Manager, Inclusive Business Models (IBM)

Required Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of inclusive business model practices, especially in relation to the Kenyan private sector, services providers, investors, and out-growers in the Kenyan agricultural development sectorRobust networks within the Kenyan financial and agricultural sectors.Proven track record developing high impact business models and strategiesExperience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs of a similar sizeExcellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferredExperience working for large donor organizations such as USAID preferredWritten and oral proficiency in English required

Required Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of inclusive business model practices, especially in relation to the Kenyan private sector, services providers, investors, and out-growers in the Kenyan agricultural development sectorRobust networks within the Kenyan financial and agricultural sectors.Proven track record developing high impact business models and strategiesExperience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs of a similar sizeExcellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferredExperience working for large donor organizations such as USAID preferredWritten and oral proficiency in English required

Support KPSA’s inclusive business model strategy to increase capacity of the private sector agricultural out-growth in country

Provide technical assistance on strategy to develop models and strategies to support new and existing businesses, create sustainable long-term funding vehicles, and provide a range of tools to support agricultural firm expansion

Facilitate the presentation of the inclusive business model for KPSA in meetings with public and private sector actors including GoK, non-governmental organizations, business associations, and others

Supervise implementing partners, sub-contractors, and grantees as they undertake tasks relating to the inclusive business model development.

Manage work planning and monitor the budget tied to the inclusive business model component

Collaborate with blended finance, business advisory service providers and financial institutions to appropriately fund developed IBM strategies.

Travel to various regions of Kenya as needed

Any and all other project-related tasks as required by the Chief of Party, the Inclusive Business Models (IBM) Director, and Palladium HQ