Project Manager

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