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Closing: May 11, 2024
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A. About the project & context
The agriculture sector in Kenya has experienced mixed results in its progress over the decades. However, its poor performance is starkly evident considering the large proportion of small-scale
rural farmers with low incomes and persisting national-level food insecurity. The Agriculture Sector Growth and Transformation Strategy (ASTGS) envisions sector transformation at both small and medium enterprises, and large-scale commercial production level and addresses productivity concerns, agro-processing and commercialization through various interventions and approaches. However, existing and persisting sustainability challenges thwart efforts towards progress of the sector.
Key challenges from production side are such as loss of soil health and fertility, and inappropriate and conventional farm practices, as well as on-farm and post-harvest losses. Other factors which include climate change effects, global and domestic pricing volatilities, and
related systemic shocks further undo efforts to improve food and nutrition security, and income at household and national levels.
These added complexities in the agricultural and food systems ultimately require a new set of inclusive policies and programs as well as multi-pronged and multi-stakeholder approaches to
ensure a wholistic integration in sector development. Agricultural and food systems transformation needs to go beyond the Ministry of Agriculture and requires a shared vision and guiding framework.
Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been initiating the global programme "Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies" (AgSys) in 2023. The programme supports cooperating countries in transforming their agricultural sector. It draws on local impacts and partnerships and enhances these by providing national policy advice. Kenya is one of the cooperating countries and project activities will be implemented from 2024 - 2027. The global programme works in five fields of activity (Outputs):
1. Promoting reform approaches through transformative agricultural policy. These approaches need to be cross-cutting and as such connect agricultural policy with other areas such as food and nutrition security, climate action and biodiversity conservation.
2. Scaling successful practices to provide support in consolidating and institutionalising tried-and-tested approaches and innovations.
3. Including input from civil society by involving non-state actors, above all women and young people, in the reform agendas.
4. Harmonising financial contributions with the aim of transforming the national funding
landscapes and opening up access to additional funding and contributions to support the reform agendas.
5. Linking national and global agendas to strengthen national reform processes and enrich the debate on the transformation of agricultural and food systems.
A. About the project & context
The agriculture sector in Kenya has experienced mixed results in its progress over the decades. However, its poor performance is starkly evident considering the large proportion of small-scale
rural farmers with low incomes and persisting national-level food insecurity. The Agriculture Sector Growth and Transformation Strategy (ASTGS) envisions sector transformation at both small and medium enterprises, and large-scale commercial production level and addresses productivity concerns, agro-processing and commercialization through various interventions and approaches. However, existing and persisting sustainability challenges thwart efforts towards progress of the sector.
Key challenges from production side are such as loss of soil health and fertility, and inappropriate and conventional farm practices, as well as on-farm and post-harvest losses. Other factors which include climate change effects, global and domestic pricing volatilities, and
related systemic shocks further undo efforts to improve food and nutrition security, and income at household and national levels.
These added complexities in the agricultural and food systems ultimately require a new set of inclusive policies and programs as well as multi-pronged and multi-stakeholder approaches to
ensure a wholistic integration in sector development. Agricultural and food systems transformation needs to go beyond the Ministry of Agriculture and requires a shared vision and guiding framework.
Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been initiating the global programme "Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies" (AgSys) in 2023. The programme supports cooperating countries in transforming their agricultural sector. It draws on local impacts and partnerships and enhances these by providing national policy advice. Kenya is one of the cooperating countries and project activities will be implemented from 2024 - 2027. The global programme works in five fields of activity (Outputs):
1. Promoting reform approaches through transformative agricultural policy. These approaches need to be cross-cutting and as such connect agricultural policy with other areas such as food and nutrition security, climate action and biodiversity conservation.
2. Scaling successful practices to provide support in consolidating and institutionalising tried-and-tested approaches and innovations.
3. Including input from civil society by involving non-state actors, above all women and young people, in the reform agendas.
4. Harmonising financial contributions with the aim of transforming the national funding
landscapes and opening up access to additional funding and contributions to support the reform agendas.
5. Linking national and global agendas to strengthen national reform processes and enrich the debate on the transformation of agricultural and food systems.
A. Responsibilities
The main responsibility of the Advisor will be the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of activities under Output No. 2 and under Output No. 3, in such a way that it leads to the desired results and achievements in a cost effective and timely manner. The
advisor will work in close coordination with the AgSys team providing technical assistance in the field of catalysing and scaling agricultural innovations and empowering change agents. Any effective linkages and synergies across other outputs will also be supported.
B. Tasks
The Advisor will perform the following tasks under the professional supervision of the Project Coordinator:
C. Required qualifications, competences, and experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture, social science, gender studies, rural
development or related fields.
Professional experience
5-10 years of professional experience in a similar position in the area of agriculture, nutrition, food systems transformation, and/or rural development,
Strong agricultural background with experience in innovation management along
agricultural value chains/within agri-food systems.
Proven experiences in partnership engagement (with actors from CSOs, private sector,
public sector and research institutions), co-creation, and the ability to manage multi-stakeholder platforms towards a set goal.
Work experience in collaborating with the international donor community, relevant
line ministries at national and county level in Kenya, the private sector and CSOs.
Proven experience in the provision of successful capacity building activities to civil
society organisations and private sector agents, strengthening them in their
change agency and their capacity to upscale their mission/innovations/business
model.
Proven track record in gender and land rights advocacy demonstrating a commitment to
social justice and empowerment.
Strong grasp of gender mainstreaming principles and participatory development
approaches, ensuring inclusivity and representation in all initiatives.
Demonstrated leadership abilities with a dedication to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, fostering inclusive and equitable environments.
Understanding of the conceptual framework of agri-food system transformation and knowledge of key levers for transformation is an advantage.
Knowledge of innovation management in agriculture is an advantage.
Knowledge of methods and procedures of the German Development Cooperation is an advantage.
Excellent written and spoken English, and communication skills.
Integrity regarding corporate and universal values and ethical standards.
Other knowledge, additional competence
Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to cooperate effectively with colleagues
and partners.
Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic team.
Self-starter, who works independently and has a flexible attitude but is a strong team player.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to implement complex tasks under tight schedules and deadlines.
Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, email,
internet, Excel, and other computer applications (e.g., MS Office)
Assignment period: 01.06.2024 – 31.01.2026 (Extension Possible)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/03/04/2024
All applications should be received by 11th May 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications submitted via Fuzu have 32% higher chance of getting shortlisted.