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Since 1981, Land O’Lakes International Development has applied an integrated approach to international economic development. We use our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty. We believe in the value of people and en...
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Project Description:
Kenya Irrigation Project is a 5-year $14M-$18M project funded by the USDA Food for Progress Program. The project will work closely with the National Irrigation Board and act as a steward of USDA funds to design and construct small and medium sized irrigation projects that demonstrate a strong potential for expanding agricultural production and trade.
Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide strategic vision, overall leadership and technical direction to the project. The COP will ensure the project is planned and executed with quality, accountability and measurable impact. The COP will be the primary liaison with USDA and other donor partners, as necessary, and will manage project staff and implementing partners to ensure proper reporting, financial management, and compliance. The COP is expected to coordinate with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to country and global standards. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to other field sites.
Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Reporting & Supervision:
The Chief of Party reports to the Program Director – Africa and supervises, mentors and develops technical leads.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Project Description:
Kenya Irrigation Project is a 5-year $14M-$18M project funded by the USDA Food for Progress Program. The project will work closely with the National Irrigation Board and act as a steward of USDA funds to design and construct small and medium sized irrigation projects that demonstrate a strong potential for expanding agricultural production and trade.
Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
The Finance Director is responsible for the overall financial oversight and cost containment for the Kenya Irrigation Project. This position will oversee the accounting, financial reporting and audits, while ensuring program compliance with Land O’Lakes and donor rules and regulations. This position partners with and supports the Chief of Party in regards to all accounting and financial reporting activities; as well as provides leadership to the entire program team regarding any and all financial and administrative issues. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with travel to other field sites.
Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Reporting & Supervision:
This position reports to the Chief of Party and supervises 2-4 positions
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Project Description:
Kenya Irrigation Project is a 5-year $14M-$18M project funded by the USDA Food for Progress Program. The project will work closely with the National Irrigation Board and act as a steward of USDA funds to design and construct small and medium sized irrigation projects that demonstrate a strong potential for expanding agricultural production and trade.
Job Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will be responsible for the development and oversight of all monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) activities for Kenya Irrigation Project. This will include developing and implementing a robust MEL system that meets the requirements of USDA and Land O’Lakes’ MEL policies. Specifically, the M&E Specialist will manage a team of field-based MEL coordinators to create quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and processes documented in a monitoring, evaluation and learning plan (MELP), train staff and partners in MEL system implementation, coordinate all data collection efforts, ensure data quality, process and analyze the data for donor reporting, adaptive management, and learning purposes, and provide oversight support to external evaluators. Additionally, the M&E Specialist will support the development and roll-out of a tablet-based data collection system that will assist in tracking indicators. The M&E Specialist will also take an active role in adaptive management through active participation in stakeholder, learning and work planning meetings. This individual will report to the Chief of Party with technical support from the headquarters Global MEL staff.
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