Self Help Africa Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Advisor Jobs

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Self Help Africa Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Advisor Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

Self Help Africa Kenya looking for “Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Advisor”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before March 19, 2024.

Self Help Africa is an international charity that promotes and implements long-term rural development projects in Africa. Self Help Africa merged with Gorta in July 2014. The organisation works with rural communities in eight African countries – supporting farm families to grow more and earn more from their produce.

The Self Help Africa has published a job vacancy announcement on March 12, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Advisor to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter	Self Help Africa
Position	Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Advisor
Location	Nairobi, Kenya
Country	Kenya
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	University Degree
Experience Required	Minimum Five years
Application Deadline	March 19, 2024

Self Help Africa Job Vacancy 2024

Job Purpose

The holder of this position will take a leading role in the design and development of new and innovative agricultural and natural resource management initiatives for the country programme and assist in the marketing of those initiatives to funders/donors and other stakeholders. He/she will ensure effective and timely delivery of agricultural and NRM programme that demonstrate sustainable impact among SHA targeted communities and ensure effective engagement of partners and stakeholders including private sector in supporting the achievement of programme goals and objectives in line with the Kenya Strategic Plan. He/she will also support in demonstrating quality of programming and impact through contributing to country reporting and documentation of ‘best practices’ to donors and other stakeholders.

Position in Organization:

Job Title: Agriculture & Natural Resource Management Advisor
Organisation: Self Help Africa
Department: Programmes
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Head of Programmes
Benefits: 22 days annual leave, Medical Insurance and 10% Employer pension contribution and 25% leave allowance
Expected Travel: Significant county level and nation-wide travel with minimum international travel required
Closing Date: 19th March 2024

Qualification:

Master’s Degree preferably in Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Agri-business, or a related field.
Strong experience in research designs, forestry, agro-ecology and carbon credit will be added advantage
Proven experience in agronomic practice in the context of project implementation in an international NGO environment. Experience in dryland farming and livestock management will be an added advantage.
Strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages.
Strong M&E skills

Knowledge and Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of agricultural projects that are agri-business focused.
Experience with project implementation through consortiums involving national and international NGOs and Government ministries.
Experience in designing strategies and approaches for enhancing agricultural production and rural livelihoods among smallholder farmers.
Experience in networking among development partners and government departments
Proven ICT skills.
Strong training and facilitation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.

Role Competencies

Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills with fluency in Swahili and English.
People management skills.
Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help Africa’s vision, mission, and values.
Attention to detail and the ability to produce timely and accurate reports.
Ability to work as part of a team across different cultures.
Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.