Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development job at Fauna & Flora International
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Vacancy title: Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism , Category: Management ]

Jobs at: Fauna & Flora International


Deadline of this Job:
13 July 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Person Specification
Skills
Essential:
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to successfully negotiate with diverse audiences
• Excellent information organisation and presentation skills
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to lead and manage both decisions and people, in line with other decision makers, in high stress environments
Desirable:
• Business impact measurement, costing, marketing and sales plan, investment pitches and risk assessments skills

Knowledge and experience
Essential:
• Undergraduate level qualification or equivalent in economics, business management, tourism or rural development
• Excellent written and spoken Swahili and English
• Demonstratable knowledge of at least one of the following sectors: sustainable fisheries, agriculture/agroforestry
• Track record of setting up tourism-based enterprises that generate funds for species conservation and local community development.
• Proven track record in conducting market research
• Demonstrable experience in project management
• Previous experience working for an I/NGOs in rural entrepreneurship/ enterprises development.
Desirable:
• MBA or Advanced degree in business-related discipline
• Private sector experience in agribusiness or tourism or seafood sector
• Experience working for a startup enterprise
• Knowledge of development approaches to enterprise development and strengthening of market systems, such as Practical Action’s Participatory Market Systems Development (PMSD)
• Experience in developing inclusive finance models (such as eco-credits, Village Savings and Loan Associations) and micro-insurance
• Experience working in international conservation NGOs or organization in enterprise development.
• Experience reporting to multiple managers or projects

Behavioural qualities
Essential:
• Team player, with ability to seek out views of others and build positive working relationships
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines
• Impact-focused
• Well-organised with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to deal with challenges in a positive and constructive way
• Commitment to working in a collaborative manner, sharing information and learning
• Commitment to organisational and legal compliance, and responsible management of donor funds


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Applications, consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV (tailored to the role as advertised, highlighting relevant experience and achievements) and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your permission) should be sent to africajobs@fauna-flora.org 
Please mark your application Technical Specialist, Enterprise Development, Kenya.
The closing date for applications is 10 July 2022. If you have previously applied for this position, we have a copy of your application and there is no need to resubmit.



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Job Info
Job Category: Technician jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 10 July 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 29-06-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 29-06-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 29-06-2066
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