Project Summary:
The purpose of this ABEO Stakeholder Mapping is to: (1) conduct a mapping assessment that identifies individuals and organizations (stakeholders) critical to the achievement of USAID/Kenya’s agriculture, business and environment projects goals; (2) identify the nature of stakeholder engagement with USAID-funded projects, including a classification of the level of engagement; (3) outline the nature of influence different stakeholders have on USAID project objectives, and how they are in turn affected by the projects; and (4) provide a set of options to USAID/Kenya on how to strategically improve relationships among stakeholders so that optimal development outcomes are achieved. The product of this assessment will be used in the development of USAID/Kenya’s Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
Position Summary:
Under this task order, the Agricultural Value Chain Analysis Specialist will support the Team Leader to conduct the ABEO/Kenya Stakeholder Assessment. The assessment will review all relevant USAID project documents, which will include five agriculture and business projects, and four natural resource management projects, and conduct assessment at the national and county-level (27 counties).
** The position is open to internationals and nationals (Kenyans are strongly encouraged to apply).**
Responsibilities:
The Agricultural Value Chain Analysis Specialist, under the stewardship of the Team Leader will conduct field assessments at the national and county levels to answer the following questions for each of the nine projects:
- Identify individuals and organizations (stakeholders) critical to the achievement of USAID/Kenya’s agriculture, business and environment projects goals, and describe why each is strategically important.
- Assess the nature of stakeholder engagement
- Classify as unaware of USAID’s project; aware; somewhat engaged, or highly engaged.
- Are stakeholder interests/needs/objectives in alignment with each other?
- Are stakeholders organized, and if so, how and for what purpose?
- What process of dialogue and decision-making is used among stakeholders?
- Outline the nature of stakeholder relationships
- How do the various stakeholder groups influence ABEO projects?
- How do ABEO projects affect the various stakeholder groups?
- Provide recommendations on how USAID/Kenya can strategically improve relationships among stakeholders so that optimal development outcomes are achieved.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of eight years of experience in value chain analysis, particularly for maize and drought-tolerant staple, livestock, horticulture and diary sectors; developing partnerships in agriculture and business sectors for sustainable development in rural areas; developing public/private partnerships in agriculture.
- Proven experience in stakeholder analysis mapping exercises; organizational development—with strong skills and experience in assessing group dynamics, organizational conflict management and strategic partnerships.
- Proven experience in participatory data collection methods, including moderating focus groups and leading interviews.
- Proven experience in data analysis methods, particularly qualitative analysis and mapping;
- Minimum of Master Degree in social sciences, economics, business, environmental sciences, or related field.
- Knowledge of Kenya, especially political economy, agricultural and environmental sectors
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Agricultural Value Chain Analysis Specialist, USAID/Kenya
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