RTI (www.rti.org)
is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative,
multi-disciplinary research that improves the human condition.
RTI is recruiting candidates
for an anticipated US government - funded program in Kenya.
RTI is currently partnering
on nearly 30 projects in East Africa, including activities focused on private
sector-driven agricultural growth in Rwanda and youth engagement in Kenya.
To build on these efforts,
RTI is currently seeking
professionals for an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Crop and Dairy
Market Systems Development Activity in
Kenya.
Candidates should be fluent
in English.
We are currently accepting
CVs / resumes for the following:
Director of Agricultural Policy
& Stakeholder Engagement
Responsible for engaging
public sector stakeholders, including county governments, to facilitate
improvements to the agricultural policy environment and public-private sector
relationships.
This position will be in
Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Western and Eastern Kenya.
Qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in public administration, economics, business, agricultural or
rural development and at least 9 years of experience in agricultural
policy or market systems projects.
- Experience in
economic growth, agricultural development, or governance programs is
required. - Demonstrated
understanding of private sector agribusiness and investment; Knowledge of
market facilitation approach.
- Demonstrated
success building relationships with Kenyan government and private sector
stakeholders.
Collaboration, Learning, and
Adapting Manager
Responsible for project
monitoring and evaluation, documentation of lessons and successes, and
coordination across and outside of the project.
This position will be in
Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Western and Eastern Kenya.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in public
administration, economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at
least 9 years of experience in agricultural policy or market systems
projects.
Experience in economic
growth, agricultural development, or governance programs is required.
Western Kenya Market Systems
Manager
Responsible for building
relationships with public and private sector stakeholders, overseeing
interventions, and managing staff and project partners.
This position will be based
in Kisumu (or Eldoret), Kenya, with frequent travel within Western Kenya.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in
international development, economics, business, agricultural or rural
development and at least 9 years of demonstrated management experience in
managing value chain or agri-business projects.
At least 12 years’ experience
in economic growth, value chain development, or agricultural development
programs is required.
Knowledge of market
facilitation approach (M4P) is required.
In addition, we are accepting
expressions of interest for additional positions.
Preferred candidates will
have specific experience in agricultural value chain development and financial
services development in Kenya.
- Dairy
Lead
- Horticulture
Lead
- Staples/Livelihoods
Advisor
- Monitoring,
Evaluation, and Learning Manager
- Grants
Manager
To apply, please email your
CV/resume to F&Agrecruit@rti.org.
English language CVs
preferred.
Please put position title and
applicant name in the Subject Line.
RTI offers competitive
compensation and benefits and robust home office project support.
Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
