USAID Kenya Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity at DT Global

DT Global is seeking USAID professionals in the fields of:  

• Chief of Party (COP) /Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
• Director Finance and Operations (DFO)
• Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
• Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI)
• Grants Management  

Long-term and Short-Term Technical Leads :  

Access to Markets Expert

• Utilize a market systems development approach to accelerate growth of the agricultural sector through improved market linkages.
• Facilitate large agriculture firms, including processors and off-takers, to develop robust smallholder farmer out-grower schemes.  
• Support agriculture firms to reach new buyers and access new markets (domestic and international).

Access to Finance and Investment Expert

• Enable agricultural firms to access finance and investment to expand their operations, develop new products, and reach new customers.
• Support financial institutions and investors to develop new financing solutions for agricultural firms, including blended finance structures.  
• Build the capacity of banks investment funds, MFIs, DFIs, savings and loans associations, and other financial actors to structure financing transactions for agricultural SMEs.  
• Strengthen the capacity of local business advisory service (BAS) providers to assist agricultural SMEs to negotiate and complete financing transactions.  

Qualifications:   

Senior-level Positions   

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field ;
• Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field ;  
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in relevant field, preferably familiar with Kenyan and/ or East African context ;
• Experience leading donor funded programs in similar context required; USAID experienced preferred ;  
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required ;   Fluency in English required ;
• Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply .  

  Mid-level Positions     

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field ;  
• Preferred education: Master’s degree in a relevant field ;
• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in relevant field, preferably familiar with Kenya or East African context.
• Experience contributing to donor funded programs in similar context required; USAID experienced preferred ;  
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required ;  
• Fluency in English required ;
• Kenyan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.   

Core Competencies:  

• TEAMWORK:  Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust, and commitment.    
• COMMUNICATION:  Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.   
• ADAPTABILITY:  Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.   
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED:  Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.   
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:  Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.    
• PROFESSIONALISM:  Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity, and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.