The Mama Ada Foundation, an NGO with development programs in three villages in Uasin Gishu County wishes to recruit 3 consultants to assist in an interdisciplinary team to identify and understand major location-specific farming constraints, challenges, and risks as perceived by smallholder farmers.
MAF is seeking one consultant in each of the following areas for 12-18 days during June-July 2015:
Smaliholder livestock specialist;
Rural Community development, farmer organization and gender specialist; and
Agricultural marketing, business and credit specialist.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Conduct pre and post-fieldwork research and study as assigned
- Participate and contribute as a team member to interviews with farmers, input suppliers, agricultural support organizations, market actors, etc.
- Contribute to preparation of an Action Plan including specific recommendations for alleviating constraints and designing follow-up project
Candidate Profile
- Advanced degree in one or more disciplines relevant to the positions and the assignment
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in agricultural, rural and community development issues, constraints and challenges in Kenya
Requirements
- Travel freely in Kenya away from home for the duration of the assignment
- Work long hours as needed outside normal work hours
- Use own laptop computer with updated MS Office or similar software, email, Internet, etc.
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