Land O’Lakes K-SALES Deputy Chief of Party Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP), K-SALES

Land O’Lakes International Development Division has applied, since 1981, an integrated approach to international economic development that capitalizes on our company’s 90 years as a leading farm-to-market agribusiness. 

We use our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty.
 

The Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-SALES) Project will help create a more inclusive, competitive and efficient livestock meat value chain sector by reducing drought-related losses, building the technical capacity of value chain actors and reducing marketing inefficiencies. 

K-SALES will increase agricultural productivity in the sector by developing Business Service Providers( BSPs), facilitating farmer field schools, increasing access to clean water, improving on-farm and off-farm infrastructure, facilitating agricultural lending, provide training in post- harvest handling and processing and developing the business capacity of cooperatives and industry associations. 

The project will target six counties in Kenya: Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, Meru and Taita Taveta. K-SALES will apply a demand-driven, private sector – facilitative approach to help businesses grow and build linkages with livestock smallholders. 

We will also expand trade of agricultural products (domestic, regional and international) by creating market linkages.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced DCoP , who reports to the Chief of Party, and will be responsible for leading operational support to ensure quality, timely and compliant implementation of the Land O’Lakes USDA Food for Progress Program (FFP).

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in management or business; (1st degree with considerable hands on experience will be considered)
• 10 years or more of progressively responsible work experience in operational support, management, and finance/budget oversight of US Government funded development programs;
• Experience implementing multi-faceted international livestock or crops development programs in Kenya;
• Extensive knowledge of USAID/USDA rules and regulations, compliance and procurement procedures;
• Substantial management experience and knowledge of project management work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff; and working in a multi-cultural environment;
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili with excellent writing skills;
• Experience supervising others and leading a team;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to dialogue, network, and negotiate with industry professionals such as; donor agencies, government representatives, international institutions, research institutions and private-sector business professionals.

To apply:
 

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to recruit.kenya@idd.landolakes.com no later than Friday 8 August 2014.

The subject line of the application e-mail should indicate Deputy Chief of Party position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.