Deadline of this Job: 02 September 2022
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
• Assist in managing the company assets at the Center of Excellence (CoE) station
• Knowledge transfer – help during training of internal teams, growers and stakeholders on Farmer Best Practices during field days held at the CoE station.
• Assist in showcasing tailored solution - benefit of joint solution of VS + CP products
• Assist farmers in Agronomics: How to improve technical knowledge of growers to optimize production
• Demand creation – assist in showcasing value of Bayer VS/CP products
• Assist in managing casual labour and preparing their wages to process payment
• Assist in Managing the crop at the CoE station.
• Visiting farmer fields within the region to offer solution and to guide them on farmer best practices
• Assist in collecting, collating and preparing data summaries, reports, or analysis that includes charts or graphs on crop performance
• Assist with coordinating activities like crop management, insect and pest control, crop water management at the station
• Keep visiting grower data records
• Help prepare work plans, monthly reports, project monitoring and evaluation and other project reports are completed on time.
• Help in assessing the training needs of farmers and various stakeholders and discuss these needs with project manager on a regular basis.
• Assist in linking and connecting farmers to vegetable seeds and crop protection dealers in our products
• Undertake any other roles as assigned by the project manager
• Assist in managing the company assets at the Center of Excellence (CoE) station
• Knowledge transfer – help during training of internal teams, growers and stakeholders on Farmer Best Practices during field days held at the CoE station.
• Assist in showcasing tailored solution - benefit of joint solution of VS + CP products
• Assist farmers in Agronomics: How to improve technical knowledge of growers to optimize production
• Demand creation – assist in showcasing value of Bayer VS/CP products
• Assist in managing casual labour and preparing their wages to process payment
• Assist in Managing the crop at the CoE station.
• Visiting farmer fields within the region to offer solution and to guide them on farmer best practices
• Assist in collecting, collating and preparing data summaries, reports, or analysis that includes charts or graphs on crop performance
• Assist with coordinating activities like crop management, insect and pest control, crop water management at the station
• Keep visiting grower data records
• Help prepare work plans, monthly reports, project monitoring and evaluation and other project reports are completed on time.
• Help in assessing the training needs of farmers and various stakeholders and discuss these needs with project manager on a regular basis.
• Assist in linking and connecting farmers to vegetable seeds and crop protection dealers in our products
• Undertake any other roles as assigned by the project manager
Experiences, skills and Qualifications
• Minimum of diploma in Agriculture related field with at least two years of experience.
• Strong customer focus
• Agricultural knowledge and understanding of regional market environment and dynamics
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Experience in farmer mobilization and working with farmers, partners and farmer groups .
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and demonstrable ability to deliver technical training
• Fluency in Microsoft Office
• Motorbike riding skills and a valid riding license is an added advantage
The role entails:
Programme implementation and delivery
• Working within the Prosperity and Climate Team in the British High Commission and collaborating with the PACT team in London, act as policy and programme lead for the UK PACT programme in Kenya, focused on delivery and oversight. Ensure that the portfolio and activities remain focused on intended objectives and key results, and track indicators to ensure our activity is adding value.
• Provide policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of current and future UK PACT programmes through a clear understanding of the forest and energy landscapes in Kenya including the political economy, opportunities for nature-based solutions, carbon markets and the country’s needs.
• Inform strategy implementation and activity planning through insightful briefings and analysis on specific climate themes, trends, identifying new opportunities, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies working closely with PACT grantees and delivery partner.
• Work with the UK PACT delivery partner to organise and manage calls for proposals and approval of projects for the UK PACT Kenya Country Programme.
• On an ongoing basis, oversee UK PACT’s forward work and activity plan in Kenya, ensuring it operates in a coordinated, integrated matter and delivers on UK objectives.
• Review progress of UK PACT projects and form strategic relationships with project beneficiaries to ensure ongoing relevance and impact of projects.
• Support demand scoping and market engagement events for relevant funding rounds.
• Identify potential UK PACT skill-share opportunities, where experts from the UK PACT roster of experts can help key institutions, and support and facilitate visits by experts on missions.
• Share outputs of UK PACT projects with Government of Kenya and other stakeholders to ensure sharing and uptake of recommendations.
• Collate all relevant learning and share with colleagues in UK and British High Commission. Use learning to inform and update future strategy.
• Provide support to other ICF programmes as needed, ensuring UK visibility, coherence and complementarity with other UK government programmes.
Stakeholder management
• Proactively develop, manage and strengthen the High Commission’s network of climate contacts to identify capacity building and policy influencing opportunities.
• As required, represent the High Commission and UK Government as a credible interlocutor in climate related engagements.
• Ensure coordination between UK climate programmes and initiatives supported by other donor agencies, identifying opportunities for multilateral cooperation where possible.
• Proactively seek cross-team collaboration opportunities amongst High Commission teams to continue supporting a mainstreamed approach to climate change in bilateral programmes.
• Play an active part in the corporate life of the High Commission (including, if necessary, as a member of the Greening Committee).
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Advanced university degree for instance in, Environmental Science, Climate, Natural Resource Management or related discipline;
• Strong experience and understanding of climate change programming with a focus on forest governance, nature based solutions and/or energy management;
• Minimum 7 years of experience working on climate change issues, for example working for/with national or regional government, international organisations or agencies, ideally with project/ programme management experience;
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and planning skills focused on achieving quality results;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship skills with ability to work collaboratively with others;
• Be a flexible and creative problem-solver, able to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, coordinate coherent and compelling programmes and projects whilst delivering at pace;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (fluency in written and verbal English) and ability to adjust to different audiences;
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Experience developing/implementing REDD+ projects
• Knowledge of financial / budget management principles or previous financial management experience.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
• Assist in managing the company assets at the Center of Excellence (CoE) station
• Knowledge transfer – help during training of internal teams, growers and stakeholders on Farmer Best Practices during field days held at the CoE station.
• Assist in showcasing tailored solution - benefit of joint solution of VS + CP products
• Assist farmers in Agronomics: How to improve technical knowledge of growers to optimize production
• Demand creation – assist in showcasing value of Bayer VS/CP products
• Assist in managing casual labour and preparing their wages to process payment
• Assist in Managing the crop at the CoE station.
• Visiting farmer fields within the region to offer solution and to guide them on farmer best practices
• Assist in collecting, collating and preparing data summaries, reports, or analysis that includes charts or graphs on crop performance
• Assist with coordinating activities like crop management, insect and pest control, crop water management at the station
• Keep visiting grower data records
• Help prepare work plans, monthly reports, project monitoring and evaluation and other project reports are completed on time.
• Help in assessing the training needs of farmers and various stakeholders and discuss these needs with project manager on a regular basis.
• Assist in linking and connecting farmers to vegetable seeds and crop protection dealers in our products
• Undertake any other roles as assigned by the project manager
• Assist in managing the company assets at the Center of Excellence (CoE) station
• Knowledge transfer – help during training of internal teams, growers and stakeholders on Farmer Best Practices during field days held at the CoE station.
• Assist in showcasing tailored solution - benefit of joint solution of VS + CP products
• Assist farmers in Agronomics: How to improve technical knowledge of growers to optimize production
• Demand creation – assist in showcasing value of Bayer VS/CP products
• Assist in managing casual labour and preparing their wages to process payment
• Assist in Managing the crop at the CoE station.
• Visiting farmer fields within the region to offer solution and to guide them on farmer best practices
• Assist in collecting, collating and preparing data summaries, reports, or analysis that includes charts or graphs on crop performance
• Assist with coordinating activities like crop management, insect and pest control, crop water management at the station
• Keep visiting grower data records
• Help prepare work plans, monthly reports, project monitoring and evaluation and other project reports are completed on time.
• Help in assessing the training needs of farmers and various stakeholders and discuss these needs with project manager on a regular basis.
• Assist in linking and connecting farmers to vegetable seeds and crop protection dealers in our products
• Undertake any other roles as assigned by the project manager
Experiences, skills and Qualifications
• Minimum of diploma in Agriculture related field with at least two years of experience.
• Strong customer focus
• Agricultural knowledge and understanding of regional market environment and dynamics
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Experience in farmer mobilization and working with farmers, partners and farmer groups .
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and demonstrable ability to deliver technical training
• Fluency in Microsoft Office
• Motorbike riding skills and a valid riding license is an added advantage
Deadline of this Job: 02 September 2022
Programme implementation and delivery
• Working within the Prosperity and Climate Team in the British High Commission and collaborating with the PACT team in London, act as policy and programme lead for the UK PACT programme in Kenya, focused on delivery and oversight. Ensure that the portfolio and activities remain focused on intended objectives and key results, and track indicators to ensure our activity is adding value.
• Provide policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of current and future UK PACT programmes through a clear understanding of the forest and energy landscapes in Kenya including the political economy, opportunities for nature-based solutions, carbon markets and the country’s needs.
• Inform strategy implementation and activity planning through insightful briefings and analysis on specific climate themes, trends, identifying new opportunities, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies working closely with PACT grantees and delivery partner.
• Work with the UK PACT delivery partner to organise and manage calls for proposals and approval of projects for the UK PACT Kenya Country Programme.
• On an ongoing basis, oversee UK PACT’s forward work and activity plan in Kenya, ensuring it operates in a coordinated, integrated matter and delivers on UK objectives.
• Review progress of UK PACT projects and form strategic relationships with project beneficiaries to ensure ongoing relevance and impact of projects.
• Support demand scoping and market engagement events for relevant funding rounds.
• Identify potential UK PACT skill-share opportunities, where experts from the UK PACT roster of experts can help key institutions, and support and facilitate visits by experts on missions.
• Share outputs of UK PACT projects with Government of Kenya and other stakeholders to ensure sharing and uptake of recommendations.
• Collate all relevant learning and share with colleagues in UK and British High Commission. Use learning to inform and update future strategy.
• Provide support to other ICF programmes as needed, ensuring UK visibility, coherence and complementarity with other UK government programmes.
Stakeholder management
• Proactively develop, manage and strengthen the High Commission’s network of climate contacts to identify capacity building and policy influencing opportunities.
• As required, represent the High Commission and UK Government as a credible interlocutor in climate related engagements.
• Ensure coordination between UK climate programmes and initiatives supported by other donor agencies, identifying opportunities for multilateral cooperation where possible.
• Proactively seek cross-team collaboration opportunities amongst High Commission teams to continue supporting a mainstreamed approach to climate change in bilateral programmes.
• Play an active part in the corporate life of the High Commission (including, if necessary, as a member of the Greening Committee).
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Advanced university degree for instance in, Environmental Science, Climate, Natural Resource Management or related discipline;
• Strong experience and understanding of climate change programming with a focus on forest governance, nature based solutions and/or energy management;
• Minimum 7 years of experience working on climate change issues, for example working for/with national or regional government, international organisations or agencies, ideally with project/ programme management experience;
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and planning skills focused on achieving quality results;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship skills with ability to work collaboratively with others;
• Be a flexible and creative problem-solver, able to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, coordinate coherent and compelling programmes and projects whilst delivering at pace;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (fluency in written and verbal English) and ability to adjust to different audiences;
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Experience developing/implementing REDD+ projects
• Knowledge of financial / budget management principles or previous financial management experience.
Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
Key responsibilities
• Conduct sector level quantitative livestock systems analysis with a focus on herd dynamics, feed availability and use, climate change, and land use
• Conduct livestock sector and national level economic and policy analysis
• Contribute to ongoing model development to (a) improve the livestock sector quantification in a national/global economic model; and (b) enhance the ex-ante (environment, income, nutrition, gender) impact functionalities of a national/regional, spatial multi-market partial equilibrium model
• Support the development and implementation of national livestock master plans (https://www.ilri.org/livestock-master-plans) with quantitative livestock systems analysis
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and other relevant communication products
• Contribute to proposal writing to raise additional resources for policy and foresight research.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned
Requirements
• PhD. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field
• Relevant post-Ph.D. experience with strong economic modeling skills will be considered
• Expertise (required) in foresight/ex-ante economic impact quantitative agricultural/livestock sector analysis.
• Strong skills in partial/general equilibrium analysis using GAMs
• Experience in climate change or environmental quantitative analysis
• Track record of engagement in peer-reviewed publications
• Familiarity with the context of livestock systems and sectors in developing countries
• Experience using econometric software such as STATA and R is an advantage
• Relevant professional certification
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Proven ability to work within strict deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently
• Ability to travel extensively to regional and international locations
Key responsibilities
• Conduct sector level quantitative livestock systems analysis with a focus on herd dynamics, feed availability and use, climate change, and land use
• Conduct livestock sector and national level economic and policy analysis
• Contribute to ongoing model development to (a) improve the livestock sector quantification in a national/global economic model; and (b) enhance the ex-ante (environment, income, nutrition, gender) impact functionalities of a national/regional, spatial multi-market partial equilibrium model
• Support the development and implementation of national livestock master plans (https://www.ilri.org/livestock-master-plans) with quantitative livestock systems analysis
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and other relevant communication products
• Contribute to proposal writing to raise additional resources for policy and foresight research.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned
Requirements
• PhD. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field
• Relevant post-Ph.D. experience with strong economic modeling skills will be considered
• Expertise (required) in foresight/ex-ante economic impact quantitative agricultural/livestock sector analysis.
• Strong skills in partial/general equilibrium analysis using GAMs
• Experience in climate change or environmental quantitative analysis
• Track record of engagement in peer-reviewed publications
• Familiarity with the context of livestock systems and sectors in developing countries
• Experience using econometric software such as STATA and R is an advantage
• Relevant professional certification
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Proven ability to work within strict deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently
• Ability to travel extensively to regional and international locations
Post Doctoral Fellow Soil and Manure Greenhouse Gas Emissions job at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct agronomic, livestock productivity and greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements for different land use systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to allow the quantification of system-specific GHG fluxes, detect emission hotspots, and subsequently to develop reliable mitigation options;
• Manage and maintain laboratory and field facilities, specifically automatic soil GHG flux chambers, laser absorption spectrometers included in various setups (e.g., manure incubation chambers, soil flux chambers, etc.) to quantify GHG emissions from soil, vegetation, and manure;
• Conduct laboratory-scale mesocosm parameterisation experiments to allow direct comparison of GHG emission potentials from manures and soils for different environmental conditions and management and intervention testing;
• Conduct lab and field experiements to assess nutrient losses (C, N, P) from livestock manure;
• Co-supervise PhD and Msc students and guide research technicians;
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance of the collected data;
• Write scientific papers and prepare conference/workshop presentations describing results and their implications for productivity, GHG and nutrient management; and contribute to other communication products (research briefs, policy briefs, stakeholder meetings etc.);
• Develop innovative concepts and ideas for further research (including proposal writing) to address environmental aspects of agricultural productions systems that do not compromise food security.
Requirements
• PhD in nutrient cycling in agroecosystems, agronomy, geo-ecology, environmental sciences, soil science, or related fields
• Considerable practical knowledge of techniques and experience with equipment used in the measurement of GHG emissions from terrestrial ecosystems
• Knowledge of chemical analysis of environmental samples (soil and plant analysis) is an asset
• Ability to effectively manage, visualize and analyze (statistics) large datasets using standard programming languages (i.e., R, python etc.)
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Proven track record of scientific writing as first and/or corresponding author
• Knowledge on agricultural production systems in developing and/or developed countries is an asset
• Support partner capacity assessments and capacity building, while checking the accuracy and completeness of compliance documents as per checklists
• Follow-up with partners on regular and scheduled environmental reports and continuously update the reporting tracker
• Support with regular documentation and uploading of environmental compliance documents in the ERF tracker and Tamis Pro
• Track all the program environment and social risk outputs and milestones and update the M&E system with the same, in addition to providing support with quarterly or annual reporting
• Maintain fruitful relationships with partners and provide timely feedback on their environment compliance questions, and regularly updating contact information for environment compliance contact persons
• Travel to regional offices as required
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Environment and Social Risk Management Specialist (also includes stepping in when on leave)
REPORTING:
The Environment Associate will report to the Environment and Social Risk Management Specialist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management, or environmental studies, with proven training in environmental and social risk and impact assessment
• 7+ years experience in environment and social impact assessment and institutional capacity building
• An articulate individual who possesses excellent communications and personnel management skills and who can relate to people at all levels of an organization
• Fluency in written and spoken English and proven experience and ability to write briefs and reports is critical for this role
• Environmental compliance experience within the private sector is desirable
• The successful candidate will work with colleagues across the Oceans Practice to plan, implement and evaluate high impact interventions to reduce overfishing, restore depleted fish populations, tackle illegal fishing, minimise by-catch, protect sensitive habitats and empower coastal communities.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Facilitate coordinated action on sustainable fisheries by the WWF network.
• Provide leadership on strategy development, impact evaluation and network collaboration.
• Communicate actively and effectively with the WWF network and external stakeholders.
• Work with experts in the WWF network to develop and advocate for shared policy positions.
• Convene and provide secretariat support for meetings of the Oceans Practice fisheries core team.
• Provide expert technical advice and commission scientific and technical analyses as needed.
• Work with WWF Global Tuna Lead to inform and influence regional fisheries management.
• Work across WWF practices and disciplines to support an integrated approach to fisheries.
• Building network capacity to influence fisheries management, policy and governance.
• Manage budgets and support the development of strategic funding proposals as needed.
Required Qualifications
• University qualification(s) in fisheries management, marine conservation, law, political science, economics or related fields.
• 7+ years of professional experience in fisheries management and/or marine conservation, including demonstrated experience in driving improvements in fisheries management.
• Track record of success in fisheries management, marine conservation, policy advocacy, industry engagement, seafood markets, program development and/or strategic international partnerships.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate international teams located across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated success in fundraising.
Required Skills and Competencies
• Strategic thinker, communicator and motivator.
• Excellent understanding of fisheries science, policy, governance and management.
• Strong knowledge of marine conservation issues.
• Good understanding of fisheries markets and trade.
• Strong negotiating, lobbying and policy advocacy skills.
• Fundraising experience with public, private and/or philanthropic donors.
• Proven success in leading and motivating international teams.
• Proven experience of working with different cultures.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation.
• Excellent command of English; other languages will be considered an asset.
• Identifies with WWF values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• Willingness to travel regularly and internationally.
Working Relationships
• Reports to hosting office with a technical (dotted) reporting line to the Oceans Practice Leader.
• Liaise closely with Ocean Practice and Market Practice Core Teams and other relevant WWF teams (i.e. seafood, partnerships committee, etc).
The main purpose of this role is to lead our strategy on agribusiness opportunities for smallholder farmers, their associations, cooperatives, etc. Success in this role will be demonstrated by a measurable increase in farmer incomes, through improved market access, attracting additional financing into farmer organisations, strengthened organisation structures, and ensuring better business acumen in every farmer organisation we work with.
You will be responsible for:
• Market System Development: develop a consolidated approach to Market Systems Development across the organisation. Track international best practice. Develop and maintain appropriate guidelines and resources and disseminate to programme teams.
• Sustainable Food Systems: provide vision and inspiration to assist agri-food enterprises to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food to all.
• Enterprise Community of Practice: Build the SHA Enterprise Community of Practice.
• Training and capacity building: provide bespoke training to SHA field staff, partners and clients on Enterprise-related topics.
• Recruitment: support country offices to recruit enterprise specialists.
• Technical Support: provide detailed support, including sourcing external expertise, for the design and implementation of projects covering, but not limited to Cooperative management and development, Social Enterprise development •Agro Enterprise management •Market and Value Chain Analysis •Value addition to agriculture produce •Project Appraisal •Business Planning •Access to financial services and products: SACCOs, VSLAs, Micro Finance / Cooperative Bank, insurance and risk management FinTech: track the rapidly expanding field of mobile financial service appropriate for SHA beneficiaries Intellectual Property (IP) management Market based approaches for the delivery of WASH services •graduation of farmer-led enterprises from grant to commercial finance.
• M&E: work with the M&E team to design indicators, data collection and analyses, design the ToRs for midterm reviews and final evaluations, and take part in joint evaluation missions.
• Policy: Lead and contribute to developing policy documents in relation to our agribusiness work and keep abreast of innovations to inform our work.
• Networking: Represent Self Help Africa in relevant regional/international communities of practice, networks in order to promote our work. Document and disseminate Self Help Africa’s experiences.
• Strategy: Ensure that enterprise development practices and projects are in line with Self Help Africa’s group strategy and internal policies on partnership and participation; inclusion (including gender and HIV/AIDS targeting); and environment (natural resource management and adaptation to climate change).
• Proposal development: Support the Fundraising Teams to win new business and funding to support enterprise development throughout the organisation.
• Gorta Group: Working closely with colleagues in TruTrade and Partner Africa to explore opportunities for collaboration and to win new business.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
• Technical Advisors at Head Office and Country Programme level
• Programmes Director
• Desk Officers
• Regional Directors/Country Directors/Heads of Programmes
• Fundraising
• TruTrade country leads and TMEA focal point
• Partner Africa Executive Director
• Group CEO
External
• External stakeholders including but not limited to institutional and private donors, Irish Aid, and international aid agencies such as USAID and FCDO
• Partners/service providers – Establish and maintain effective working relations, particularly national and regional agribusiness
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• Primary degree (minimum) in agriculture, cooperative management, social enterprise, finance, business, economics or a related discipline.
• 10 years’ experience of working in the agribusiness sector in Africa.
• Proven professional experience in at least 4 of these sectors:
• Cooperative management and development
• Social Enterprise development.
• Agro Enterprise management
• Market and Value Chain Analysis
• Project Appraisal
• Business Planning
• Micro Finance: SACCOs, VSLAs, Micro Finance / Cooperative Banks.
• FinTech: experience of the rapidly expanding field of mobile financial services.
• Intellectual Property (IP) management.
• Market based approaches for the delivery of WASH services.
• Programme cycle management.
• Excellent skills in report writing and proposal development.
• Strong research, evaluation and analytical skills.
• Experience in using participatory approaches in project design, monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent written English essential
• Flexibility and the ability to work in a multi-cultural team
• Self-motivated with good organisation, planning and management skills and a track record in working remotely.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in providing remote support.
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Self Help Africa
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct agronomic, livestock productivity and greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements for different land use systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to allow the quantification of system-specific GHG fluxes, detect emission hotspots, and subsequently to develop reliable mitigation options;
• Manage and maintain laboratory and field facilities, specifically automatic soil GHG flux chambers, laser absorption spectrometers included in various setups (e.g., manure incubation chambers, soil flux chambers, etc.) to quantify GHG emissions from soil, vegetation, and manure;
• Conduct laboratory-scale mesocosm parameterisation experiments to allow direct comparison of GHG emission potentials from manures and soils for different environmental conditions and management and intervention testing;
• Conduct lab and field experiements to assess nutrient losses (C, N, P) from livestock manure;
• Co-supervise PhD and Msc students and guide research technicians;
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance of the collected data;
• Write scientific papers and prepare conference/workshop presentations describing results and their implications for productivity, GHG and nutrient management; and contribute to other communication products (research briefs, policy briefs, stakeholder meetings etc.);
• Develop innovative concepts and ideas for further research (including proposal writing) to address environmental aspects of agricultural productions systems that do not compromise food security.
Requirements
• PhD in nutrient cycling in agroecosystems, agronomy, geo-ecology, environmental sciences, soil science, or related fields
• Considerable practical knowledge of techniques and experience with equipment used in the measurement of GHG emissions from terrestrial ecosystems
• Knowledge of chemical analysis of environmental samples (soil and plant analysis) is an asset
• Ability to effectively manage, visualize and analyze (statistics) large datasets using standard programming languages (i.e., R, python etc.)
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Proven track record of scientific writing as first and/or corresponding author
• Knowledge on agricultural production systems in developing and/or developed countries is an asset
Deadline of this Job: 01 September 2022
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Support partner capacity assessments and capacity building, while checking the accuracy and completeness of compliance documents as per checklists
• Follow-up with partners on regular and scheduled environmental reports and continuously update the reporting tracker
• Support with regular documentation and uploading of environmental compliance documents in the ERF tracker and Tamis Pro
• Track all the program environment and social risk outputs and milestones and update the M&E system with the same, in addition to providing support with quarterly or annual reporting
• Maintain fruitful relationships with partners and provide timely feedback on their environment compliance questions, and regularly updating contact information for environment compliance contact persons
• Travel to regional offices as required
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Environment and Social Risk Management Specialist (also includes stepping in when on leave)
REPORTING:
The Environment Associate will report to the Environment and Social Risk Management Specialist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management, or environmental studies, with proven training in environmental and social risk and impact assessment
• 7+ years experience in environment and social impact assessment and institutional capacity building
• An articulate individual who possesses excellent communications and personnel management skills and who can relate to people at all levels of an organization
• Fluency in written and spoken English and proven experience and ability to write briefs and reports is critical for this role
• Environmental compliance experience within the private sector is desirable
Deadline of this Job: 12 September 2022
• WWF is a leading voice for sustainable fisheries worldwide, working with policy makers, fisheries managers, fishing industry partners, retailers, local communities, research partners, international institutions and civil society organisations to drive improvements in fisheries management and governance. The Sustainable Fisheries Lead will be responsible for supporting coordinated and collective action on fisheries matters by national offices and regional programs across the WWF network.• The successful candidate will work with colleagues across the Oceans Practice to plan, implement and evaluate high impact interventions to reduce overfishing, restore depleted fish populations, tackle illegal fishing, minimise by-catch, protect sensitive habitats and empower coastal communities.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Facilitate coordinated action on sustainable fisheries by the WWF network.
• Provide leadership on strategy development, impact evaluation and network collaboration.
• Communicate actively and effectively with the WWF network and external stakeholders.
• Work with experts in the WWF network to develop and advocate for shared policy positions.
• Convene and provide secretariat support for meetings of the Oceans Practice fisheries core team.
• Provide expert technical advice and commission scientific and technical analyses as needed.
• Work with WWF Global Tuna Lead to inform and influence regional fisheries management.
• Work across WWF practices and disciplines to support an integrated approach to fisheries.
• Building network capacity to influence fisheries management, policy and governance.
• Manage budgets and support the development of strategic funding proposals as needed.
Required Qualifications
• University qualification(s) in fisheries management, marine conservation, law, political science, economics or related fields.
• 7+ years of professional experience in fisheries management and/or marine conservation, including demonstrated experience in driving improvements in fisheries management.
• Track record of success in fisheries management, marine conservation, policy advocacy, industry engagement, seafood markets, program development and/or strategic international partnerships.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate international teams located across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated success in fundraising.
Required Skills and Competencies
• Strategic thinker, communicator and motivator.
• Excellent understanding of fisheries science, policy, governance and management.
• Strong knowledge of marine conservation issues.
• Good understanding of fisheries markets and trade.
• Strong negotiating, lobbying and policy advocacy skills.
• Fundraising experience with public, private and/or philanthropic donors.
• Proven success in leading and motivating international teams.
• Proven experience of working with different cultures.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation.
• Excellent command of English; other languages will be considered an asset.
• Identifies with WWF values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• Willingness to travel regularly and internationally.
Working Relationships
• Reports to hosting office with a technical (dotted) reporting line to the Oceans Practice Leader.
• Liaise closely with Ocean Practice and Market Practice Core Teams and other relevant WWF teams (i.e. seafood, partnerships committee, etc).
Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:The main purpose of this role is to lead our strategy on agribusiness opportunities for smallholder farmers, their associations, cooperatives, etc. Success in this role will be demonstrated by a measurable increase in farmer incomes, through improved market access, attracting additional financing into farmer organisations, strengthened organisation structures, and ensuring better business acumen in every farmer organisation we work with.
You will be responsible for:
• Market System Development: develop a consolidated approach to Market Systems Development across the organisation. Track international best practice. Develop and maintain appropriate guidelines and resources and disseminate to programme teams.
• Sustainable Food Systems: provide vision and inspiration to assist agri-food enterprises to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food to all.
• Enterprise Community of Practice: Build the SHA Enterprise Community of Practice.
• Training and capacity building: provide bespoke training to SHA field staff, partners and clients on Enterprise-related topics.
• Recruitment: support country offices to recruit enterprise specialists.
• Technical Support: provide detailed support, including sourcing external expertise, for the design and implementation of projects covering, but not limited to Cooperative management and development, Social Enterprise development •Agro Enterprise management •Market and Value Chain Analysis •Value addition to agriculture produce •Project Appraisal •Business Planning •Access to financial services and products: SACCOs, VSLAs, Micro Finance / Cooperative Bank, insurance and risk management FinTech: track the rapidly expanding field of mobile financial service appropriate for SHA beneficiaries Intellectual Property (IP) management Market based approaches for the delivery of WASH services •graduation of farmer-led enterprises from grant to commercial finance.
• M&E: work with the M&E team to design indicators, data collection and analyses, design the ToRs for midterm reviews and final evaluations, and take part in joint evaluation missions.
• Policy: Lead and contribute to developing policy documents in relation to our agribusiness work and keep abreast of innovations to inform our work.
• Networking: Represent Self Help Africa in relevant regional/international communities of practice, networks in order to promote our work. Document and disseminate Self Help Africa’s experiences.
• Strategy: Ensure that enterprise development practices and projects are in line with Self Help Africa’s group strategy and internal policies on partnership and participation; inclusion (including gender and HIV/AIDS targeting); and environment (natural resource management and adaptation to climate change).
• Proposal development: Support the Fundraising Teams to win new business and funding to support enterprise development throughout the organisation.
• Gorta Group: Working closely with colleagues in TruTrade and Partner Africa to explore opportunities for collaboration and to win new business.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
• Technical Advisors at Head Office and Country Programme level
• Programmes Director
• Desk Officers
• Regional Directors/Country Directors/Heads of Programmes
• Fundraising
• TruTrade country leads and TMEA focal point
• Partner Africa Executive Director
• Group CEO
External
• External stakeholders including but not limited to institutional and private donors, Irish Aid, and international aid agencies such as USAID and FCDO
• Partners/service providers – Establish and maintain effective working relations, particularly national and regional agribusiness
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
• Primary degree (minimum) in agriculture, cooperative management, social enterprise, finance, business, economics or a related discipline.
• 10 years’ experience of working in the agribusiness sector in Africa.
• Proven professional experience in at least 4 of these sectors:
• Cooperative management and development
• Social Enterprise development.
• Agro Enterprise management
• Market and Value Chain Analysis
• Project Appraisal
• Business Planning
• Micro Finance: SACCOs, VSLAs, Micro Finance / Cooperative Banks.
• FinTech: experience of the rapidly expanding field of mobile financial services.
• Intellectual Property (IP) management.
• Market based approaches for the delivery of WASH services.
• Programme cycle management.
• Excellent skills in report writing and proposal development.
• Strong research, evaluation and analytical skills.
• Experience in using participatory approaches in project design, monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent written English essential
• Flexibility and the ability to work in a multi-cultural team
• Self-motivated with good organisation, planning and management skills and a track record in working remotely.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience in providing remote support.
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Self Help Africa
Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
Role purpose
To support various production activities including growing, fertigation, harvesting
Accountabilities
• Uphold compliance to Phyto-sanitary requirements at all time.
• Enforces/observe HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSE policy in all operations.
• Support all production processes for learning and exposure
• Attend tasks & projects allocated from time to time
Qualifications Knowledge, experience & capabilities
• A degree in Horticulture / Agriculture or its equivalent
• Relevant work experience (Growing Ornamental crops in a greenhouse setting) will be an added advantage.
• Data entry and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate experience in Microsoft Office with excellent organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
Role purpose
To support various production activities including growing, fertigation, harvesting
Accountabilities
• Uphold compliance to Phyto-sanitary requirements at all time.
• Enforces/observe HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSE policy in all operations.
• Support all production processes for learning and exposure
• Attend tasks & projects allocated from time to time
Qualifications Knowledge, experience & capabilities
• A degree in Horticulture / Agriculture or its equivalent
• Relevant work experience (Growing Ornamental crops in a greenhouse setting) will be an added advantage.
• Data entry and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate experience in Microsoft Office with excellent organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
Country Manager job at UPL Ltd
Deadline of this Job: 30 August 2022
Overall Purpose & Challenges
The position is accountable for driving the growth of business UPL business in Kenya, the Kenya market is characterized as highly competitive & becoming generic companies & multinationals. B2B. The role needs strong business acumen & Strategic orientation and change management is critical as we are evolving organization, strong leadership- people management & influencing skills.
Job Responsibilities
P&L responsibility, Lead Country commercial team to deliver the business results, Devise country growth strategy, explore the opportunity for growth (organic & inorganic), New Product Identification registration & commercialization in co-ordination with R&D, Mkt. team, channel expansion, assessing business risk for UPL,
Scale up the existing innovation, market scanning capability to help in decision making & finding opportunity, understand product management, credit control, inventory management, drive customer centricity.
The position is accountable for driving the growth of business UPL business in Kenya, the Kenya market is characterized as highly competitive & becoming generic companies & multinationals. B2B. The role needs strong business acumen & Strategic orientation and change management is critical as we are evolving organization, strong leadership- people management & influencing skills.
Job Responsibilities
P&L responsibility, Lead Country commercial team to deliver the business results, Devise country growth strategy, explore the opportunity for growth (organic & inorganic), New Product Identification registration & commercialization in co-ordination with R&D, Mkt. team, channel expansion, assessing business risk for UPL,
Scale up the existing innovation, market scanning capability to help in decision making & finding opportunity, understand product management, credit control, inventory management, drive customer centricity.