Kilimo Trust Director Programs Implementation Jobs (Making Markets Work to Reduce Poverty)

Kilimo Trust (hereinafter referred to as the Trust) is a Regional Agricultural Development organization, implementing public and private sector supported programs and projects.

Based in Kampala, Uganda, KT is focused on developing and promoting regional solutions to local problems by providing leadership in actual implementation of programs and projects on behalf of, or in partnership with, governments, international and regional organizations, and the private sector.

Its initiatives, programs and projects are mainly regional (EAC), but occasionally Africa-wide.

The Trust has developed close collaboration with the EAC and with governments of the EAC Partner States.

Specifically, the Trust undertakes interventions that increase profitability and incentives for all actors along the value chain through innovations that lower costs and/or increase productivity and the value of products derived from agricultural commodities that are of significant importance in the EAC Region.

KT – VACANCY 2013-1

Director Programs Implementation (Making Markets Work to Reduce Poverty)

The Trust wishes to recruit a Director to take responsibility of leadership in the Implementation and Coordination of regional programmes in the development of inclusive agricultural markets, value chains, and structured trade of agricultural commodities that are most strategic for the East African Common Market.

Therefore, based in Kampala, Uganda, the Director will be working across all the EAC Partner States + South Sudan.

Reporting to the CEO, the Director will have the following specific responsibilities:

1. Build a strong, dynamic and internationally respected Division of Programs Implementation (DPI) of the Trust through strategic recruitments, capacity development, and building of strong networks with partners.

2. Provide leadership and high level support for the implementation and coordination of programs through “regional & systems-thinking and acting” – paying attention to:

    fully developed plans with allocation of necessary and sufficient resources and time for implementation;
    an accurate and coordinated approach to implementation by core staff of the Trust, sub-contractors, associate staff and field officers;
    coordination and synergizing among different programs and projects being implemented by the Trust; and
    a non-compromising focus on positive outcomes and impacts on people.

3. Develop (in collaboration with the Director - Analysis and Planning) 3 year rolling Operational Plan of the Trust.

4. Develop (in collaboration with the Director – Analysis and Planning) scope of interventions targeting the identified market opportunities and constraints. This will involve the development of a comprehensive strategy for:

    engaging Kilimo Trust and others in removing critical constraints;
    building synergies and leveraging the efforts of others; and
    ensuring impacts at scale.

5. Support (in collaboration with other Directors) the CEO as needed with respect to technical and financial results of the Trust including reporting to the Board, Funders and Stakeholders of the Trust.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Individuals applying for this position will have:

    An advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) qualification in Agricultural Economics, Agri-business or equivalent with proven strong program implementation skills.
    A minimum of 5 years work experience as a Director or Manager responsible for major programs dealing with the development of Agricultural Value Chains, implementation of M4P approaches and the development of inclusive markets and structured trade.
    Demonstrated proficiency in regional & systems – thinking and management of diagnostics-driven interventions.
    A track record of delivering outcomes and impacts that self perpetuate after the end of an intervention program/project.
    A presence, strong personality, proven team working skills and a results-orientated hands-on approach to work.
    Impeccable communication skills especially writing and presentation in English as well as working knowledge of French and/or Swahili.

Your application should include:

    An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above), the names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number;
    Copies of Impact Assessment Reports of at least two of the major programs you have led; and
    A statement and proof of current remuneration package.

Closing date: 8th March 2013 or until suitable candidates are identified

Please apply to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi GPO, 00100

E-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Website: www.kilimotrust.org

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