KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Planning & Strategic Execution
Support the design and execution of livestock value chain interventions aligned with Mifugo ni Mali objectives, KCB and the Foundation's broader strategy.
Translate project goals into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with timelines, targets, and desired outcomes.
Identify strategic partners and opportunities that enhance program value chains and geographic reach.
County Government & Partner Coordination
Engage county governments, agricultural officers, and implementing partners to drive localized delivery of project components.
Foster strong partnerships that ensure shared accountability, co-financing, and technical collaboration.
Identify new strategic partners—including private sector, NGOs, cooperatives, and development agencies—to strengthen program reach and value addition.
Contracts, MOUs & Partnership Management
Lead the development, negotiation, and management of MOUs, contracts, and partnership agreements with counties and strategic partners.
Monitor partner compliance, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities to ensure alignment with project objectives and donor expectations.
Maintain organized documentation, support due diligence processes, and coordinate periodic partner reviews to strengthen accountability and collaboration.
Team Coordination & Field Operations Management
Work closely with internal project teams and external field staff to coordinate training, farmer outreach, and value chain activities.
Motivate and support implementation teams through regular briefings, feedback loops, and joint problem-solving.
Capacity Building & Farmer Training
Organize and facilitate training for livestock farmers on best practices including animal husbandry, feed management, disease control, and financial literacy.
Develop training materials and leverage technical partners to improve farmer productivity and resilience.
Community Mobilization & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead the mobilization of farmer groups, cooperatives, and community leaders to participate in program activities.
Serve as the primary liaison between KCB Foundation, farmers, cooperatives, and KCB bank team to enhance buy-in and participation.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Track performance indicators to assess progress toward strategic targets.
Support real-time learning by collecting and analyzing data on reach, uptake, and outcomes for timely decision-making and donor reporting.
Reporting & Accountability
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to inform internal decision-makers and external partners.
Ensure reports reflect both quantitative results and qualitative impact stories.
Financial & Administrative Oversight
Support budgeting, expenditure tracking, and resource planning in collaboration with the finance team.
Maintain accurate records of activities, farmer engagements, and logistical support provided.
Risk Management & Compliance
Identify implementation risks early and propose practical mitigation measures.
Ensure all activities comply with KCB Foundation policies, regulatory guidelines, and donor requirements.
Sustainability & Graduation Pathways
Support design and implementation of graduation models that enable farmers to transition to sustainable livestock enterprises.
Promote integration with KCB bank and market linkages to support long-term impact beyond the project cycle
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional
Education
Bachelor's degree in any relevant field. RQ
Professional Qualifications
Project Management/Community Development AA
Master's degree MBA, AA
Experience
Total minimum years of work experience 5 years
Detail Minimum No of Years Need Type5
Programme/Project Management (in Community Dev.) 5 ES
Business/enterprise development 3 ES
Stakeholder Management 3 ES
Agribusiness development 2 ES
Risk Management 4 DE
Communication and advocacy 3 DE
People Management 3 ES
Resource mobilization 1 DE