Heifer International is a
humanitarian development organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty
and caring for the Earth by empowering small holder families around the globe
to become self-reliant and attain sustainable livelihood through economically
viable agricultural enterprises.
Programme Manager Eastern Kenya
Eventually based in Wote, Makueni
County you will oversee the implementation of the FOOD FOR ALL Project and
eventually the Eastern Kenya Integrated Enterprises Project in Makueni,
Machakos and Meru.
You will provide overall leadership
and management of Heifer Kenya’s programmes in Eastern Kenya including managing
a field office in Wote, Makueni and leading the partnership with county
governments in the area.
Reporting to the Director of
Programmes you will:
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Assume overall responsibility for the
management of all Heifer Kenya Eastern Kenya Projects including the Food for
All Project, the Eastern Kenya Integrated Enterprise Development Project and
other additional Livestock and Dairy Initiatives to be developed in Eastern
Kenya.
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Be responsible for the development of
annual budgets and workplans and technical and financial reports for Heifer
Projects in Eastern Kenya consistent with the project documents and donor
contracts.
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Undertake quarterly budget monitoring
and variance analysis with all project coordinators and support the projects in
reviewing and tracking spending to adhere to annual budgets.
Minimum requirements
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Degree in Animal Production/Science,
Veterinary Medicine, Range Management and or other equivalent qualifications
plus post graduate qualifications desirable in a relevant professional
discipline.
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6 years relevant experience in
extension, dairy and agribusiness work with at least 2 years at a supervisory/
managerial level.
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Thorough knowledge of programming
processes, project cycle management and budget management.
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Strong donor technical and financial
reporting experience and of managing donor contracts.
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Sound knowledge of agribusiness and
of the dairy value chain particularly with Dairy Cooperatives in governance,
business development milk bulking and marketing will be a distinct advantage
Training Manager
Based in the Nairobi Country Office
you will provide leadership and overall support to ensure the quality and
consistency of all Heifer Kenya training programs undertaken by Country
Projects and partners.
The Training manager leads in particular in the delivery of Social Capital Strengthening, Group Development, Savings and Credit Mobilization and Organizational development trainings for Country Projects, project partners, farmers and Heifer Kenya staff in accordance with Heifer objectives, policies and procedures.
Reporting to the Director for Programmes you will:
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Be responsible for the development
and updating of training modules and related training materials for Social
Capital Strengthening, Savings Mobilization and Organizational Development.
·
Coordinate the development of Heifer
Kenya training programs including developing annual training plans and budgets
and assessing the implementation and effectiveness of trainings.
·
Support the undertaking and delivery
of trainings and workshops including for Heifer Cornerstones, Review and
Planning Processes, Group Management and Governance for Heifer staff and
project partners.
Minimum Requirements:
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Degree in Community development,
Animal Health, Social science or related field required, plus three years of
experience.
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At least 3 years’ experience in the
development sector preferably as a trainer working directly with farmers and
farmer groups and farmer based organizations.
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Experience with group training and
group dynamics, organizational development and savings and credit mobilization.
·
Strong knowledge and experience of
participatory training methodologies and in the development and application of
training modules.
To apply for these positions please
visit www.heifer.org/careers
Closing date for all applications Friday September 11, 2015