Technoserve Business Advisor Job in Kisumu Kenya

Vacancy: Business Advisor - (FBO Governance & Capacity Building)
 

Smallholder Poultry Market Development Initiative
 

TechnoServe Background: TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. 

We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.

Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. 

With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

Position Description: The job holder will be responsible for providing organizational development, policy and capacity building expertise and support to Smallholder Poultry Market Development Initiative activities. 

Provide leadership and guidance on implementation of Governance, policy awareness and capacity building strategies and initiatives within the project. 

The Business Advisor will work closely with farmer business organizations (FBOs), county governments, local stakeholders, and sub-contractors, and management. 

S/he will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of project activities and achievement of the project’s goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree qualifications in Agribusiness Studies, Economics, Marketing or other business-related studies required;
• Minimum of three years field and technical experience in the development sector, capacity building, organizational development, policy in Kenya is required;
• Experience working with farmer business organizations, policy programs is an added advantage;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills a must;
• Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports;
• Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships;
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations;

Reports To:- Program Manager
 

Location:- Kisumu with (20%) time in Nairobi.
 

Application Instructions:
 

To Apply: 

 Please submit your application (by email only) to ke-recruit@tns.org with the position title placed in the subject line. 

Please include 

(1) cover letter describing your interest, 

(2) curriculum vitae, 

(3) salary history, and 

(4) telephone contacts of three referees. 

Please include all requirements in one document. 

Applications will be treated confidentially. 

Deadline for applications is 31st October 2014. 

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

No phone calls please.

Technoserve is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, and individuals with disabilities