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Kenya Challenge Fund Team Leader KILIMO – Value Chains

April 2018selfhelpafrica.org

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and growing family-farm businesses. They are motivated by injustice, by their expertise in small-scale agriculture and family-farm business, and the opportunity they have to help small farmers change the lives of their families.

Self Help Africa is fully committed to the mission to support sustainable livelihoods for Africa’s smallholder farmers, with an emphasis on women and youth, as well as the vision of the sustainable development goals, which envision a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive.

286,524KENYA

1,174,518ETHIOPIA

901,338UGANDA

480,468MALAWI

224,850ZAMBIA

664,940WEST

AFRICA

Total number of people reached where we work:

increase in disposable income*

248%increase in crop production**

25%

**316,974 households (1,958,212 people) have increased their crop production by at least 25% . This equates to 79% of households with whom we are focussing on increasing production.

ABOUT SELF HELP AFRICA250 million people in Africa, farmers and their families, suffer hunger and malnutrition, struggling in extreme rural poverty without enough food; left behind by rising economic growth. Self Help Africa is a leading international development charity with an expertise in small-scale farming

OUR MISSION

SELF HELP AFRICA:ABOUT US


SELF HELP AFRICA:WORK IN KENYA

OVERVIEW KENYASupporting smallholder farmers to move from subsistence to prosperity is at the core of our programme work in Kenya. Currently, 108.000 people are supported in Kenya.

Our largest scheme in Kenya is supporting the development of the cassava value chain across several district of Southern Kenya, benefiting 28,000 people.

Other projects include poultry rearing, rainwater harvesting, livestock rearing and banana and cashew production which focus on improved food and nutrition.

In spring 2018, Self Help Africa will launch KILIMO-VC, a competitive challenge fund aiming to identify and invest in Kenyan agribusinesses that can integrate smallholders and pastoralists into climate-smart value chains.

PROJECTS• Empowering Women within the Cashew Value Chain: The project, like its counterpart in

Ghana, is empowering cashew growers associations through the improvement of cashew nutquality and training in value chain management.

• Cassava Aggregation Project: This five years project funded by the EU, Irish Aidand the Walmart Foundation seeks to develop the production and added value of cassava as away to improve livelihoods of small-holder farmers. 28,000 farmers organised in producer groupsare benefitting through access to quality-declared cassava planting material, training in fieldmanagement, disease control, post harvest handling, storage, processing and more.

• TruTrade: Self Help Africa subsidiary TruTrade is focused on increasing prices paid tosmallholders through its use of a mobile-enabled trading and payments platform, tapping intoexisting value chain trading networks by providing traders with trading finance.

• Keringet Dairy Project: SHA works to develop innovative approaches to agricultural value chainchallenges, as shown by our successful milk bulking project through which we supported KeringetCommunity Social, Economic and Environmental Development Foundation Trust, a farmerorganisation based in the Rift Valley Region of Kenya, which seeks to add value for farmersengaged in milk and potato production.


SELF HELP AFRICA:THE ROLE

ROLE PROFILE

Restrictions

6 Month probation period, 2-year renewable contract and 3-month notice period

Title: Department: Location: Reports to: Salary:

Challenge Fund Team Leader KILIMO – Value Chains ProgrammesNairobi, KenyaCountry DirectorCompetitive

The Challenge Fund Team Leader will be the technical and operational head of the KILIMO-VC Implementation Team. S/He will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of this 5-year, European Union funded, programme through providing strategic leadership, technical oversight and direct management of all activities related to the programme – in particular a EUR 18m challenge fund. A key function of this role will be managing effective partnerships with the Lead Firms/implementing organisations.

Benefits

21 days annual leave, Medical Insurance, 10% Employer pension contribution and 25% leave allowance

Expected Travel

Significant nationwide travel and some international travel required

JOB PURPOSE


• Lead and manage all aspects of theprogramme cycle: design, planning,implementation, quality and accountability,monitoring and evaluation

• Day to day management of the challengefund

• Support contracting of external consultantswhere required to address grantee capacityneeds

• Work in close liaison and ensure effectivecommunication with the Lead firms andother

stakeholders including SHA programme staff, EIB partner banks and the donor to coordinate coherent and consistent delivery of the programme objectives

• Provide technical input for theimplementation of the programme includingin the preparation of work plans, strategies,training materials, guides and manuals andvalue chain integration

• In liaison with the Country Team TechnicalAdvisors, ensure effective integration ofcore echnical areas – Nutrition, SocialInclusion, Enterprise Development,Agriculture and Natural ResourceManagement

• Represent SHA at government, donor,NGO and other relevant events in the fieldin close coordination with the Head ofProgrammes and ensure that the KILIMOValue Chain Programme collaborates andnetworks stakeholders;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Provide technical and managerial oversight and leadership for the challenge fund including identification of potential MSMEs, financial analysis, business plan generation and revision, market analysis, building market and distribution channels, and accessing finance for KILIMO VC target MSMEs/Lead Firms in order to improve entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and investment-readiness within the project’s key Value Chains. Specific tasks include:

• Head of Finance and Administration• Finance and Administration Team• All Programme Coordinators• Imani Development Team• Country Director• Regional Enterprise Advisor• Programme Support Coordinator

• Head of Region

External• Lead Firms/MSMEs/Implementing Partners• Stakeholders including government, research

institutions, financial institutions, externalauditors, donors, and private companies

MONITORING, REPORTING AND RESULTS

Monitoring and reporting on the progress of the fund technically and financially on a quarterly and half-yearly basis to reduce and manage risks. Specific tasks include:

• In conjunction with the M&E Coordinator,facilitate monitoring and documentation oflearning by ensuring that effectivemechanisms are in place to monitoractivities and outputs and assessmentsfor programme quality and impact andensure programme implementation is ontime, target and budget

• Ensure a monitoring plan is in place andundertake project monitoring visits fromtime to time

• Check grantee reports and ensure thatthey are compliant with set policies andprocedures

• Work with the M&E officer to ensure themeasures necessary are in place to reduceand manage risk in the portfolio

• Review, analyse and assess granteeperformance against KPIs

PROJECT BUSINESS METRICS(SELF REPORTED BY VCP & VERIFIED BY FUND MANAGER)

OUTCOME TRACKING SURVEYS FOR DATA TRIANGULATION (FUND MANAGER M&E)

DEEP DIVE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT VERIFICATION STUDIES (FUND MANAGER

Number of smallholders -

suppliers and/or customers

Value Sales and/or

Purchases

New Jobs / Total Jobs

Smallholder Productivity

Inclusion - women & youth

Qualitative Impact Protocol - Attribution / Contribution to

change

IHM - quantiative change in household income, assets

and poverty

Area under CSA

Turnover / Profit

VCP Capacity

M&E & RESEARCH PARTNER)

SELF HELP AFRICA:THE ROLE The KILIMO - VC project presents the right candidate with a tremendous opportunity to make a significant contribution to innovative work with blended finance. This could benefit over 100 000 smallholder farmer/pastoralists enabling them to practice sustainable climate-smart agriculture. Don't miss the chance to work at the cutting edge of agriculture development in an exciting and challenging role with a flagship programme for Self Help Africa.

KEY RELATIONSHIPSInternal


GRANTEE SELECTION, CONTRACTING

Manage the application, investment appraisal and selection process including completion of all assessment visits, internal review and independent selection meetings and ensure that action is taken on the minutes. Specific tasks and activities include the following:

• Manage the selection process includingcompletion of all organizationalassessments, internal reviews, assessmentand briefing of independent assessors.

• Support the screening, investment appraisaland selection of programme applicants,including due diligence process

• Facilitate the assessment of the Lead Firms’capacity building needs and design and leadactivities that build capacity of MSMEs/LeadFirms to address relevant technical andmanagement constraints

• Review of draft business plans andsupporting documentation to ensurecompleteness, consistency and adherence tothe grant terms and focus

• Review of all contracting documentation andgrant agreements to ensure they meetprogramme and client requirements

OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Ensure that the programme in implemented using value for money principles for effective and efficient delivery. Specific tasks include:

• Supervise the Grants team, other staff andconsultants and facilitate effective teamwork and coordination

• Manage the programme budget in closecollaboration with the Head of Programmesand Head of Finance

• Compile periodic programme reports asrequired by the donor and SHA

• Ensure compliance by SHA and partnerswith contract requirements in planning,financial management, procurement,branding, monitoring and reporting, andfacilitate further training where necessary

• Act as a focal point within the SHA countryoffice to ensure all programming, financialand administrative matters related to theprogramme comply with donor and SHApolicies and procedures and aretransparently, expediently and effectivelymanaged in line with established processes,rules and regulations

• Monitor external context and carry outadjustments to project plans, wherenecessary;

• Conduct periodic reviews of staffperformance in keeping with SHA’sperformance management system andmentor staff to ensure high levels ofmotivation, commitment, capacity andteamwork

• Ensure all SHA safety and securityguidelines are followed and that all safety orsecurity incidents(fires, accidents, theft, etc.) are recordedand reported;

• Ensure efficient use and management ofproject resources including transport;

PLANNING AND MARKETING Lead the marketing of the fund to potential applicants including networking and launch events. Specific tasks and activities include the following:• Putting in systems that will attract high-

potential and growth-oriented Lead Firms to the KILIMO VC programme

• Analysis and targeting of marketing activities• Formulate strategy for each round of

competition• Develop and define key messages for the

target market• Support the planning, marketing and

launching of the windows of the Challenge Fund.

OTHER

• Any other tasks as assigned by the Head ofProgrammes or Country Director




KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEEssential

• In depth knowledge of agriculturalfinance, banking and investment/projectappraisal

• Substantial experience in theimplementation of agri-business/enterprise development projects, severalof which working with Lead Firms/MSMEs within value chains or relatedprojects, at a similar level

• Strong project management skills andunderstanding of project cyclemanagement approaches and tools –including planning, project appraisal,monitoring and evaluation andpartners’ capacity building

• Experience of working with donors indevelopment programmes would be anadvantage

• Experience of multi-year donor-fundedChallenge fund programmes

• A thorough understanding of Value ChainDevelopment and designing strategies andapproaches for enhancing Value ChainIntegration

• Excellent communication, interpersonal andteam building skills

• Experience in networking amongdevelopment partners and governmentdepartments

• Ability to apply functional marketing,business planning, enterprise finance andinvestment, business growth advisory serviceor related areas.

Desirable• Familiarity and experience with EU

regulations preferred

QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTSEssential:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Agribusiness,Management, Finance, Economics orrelated field required;

• Strong computer skills especially with MSWord and Excel and other related packages

• Valid Driving Licence

ROLE COMPETENCIES• Results-orientated with excellent

organisational and communication skills, aswell as enthusiasm and initiative

• Proactive and motivated with a strongcommitment to Self Help Africa’s vision,mission and values

• Attention to detail and the ability to produce

timely and accurate reports• Ability to work as part of team across

different cultures• Ability to work under pressure and on

own initiative

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available and SHA reserves the right to make necessary changes.


SELF HELP AFRICA:THE APPLICATION

Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (yymm) e.g: Pat-Jones-CVandStatement-1502

Timetable

Closing date:

Oxford HRFirst Round interviews:

Second round interview with Self Help Africa:

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

Selection Process

All candidates will receive feedback. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview.

Equality Statement

Equality and diversity is at the core of Self Help Africa’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

Queries

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Toby Weaver at [email protected] in the first instance.

30 April

w/c 7 May

w/c 28 May

TO APPLYAll correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, please find the role on our website, click on the “Apply” button and complete our online application form. Please prepare your CV and Statement before applying as they will be requested in the application process.

The statement should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Self Help Africa and how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the role. For advice on how to write a successful statement, please see: http://oxfordhr.co.uk/2017/07/20/ howto-craft-a-winning-statement-by-karen-twining/.

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