Project Manager, Mifugo Ni Mali
Full time @KCB Bank Kenya posted 4 weeks ago in Project Management Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Career Level Manager
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Experience 5 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Planning & Strategic Execution
- Support the design and execution of livestock value chain interventions aligned with Mifugo ni Mali objectives, KCB and the Foundation’s broader strategy.
- Translate project goals into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with timelines, targets, and desired outcomes.
- Identify strategic partners and opportunities that enhance program value chains and geographic reach.
County Government & Partner Coordination
- Engage county governments, agricultural officers, and implementing partners to drive localized delivery of project components.
- Foster strong partnerships that ensure shared accountability, co-financing, and technical collaboration.
- Identify new strategic partners—including private sector, NGOs, cooperatives, and development agencies—to strengthen program reach and value addition.
Contracts, MOUs & Partnership Management
- Lead the development, negotiation, and management of MOUs, contracts, and partnership agreements with counties and strategic partners.
- Monitor partner compliance, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities to ensure alignment with project objectives and donor expectations.
- Maintain organized documentation, support due diligence processes, and coordinate periodic partner reviews to strengthen accountability and collaboration.
Team Coordination & Field Operations Management
- Work closely with internal project teams and external field staff to coordinate training, farmer outreach, and value chain activities.
- Motivate and support implementation teams through regular briefings, feedback loops, and joint problem-solving.
Capacity Building & Farmer Training
- Organize and facilitate training for livestock farmers on best practices including animal husbandry, feed management, disease control, and financial literacy.
- Develop training materials and leverage technical partners to improve farmer productivity and resilience.
Community Mobilization & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead the mobilization of farmer groups, cooperatives, and community leaders to participate in program activities.
- Serve as the primary liaison between KCB Foundation, farmers, cooperatives, and KCB bank team to enhance buy-in and participation.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Track performance indicators to assess progress toward strategic targets.
- Support real-time learning by collecting and analyzing data on reach, uptake, and outcomes for timely decision-making and donor reporting.
Reporting & Accountability
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to inform internal decision-makers and external partners.
- Ensure reports reflect both quantitative results and qualitative impact stories.
Financial & Administrative Oversight
- Support budgeting, expenditure tracking, and resource planning in collaboration with the finance team.
- Maintain accurate records of activities, farmer engagements, and logistical support provided.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify implementation risks early and propose practical mitigation measures.
- Ensure all activities comply with KCB Foundation policies, regulatory guidelines, and donor requirements.
Sustainability & Graduation Pathways
- Support design and implementation of graduation models that enable farmers to transition to sustainable livestock enterprises.
- Promote integration with KCB bank and market linkages to support long-term impact beyond the project cycle
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field. RQ
Professional Qualifications
- Project Management/Community Development AA
- Master’s degree MBA, AA
Experience
- Total minimum years of work experience 5 years
Detail Minimum No of Years Need Type5
- Programme/Project Management (in Community Dev.) 5 ES
- Business/enterprise development 3 ES
- Stakeholder Management 3 ES
- Agribusiness development 2 ES
- Risk Management 4 DE
- Communication and advocacy 3 DE
- People Management 3 ES
- Resource mobilization 1 DE
