Job Vacancies at GROOTS Kenya

Overall Responsibility: To lead in the implementation of the Markets & Trade Program targeting small scale women farmers largely in the Horticulture value chain in Nyandarua (Potato) ,Nakuru (Horticulture & Dairy) ,Kitui (Poultry & Horticulture) and Muranga (Banana) Counties;

Specifically;

• Lead the mapping and organizing of small scale farmers into groups
• Enhance farmers capacities and organization to produce for the market
• Support in conducting of baselines surveys and rapid value chain analysis
• Develop & lead the implementation of such innovations that accelerate rural women small scale farmers’ engagement higher up the value chain
• Support farmer groups to map strategic agri-markets and build sustainable market linkages
• Develop and mainstream into the program innovations to address traditional challenges that hinder women engagement in agri- business e.g- care work burden, gender based violence, lack of land control, lack of capital e.t.c
• Support the women farmers to map stakeholders ‘conduct community –led advocacy to compliment the program investments
• Sustain strategic partnerships with policy makers and stakeholders mapped under the program
• Support mapped farmers to mobilize own financial resources, save and borrow to support their value chain activities
• Build a participatory monitoring system for the targeted individual farmers and farmer groups.
• Build a men for women movement to enhance the quality of program outcomes at individual and group level
• Any other role assigned by the Executive Director

Reporting to: Executive Director

Qualification:

• Bachelors’ degree in agribusiness or agricultural related studies
• A deep understanding of the horticulture value chain and in particular for crops such as potatoes, banana and kales
• At least over 3 years working experience in the sector
• Experience working with small scale farmers/entrepreneurs

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. Position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the project sites

Start date: January 2019**

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities of projects and assisting the Project Manager in preparing quarterly and annual reports on project progress. The post holder will monitor project activities on a regular basis, developing and maintaining the Management Information System of the project. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will also be responsible for the research, collection and analysis of different data in relation to project and programme activities.

Specifically;

• Be responsible for setting up and maintaining a database to capture all the project’s M&E activities, and results, and enhancing the information management of M&E related documents
• Lead and coordinate the development of M&E systems and processes for data collection, collation and management, and programme and projects reporting and external reporting requirements
• Provide technical support and back-up to external consultants conducting surveys and impact measurements
• Collection of outcome-level data (knowledge/behavior changes, awareness/satisfaction levels) at separate times from project implementation
• Provide technical advice on M&E, and lead in the analysis of projects’ baseline, evaluations and impact-assessment data, using qualitative and quantitative methods
• Be responsible for managing and regularly updating all relevant M&E documents, including quarterly reporting formats
• Be responsible for working with Project Manager to ensure that M&E is well integrated at the planning stages of projects and throughout the projects to ensure regular monitoring of programme impact
• Provide support and training to staff, interns, community facilitators and partners to increase the use of M&E tools and approaches
• Ensure the integrity and quality of data in support of citizen-generated data and other metrics and surveys
• Engage with the Kenya National Bureaus of Statistics and other data authorities to advance GROOTS Kenya mandate.

Education/qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or development studies; Specialization in Research, monitoring & Evaluation is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including experience of working effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences
• A team player with excellent organizational skills
• A self-starter with the initiative and confidence to lead in their designated field – can work independently and prioritize own work load
• Impeccable analytical and interrogatory skills
• Ability to work under pressure yet deliver multiple tasks on time with attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge and understanding of project monitoring, evaluation and M&E trends and discourse
• A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in developing and implementing M&E systems in NGOs or other development sector players
• Understanding of research and evaluation methodologies (qualitative and quantitative)
• Skilled in designing and managing data-gathering exercises effectively from field operations
• Strong computer skills, including statistical packages (SPSS), and the ability to interpret data
• Experience working in gender, and social inclusion or accountability projects or programmes