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The LEARN Pathway Lead is a senior position which involves engaging with partners at high-level to rethink the learnings between regenerative agriculture (RA) and productive use of renewable energy (PURE) systems. The project aims to shift mindsets and drive systems transformation through the three interlinked pathways (Learn, Link, and Leverage). He/she will provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance on the activities and intervention within the LEARN pathway. He/she will collaborate closely with other Pathway Leads to ensure coherence in quality implementation and reporting. Work closely with identified program partners and local actors across the targeted Counties in Kenya. He/she will be responsible for driving the development and roll-out of the Learning agenda which underpins the integration of the RA-PURE nexus thinking into the program. A critical aspect of the program design is that the three pathways will operate concurrently rather than in isolation.

Job Description

Fostering Learning

• Support evidence-based decision making for the program through opportunity assessments, synthesizing research and aligning evidence dissemination with the needs of partners and stakeholders to drive replication and scaling efforts.
• Facilitate sector collaboration through strengthening coalitions and platforms at national and County level, fostering partnerships, and supporting peer-to-peer learning to advance RA-PURE nexus transformations.
• Work closely with the MEL Lead and LINK Staff to generate actionable insights by building on existing initiatives, developing evaluation tools and metrics, and creating learning agendas for the program to strengthen capacities of partner coalitions and platforms towards nexus thinking.
• Support the Communications team in designing and implementing strategic communications to raise awareness, share key findings, and promote the adoption of RA-PURE practices among diverse stakeholders.
• Support in advancing systems transformation through facilitating the creation of joint RA-PURE agendas that enhance collaboration among ecosystem actors to drive the momentum for adoption of RA-PURE practices in Kenya.
• Support partners to develop work plans and related budgeting to ensure quality implementation, as well as assessing and managing risk to assure value for money.
• The Pathway lead will provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance on the Learn pathway activities and intervention, collaborating closely with other Pathway leads to ensure coherence in quality implementation and reporting.
• Provide appropriate and targeted technical advice or assistance to the project partners and consultants on activities linked to the project.
• Develop and apply training methods appropriate to the needs of the smallholder farmers and their organizations
• Act as a focal point for any potential research project related to RA and PURE in the project
• Support partner organizations in their awareness raising and RA-PURE capacity linked to increasing adoption of the technologies especially by the smallholder farmers.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in agriculture, Energy, or related disciplines is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in programmes in areas of learning, linking and leveraging.
• Good understanding of the Kenya agriculture and energy sectors.
• Strong leadership skills, experience in partnership development and deep understanding and experience in consortia management.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with excellent reporting facilitation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)
• Willingness to travel to all program locations, including remote areas.

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The LINK Pathway Lead is a senior position which involves engaging with partners at high-level to rethink the linkages between regenerative agriculture (RA) and productive use of renewable energy (PURE) systems. The project aims to shift mindsets and drive systems transformation through the three interlinked pathways (Learn, Link, and Leverage). He/she will provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance on the activities and intervention within the LINK pathway. He/she will collaborate closely with other Pathway Leads to ensure coherence in quality implementation and reporting. Work closely with identified program partners and local actors across the targeted Counties in Kenya. He/she will be responsible for driving the development and roll-out of the Link agenda which underpins the integration of the RA-PURE nexus thinking into the program. A critical aspect of the program design is that the three pathways will operate concurrently rather than in isolation.
Stimulating Linkages

• Co-design and facilitate cross-sector collaboration by building partnerships, creating dialogue platforms, and implementing strategies to integrate RA-PURE practices among diverse system actors. 
• Catalyse ecosystem development by supporting organizations with technical assistance, activating demand through community engagement, and enabling viable RA-PURE business models and partnerships. 
• Support financial service providers in enhancing end-user affordability, developing innovative financial products, and raising awareness of available financing solutions among smallholder farmers and agri-businesses. 
• Drive mindset shifts and adoption by promoting RA-PURE solutions, utilising early adopters as advocates, and amplifying diverse voices and perspectives in shaping inclusive innovations. 
• Advance systems transformation along the Link Pathway by addressing key systemic barriers, such as power dynamics, limited linkages and relationships between RA and PURE, and access to finance challenges on both the demand and supply side, while fostering equitable relationships. 
• Facilitate Business to Business interactions and match making events between partners for improved RA/PURE business ecosystem performance. 
• Support collaborations and linkages to RA/PURE service providers to improve access and availability of RA/PURE solutions. 
• Facilitate partners ‘development of activity plans, risk assessments and corresponding budgets to ensure quality and value for money. 
• The Pathway lead will provide leadership, strategic direction and guidance on the activities and intervention, collaborating closely with other Pathway leads to ensure coherence in quality implementation and reporting.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in agriculture, Energy, Engineering or related disciplines is required. 
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in programmes in areas of learning, linking and leveraging. 
• Good understanding of the Kenya agriculture and energy sectors. 
• Strong leadership skills, experience in partnership development and deep understanding and experience in consortia management. 
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with excellent reporting facilitation and presentation skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)
• Willingness to travel to all program locations, including remote areas.

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Job Description

• Develop the MEL framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes, and impacts. He/she will lead analysis of data collected by implementing partners for assessment of progress (on-the-ground and at system level) to measure the programme’s progress towards strategic outcome areas as well as to capture learnings and inform adaptive management.
• Maintaining a high-level and strategic overview of the programme’s progress and engaging with other RA-PURE nexus programmes in East Africa to continuously refine programme strategies and monitoring efforts.
• Direct engagement with programme implementation partners to build their understanding and capacities of the programme’s ToC, MEL framework, and data collection tools, and accordingly actively ensuring the collection of high-quality data by programme partners.
• He/she will also support PME capacity building and learning activities for SoC Programme staff.
• Lead the collection and documentation of programme learnings by organising in and cross-country learning events and exchange visits and capturing these learnings in the form of knowledge products (including case studies, learning briefs, best practice documents, and success stories).He/she will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing on best practices and lessons learned.Collect, consolidate and review impact results at corporate level in coordination with the Project Manager. Manage the corporate level results database and support distribution of planned and actual results to management. Supports Sector and Country teams with use of global harmonised indicator (GHI) data on request

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Statistics, Qualitative Economics, Social Studies, International development, or related disciplines is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in programmes in areas of MEL.
• Familiarity with donor and SNV reporting requirements
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required (e.g. SPSS or EPI-Info, STATA, LogAlto) as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and mobile technologies to report data
• Demonstrated commitment to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)
• Willingness to travel to all program locations, including remote areas.

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Objectives of the assignment/consultancy

The objective of this assignment is to develop and operationalize the Biogas Professionals Portal with Workforce Mapping, which will:

• Facilitate public access to verified information about NITA-certified biogas masons.
• Incorporate GIS mapping tools to display workforce geographical distribution for equitable service delivery.
• Integrate an API-based certificate reconfirmation tool to validate NITA-issued certifications in real-time.
• Enhance public confidence in biodigester installation services by promoting quality assurance and transparency.
• Integrate seamlessly with the Biogas Knowledge Base Platform.

Scope of Work

The scope of work for the Consultant will include but not be limited to:

Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct consultations with key stakeholders, including NITA, training institutions, county governments, and biogas industry actors, to define system requirements and gather input for the portal. 
• Identify essential data fields, certification details, and user interface preferences.

Development of the Portal Framework

• Design a user-friendly and interactive portal with the following core components:
• Searchable Directory: A database of NITA-certified professionals, searchable by name, location, skills, and certification status.
• Mapping Tool: Integration of GIS features to display the geographical distribution of certified biogas masons, enabling users to locate professionals in their regions.
• Detailed Profiles: Individual profiles showcasing certification details, skills, years of experience, and contact information.
• User Feedback System: A feature allowing users to provide ratings and reviews of services rendered by certified professionals.

Integration with the Biogas Knowledge Base Platform

• Link the portal with the Biogas Knowledge Base Platform to allow cross-platform navigation and access to additional resources such as training materials, policy updates, and sectoral guides.

Integration of a NITA Certificate Reconfirmation Tool with API

• API Integration: Develop and integrate an API interface between the Biogas Professionals Portal and the NITA certification database. This will enable real-time validation of NITA-issued certificates for masons.
• Real-Time Certificate Verification: Implement a system where the portal sends certificate requests to the NITA API, verifying the status of certifications automatically and providing results to the user instantly.
• Certificate Information: The API will return key certification details such as certification validity, training institution, and expiry date. If the certification cannot be verified, the system will return an error or "not found" message to the user.
• Security: Ensure that the API design incorporates secure authentication and data protection protocols to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data privacy.
• User Interface: Integrate the API responses into the portal’s user interface, where users can easily see whether a mason's certification is valid, including any additional details like expiration dates or institution verification.

Data Collection and Validation

• Compile and validate data on NITA-certified masons, ensuring the accuracy of information displayed on the portal.
• Establish mechanisms for regular updates and maintenance of the database to accommodate new certifications or changes.

Communication and Public Awareness

• Develop user manuals and IEC materials to promote the portal and its functionalities to the owners, public, county governments, and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications 

• At least a master’s degree in a relevant field in IT, renewable energy, with a good understanding of the systems development process.