Seeking: Technical Experts for Anticipated USAID-funded project in Kenya
DAI is seeking senior-level technical experts for an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded Kenya Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity. This activity is part of an inter-related suite of activities issued by USAID/KEA under the Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS), using shared approaches in different geographic areas. The Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity will utilize a market systems approach to support inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth and strengthen resilience among people and systems. The anticipated project has five interrelated priority areas: competitive, inclusive and sustainable market systems; diverse agricultural production and productivity; policy environment for agricultural market systems development; integration of youth and women into agriculture market systems; and Collaborate Action and Learning for market systems change.
Experts with experience in the following management and technical areas:
Market systems development (horticulture, dairy and staple food systems)
Agricultural productivity, including input supply chains and agro-dealers
Access to finance, particularly for smallholder farmers
Agricultural policy development and implementation
Nutrition, health, and social behavior change
Youth employment, particularly in agricultural market systems
Gender empowerment, particularly in agricultural market systems
Agribusiness and BDS market strengthening
Resiliency in agricultural market systems
While each position will have detailed managerial and technical requirements under the anticipated project, the
following are minimum qualifications:
Degree in business administration, economics, public policy, agronomy, agricultural science, or related field; Master’s degree or other advanced degree strongly preferred;
7+ years of professional experience in one or more of the areas listed above;
Experience with USAID and/or any other international donor funded project is preferred;
Previous experience with or exposure to a market systems approach to agricultural development is strongly preferred; and
Fluency in English and Swahili required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cw… OR send your CV to KenyaFTF@dai.com, indicating your area(s) of technical expertise in the subject line of the email.