Project Manager, Marketplace for Nutritious Foods Kenya at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Responsibilities:
Project Management

• Implement and oversee the implementation of the project’s main activities—Innovation Accelerator, Community of Practice, Technical Advisory Committee meetings, etc.
• Fulfill primary project management, reporting technical and financial documentation responsibilities for all GAIN, donor and Government of kenya requirements.
• Act as point of contact between GAIN and the project’s beneficiaries (agribusinesses)
• Act as point of contact between GAIN and the Government of Kenya departments and ministries
• Proactively build networks with other donor-funded initiatives
• Create Terms of Reference, Granting Agreements, and other documents, in accordance with GAIN requirements
• Ensure quality of business planning and technical assistance delivered to Marketplace grantees
• Effectively liaise with and manage performance of sub-contractors and technical consultants
• Coordinate the logistics and content of Community of Practice events
• Manage and Report on the program progress, budget, and management of funds, with support from direct supervisor
• Plan, monitor, and ensure that the project meets targets in terms of impact achievement, visibility, and resource utilization
• Visit the field regularly to ensure that project progress is on track and risk mitigation plan is up to date
• Coordinate M&E Activities with MLR team
• Prepare donor reports on time and to a high standard
• Compile and submit indicator information on time and accurately
• Report regularly on project progress to GAIN Management

Other responsibilities

• Represent GAIN where required
• Support other GAIN programs as required

Key Organizational Relationships

• GAIN Kenya country team
• Agriculture-Nutrition initiative team and Marketplace projects in other countries
• Marketplace grantees, and Community of Practice members
• MLR team in GAIN HQ

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven project management capabilities
• Proven ability to manage consultants and subcontractors
• Experience in agriculture or business, with agribusiness experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage donor-funded development projects.
• Proven ability to manage donor relations, compliance with donor regulations, and donor reports
• Proven ability to manage a team
• Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work with agribusiness managers from a variety of backgrounds (Kenyan and international).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, expert problem solving, and creativity.
• Computer literacy with good Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Power Point skills.

Experience:

• Solid professional experience, particularly in project management
• Demonstrated success in building and managing multi-disciplinary teams in challenging program environments
• Proven business acumen
• Strong understanding of agribusiness in Kenya
• Experience of delivering donor-funded programs highly desirable
• Experience in a global, multicultural organization is highly desirable
• Experience working in a public/private partnership environment highly desirable
• Private Sector experience highly desirable

Education:

• A BA in agribusiness, agricultural economics, business administration, or a suitable equivalent is required

Other Requirements:

• Fluent written and verbal English and local language
• A willingness and ability to travel
• Right to work in Kenya