Agricultural Productivity Specialist at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

The Agricultural Productivity Specialist will lead strategies to increase the diversity of agricultural production and productivity in key value chains including horticulture, dairy, and cereal grains, including:

• Design and lead strategies to improve the productivity of target commodities that is inclusive of women and youth in the market system;
• Lead strategies to strengthen and expand the agricultural input system, including its ability to source, develop markets, and increase demand for affordable technologies; and
• Foster partnerships with counties, private sector stakeholders, and development partners in the target commodities to leverage impact and scale outreach;

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years’ international experience with successful value chain development projects in the technical area of management responsibility;
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience on projects of similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries;
• Demonstrated success in implementing projects aimed at increasing the productivity and inclusiveness of value chains using facilitation approaches; and
• Education and technical expertise in a field related to agricultural development, such as: agricultural economics, marketing, agronomy, agribusiness management or related fields.

This opening is for an ongoing proposal opportunity. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for consideration. Kenyan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.