Land O Lakes National Coordinator - Kenya (Nourishing Prosperity Alliance) Jobs in Kenya

Land O Lakes National Coordinator - Kenya (Nourishing Prosperity Alliance) Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary:

The National Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the effective management and quality implementation of the NPA project in Kenya.

NPA will manage demonstration plots and other field activities to promote the production and use of forage across the Rift Valley and Central regions, which show the highest potential for forage market growth and are in close proximity to areas suitable for long-term dairy production, with a few additional sites in Western and Eastern regions.

The National Coordinator will also establish or maintain positive working relationships with partner organizations in-country, including the private sector, farmer organizations, women’s groups and cooperatives, and government bodies. This position will coordinate closely with the Program Director and other technical staff that are based in Ethiopia.

Reporting & Supervision:

The National Coordinator reports to the Program Director, NPA, Ethiopia
This position will have three direct reports: a Dairy Nutrition Specialist, Forage Services Development Specialist, and Forage Agronomy Specialist.

Primary Responsibilities:

In coordination with the Project Director, oversee project implementation in Kenya, ensuring the effective delivery of project deliverables within agreed budgets, deadlines, and quality standards.

Contribute to the development of the life-of-project workplan in Kenya and develop and regularly review annual workplans for NPA in Kenya.

Prepare monthly updates on field activities for the Project Director and present in project monthly meetings.

Contribute to the preparation of donor reports, case studies, and other publications.

Ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations in the project agreement as well as policies of Land O’Lakes Venture37.

Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget for the project’s activities in country and ensure proper and effective utilization of project resources, regularly reviewing the budget.

Coordinate to ensure that reports from project staff are submitted and received in a timely manner.

Coordinate and provide technical inputs into internal monitoring and evaluation reporting systems.

Conduct regular field visits to supervise and coordinate field activities.

Manage

project technical specialists under direct supervision, providing support and any necessary training of project staff to build their capacity to perform their assigned responsibilities.

Prepare and review staff performance and career development plans for direct reports.

Coordinate with project partners and government institutions to ensure smooth implementation of activities and communicate with stakeholders on project performance and learnings.

Perform other duties assigned by the Program Director for the achievement of project objectives in Kenya.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) degree in agronomy, animal production, agricultural extension, or other relevant field with six years (6) of relevant experience in the agriculture sector.

Demonstrated leadership skills, including fostering teamwork, developing and motivating others, managing change, conflict resolution, and flexibility.

Demonstrated technical knowledge and practical experience in agricultural sciences, preferably within dairy, livestock or adjacent value chains, agriculture market systems development, and extension and technology transfer.

Experience in project management coordination and people management skills.

Private sector experience preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Ability to collect and analyze data and information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Ability to coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire professionals in a development context.

This position is open to Kenyan nationals only and is compensated according to Venture37’s local compensation plan in Kenya. This position is not eligible for international compensation, allowances, or international benefits.

How to Apply

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