Mercy Corps Regional Livestock Market Systems Program Director Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
Mercy Corps Kenya looking for “Regional Livestock Market Systems Program Director”.
Applicants with a BA/S in agriculture may apply on or before 10 May 2023.
Mercy Corps has been working in Kenya for over 30 years. With the formation of the independent Republic of Kenya in July 2011, Mercy Corps established a Country Office and has staff working all over the country to help build government institutions. Mercy Corps has maintained its presence in Kenya despite significant challenges in the operating environment by adopting a flexible approach to its work with the Government of Kenya.
Mercy Corps Regional Livestock Market Systems Program Director Jobs 2023
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 28 April 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional Livestock Market Systems Program Director to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Mercy Corps |
| Position | Regional Livestock Market Systems Program Director |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | BA/S in agriculture |
| Experience Required | Minimum of 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 10 May 2023 |
Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: Mercy Corps is seeking a Program Director for our Regional Livestock Market Systems Program, a senior level position with overall responsibility and oversight of program strategy, delivery and resource mobilization across the targeted livestock corridors in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Working closely with matrixed teams across the three countries, the Program Director will supervise program and support staff based within the regional and country teams and build strong partnerships with Mercy Corps country-level leadership to ensure that the program meets its targets and deliverables on-time and within budget while ensuring accountability to Mercy Corps’ policies and donor rules and regulations.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Provide overall technical leadership and oversight of program strategy development and delivery adhering to sound principles of Market Systems Development.
- Lead the development of detailed intervention plans and partner engagement approach, working closely with techncial support teams and in-country experts to ensure that program activities are technically sound and contribute to the program’s overall strategic outcomes.
- Play an active role in identifying and developing new initiatives that foster and/or improve strategic outcomes of the program and the country offices, including identifying additional interventions or partnership opportunities to deepen program impact.
- Oversee program start-up, management and administration. Ensure program implementation is on time, scope and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impact.
Qualification & Experience:
- BA/S in agriculture, business, economics, public policy, international development or other relevant field, MA/S is strongly preferred.
- Experience leading large, complex programs required, with relevant previous experience, such as a Chief of Party, highly beneficial.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience, including 5 years in a senior management position.
- Strong skills and a track record in strategic visioning, leadership, and inspiring teams.
- Effective personnel management, coordination, and decision-making skills, with proven ability to be accountable for all components of the program.
- Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation and other techniques.
- Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management, or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.
- Persuasive written and oral communication in English, including report writing; competency in a relevant local language beneficial.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in food systems, livestock markets, market systems development and/or agricultural sector preferred.
- Experience in the Horn of Africa required, with prior experience in the drylands / Arid and Semi-Arid lands an added advantage.
- Experience managing locally-led, innovative and evidence-driven programming is critical
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Mercy Corps Regional Livestock Market Systems Program Director Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 10 May 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.mercycorps.org |
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