Inclusive Growth Lead, USAID/Kenya and East Africa Scaling Inclusive Food Systems

This Opportunity: 

The purpose of this Activity is to promote inclusive agricultural-led growth, with a focus on climate-smart approaches that leverage private sector resources and catalyze investment in the agricultural sector; strengthen the resilience of people and systems; and improve nutrition, especially among women and children.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

The Inclusive Growth Lead is responsible for developing and leading implementation of inclusive development strategies to increase incomes, assets, and jobs for smallholders, women, and youth. They work closely with the Resilience and Nutrition Leads to integrates community and household resilience and nutrition-sensitive approaches across strategies. They will collaborate with communities, private sector, and stakeholders to facilitate expanded access to finance, inputs, and markets.

Key Competencies Required: 

• 5 – 7 years experience in leading private-sector led inclusive growth initiatives in the agricultural sector in Kenya or the region
• Demonstrated experience in senior management positions for USAID programs
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving, including demonstrated ability to effectively communicate strategies or plans to stakeholders and co-workers
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including ability to develop and communicate a common vision and foster collaboration across an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders
• Experience in monitoring and documenting project activities and outcomes
• Excellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong supervision skills managing teams
• Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferred
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English

Company Overview

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