Job Description
ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.ACDI/VOCA is currently preparing for a Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Leader with Associates Program in Kenya funded by USAID. The Kenya LWA program is focused on enabling people, households and communities to escape poverty and chronic vulnerability and strengthen their resilience through: a) expended and viable market opportunities; b) strengthened institutions, systems and governance; c) improved human capital, and d) collective action and learning.
For long and short term consulting opportunities, ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking experts with the experience in the following management
and technical areas:
- Market systems development (livestock and other related market systems)
- Livestock market policy
- Livelihoods diversification through linkages with value chains and agribusinesses
- Livestock production and outputs
- Access to finance
- Nutrition, health and hygiene practices with use of social behavior change (SBC) strategies
- Gender empowerment programming
- Youth employability and vocational skills
- Water resources, rangeland and drought cycle management
- Governance, policy making support and institutional strengthening
- Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Learning
- Program assessments and evaluation studies
- Grants and Procurement Management
- Human capital development (literacy, numeracy and life skills)
- Degree in business administration, economics, public policy, agronomy, livestock, animal health and science, finance, law, human resources or related field; Master’s degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred
- Substantial experience in related technical area
- Experience with USAID and/or any other international donor funded project required
- Proven ability to facilitate high-value partnerships with communities, private and public sector stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines, excellent analytical and report writing skills
- Fluency in English and Swahili required
TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org or submit CV along with three references to kenyalwa@joinav.org. Please indicate ”Kenya LWA Program” in the subject line of your email. Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt.
About the Organization
ACDI/VOCA is an economic development organization that fosters broad-based economic growth, raises living standards, and creates vibrant communities. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA has worked in 146 countries since 1963. Its expertise is in catalyzing investment, climate smart agriculture, empowerment & resilience, institutionalstrengthening, and market systems. ACDI/VOCA currently has 44 active projects in 30 countries valued at a total of more than $151 millio
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