Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Responsibilities
Programmatic
• Support seed system assessments aimed at increasing understanding of the status quo, capacity gaps, constraints, and opportunities in the region.
• Work collaboratively with KALRO/KALRO Seed Unit and other actors to i mprove their business capacity for production of Early Generation Seed (EGS).
• Facilitate market linkages for KALRO/KALRO Seed Unit to supply demand driven quality cassava planting materials on a commercial basis.
• In collaboration with KEPHIS, IITA and other seed system actors, support testing and implementation of cassava seed protocols to ensure quality assurance of cassava planting materials.
• Facilitate identification and capacity building of Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs/Enterprises (CSEs) in commercial seed production while ensuring inclusivity
• Develop/refine and implement a robust capacity development program targeting key cassava seed system actors including but not limited to KEPHIS, KALRO/KALRO Seed Unit, and CSEs.
• Develop/refine training manuals on commercial seed production as well as other relevant modules including gender and social inclusion.
• Support marketing of CSEs products and facilitate strong linkages between CSEs and farmers
• Facilitate registration of CSEs with relevant government agencies and ensure compliance to existing seed quality protocols
• Provide backstopping, coaching, and mentorship to selected CSEs.
• Create strong partnerships with public and private producers, relevant government ministries and agencies, other seed system stakeholders and represent MEDA when required.

Operations
• Prepare monthly plans and budget for the region.
• Proactively monitor burn rate.
• Ensure compliance with MEDA/donor procedures and policies.

Monitoring and Evaluation
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection and analysis.
• Develop progress reports.
• Track performance against targets and course correct where necessary.
• Document and share lessons learnt
• Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
• Education: A university degree in agribusiness, economics, marketing, or related field.
• A Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years in enterprise/private sector development at a senior level in agricultural value chains involving private sector and farmer organizations

Additional Qualifications:
• Understanding and appreciation of MEDA's mission, vision, values, and business principles
• Has strong understanding and experience in seed system and value chain development
• Experience in offering a wide range of business development services (BDS) to MSMEs, farmers/farmer organizations to facilitate their growth.
• Market oriented and strong entrepreneurial skills
• Excellent people and stakeholder management skills
• Strong partnership and networking skills
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Fluency (written and verbal) in English is required. Working knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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