MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field. RQ
  

Professional Qualifications

• Project Management/Community Development AA
  
• Master’s degree MBA, AA
  

Experience

• Total minimum years of work experience 5 years
  

Detail Minimum No of Years Need Type5

• Programme/Project Management (in Community Dev.) 5 ES
  
• Business/enterprise development 3 ES
  
• Stakeholder Management 3 ES
  
• Agribusiness development 2 ES
  
• Risk Management 4 DE
  
• Communication and advocacy 3 DE
  
• People Management 3 ES
  
• Resource mobilization 1 DE
  

1. Project Planning & Strategic Execution
   

   • Support the design and execution of livestock value chain interventions aligned with Mifugo ni Mali objectives, KCB and the Foundation’s broader strategy.
     

   • Translate project goals into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with timelines, targets, and desired outcomes.
     

   • Identify strategic partners and opportunities that enhance program value chains and geographic reach.
     

2. County Government & Partner Coordination
   

   • Engage county governments, agricultural officers, and implementing partners to drive localized delivery of project components.
     

   • Foster strong partnerships that ensure shared accountability, co-financing, and technical collaboration.
     

   • Identify new strategic partners—including private sector, NGOs, cooperatives, and development agencies—to strengthen program reach and value addition.
     

3. Contracts, MOUs & Partnership Management
   

• Lead the development, negotiation, and management of MOUs, contracts, and partnership agreements with counties and strategic partners.
  

• Monitor partner compliance, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities to ensure alignment with project objectives and donor expectations.
  

• Maintain organized documentation, support due diligence processes, and coordinate periodic partner reviews to strengthen accountability and collaboration.
  

1. Team Coordination & Field Operations Management
   

   • Work closely with internal project teams and external field staff to coordinate training, farmer outreach, and value chain activities.
     

   • Motivate and support implementation teams through regular briefings, feedback loops, and joint problem-solving.
     

2. Capacity Building & Farmer Training
   

   • Organize and facilitate training for livestock farmers on best practices including animal husbandry, feed management, disease control, and financial literacy.
     

   • Develop training materials and leverage technical partners to improve farmer productivity and resilience.
     

3. Community Mobilization & Stakeholder Engagement
   

   • Lead the mobilization of farmer groups, cooperatives, and community leaders to participate in program activities.
     

   • Serve as the primary liaison between KCB Foundation, farmers, cooperatives, and KCB bank team to enhance buy-in and participation.
     

4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
   

   • Track performance indicators to assess progress toward strategic targets.
     

   • Support real-time learning by collecting and analyzing data on reach, uptake, and outcomes for timely decision-making and donor reporting.
     

5. Reporting & Accountability
   

   • Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to inform internal decision-makers and external partners.
     

   • Ensure reports reflect both quantitative results and qualitative impact stories.
     

6. Financial & Administrative Oversight
   

   • Support budgeting, expenditure tracking, and resource planning in collaboration with the finance team.
     

   • Maintain accurate records of activities, farmer engagements, and logistical support provided.
     

7. Risk Management & Compliance
   

   • Identify implementation risks early and propose practical mitigation measures.
     

   • Ensure all activities comply with KCB Foundation policies, regulatory guidelines, and donor requirements.
     

8. Sustainability & Graduation Pathways
   

• Support design and implementation of graduation models that enable farmers to transition to sustainable livestock enterprises.
  

• Promote integration with KCB bank and market linkages to support long-term impact beyond the project cycle