Technical Experts for the Kenya Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity at Chemonics International

Key Responsibilities for each position are below.

Financial Management and Investment Experts

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of a blended finance strategy to support business growth and increase access to finance in the agriculture sector.
• Support financial institutions and investors to develop new financing solutions and products for agricultural firms and build capacity of lenders to structure financial products and transactions for agriculture SMEs.
• Strengthen the capacity of local business advisory service (BAS) providers to assist agricultural SMEs to negotiate and complete financing transactions.
• Enable agricultural firms to access finance and investment to expand their operations, develop new products, and reach new customers.
• Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure adequate monitoring and recording of investment deals.

Agriculture Market Systems Development and Transformation Experts

• Support agriculture firms to develop robust out-grower schemes with smallholder farmers to increase agriculture sector sales and exports.
• Co-develop processes and structures with and facilitate linkages among agriculture market actors to reach new buyers and access new markets (domestic and export).
• Strengthen the sustainability and inclusivity of the agriculture market system. Identify gaps, barriers, and challenges that impede progress.
• Monitor environmental challenges and considerations like climate change, emerging/strong crop markets, pests and infestations.

CLA and MEL Knowledge Systems & Management Experts

• Lead activity learning, contribute to industry conversations, communicate successes and failures to inform investment.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in and knowledge of Kenyan agriculture markets and private sector strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Kiswahili preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with and supporting governments.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.