The PositionSNV Kenya is seeking a highly qualified, innovative, entrepreneurial, results oriented professional to fill the post of Sector Lead Agri-Food Systems for SNV Kenya and Burundi. The Sector Lead Agri-Food (SL) provides strategic leadership and direction for SNV’s work in Agri-Food in Kenya and Burundi with oversight on the quality programming, in line with SNV’s global strategy, and in consultation with the Global Director of Technical Expertise, Global Sector Head of Agri-Food, Global Theme Leads for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI), and Governance and Institutions, and the Kenya &amp; Burundi Country Management Team (CMT).The SL will be based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to project sites, including to Burundi, to attend regional forums and events, and to engage with donors and partners. The SL will also engage with sector colleagues in learning events. S/he will lead a team of Project Managers, Advisors and national and international consultants, and may directly manage certain projects. S/he will engage extensively with stakeholders, private sector actors and donors. New Business Development (Resource Mobilisation) will constitute up to 50% of the role and will involve high level representation and the proactive engagement of strategic partnerships, private sector actors, government and local and international NGOs<ul></ul>Reporting to the Country Director, the SL works in close collaboration with other sector leads (Energy and Water), People, Culture and Talent Manager and Finance Manager.Responsibilities<ul><li>Strategic Leadership: provide strategic direction to the Sector in terms of content and leadership to optimise development results and resource mobilization. As Agri-Food Sector Lead, it is expected that s/he is versatile in topics of GESI, Governance and Institutions, and Climate Change.</li><li>Business Development: identify opportunities to mobilise financial resources for the Sector in Kenya and Burundi, develop proposals and secure funding for agriculture projects. This includes both traditional grant funding, as well as emerging opportunities in private sector, climate finance and impact investment financing.</li><li>Programme Management: manage a proportion of projects directly, oversee the delivery of effective development results, planning and monitoring, financial management, and donor reporting of all projects in the Sector.</li><li>Advisory Services: lead complex assignments, set benchmarks for results, and monitor the quality of advisory services of the Agri-Food portfolio, while also working collaboratively with counterparts across the Water and Energy Sectors. It is expected that his/her expert advice can contribute to building a strong positioning of SNV’s climate adaptation and mitigation work.</li><li>People Management: lead, manage, and coach the team of SNV project managers, advisors, and local and international consultants.</li><li>Monitoring &amp; Evaluation: ensure uniform understanding and practices in planning, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of agriculture projects in line with SNV’s internal frameworks and donor/customer requirements.</li><li>Representation &amp; Promotion: develop and maintain relationships with national and international stakeholders (donors, government of Kenya and Burundi, NGOs, and private sector) to improve SNV’s market position and actively participate in external and internal networks.</li><li>Facilitate learning, documentation and evidence-based knowledge development and sharing in collaboration with SNV’s global team and partners.</li><li>Contribute to SNV Kenya and Burundi’s management as a member of the Country Management Team (CMT).</li></ul>

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships&nbsp;that can transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems.

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