Agribusiness Cluster Development Young Professional-2SCALE Project, Kenya at International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

Responsibilities

Strengthening Inclusive Agribusiness Clubs:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of the Inclusive Agribusiness Clubs (IACs)
• Foster a culture of inclusivity within the IAC, ensuring the active participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Engagement with Stakeholders:

• Build and maintain relationships with key actors in the agribusiness sector, including farmers, private sector companies, government agencies, and NGOs.
• Organize meetings and events to facilitate dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Advise the 2SCALE Kenya team on relevant industry forums and conferences.
• Promote the interests of IACs within the broader agricultural community.
• Support the implementation of partnerships and facilitate networking across various stakeholders involved in respective partnerships.
• Draft communication pieces for various purposes – correspondence with partners, idea notes, talking points, meeting notes, etc.
• Outreach initiatives – including but not limited to scouting for and convening meetings with potential actors, and following up on discussions.

Support to PPP Implementation 

• Support in coordinating activities including:
• Workshops for annual planning – support in organizing and documenting action points.
• Review of a wide variety of project documents (contracts, Sub-grants, AAPs, Reports, PSC reports etc.) in collaboration with Budget and Grants/Contracts Specialists
• Tracking activities related to administrative tasks related to staff and project management including trackers for budgets, leave and travel planning, RNA schedules, budget forecasting, monthly funds requests, etc.

Job Requirements  

• Bachelor's degree in Rural Development, Development Communications or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector in Kenya, including market trends and challenges.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Swahili, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools.
• Willingness to travel within Kenya as needed.

Reporting and Work Relationships

• The consultant is supervised by and reports to the 2SCALE country team leader for Kenya. He/She will receive technical guidance and support from the IAAs and the thematic specialist. He/she will work in close collaboration with all other 2SCALE colleagues.