develop
project collaboration with the public authorities in the District of
Marsabit and particularly with the Ministries of Livestock Development,
Agriculture and the Provincial Administration.
- Promote
the project in Marsabit and seek leverage with other projects, donors, and
investors.
- Regularly
visit project sites as well as the subcontractor offices in locations
slated for intervention.
- Ensure
that appropriate security procedures and roles are followed by the project
staff and any other assignments or tasks at the request of his/her
supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of 5 years of practical experience in livestock development, including
livestock marketing and processing.
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree in animal science, range management, livestock
marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management, International
relations, development studies, pastoral livestock systems or related
field.
- Strong
oral and written communication skills is required
- Good
problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication,
leadership and reporting skills required.
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of
business, August 30, 2012.
Training Coordinator
Garissa, Kenya
We are currently seeking a Training Coordinator for the
Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG)
project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
The primary REGAL-AG office will be based in Nairobi, with an
office in each of the target operational regions, Marsabit and Garissa.
The regional Training Coordinator will be responsible for
facilitating training activities with the local community and ACDI/VOCA and
implementing partner staff.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Organize
all REGAL-AG training activities in Garissa, including coordinating
between the trainers—both ACDI/VOCA and partner organization staff—and the
community
- Provide
logistical support to training activities; help project staff coordinate
training space, minimize training costs and procure the required
resources; work closely with finance officer on tracking current training
costs and estimating future expenditures
- Develop
and maintain a tracking system for REGAL-AG trainings, including names of
participants, dates of trainings, etc.
- Attend
training sessions and assist in follow-up activities with participants as
needed
- Assist
with data collection for REGAL-AG program performance indicators as needed
- Tailor
training materials as needed to the area’s specific needs and level of
knowledge
- Collaborate
with partner agencies and other international development organizations
operating in the county to share information and adopt collaborative,
participatory approaches
- Provide
input to REGAL-AG team on local capacity needs and appropriate responses
- Ensure
quality control and timeliness of relevant deliverables
- Significant
travel required
Perform other duties as assigned by senior staff
Minimum qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:
- Minimum
of 4years or more of practical work experience in pastoral communities
required.
- Experience
working in Garissa or Marsabit preferred
- Experience
organizing trainings, and good administrative and organizational skills
- Sensitivity
to gender issues
- A
minimum of a diploma certificate in a relevant discipline
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 30, 2012.
Training Coordinator
Marsabit, Kenya
We are currently seeking a Training Coordinator for the
Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG)
project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
The primary REGAL-AG office will be based in Nairobi, with an
office in each of the target operational regions, Marsabit and Garissa.
The regional Training Coordinator will be responsible for
facilitating training activities with the local community and ACDI/VOCA and
implementing partner staff.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Organize
all REGAL-AG training activities in Marsabit, including coordinating
between the trainers—both ACDI/VOCA and partner organization staff—and the
community
- Provide
logistical support to training activities; help project staff coordinate
training space, minimize training costs and procure the required
resources; work closely with finance officer on tracking current training
costs and estimating future expenditures
- Develop
and maintain a tracking system for REGAL-AG trainings, including names of
participants, dates of trainings, etc.
- Attend
training sessions and assist in follow-up activities with participants as
needed
- Assist
with data collection for REGAL-AG program performance indicators as needed
- Tailor
training materials as needed to the area’s specific needs and level of
knowledge
- Collaborate
with partner agencies and other international development organizations
operating in the county to share information and adopt collaborative,
participatory approaches
- Provide
input to REGAL-AG team on local capacity needs and appropriate responses
- Ensure
quality control and timeliness of relevant deliverables
- Significant
travel required
- Perform
other duties as assigned by senior staff
Minimum qualifications:
- Minimum
of 4 years or more of practical work experience in pastoral communities
required. Experience working in Garissa or Marsabit preferred
- Experience
organizing trainings, and good administrative and organizational skills
- Sensitivity
to gender issues
- A
minimum of a diploma certificate in a relevant discipline
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 30, 2012.
