Since 1981, Land O’Lakes International Development has applied an integrated approach to international economic development that capitalizes on our company’s 90 years as a leading farm-to-market agribusiness. We use our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition, and alleviate poverty.
The USAID Nutrition and Health Program Plus (HKPplus) RFP in Kenya. This 35 to 40 million dollar, 5-year project will aim to increase access and demand for nutrition services, improve food and nutrition security, and provide commodity management support in order to improve the nutritional status of Kenya.
The Agricultural Specialist shall report to the COP and shall be the technical lead responsible for the IR 3 - Food and Nutrition Security and ensure that it links with the service delivery and commodities management IR. This position directs activities addressing the underlying food and nutrition security related causes of malnutrition, with a view of preventing malnutrition. He/she shall advise the COP and the project team on agricultural matters related to the program and manages staff in this respect, if any. He/She has to work across sectors and multiple stakeholders.
This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens will be considered
Requirement:
• Five years of experience in implementing rural livelihoods systems strengthening programs in developing countries.
• S/he must have at a minimum a Master’s Degree in agriculture or social sciences, or a related degree relevant to the field of public health, or have a relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years’ experience in implementing large agricultural projects.
• Five years demonstrated experience in a majority of the following areas: nutrition; food security [agriculture, livestock, livelihoods & resilience]; food production, processing, and marketing; private sector engagement; strategic information and data management; program design and management; and local organization capacity building.
• At least three years demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team.
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language
