Lutheran World Relief Careers in Kenya

Lutheran World Relief Deputy Chief of Party Careers in Kenya

Position Summary

The DCOP will assist the COP in project oversight, managing for results, and technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management.

The DCOP will have direct oversight of the program’s operations and M&E functions and will serve as the acting COP, as needed. He/She will also support the Chief of Party with overall management, including oversight of technical teams, personnel, and subcontractors; support capacity building of actors in targeted value chain.

Qualifications

Deep commitment to LWR's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.

Advanced degree in business, agronomy, livestock, animal health and science, livestock management, or related field

Minimum seven years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi faceted international development projects, preferably in Africa

Proven Chief of Party experience on a large, complex USAID-funded contract of comparable complexity and scope

Ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.

Extensive management experience and strong leadership and communication skills required.

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.

Strong communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (producers, government, private sector, NGOs, and research institutions).

Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions to food security issues

Fluency in written and spoken English

Experience in conflict areas or similar environments preferred

Note: The job offer is contingent upon grant application results.

How to Apply:

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Closing date: 31st Jul 2017

For more information and job application details, see; Lutheran World Relief Deputy Chief of Party Careers in Kenya

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Lutheran World Relief Livestock Value Chain Technical Expert Careers in Kenya

Duties

Identify market and business enabling barriers to livestock sector competitiveness, and work with project partners and stakeholders to develop private-sector led solutions.

Identify capacity gaps across the broad range of livestock market system actors, and facilitate capacity building

plans and access to training services.

Design and implement a market-led strategy that incentivizes private sector investment in upgrading the livestock market infrastructure and supporting services.

Identify and work closely with lead and intermediate private sector firms, building their capacity on firm-led services reaching pastoralist communities.

Facilitate private sector investment in embedded services, expansion to rural areas, and other innovative solutions.

Liaise closely with financial institutions, end-markets, and service providers to increase pastoralist access to markets.

Promote a culture of learning across project stakeholders that leads to improved and more transparent market access, improved natural resource management, and inclusion of vulnerable groups, women and youth.

Qualifications

Deep commitment to LWR's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.

Advanced degree in degree in business administration, finance, agronomy or related field.

Minimum of 10 years of practical experience in facilitating investment and partnerships in agricultural market systems, preferably in the livestock sector.

Demonstrated understanding of the economic, social, and cultural dynamics of pastoralist production systems in Northern Kenya.

Demonstrated networks and trust relations with pastoralist communities.

Demonstrated track record of working with financial service providers, investors, and private sector.

Demonstrated strong writing and oral presentation skills in English.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Note: The job offer is contingent upon grant application results.

How to Apply:

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Closing date: 31st Jul 2017

For more information and job application details, see; Lutheran World Relief Livestock Value Chain Technical Expert Careers in Kenya

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