RTI International is recruiting for the following job careers in anticipation of a five - year innovations in agriculture program in Kenya.

The program will focus on harnessing innovaban for cutting-edge results in selected agricultural value chains through private sector strategies to impact household incomes andlor nutrition.

This program goal will be achieved through: testing, cultivating, and adapting innovations which further the Feed the Future Strategy in Kenya and promote opportunities for women, vuth, and vulnerable populations; support broad adoption of innovative approaches across target populations: generate sustainable and scalable private sector solutions; identify and promote innovations with the potential for cross national and/or global adoption; and identify and support Kenya for-profit and not-for- profit entities in agricultural value chains

Chief Of Party - The Chief of Party will assume responsibility for overall program management, developing a strong, coherent technical vision and initiating innovative strategies across the program, Supervise program operations, personnel, M&E. and preparation of periodic wntten reports to USAID and RTI headquarters. Manage process to identify potential innovative solutions to agricultural productivity and food insecurity.

Qualifications:
A Masters degree in Business Administration or related field, plus a minimum of 12 years of experience overseas. At least 7 years’ experience in venture capital or relevant private sector experience.

Engagement Manager - Responsible for conducting assessments of applicants, determining the technical assistance needed for each innovation, and managing the requests for technical assistance.

Qualifications: A Masters degree in Business Administration or relevant technical field required plus a minimum of 7 years experience in management consulting or venture capelai markets.

Grants And Operations Manager - Oversees the management of the grants under
contracts program. Responsible for the operations, accounting and financial functions for the program to ensure compliance with USAID regulations.

Qualifications:
Masters Degree in accounting, business, finance, or a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years in finance/accounting. Five years experience managing grants and compliance on large, complex programs, preferably USAID-funded.

Assessment And Evaluation Specialist
- Design and oversee rigorous assessments of
innovation grantees.

Qualifications: PhD required in relevant field. Five years experience conducting
evidence-based assessments. Previous USAID M&E project experience required.

Agricultural Innovation Specialist - Responsible for the overall agricultural focus of the project working closely with the COP to develop a private-sector oriented vision for adoption of improved agricultural practices.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a relevant field. Seven years’ private sector agricultural experience or similar experience required.

Please email cover letter and CV to KenyaGovernance@rti.org . Applicants must include the Position Title in the subject line of their email.

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