Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust Vacancies

The AGRIFI programme is an EU funded project whose objective is to support production initiatives for the smallholder farmer that are adaptive to the changing climate and market requirements.


The 5 year programme runs from 2018 to 2022 and MESPT is implementing result areas II and III of the programme. Result area II of the project seeks to strengthen the capacities of actors along selected value chains
through the Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education Training (ATVET) system approach.

To ensure compliance of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) measures by the country, the responsible inspectors and certifiers need to be empowered and equipped with the proper knowledge and tools to
regulate SPS compliance of horticulture, aquaculture and dairy produce. Activities under the result area inter alia include supporting upgrading, development and upscaling of agricultural value chain based training curriculums under the ATVETs.

The Programme Manager (hereafter The Manager), is an employee of Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT), being under deployment to serve under the AGRIFI Programme (hereafter The Programme).

Micro Enterprises Support Programme Manager Trust Vacancies

Main Roles and Responsibilities

  • Take active role during the inception phase through provision of technical leadership in the design and implementation of the Programme
  • Guide partners in developing projects and activities that are aligned to the programme’s strategy and contribute to the continuous development and review of the overall strategy for the Programme.
  • Take lead in guiding and coordinating the organizational development and capacity building program for partners implementing the programme.
  • Responsible for tracking the overall performance of the team, through coordinating preparation of annual work plans, quarterly activity plans and monthly & quarterly performance reviews.
  • Provide leadership, in liaison with partners to develop and implement programme performance management system and structure.
  • Generate learning and liaise with relevant departments within MESPT to contribute to organizational learning, sharing and incorporation of lessons in subsequent programme development and implementations.
  • Provide leadership on programme issues in the MESPT management fora and organize and support facilitation of capacity building activities for partners.
  • Take responsibilities for all assets and equipment assigned by MESPT to facilitate discharge of the functions of the Programme.
  • Supervise the Programme’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) function to ensure successful delivery of all M&E outputs and achievement of the intended programme objectives.
  • Lead the Programme coordinators to ensure complete and successful delivery of all Programme targets.
  • Establish, coordinate and manage a comprehensive implementation structure for the programme both within MESPT and externally.
  • Take lead in sector, county and national level policy engagement relevant to the programme.
  • Mentor the programme team and partners, to ensure they embrace relevant cutting edge
    development practices, through tailored continuous mentoring and varied practical exposures including training

    Qualifications

  • Preferably a holder of Master’s Degree in Development/Agricultural Economics,
    Economics, Business Administration, Rural Development, Strategic/Project Management,
    Development Studies and other relevant fields.
  • Thorough understanding of the project/programme management techniques and
    methods.
  • Should have professional and field experience of at least 8 years in any of the following areas - agribusiness management, value chain development and curriculum
    development. Candidates with knowledge of multiple of these areas will have an added
    advantage.
  • Should have a good understanding of the Kenyan agricultural sector, animal & plant
    health and food safety issues and vocational education system.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills and proven capacity to plan strategically and
    flexibly.
  • Demonstrated hands on management, community development, business skills, subsector
    analysis, feasibility studies, training needs assessment, research and training experience.
  • Demonstrated ability in workshop planning and facilitation.
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across the country, but more so within AGRIFI counties, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with rural communities.
  • Self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good leadership capabilities and people management skills.
  • High innovation capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability as a team player and willingness to work in a multi - sectoral team
    setting.

    How to apply

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications in PDF format via email clearly quoting the job title (Programme Manager) in the subject area as well as the cover letter.

    The application should include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating their telephone contacts, email address, names and contacts of 3 professional referees.
    Please note the application will only be considered valid if it is sent by 4th April 2018 to email address:
    jobs@mespt.org and copied to: nboamb@um.dk.

    For more information and job application details, see; Micro Enterprises Support Programme Manager Trust Vacancies

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