Global Communities
Job Vacancy: M & E
and CLA Specialist, Feed the Future, Kenya
Job ID: 2017-1341
Job ID: 2017-1341
# of Openings: 1
Category: Field
– Monitoring & Evaluation
Overview: Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an
international non-profit organization that works closely with communities
worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and
livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Global Communities seeks an
Agricultural Productivity Specialist for the anticipated USAID - funded Feed
the Future Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity, a
five-year, $60M USD program.
The purpose of the Crop and
Dairy Market Systems Development Activity is to achieve the following
objectives in targeted areas in support of the Global Food Security
Strategy:
(1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth;
(2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems; and
(3) A well-nourished population.
(1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth;
(2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems; and
(3) A well-nourished population.
Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Specialist is responsible for the following:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Specialist is responsible for the following:
- Lead
Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) activities for the program.
- Manage the
Monitoring and Evaluation components of the program and make operational
decisions
- Oversee data
collection and ensure that the M&E system and results reporting meet
the requirements of the Feed the Future initiative.
- Lead a system
for continuous communication with the two established external evaluation
partners
- Use critical
inputs, feedback, and assessments received from evaluation partners to
inform changes in program approaches and scale-up.
- Ensure that
program components are results-oriented.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in statistics, a social science, business administration or related area of study.
Experience:
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in statistics, a social science, business administration or related area of study.
Experience:
- At least 5
years (preferably 7) experience in managing performance monitoring plans,
evaluation, collaboration and learning, preferably with knowledge of
USAID’s CLA approach and measuring systemic change.
- At least 5
years (preferably 7) of practical experience in using monitoring and
evaluation and learning activities to inform activity implementation and
results.
- Technical
expertise in monitoring, evaluation, knowledge management, and learning.
- Familiarity
with gender issues in monitoring and evaluation, collaboration, learning
and adaptation. Familiarity with the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
Index preferred
The position requires
excellent verbal and writing skills and preferred experience working with USAID
and/or other major U.S. government donors.
Management experience where relevant.
Management experience where relevant.
Job Vacancy:Market
Systems Value Chain Specialist, Kenya Feed the Future
Job ID: 2017-1343
Job ID: 2017-1343
# of Openings: 1
Category: Field
– Technical Advisor / Component Lead
Overview: Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Overview: Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Global Communities seeks an
Agricultural Productivity Specialist for the anticipated USAID - funded Feed
the Future Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity, a
five-year, $60M USD program.
The purpose of the Crop and
Dairy Market Systems Development Activity is to achieve the following
objectives in targeted areas in support of the Global Food Security
Strategy:
(1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth;
(2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems; and
(3) A well-nourished population.
(1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth;
(2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems; and
(3) A well-nourished population.
Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Specialist is responsible for the following:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Specialist is responsible for the following:
- Lead
Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) activities for the program.
- Manage the
Monitoring and Evaluation components of the program and make operational
decisions
- Oversee data
collection and ensure that the M&E system and results reporting meet
the requirements of the Feed the Future initiative.
- Lead a system
for continuous communication with the two established external evaluation
partners
- Use critical
inputs, feedback, and assessments received from evaluation partners to
inform changes in program approaches and scale-up.
- Ensure that
program components are results-oriented.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
- Solid
foundation in a broad range of agriculture subjects preferred, including
areas such as agriculture economics, agriculture policy, agribusiness,
agronomy, agriculture extension, and market development.
- Excellent
verbal and writing skills.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in statistics, a social science, business administration or related area of study.
Experience:
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in statistics, a social science, business administration or related area of study.
Experience:
- At least 5
years (preferably 7) experience in managing performance monitoring plans,
evaluation, collaboration and learning, preferably with knowledge of
USAID’s CLA approach and measuring systemic change.
- At least 5
years (preferably 7) of practical experience in using monitoring and
evaluation and learning activities to inform activity implementation and
results.
- Education and
technical expertise in a field related to monitoring, evaluation,
knowledge management, and learning.
- Familiarity
with gender issues in monitoring and evaluation, collaboration, learning
and adaptation. Familiarity with the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
Index preferred
The position requires
excellent verbal and writing skills and preferred experience working with USAID
and/or other major U.S. government donors.
Management experience where
relevant.
Job Vacancy: Contracting
Officer / Grants Manager, Kenya
Job ID: 2017-1344
Job ID: 2017-1344
# of Openings: 1
Category: Field
– Contracts & Grants
Overview: Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Overview: Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Global Communities seeks an
Agricultural Productivity Specialist for the anticipated USAID - funded Feed
the Future Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity, a
five-year, $60M USD program.
The purpose of the Crop and
Dairy Market Systems Development Activity is to achieve the following
objectives in targeted areas in support of the Global Food Security
Strategy:
(1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth;
(2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems; and
(3) A well-nourished population.
(1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth;
(2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems; and
(3) A well-nourished population.
Responsibilities:
The Contracting Officer/Grants Manager is responsible for the following:
The Contracting Officer/Grants Manager is responsible for the following:
- Lead the
solicitation, disbursement, management, and closeout processes for local
sub-grantees and contractors.
- Review all
grant/procurement activities for compliance with program policies and USG
regulations and ensure proper documentation.
- Supervise the
grants and contracts management team.
- Monitor grants
and contracts activities during implementation and provide continuous
assessments of performance against objectives.
- Report to the
Chief of Party and HQ team on overall grants and contracts implementation
to ensure proposal and budget feasibility, schedule viability, and
performance.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree a field related to international development, contracting, public administration, and business development. Masters’ degree preferred
Experience:
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree a field related to international development, contracting, public administration, and business development. Masters’ degree preferred
Experience:
- A minimum of
10 years’ international experience of successful design, implementation
and management of a grants application process for grants under a
cooperative agreement or grants under a contract.
- A minimum of
10 years’ experience on projects with similar magnitude and complexity in
developing countries.
- Preferred
experience working with USAID and/or other major U.S. government donors.
The position requires
excellent verbal and writing skills and preferred experience working with USAID
and/or other major U.S. government donors.
Management experience where
relevant.
Job Vacancy:Agricultural
Productivity Specialist, Feed the Future - Kenya
Job ID: 2017-1345
Job ID: 2017-1345
# of Openings: 1
Category: Field –
Technical Advisor / Component Lead
Overview: Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Overview: Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Global Communities seeks an
Agricultural Productivity Specialist for the anticipated USAID - funded Feed
the Future Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity, a
five-year, $60M USD program.
The purpose of the Crop and
Dairy Market Systems Development Activity is to achieve the following
objectives in targeted areas in support of the Global Food Security Strategy:
(1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth;
(2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems; and
(3) A well-nourished population.
Responsibilities:
The Agricultural Productivity Specialist is responsible for the following:
(1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth;
(2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems; and
(3) A well-nourished population.
Responsibilities:
The Agricultural Productivity Specialist is responsible for the following:
- Provide
strategic direction and lead interventions aimed at diversifying
agricultural production and improving productivity of target commodities,
including nutrient-rich products.
- Oversee
strengthening of agricultural inputs system, including its ability to
source, develop markets, and increase demand for a wide range of
affordable productivity-enhancing technologies, practices, and services.
- Strengthen
role of youth and women in targeted agricultural value chains and ensure
that program activities are inclusive of marginalized groups.
- Promote
tailored behavior change strategies that diversify diets and encourage
food safety.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
- Solid
foundation in a broad range of agriculture production subjects preferred,
including but not limited to soil quality, natural resources management,
climate smart agriculture, water systems management, fertilizer, IPM, and
post-harvest storage and handling.
- Deep
understanding of agricultural operations and businesses; quality and food
safety requirements for the Kenyan market; ability to work with both
producers and their organizations as well as private sector buyers,
aggregators and apex organizations.
- Excellent
verbal and writing skills.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree a field related to agricultural development such as: agricultural economics, marketing, agronomy, agribusiness management or related fields. Masters’ degree preferred
Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree a field related to agricultural development such as: agricultural economics, marketing, agronomy, agribusiness management or related fields. Masters’ degree preferred
Experience:
- A minimum of
10 years’ international experience with successful value chain development
projects in the technical area of management responsibility.
- A minimum of
10 years’ experience on projects with similar magnitude and complexity in
developing countries.
- Demonstrated
success in implementing projects aimed at increasing the productivity and
inclusiveness of value chains using facilitation approaches.
- Technical
expertise in a field related to agricultural development such as:
agricultural economics, marketing, agronomy, agribusiness management or
related fields.
The position requires
excellent verbal and writing skills and preferred experience working with USAID
and/or other major U.S. government donors.
Management experience where
relevant.
How to Apply
Please apply by sending your CV, cover letter, and include in your subject line the position you are applying for to the email address listed below:
Localrecruitment@globalcommunities.org to be received not later than 12th July 2017.
Kenyan citizens are strongly
encouraged to apply for this position.