Catholic Relief Services - USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas.
CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.
We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following position.
The successful candidate require technical competencies, willingness to travel to field locations and a commitment to work with and support partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.
1. Program Manager - Agriculture
Ref.2013/09
Location: Nairobi
Job Purpose:
The primary role of the Program Manager is to provide technical assistance and manage all aspects of the CRS/Kenya Agriculture Program Portfolio.
S/he will oversee program operations, provide technical assistance in capacity building of partners and implementation of activities, ensure financial administration of the projects, implement monitoring systems, plan workshops, supervise the Program team, provide timely reporting and communicate with donors.
S/he is responsible for
(i) ensuring the quality of CRS’ programs in Agriculture;
(ii) keeping abreast of state of the art approaches;
(iii) representing the agency; and
(iv) leveraging funding.
CRS Kenya is seeking to significantly develop its portfolio and expertise in Agriculture and in fundraising for the program.
The Program Manager will establish relationships with key donors and actively pursue opportunities to leverage funding for Agriculture Programs.
S/he will also be involved ii emergency response as deemed appropriate.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Provide technical assistance In the areas of agricultural productivity, seed systems, agricultural value chains, land and water management and trade/marketing of agricultural products
- Identify and develop sustainable agro-based projects and implement a demand-driven, commercialization approach to rural development
- Strengthen program linkages with civil society organizations, government representatives and the private sector.
- Maintain working relations with relevant government line ministries and private sector/research institutions to coordinate the adoption of new products and/or approaches in agriculture development and marketing
- Assist partners with organizational development through capacity assessments and tailored skill building and training in agriculture aspects of project administration, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Strengthen the capacity of implementing partners’ system, structures and skills and enhance opportunities for shared-learning with partners
- Ensure compliance with CRS and donor requirements/regulations in the entire Program
- Ensures timely submission of project and program progress and final reports including financial reporting
Desired Qualifications Skills & Abilities
- A minimum of Masters in Agricultural Science such as Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Natural Resource Management or related subjects.
- At least five years’ experience in managing agricultural development projects
- Demonstrate knowledge of fund raising, including designing specific projects, developing proposals for funding, and participating in successful negotiations.
- Broad grasp of socio-economic policy issues with respect to food security, CAADP and Medium Term Investment Plan for Kenya
- Knowledge and experience of mainstreaming gender in programming
- Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral communication, writing and computer (Microsoft Office) skills
- Proven ability in collaborative/team working relationships
- Demonstrated qualities of cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people and good judgment
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Monday April 15,2013.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services - Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Catholic Relief Services - Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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