SNV Value Chain Expert Employment Opportunity

SNV is a Dutch based international Development Organization that provides market based solutions for the poor through local institutions and organizations in more than 33 developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

Started in 1967, SNV program in Kenya is organized in 3 sectors combined with multidisciplinary portfolio teams of about 8 core advisors each. 

SNV Kenya has three portfolio offices based in South Rift (With an office in Nairobi), Northern Kenya (With an office in
Nanyuki) and North Rift (With an office in Eldoret).

Our clients include government, private sector, farmer groups and NGOs. 

SNV Kenya has a track record in the development of rural enterprises and market systems especially in the ASALs, all these programmes are about improving rural incomes and livelihoods through strengthening of different markets systems to catalyse businesses, trade and services.

As a result of growth, SNV is looking for qualified professionals for different ASAL programs in the following areas:

Value Chain Competitiveness & Inclusiveness Expert

Key function/Responsibilities

• He/she will providing a Value Chain Competitiveness and Inclusiveness Expertise.
• He/she shall be the Deputy Chief of Party (COP) and will report to the COP.
• He/she will spearhead all aspects of the value chain approach and competiveness activities.
• He/she will also assist the COP in managing the project.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of regional/ international experience in economic growth, trade, value chain competitiveness, livestock, agricultural development, and/or food security programs. Preference will be given to those with considerable working experience in pastoral areas.
• Demonstrated success in implementing programs aimed at increasing the competitiveness and inclusiveness of value chains using facilitation approaches.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in value chain development (i.e., USAID’s value chain and facilitation approach) that reaches the women, youth, the poor and very poor, creativity, willingness to innovate, think systemically and design catalytic.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating across projects.
• Strong background in gender integration and women empowerment.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with an additional 7 years’ experience to the required minimum above. Fields of discipline and experience will be from area such as Animal Science/Livestock Development, Veterinary science, Agriculture, Agric. Economics, Agribusiness, and/or Entrepreneurship Development.  

Livestock Specialist

Key function/Responsibilities

• The Livestock Specialist, who reports to the COP, is expected to play a lead role interacting with key implementing actors and other development partners and shall be responsible for all livestock development matters that, among others, include: improved livestock productivity, animal nutrition, animal health, breeding, and livestock marketing.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years or more work experience of practical experience in livestock development, including livestock marketing and processing. Previous experience working in Kenya or East Africa strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years managing or evaluating livestock development programs in the Horn of Africa, especially in the pastoral areas.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with an additional 7 years’ experience to the required minimums above. Fields of discipline and experience will be in areas such as animal science, range management, livestock marketing, dairy/meat processing, agribusiness management and pastoral livestock systems.
• Due to the challenging environment of the project area, including security concerns and unique socio-cultural factors the Livestock Specialist should be a Kenyan National.

Contract Duration

• 2 years with possibility for extension

How to apply?

Please send your application letter and CV containing 3 referees to kenya@snvworld.org (att. HR Officer) before 20th May, 2012 with reference to “Value Chain Competitiveness & Inclusiveness Expert” or “Livestock Specialist” (as the case may be) as cover letter title.

More information about SNV Country

For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org