Project Manager Agriculture - KENYA
SNV is looking for a:
Project Manager
Based in Nairobi, KENYA
International Contract
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work 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.
Background
SNV Kenya provides capacity strengthening to local organizations (private, public or NGO) engaged in work for poverty reduction. The Kenya Market-led Horticulture Program (KMHP) is a 5 year program funded by the Netherland's Embassy in Nairobi as part of its food security and private sector development agenda. KMHP is implemented by a Consortium of partners, headed by SNV/Kenya Netherlands Development Organization http://www.snvworld.org. The Consortium consists of SNV, HIVOS, Solidaridad, Wageningen-WUR and DLV Plant).
This five-year, 6-million euro programme aims to improve the Horticulture sector for small and medium farmers and businesses.
Project Summary
The new Kenya Market led Horticulture Programme consists of a number of market oriented Business Cases, implemented by Dutch and Kenyan entrepreneurs, producing vegetables for domestic or expert markets. Partners will make use of innovative, but proven, Dutch technologies and products as well as market linkages. KMHP focusses on entrepreneurial, small and medium sized farmers, who are able to pilot with and invest in new horticultural technologies and innovations. KMHP will build on experiences of ongoing and new, market oriented business cases (BCs). These BCs have to be economically viable and sustainable in the first place. KMHP will simultaneously address market inefficiencies and supply chain performance issues such as: food safety and pesticide usage, food losses and waste in vegetables supply chains and small farmers' inclusive sourcing models for domestic and international markets. These cross cutting, more generic issues will be addressed at sector level in cooperation with Kenyan Government agencies and should simultaneously enhance the performance of the business cases / supply chain projects. KHMP activities are aligned with the Dutch Government "trade and development policy". KMHP aims to facilitate Dutch and Kenyan companies and SME farmers in Kenya to produce and market better quality vegetables and creating improved access at domestic and export markets, through enhancing entrepreneurial skills.
KMHP starts with an Inception Phase (January 2015 - April 2015) during which a number of studies will be commissioned to further inventory and analyze key issues in the horticulture sector, establish the KMHP support office, recruit the project team and formulate the business cases together with Kenyan and Dutch entrepreneurs. Based on the outcomes of the inception activities the strategic interventions will be identified for KMHP's Implementation Phase
The KMHP Team will consist of a core team of 4-6 advisors (who operate from the SNV Offices in Nairobi. The senior advisors are supported by Local Capacity Builders (LCBs) and consultants who operate in the field with clients on a day-to-day basis.
SNV has successfully established a network in the Horticulture sector both in Kenya and in the Netherlands. The project works with a large number of local stakeholders and will facilitate linkages and partnerships between stakeholders in Kenya and Dutch private sector and knowledge institutes.
Key Responsibilities
Establish, organise and manage the KMHP support office
Coordination and supervision of local KMHP staff
Liaison with international and national experts in the Netherlands and Kenya
Identifying market oriented, commercial Vegetable Product Market Combinations (Business Cases), in close cooperation with stakeholders, in particular with traders, buyers and end users of vegetables in Kenya and abroad
Facilitate business matchmaking and market access: negotiate strategic alliances between partners; organize business meetings and facilitate meetings to discuss and develop Supply Chain Business Cases and to reach consensus between supply chain partners
Identify investment opportunities in supply chains and market development
Collect, organise and analyse market intelligence, information about markets and market partners and develop sustainable Supply Chain Business Cases in collaboration with commercial partners
Liaise with local, public and private knowledge and training providers to explore their potential contribution to the KMHP program
Organise and facilitate training activities with Kenyan and Netherlands' partners
Conduct and supervise impact monitoring and evaluation activities
Provide input for various internal and external publications and reports in English
Network and represent the KMHP program at national / international level during fairs, seminars and other platforms in collaboration with the KMHP management team
Coordination and supervision of local KMHP staff
Liaison with international and national experts in the Netherlands and Kenya
Identifying market oriented, commercial Vegetable Product Market Combinations (Business Cases), in close cooperation with stakeholders, in particular with traders, buyers and end users of vegetables in Kenya and abroad
Facilitate business matchmaking and market access: negotiate strategic alliances between partners; organize business meetings and facilitate meetings to discuss and develop Supply Chain Business Cases and to reach consensus between supply chain partners
Identify investment opportunities in supply chains and market development
Collect, organise and analyse market intelligence, information about markets and market partners and develop sustainable Supply Chain Business Cases in collaboration with commercial partners
Liaise with local, public and private knowledge and training providers to explore their potential contribution to the KMHP program
Organise and facilitate training activities with Kenyan and Netherlands' partners
Conduct and supervise impact monitoring and evaluation activities
Provide input for various internal and external publications and reports in English
Network and represent the KMHP program at national / international level during fairs, seminars and other platforms in collaboration with the KMHP management team
Candidate Profile
Degree in economics, business administration, agribusiness or marketing with emphasis on business development and marketing strategies, communication, public relations
At least 8-10 years of practical experience in project management, office administration, market facilitation and business development in the public as well as in the private sector
Exposure to project development and management at sector/systemic level, including the management of projects under the Investment Fund, Horticultural supply chain pilots and capacity building/institutional development
Knowledge and experience on aspects of fresh and processed agro-food sector and agricultural supply chains in Kenya
Demonstrated experience in strategy development in terms of choice of interventions, clients and partnerships, in view of KMHP being market-led and driving innovation
Experience in partnership development, particularly at the sector level with Kenyan industry associations, policy makers and regulators. But also with private sector partners / companies in the Netherlands and Kenya and programme partners
Proven ability in overseeing M&E and a knowledge development agenda which will include - reviewing KMHP's Theory of Change, results framework and annual work plans, design and quality assurance of the M&E framework, and design/quality assurance of a framework for documentation of interventions around innovations facilitated by KMHP - and lessons learnt for sharing with industry stakeholders including policy makers and regulators
Good networks in the Kenya and Dutch horticulture sector is an advantage
At least 8-10 years of practical experience in project management, office administration, market facilitation and business development in the public as well as in the private sector
Exposure to project development and management at sector/systemic level, including the management of projects under the Investment Fund, Horticultural supply chain pilots and capacity building/institutional development
Knowledge and experience on aspects of fresh and processed agro-food sector and agricultural supply chains in Kenya
Demonstrated experience in strategy development in terms of choice of interventions, clients and partnerships, in view of KMHP being market-led and driving innovation
Experience in partnership development, particularly at the sector level with Kenyan industry associations, policy makers and regulators. But also with private sector partners / companies in the Netherlands and Kenya and programme partners
Proven ability in overseeing M&E and a knowledge development agenda which will include - reviewing KMHP's Theory of Change, results framework and annual work plans, design and quality assurance of the M&E framework, and design/quality assurance of a framework for documentation of interventions around innovations facilitated by KMHP - and lessons learnt for sharing with industry stakeholders including policy makers and regulators
Good networks in the Kenya and Dutch horticulture sector is an advantage
Other requirements
Experience in establishing and running an office organization (HR, Finance, Admin)
(People) management, training and coaching experience and skills
Extensive work experience in a multicultural environment
Good communication skills in English, Dutch and some knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage
Good computer skills
Willingness to travel to project regions in Kenya
(People) management, training and coaching experience and skills
Extensive work experience in a multicultural environment
Good communication skills in English, Dutch and some knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage
Good computer skills
Willingness to travel to project regions in Kenya
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension.
Desired start date: ASAP within, 2014
Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to various regions in Kenya
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on https://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/329968 and completing your application in our online recriotment database before 19th September, 2014.
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