Project Officer - Agriculture & Enterprise Development - Kakamega + Kitui

We hiring for two of these roles! These positions will be based in the Field locations responsible to implement alliDE Kenya activities in Western and Eastern Regions. These positions will represent iDE in the project counties. The Project Officer is the key person for the TLTN project implementation in the field representing iDE in the consortium andwith external stakeholders while in the field. The position will closely coordinate with the TLTN consortium partners to implement integrated activities as stipulated in the approved detailed implementation plan in a timely manner.

Theposition is responsible to liaise with government and other stakeholders in the field. The role is to oversee the program and ensure the program's activities align with the objective and goal of the project in the counties. RequirementsPlan, implement, monitor, and report project activities aligned with projectobjectives and as per detailed implementation plan (DIP)Speed up quality project implementation, budget tracking and support partnerson coordination and day to day project handling in the project counties. Ensure that project DIP and MEARL Plan is on-track and follow-up projectactivities/output against the timeline. .

Provide technical guidance to Farm Business Advisors, Enterprises and smallholder farmers to address key issues, and technical backstopping in line withthe project goal. Assist in technical assessment and studies for knowledge creation, newproject concept development and project quality monitoring. Collaborate and maintain good working relationships with relevant CountyGovernments e. g. Department of Agriculture, Health etc. Guide and monitor FBA's, SME's and small holder farmers to ensure effectiveproject implementation. Prepare monthly work-plans from the approved DIPPrepare timely project progress reports, including partner and project progressreports. . In coordination with Communication colleagues, collect and document bestpractices, case studies, stories and photos.

Contribute to partner and vendor assessment or any other due diligenceassessment as asked by the Country office. Ensure integration (mainstreaming) of GESI in project implementation; and,inform the country office if any GESI related gap is identified or improvement isneeded in the course of the implementation process. Any other tasks as assigned by the SupervisorBachelors degree in Agriculture, Food/Agribusiness, agriculture economics and enterprise development or related disciplines.

Training certificate in Market System Development is an added advantageAt least 2- 3 years of field and technical experience in the implementation of projects within agricultural value chains or market systems development approach in any one sector from Agriculture, and Nutrition or another relevant fieldPrevious experience managing or implementing agribusiness programmingClear understanding and evidence-based experience on agricultural value chain development and working with SMEsStrong hands-on experience in managing or providing technical support to farmer groups and/or cooperativesConsiderable understanding and knowledge of rural markets, trading relationships, and rural service provisionExperience in enterprise developmentMust understand the technical, social, and other aspects in the development fieldExperience in identifying, building and maintaining public/private partnerships, preferably in the agricultural sectorStrong marketing, financial analysis, and management skillsStrong hands-on experience in managing or providing technical support to producer organizationsExcellent command of report writing, analysis, and presentation skills using Word, Excel, and PowerPointGood spoken and written skills in both English and SwahiliMotorbike driving; basic computer knowledgeBenefitsCompetitive benefits that include paid time off, holidays, health insurance, and more!