SNV NGO Manager Climate Innovation and Matching Grant Facility 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.

The Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Programme is a 5-year, € 39 million project being implemented in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The project uses an inclusive Business Development approach to support the international and Dutch efforts on climate change and sustainable production in arable farming.

The programme will work with and through the private sector and supports public sector partners in creating an institutional environment for wide-scale adoption of CSA-practices. It is driven by 3 pillars: i) adoption of CSA practices & technologies in arable crop production farming systems; ii) acceleration of investments and business growth in selected value chains; iii) improved enabling environment for scaling out of CSA. Interventions are centered on business cases which are derived from a thorough climate risk assessment and financial analysis of value chains in pulses, oilseeds, potatoes and grains.

A climate smart business case matching grant facility aims to further improve access to finance and facilitate scaling. The programme is implemented by a consortium consisting of SNV, Wageningen University & Research (WUR), the CGIAR research programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), Agriterra and Rabobank, and is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS).

Job Description

The Climate Innovation & Matching Grant Facility (CIMGF) will be the main instrument used to mobilise private sector investment and promote CSA related innovations at farming systems and value chain level complementing the other programme approaches. The objectives of the CIMGF instrument are: i) to reduce the financial risks of new business initiatives including those of small scale (women) farmers and of cooperatives, thereby contributing to an increase of the level of investment and private sector engagement in the climate resilient food systems in East Africa; and ii) to upscale structural investments by leveraging these with existing financial instruments and relevant institutions.

The Manager of the Climate Innovation and Matching Grant Facility has the responsibility to ensure an effective use of the Grant Facility including setting up a transparent structure, clear regulations and evaluation criteria, effective disbursement of funds and

designing and implementing a rigorous monitoring system.

S/he is responsible to screen successful business cases, assist partners in improving proposals and ensure adequate reporting and financial accountability on the use of the grant.

Key Responsibilities

Setting up a transparent structure, procedures, regulations and evaluation criteria for the CIMGF;

Assist the team in identifying and building viable business cases;

Screening of concept notes and facilitating the work of the independent selection committee;

Monitoring and assisting the implementation of the awarded co-financing projects, visit project activities and ensure the narrative and financial reports are on time and in accordance with the CIMGF and program regulations;

Assist companies/partners (within the limits of the regulations) in improving and submitting proposals;

Contribute to the documentation of the program’s achievements in terms of: reports, publications, brochures and/or guidelines.

Qualifications

A relevant advanced academic qualification: business administration, finance, economics, or other related field

At least 7 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility and in large donor-funded development programmes;

Minimum five years’ experience in setting-up and managing a grants facility;

Demonstrated experience and understanding of Agriculture Value Chain Financing and fund management programmes, budgetary management, forecasting and financial controls;

Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, private sector and other stakeholders;

Knowledgeable on how to evolve thinking and strategy based on research, data, and industry trends;

Preferable background in/understanding of agribusiness, value chain development and climate change;

Industry experience in climate smart technologies and financial services;

Ability to effectively communicate including articulate technical/innovative strategies to varied audience;

Strong facilitation and communication skills.

Additional Information

This is a full-time national role 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 AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting a cover letter and CV in English before the 20th of May, 2018.

Open for Kenyan Nationals only.

For more information and job application details, see; SNV NGO Manager Climate Innovation and Matching Grant Facility Jobs in Kenya

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