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 is currently
preparing for a Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Leader with Associates
Program in Kenya funded by USAID.
a) expended and viable market
opportunities;
b) strengthened institutions,
systems and governance;
c) improved human capital,
and
d) collective action and
learning.
For long and short term
consulting opportunities, ACDI / VOCA is promptly seeking experts with the
experience in the following management and technical areas:
- Market systems development (livestock
and other related market systems)
- Livestock market policy
- Livelihoods diversification through
linkages with value chains and agribusinesses
- Livestock production and outputs
- Access to finance
- Nutrition, health and hygiene
practices with use of social behavior change (SBC) strategies
- Gender empowerment programming
- Youth employability and vocational
skills
- Water resources, rangeland and drought
cycle management
- Governance, policy making support and
institutional strengthening
- Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and
Learning
- Program assessments and evaluation
studies
- Grants and Procurement Management
- Human capital development (literacy,
numeracy and life skills)
Qualifications
While each position will have
its own operational and technical requirements under the program, overall
qualifications will meet the below:
- Degree in
business administration, economics, public policy, agronomy, livestock,
animal health and science, finance, law, human resources or related field;
Master’s degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred
- Substantial
experience in related technical area
- Experience
with USAID and/or any other international donor funded project required
- Proven ability
to facilitate high-value partnerships with communities, private and public
sector stakeholders
- Ability to
work effectively within tight deadlines, excellent analytical and report
writing skills
- Fluency in
English and Swahili required
Kenya nationals are strongly
encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org or submit CV along with three
references to kenyalwa@joinav.org.
Please indicate "Kenya
LWA Program" in the subject line of your email.
