Background: The Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme (KCEP) will
be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MoALF)
with funding by the European Union (EU) and supervision by the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
The programme will run for a period
of seven (7) years. The Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) for KCEP located in
Nairobi shall be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the
programme.
In addition, the programme will have
two sub-units of the PCU, one in Nakuru and the other in Siakago Town (Embu
County).
Re-Advertisement: Agribusiness Officers (ABO) - Nakuru and Siakago Town
Re-Advertisement: Agribusiness Officers (ABO) - Nakuru and Siakago Town
Ref. ABO10N or ABO10S
Reporting to the Value Chain
Specialist (VCS), there will be one ABO each in Nakuru and Siakago Town,
focussing on the Maize and Sorghum/Millet value chain respectively.
Responsibilities
- Guide service providers on the identification,
planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of value chain support
activities, including the promotion of entrepreneurial skills in farmers’
organisations;
- Facilitate linkages and contracts between
business model stakeholders including distributors, local promoters and
farmers;
- Ensure adequate synergies between post
component 2 (post harvest management & market linkages) and component
3 (financial inclusion) of the programme, in collaboration with the
Financial Services Expert;
- Monitor the development of innovative business
models and, in collaboration with the Knowledge Management and
Communication Officer and the Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation
Officer, ensure related knowledge management, including the identification
of policy lessons, and participate in developing the Programme Learning
System;
- Preparing and implementing various value chain
related studies;
- Contribute to the preparation of the AWPB and
progress reports;
- Undertake any other duty assigned by the PC.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness,
Rural Development or a related discipline from a recognized university.
- At least 6 years working experience in a
similar field;
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Agronomists (AGR) - Nakuru or Siakago Town
Ref. AGR11N or AGR11S
Reporting to the Value Chain Specialist, there will be one AGR each in Nakuru and Siakago Town, focussing on the Maize and Sorghum/Millet value chain respectively.
Responsibilities
- Being the interface between KARI and KCEP in
the adaptation of technologies for smallholder application;
- Facilitating the technology dissemination
activities undertaken by KARI, the country advisory services and other
partners;
- Facilitating the capacity building activities
of agro-dealers by various partners on technical issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with
specialization in Agronomy. A relevant post graduate qualification will be
an advantage;
- 6 years’ experience as an Agronomist in a
research station, public or private farm;
- Experience in providing advisory services in a
public or private sector setting;
- Strong computer and communications skills
(oral, written, presentation);
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Application Process
1. Applications are invited from
suitably qualified candidates for the above positions. Female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
2. Each application should be
accompanied by a CV and cover letter indicating the Reference Number for the
position.
The prescribed format of the CV
should be downloaded from the ministry’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke/downloads.
Applicants for positions in the
Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate the preference (Nakuru
or Siakago) as in the reference numbers.
Photocopies of Identity Card and
relevant certificates and credentials should be enclosed.
3. Those who had previously applied
should re-apply if they meet the qualifications
4. Each application in a sealed
envelope should be addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028-00100,
Nairobi.
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028-00100,
Nairobi.
The applications should be received
by Friday, 10th October 2014 at 10.00am.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.