SNV NGO Agribusiness Expert Jobs in Kenya

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization, working in Agriculture, Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 30 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.



Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.



Under DGIS, strategic framework, SNV is partner with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) implements the Voice for Change Partnership (V4CP), a multi-country and multi-sector programme focussing on evidence based advocacy to improve the enabling environment.


The project aims to strengthening capacities of CSOs to advocate for a conducive enabling environment in WASH, Renewable Energy, Food and Nutrition Security, and Resilience.

The main areas of intervention in each of the sectors are


Strengthening of CSO capacities


  • Capacity development program strengthens capabilities in the field of leadership, thematic knowledge, advocacy and business development.


    Evidence creation and dissemination


  • Capacity building in making use of evidence and data by contextualising results of research, availing knowledge products and facilitating access to on-line platforms.


    Support to advocacy plans and activities of CSOs


  • CSOs will be supported in the design and implementation of advocacy plans.


    Job Description


    The Agribusiness Expert has the responsibility of the development and implementation of business cases whereby climate smart agriculture interventions are integrated into the value chain from an agronomic, financial and inclusion perspective. Prioritised value chain commodities are pulses, oilseed and grains.



    The Agribusiness expert will identify and support business cases for the co-investment fund and broker access to finance and investment of the businesses. S/he will coordinate and work with financial institutional partners to scale climate smart investments.


    The agribusiness expert will take on delegated responsibility of in-country programme management from the overall programme manager.


    Key Responsibilities


  • Coordinate and contribute to value chains and climate risk assessments of prioritized commodities (pulses, oilseed, potatoes and grains);
  • Identify business cases for the co-investment fund;
  • Support agribusinesses to develop the business cases;
  • Establish appraisal criteria for the co-investment fund, design milestone based payment scheme and contribute to the assessment of the business cases;
  • Coordinate with the fund manager the planning and disbursement of grant funds;
  • Support the implementation and roll-out of business cases;
  • Broker access to finance and investments between SME’s and financial institutions;
  • Monitor and report the performance of the business cases as per the set milestones;
  • Advise financial institutions on
    climate smart business investments to leverage climate finance money;
  • Set-up of coaching programs on agribusiness management for female entrepreneurs and youth;
  • Support agribusiness platforms to promote, advise and jointly agree on climate proofing value chains, policy recommendations and climate smart investments;
  • Manage the in-country programme in all aspects of project management: budgets, human resource, activities and reporting;
  • Oversee and support country programme implementation and report to the programme manager.


    Qualifications


  • A relevant academic qualification: Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or Business Administration;
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience of working with or in Agribusiness, preferably in the prioritised commodities (pulses, oilseed, potatoes and grains);
  • Knowledge of the prioritized commodities preferably at global level and in East Africa;
  • Experience in value chain development and agribusiness finance, preferable experience with climate finance;
  • Ability and demonstrated experience of designing and appraising business cases;
  • Experience in female and youth entrepreneurship programs;
  • Strong agribusiness relationship management experience and focus with the ability to stimulate trust and confidence with clients and investors including managing various stakeholders;
  • Understanding of climate change risk management and inclusion of smallholder producers into the supply chain;
  • Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills;
  • Proven experience in managing projects: Financial, Personnel and Operations;
  • Flexible approach to take on additional responsibilities as assigned/delegated;
  • Willingness to travel to all project locations;
  • Excellent organising, negotiation, influencing and advisory/coaching skills


    Additional Information

    Terms of Appointment

    This is a full-time national with the successful candidate being contracted on a 3-year basis with the possibility of renewal. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive secondary benefit package.


    How to apply

    Please apply by clicking on the I'm Interested button and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before 06 July 2018. Please send your application letter and CV that contains three referees as you apply with position title as subject/reference.

    We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

    NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted.

    SNV does not require candidates to undergo medical examination prior to a successful interview process.

    For more information and job application details, see; SNV NGO Agribusiness Expert Jobs in Kenya


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