Job Opportunities at Adventist Development and Relief Agency - 4 Positions

Job Description

If you’re interested in working with ADRA Kenya, we’re more interested in who you are than what you do. So it’s important to us that you know who we are, and why we do what we do. We’re a team. In our business, working in isolation doesn’t cut it. We know it, and you know it. That’s why we’re aspiring to be a cohesive team; who learns and succeeds together – desiring the best for each other and for the work of our organization. We’re honest. Let’s be upfront about this - we truly believe honesty is the best policy. Across the organization - from the management to our support staff – we make honesty the basis of all interaction. So we encourage everyone to be courageous, freely admit mistakes, and question inconsistencies. And know, that your honesty will be appreciated. We love what we do. More than just a job, we never take for granted ADRA Kenya’s mission to profoundly improve the lives of those in need. This changes our perspective on the “Why” of our work and it fundamentally changes us as employees. It’s cliché but true: we’re driven to be the best and to achieve the best. We push ourselves to challenge assumptions, to realize the greatest goals and new ideas, and most importantly, never settle for the average. Our desire to simplify, be new, surprising and radically useful is becoming our daily mantra. If this is who you are, then you’re the person we’re looking for.

Specific areas of responsibilities include:

• In consultation with the project manager, the Agribusiness and Marketing Officer will plan for effective execution of the business and marketing related project activities for the Rehabilitation of Ecosystem and Agriculture Project (REAP) as outlined in the project proposal.
• Monitor and support timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for related project interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans
• Work closely with key stakeholders and community members in establishment of beneficiary targeting criteria as well as identifying various vulnerable groups, disaggregating these groups on gender and age and developing a detailed beneficiary data base.
• Support community/Farmers Capacity building on alternative livelihood options through group saving associations modalities
• Design appropriate Group Saving and Loaning Associations (GSLA) and Agriculture training curriculum as per targeted modules
• Take lead in establishment and modulated training of targeted Community Members on GSLA
• Coordinate with the Project manager to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the implementation process.
• Contribute to effective and timely implementation of project activities
• Fostering partnership and networks with stakeholders. e.g. the government ministries, relevant civil society organization’s and community based groups
• Prepare articles, stories and photographs that can be used to enhance the projects’ image 
• Work closely with the stakeholders and community lead persons in identification of GSLAs groups
• Coordinate product promotion during market days and conduct market research for farmers produce
• Support project manager in providing technical support, trainings and overseeing the establishment of the vegetable gardens, fruit nurseries and model farms
• Develop, review and revise (as required) training materials to address identified gaps and meet local capacities
• Ensure regular visits to GSLA and marketing groups to offer technical support
• Represent the ADRA Kenya and actively participate in County and Sub-county Planning and Coordination meetings if it is necessary
• Prepare project documentation including quarterly and monthly project reports on implementation status, intermediate and final narrative reports as per donor requirements and sending them to manager and other relevant team members for review/further action within set deadlines.
• To accomplish any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager
• Expected deliverables
• Relevant stakeholders are informed, aware of and supportive of the project goals and activities, and ADRA Kenya at large
• Project targets are met within the set timelines
• Community members are mobilized, intimately vested in and actively participating
• Reports delivered on time and in excellent quality
• All project inputs and activities properly documented and accounted for
• Training materials developed

Candidate profile Qualifications

• This position would suit a candidate with a university bachelor’s degree preferably in Agribusiness/Agriculture/Agricultural economics or related area.
• Two or more years’ experience in successfully promoting increased production and marketing of agriculture products.
• Two or more years of experience promoting Group saving and loaning associations (GSLAs).
• Agricultural extension experience and coordination of development programs with some experience in farmer cooperatives agricultural credit. Experience with value chains related to agricultural products/horticultural products and livestock.
• Ideally, candidates will have had experience facilitating: Agribusiness, Marketing, Post-harvest handling, Enterprise Development, Business Development Services, Business Linkages.
• S/he should have prior experience in pursuing and maintaining partnerships with relevant stakeholders including donors.
• The successful candidate should possess strong command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite is also required.
• Personality The successful candidate should be structured, creative, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• S/he should have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• S/he should be a team player with good communications skills.

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Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Livelihood Officer will purposely plan, implement, monitor and document all project activities as outlined in the proposal. Generally he/she will provide necessary technical support, related training, follow-up, and guidance to Rehabilitating Agriculture and Rangeland ecosystems (RARE) project.

Specific areas of responsibilities include:

• In consultation with the project manager, the livelihood officer will plan for effective execution of the project activities related to rehabilitation of agriculture and rangeland ecosystems as outlined in the project proposal which includes but not limited to skills, practices and capacities geared towards improving food security in Mandera West.
• Monitor and support timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for related project interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans
• Work closely with the project manager to conduct sound and rational baseline and end line surveys as per ADRA Kenya requirement an donor policies
• Take lead in community mobilization and sensitization as per the planned project activities
• Work closely with key stakeholders and community members in establishment of beneficiary targeting criteria as well as identifying various vulnerable groups, disaggregating these groups on gender and age and developing a detailed beneficiary data base
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports as per donor guidelines and ADRA Policy
• Organize and coordinate farmers/pastoralist (Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration) FMNR exchange visits and open days
• Support community/Farmers Capacity building on alternative livelihood options through group saving associations modalities
• Design appropriate FMNR, Group Saving and Loaning Associations (GSLA) and Agriculture training curriculum as per targeted modules
• Take lead in establishment and training of targeted Community Members on Disaster Risk Reduction
• Conduct modulated trainings on FMNR, GSLAs and Dryland vegetable cultivation
• Identify, prioritize and support communities to implement potential livelihood strategies that are less sensitive to existing and potential hazards and resilient to disasters
• Design, develop and provide necessary training for target communities to develop skills and capacities for disaster resilient livelihood strategies and viable options for income
• Coordinate with the Project manager to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the implementation process.
• Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all project activities 
• Fostering partnership and networks with stakeholders. e.g. the government ministries, relevant civil society organization’s and community based groups
• Prepare articles, stories and photographs that can be used to enhance the projects’ image 
• Work closely with the stakeholders and community lead persons in identification of FMNR and GSLAs groups
• Foster mobilization of new and existing Pastoral Field Schools (PFS) into recognized and registered Self Help Group (SHGs)

Expected deliverables

• Relevant stakeholders are informed, aware of and supportive of the project goals and activities, and ADRA Kenya at large
• Project targets are met within the set timelines 
• Community members are mobilized, intimately vested in and actively participating
• Reports delivered on time and in excellent quality
• All project inputs and activities properly documented and accounted for
• Training materials developed

Candidate profile Qualifications

• This position would suit a candidate with a university bachelor’s degree in Agroforestry/Environmental studies/Agriculture or related area.
• Two or more years’ experience in successfully promoting increased production and marketing of agriculture products.
• Experience in promotion and implementation of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) approach to rehabilitation of degraded lands.
• S/he should have prior experience in pursuing and maintaining partnerships with relevant stakeholders including donors.
• The successful candidate should possess strong command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite is also required.
• Personality The successful candidate should be structured, creative, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• S/he should have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• S/he should be a team player with good communications skills.

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Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Environment Officer will be responsible for identification and training of community lead farmers who will take lead in the rehabilitations of degraded lands through farmer managed natural regeneration and enrichment planting.

Specific areas of responsibilities include:

• In consultation with the project manager, the Environment Officer will plan for effective execution of the project activities related to Rehabilitation of Ecosystems and Agriculture Project (REAP) as outlined in the project proposal.
• Monitor and support timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for related project interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans 
• Work closely with key stakeholders and community members in establishment of beneficiary targeting criteria as well as identifying various vulnerable groups, disaggregating these groups on gender and age and developing a detailed beneficiary data base
• Organize and coordinate farmers/pastoralist (Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration) FMNR exchange visits and open days
• Design appropriate Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and EP training curriculum as per targeted modules
• Conduct modulated trainings on FMNR and Enrichment Planting.
• Identify, prioritize and support communities to implement potential livelihood strategies that are less sensitive to existing and potential hazards and resilient to disasters
• Design, develop and provide necessary training for target communities to develop skills and capacities for disaster resilient livelihood strategies and viable options for income
• Coordinate with the Project manager to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the implementation process.
• Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all project activities
• Fostering partnership and networks with stakeholders. e.g. the government ministries, relevant civil society organization’s and community based groups
• Prepare articles, stories and photographs that can be used to enhance the projects’ image
• Work closely with the stakeholders and community lead persons in identification of FMNR groups
• Conduct sensitization and mobilization campaigns targeting the beneficiary community.
• Ensure optimal use of financial and capital resources in the project through timely requisitioning of all necessary supplies for project implementation.
• Participate in project startup/project closure workshops, baseline survey and end of Project Evaluation for the project as per project design and within the project implementation deadlines.
• Prepare project documentation including quarterly and monthly project reports on implementation and final reports as per donor requirements and sending them to project manager for review/further action within set deadlines.
• To accomplish any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager

Expected deliverables 

• Relevant stakeholders are informed, aware of and supportive of the project goals and activities, and ADRA Kenya at large
• Project targets are met within the set timelines
• Community members are mobilized, intimately vested in and actively participating
• Reports delivered on time and in excellent quality
• All project inputs and activities properly documented and accounted for 
• Training materials developed

Candidate profile Qualifications

• This position would suit a candidate with a university bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies/Agroforestry/Agriculture or related area.
• Three or more years’ experience in successfully promoting increased production and marketing of agriculture products.
• Experience promoting Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) approach to rehabilitation of degraded lands.
• S/he should have prior experience in pursuing and maintaining partnerships with relevant stakeholders including donors.
• The successful candidate should possess strong command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite is also required.

Personality

• The successful candidate should be structured, creative, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• S/he should have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• S/he should be a team player with good communications skills.

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Duties and responsibilities

The Programs Manager will be responsible for execution of the following duties.

• Provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for the projects, and ensure timely implementation and reporting of activities.
• Assist Program Director in providing innovative solutions that would prove radically useful and time, cost-saving across the work of ADRA Kenya.
• Strategizing: Assist Program Director in ensuring that the mission, values and strategic direction of ADRA Kenya is known, understood and followed by all staff. This strategic perspective is expressed in a practical manner in detailed, time-bound operational plans (OKRs). Plan, manage, organize and evaluate the administration of program in accordance with ADRA's policies and procedures. Responsible for innovative ways of building a sustainable program portfolio. Constantly evaluate and look how to improve the programs department.
• Strategizing: Assist Program Director in review and evaluation of the projects progress. Work with the project managers to develop actions plans to incorporate or implement findings and recommendations in the projects operation and finance. Take the lead in the development of objective evaluation criteria for assessing the program planner, project managers/coordinators performance and training needs.
• Team builder: Assist Program Director to ensure smooth, timely and quality operation of the Programs Department. Supervision, coaching, mentoring and management of programs department staff. Provide managerial support and supervision to the program planner, project managers/coordinators by setting the work standards, provides on-going guidance, coaching and mentoring. Coordinate regular meetings with program staff. Performance evaluation of the Programs Department staff. Initiate firing and hiring needs.
• Assist Program Director in preparation of reports for each board meeting from the assigned area of work.
• Regular field visits if budget and security allows.
• Assist Program Director in development, maintenance and update of all policies directly connected to the Programs Department. Assist in developing all organizational policies.
• Assist Program Director in seeking and development of diversified funding opportunities and financing of projects by building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, multilateral organizations, other development agencies and ADRA supporting offices. Finalization of reports and key donor correspondence. Ensure effective project monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Assist Program Director in overseeing implementation of donor contracts including monitoring of financial inputs and expenses, and activity reporting. Assist in writing proposals
• Monitor program progress and report to Program Director.
• Any other duty or responsibility as assigned by the Program Director.

Expected deliverables

• Organization targets are met within the set timelines
• Reports from all field projects are delivered, reviewed and submitted on time and in excellent quality
• All project inputs and activities properly documented and accounted for

Candidate profile Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (preferably Development/Leadership and Management/Agribusiness/Health).
• Three or more years’ of Technical and managerial experience in food security programs.
• Key personnel will be evaluated based on education and experience related to the program, and on demonstrated effectiveness for program implementation and working with international NGOs.
• The successful candidate should possess strong command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite is also required.

Personality

• The successful candidate should be structured, creative, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• S/he should have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• S/he should be a team player with good communications skills (both oral and written skills).