Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 29, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic team player that has passion for our work, company, and clients. This position will be working closely with a small team, to help with the day-to-day management of up to 6 County Coordinators on our Agripreneur Program. The ideal team member must have a farming and/or business background with knowledge of the other and experience in mentoring and managing a field team . They should have good communication skills, both written and verbal, English & Swahili, great interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain relationships at multiple levels with an outstanding attitude, sincere personality, and passion for work.

Responsibilities
• Fully responsible for line management of County Coordinators in the region including performance KPI setting, monitoring, regular 1-1’s, identification of training needs to support the team’s development.
• Identify, develop, grow and maintain a network of service providers at a regional level. Identify, engage & facilitate linkages between county coordinators, rural agripreneurs, farmers and input companies, service providers, offtakers and other partners.
• Identify & select potential rural agripreneurs who will be involved in service provision such as aggregation of inputs, mechanization services, produce sale, and extension services to smallholder farmers.
• Proactively engage with the programme team to provide updates on the program progress and jointly resolve challenges to facilitate achievement of work plans & KPIs. 5. Mentor & Monitor County Coordinators engagement and implementation with Agripreneurs and service providers, compile periodic reports, and attend regular staff meetings.
• Conduct training/ engagement sessions to the Agripreneurs, Farmers or other stakeholders as required
• Work with County Coordinators, Local Government, Community Leaders, Agripreneurs and communities to support in building and strengthening a more productive environment for them to do business in by providing skills trainings and support.
• Work closely with Kuza management team in particular, as well as wider Kuza Team in identifying and delivering on areas of continuous improvement in work- flows, process gaps, roles and responsibilities growth, to help deliver efficiencies.
• Recognize and report interesting stories and publicise the programme within the region.
• Adhere to Organization’s policies and procedures at all times especially with regard to safeguarding the interests of the Clients, Organization, and stakeholders

Essential Requirements
• Digital literacy
• Access to transport
• Degree in any agriculture, business-related field, or project management 4. Past Experience working in the agriculture sector/ commercial or farmer training/extension experience
• Experience in designing and/or implementing value chain development interventions in the food sector
• Past Business & Community Engagement Experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships 8. Management / Mentorship / Training experience
• Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made.
• Good organisation skills

Preferred Requirements
Past experience of working with NARIGP/ KCSAP Program of Ministry of Agriculture.

About Kuza
KUZA is an innovative social technology enterprise empowering people on the frontline from smallholder farmers to health workers. KUZA creates opportunities for underserved communities to LEARN, CONNECT & GROW through entrepreneurship on their own terms and pace.
Type of candidate we are looking
The ideal candidate would have a farming and/or business background with knowledge of the other. They should be based in the region/county of operations. They should be engaged in the community which they live in. They should be outgoing, approachable, driven, and trustworthy. They would have experience in mentoring and managing a field team. They should have good communication skills, both written and verbal and great interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain relationships at multiple levels.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply.
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