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ACDI/VOCA is seeking an Inclusive Agriculture and Economic Growth Lead for an anticipated program in Kenya funded by USAID. The activity will improve the resilience of vulnerable populations and environments by increasing the capability of local communities, institutions, and ecosystems to mitigate against recurrent environmental, economic, socio and political risks, shocks and stressors.
The Inclusive Agriculture and Economic Growth Lead will collaborate with partners to develop high value, market-oriented value chains. The program is anticipated to start in 2023 and this position is envisioned to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities
Provide technical direction to agricultural productivity and value chain development activities
Design strategic business and business skills advisory services
Lead development and implementation of strategies to strengthen private sector investment in agriculture and promote economic growth
Work closely with project staff, entrepreneurs, partners, and line ministries to enhance and engage private sector t and attract investment
Assess the impact of financial products, adjusting as needed to increase economic growth
Liaise with identified partners and conduct meetings with public and private sector actors including end market users, processors, aggregators, buyers, investors, government representatives, and other NGOs
Train entrepreneurs and SME owners in business start-up and expansion
Ensure activities are inclusive by addressing the obstacles faced by women and youth-led businesses to acquire financing
Make recommendations to senior leadership for creative solutions to problems, new lines of work and promising partnerships, scaling up or scaling down interventions as a result of continuous learning
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economics, business administration, finance, marketing, international development, or relevant field required; master’s degree preferred.
7 years of experience providing business development services to small and growing businesses, multi-sector experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and advisory services to a range of financial service providers.
Experience in training and facilitation in Kenya preferred.
Fluency in English required.
As a leading market systems practitioner, ACDI/VOCA addresses issues of food security, economic prosperity, and social inclusion through locally driven market solutions. ACDI/VOCA is a global development design and delivery partner based in Washington, D.C. We have implemented effective economic and social development projects around the world since 1963. Our areas of expertise include: Sustainable Agriculture, Economic Opportunity, Resilience, Access to Finance, and Equity & Inclusion. We engage governments, civil society groups, private companies, and financial institutions in our program design and execution. We employ some 1,000 people in the United States and overseas.
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