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Company Details
Industry:
Professional Training & Coaching
Description:
Kenya Association of Manufacturers is the representative organisation for manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya. Established in 1959 as a private sector body, KAM has evolved into a dynamic, vibrant, credible and respected business association that unites industrialists and offers a common voice for businesses. KAM provides an essential link for co-operation, dialogue and understanding with the Government by representing the views and concerns of its members to the relevant authorities. In pursuit of its core mandate of policy advocacy, KAM promotes trade and investment, upholds standards, encourages the formulation, enactment and administration of sound policies that facilitate a competitive business environment and reduce the cost of doing business. In 2009, KAM unveiled a new corporate image as it observed 50 years since its establishment. Mission To promote competitive and sustainable local manufacturing. Vision To be a World-class BMO that effectively delivers services to its members Goal To transform KAM into a sustainable member-focused association delivering relevant, quality, timely and effective services to its members Values KAM has 6 values that are the key drivers of its corporate culture. These are Responsiveness, Integrity, Innovation, Inclusiveness, Teamwork and Excellence Purpose To create wealth at both corporate and individual levels by advocating for a competitive environment for businesses to operate, thereby creating better industries, growing the economy, creating jobs and hence resulting in better standards of living for Kenyans. Strategic Objectives Driving industrial growth and realization of 15% contribution of manufacturing sector to GDP by 2019 Supporting skills-based job creation agenda and increase manufacturing sector jobs by 33% Enhancing market access for products, locally and globally to grow exports by 33% by 2019 Retaining and recruiting a broad membership base Operational excellence
Job Description
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded intern to join the Agriculture for Industry (A4I) team in implementing transformative value chain projects. The intern will support research, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and project coordination, with a focus on priority value chains including tomatoes, avocados, cotton, edible oils, leather, dairy, and BMC, among others.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintaining an observatory on national, regional and international developments that impact on industry.
- Assist in data collection and analysis for selected value chains (e.g., tomatoes, avocados).
- Support the development of farmer extension programs on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
- Contribute to market research on demand-supply dynamics, export opportunities, and import substitution.
- Help draft reports, case studies, and policy briefs for advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
- Participate in field visits and stakeholder meetings with farmers, aggregators, processors, and county governments.
- Support the monitoring and evaluation of A4I interventions and impact metrics.
- Write both weekly, monthly and quarterly A4I reports
Requirements
- Recent graduate or final-year student in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
Personal attributes and skills:
- Strong interest in agricultural development, value chains, and market systems.
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Knowledge of Kenya’s agricultural sector is an advantage
What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience in a leading industry-led agricultural development program.
- Exposure to high-level stakeholders from government, private sector, and development partners.
- Mentorship from KAM’s Agility Team and A4I Board Committee.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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