Farm Concern International Jobs in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Malawi

Farm Concern International Jobs in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Malawi
Farm Concern International, FCI, is an Africa-wide Market Development Agency, developing pro-poor marketing models and strategic alliances to enhance economic growth among poor communities in various countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Developing and implementing market oriented programmes across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), FCI market development initiatives have been benchmarked to private sector market development approaches with an aim of enhancing the competitiveness of the poor in the market place.
Implementing Pro-Poor Business Models that enhance sustainability and profitability of farming enterprises in Africa.

Farm concern International wishes to invite qualified nationals from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Malawi to fill the following positions.
The following positions are based on 3 year renewable contracts.
FCI/MDR/REGIONAL/KE/2010 – 001
Manager, Market Development and Research
Job Purpose
To design, develop, rollout and implement the market development and research function in line with the pro—poor business strategies. Supervise sales and marketing teams and develop market research reports.
Qualifications
    * Masters degree in marketing / agricultural economics with back ground in market access in developing countries.
    * At least 3 year experience in agri-business trade both in private sector and development
    * At least three years in private sector or equivalent competitive environment

FCI/BMMRD/REGIONAL/KE/2010 – 002
Manager, Business Models, Market Research and Documentation
Job Purpose
To oversee institutional documentation of pro-poor market & business models, provide publications for stakeholder consumption and supervise research reports & briefs.
Qualifications
    * Masters degree in marketing or MBA with back ground in Agricultural economics; PHD candidates are also encouraged to apply.
    * At least 3 year experience in research and publication of positional papers.

FCI/GYC/REGIONAL/KE/2010 – 003
Manager, Gender, Youth and Communication
Job Purpose
To develop, implement and supervise corporate communication strategy with special focus on youth, gender and development in line with vision, mission and core values.
Qualifications
    * Masters degree in communication or journalism with back ground in Agricultural economics.
    * At least 3 year experience in development and business communication

FCI/FA/REGIONAL/2010 – 004
Finance and Administration Manager
Job Purpose
To create an integrated finance and administration platform, supervise and deliver a coordinated array of administration, finance, logistics, budget, legal, procurement, IT, security infrastructure and other related services.
Qualifications
    * Advanced University degree in Finance and relevant areas
    * Professional qualifications in ACCA, CPA etc

FCI/PSPT – 03/REGIONAL/KE/2010- 005
Program Manager, Private Sector Partnerships and Trade
Job Purpose
    * To design and implement partnership agreements with buying companies, supervise sales and marketing teams at strategic levels and Evaluate performance of commodities in the market.

Qualifications
    * MBA or MJSC in marketing with back ground in Agricultural economics
    * At least three years hands on experience in private sector working with strategic plans and business plans.

FCI/HRPADS -001/REGIONAL/2010 – 006
Human Resources, Program Administration and Directorate Support
Job Purpose
To ensure effective HR business partnerships, participate with management programme admin and directorate support Supervise the formulation and delivery of HR services such as recruitment etc, ensure HR statutory and
industry compliance and provide advisory support to the executive in people management.
Qualifications
    * Masters degree in Human Resource management or equivalent
    * At least 5 years experience as an HR practitioner in modern HR practices

FCI/MTO – 15/REGIONAL/KE/2010 – 007
Market and Trade Officers
Job Purpose
To establish market partnerships with traditional markets and large & medium scale, agri-processing companies, facilitate establishment of trade associations and manage and or coordinate sales promotions and marketing events.
Qualifications
    * Diploma in marketing/community development/agri-business or business administration from a recognized institution.
    * Over two years experience in sales and marketing

FCI/DME/2010 -008
Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Operations
Job Purpose
To develop DME and Operations systems and Strategies for various countries, products and agricultural commodities, develop and implement monitoring tools, and supervise operations.

Qualification and experience
    * Advanced degree or MSC in agricultural economics or equivalent
    * At least 8 years experience working with a vibrant market and trade system
    * PHD Holders with 5 years experience are also encouraged to apply.

FCI/ITS/2010 -009
IT and Website Specialist
Job Purpose
To supervise the IT function, develop and implement IT strategy, advise management on IT related risk management and build IT Capacity in tandem with organizational growth
Qualifications
    * Advanced degree in IT or equivalent with professional qualifications in SQL, CISCO Systems and Programming.
    * At least 5 year experience in Network management, network security, data base management, and various operating systems.

FCI/FT/2010 -010
Food Technologist
Job Purpose
To offer technical support for village processing units and ensure competence and food safety is achieved
Qualifications
    * Diploma in Food Technology and at least 2 years hands-on experience in a food processing company

How to apply
A detailed job description and personal history form will be automatically received by sending a blank email to jobs@farmconcern.org .
Candidates may apply via email to hr@farmconcern.org an email titled the Vacancy Number and providing a dully filled Personal History Form, Curriculum Vitae that contain details of qualifications, experience, present position, day telephone number and email address by Wednesday November 3rd 2010.