Technical Advisor Policy - Climate Resilient Agriculture and Pastoralism in Northern Kenya (Baringo)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

GIZ, the German Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, provides services in the field of international technical cooperation worldwide. In Kenya, it has been active since 1964, and up to now implements programs in a wide variety of areas, including economic development, green energy and water, governance, food security, and peace and security. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is GIZ’s main commissioning party. However, GIZ as well works closely with the private sector, fostering successful interaction between development policy and foreign trade.

JOB SUMMARY

The “Project „Climate-resilient Agriculture and Pastoralism in Northern Kenya” is a new project starting its operation in March 2026.The project supports rural communities as well as local public, private and civil society stakeholders in their efforts to increase the resilience of the rural population regarding climate and socio-economic challenges. Sustainable and productive management of natural resources and climate resilient income generation from livestock, agriculture and fisheries are main intervention areas. While for Turkana and Marsabit there will be a o the focus will be on the better management of the Lake Baringo catchment area. The project will be implemented in the counties of Turkana, Marsabit and Baringo.To make the project a success GIZ is looking for a highly motivated team to support the various interventions.The technical Adviser ist responsible for the operational management of the following project measures and activities, in particular focusing on Output 3 of the overall project: “The institutional framework for gender-sensitive climate resilience enhancement has been improved ” and specific Output 6 for Baringo: “Improved institutional frame conditions for sustainable watershed management in Baringo”

RESPONSIBILITIES

ResponsibilitiesIn particular the position holder will work with county officials and target group representatives as well as other key decision makers in Baringo to create an enabling policy environment in the areas outlined herein: Support the CLAP AV to set up project structures, establish networks and trustworthy working relations with partners from local government, civil society, private sector and other development partners present in Baringo County.Contribute to the conceptionalization of the CLAP project.Oversee planning and implementation of the project activities under the assigned project outputs, with a view to create synergies within the project in and beyond Baringo.Initiate, and guide inclusive policy processes with local governments, target group representatives, private sector and other relevant stakeholders in the development space.Initiate and facilitate capacity building measures with a focus on local government players but also local partners (e.g. workshops and/or trainings, capacity building measures for government stakeholders, local partners or multipliers, stakeholder workshops)Elaborate work packages (incl. administrative and financial requirements) which can be taken over by consultants or local partners (e.g in form of Local Subsidies) and oversee and monitor the implementation and impact of the sameInitiate and perform administrative task as per GIZ rules and regulation and as required for the implementation of the assigned task (e.g. procurement of goods and services, compliance with GIZ security standards). Support monitoring and evaluation of project activities, document impact, elaborate knowledge and communication products and contribute to visibility of the projectContribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting and overarching issues into project planning and implementation and Cluster development, e.g. gender and youth, digital transformation.Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description as required by the AV of the project or the Cluster coordinator Agriculture and Rural Development and contribute to the overall portfolio development of the ClusterQualifications & Specialist KnowledgeRelevant Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management or a related technical field of work with a proven link to policy adviceMinimum of 10 years professional working experiences in the field of agriculture/ natural resource management with a track record on policy advice and management of participatory policy processes and a minimum of 3 year working experiences in a duty station outside Nairobi, preferably in the Kenya’s ASAL areas. Proven working experience with an international development organization and/ or an international NGO.Strong managerial expertise with strong capacity to liase and interact with high and medium level local stakeholders both from government, civil society and private sector.Proven experience in facilitation and moderating inclusive and result-oriented stakeholder process in the area of sustainable management and knowledge on conflict mediation.Excellent analytical skills, able to do thorough research of any given issue and able to package the results for various stakeholder groups.Strong communication and negotiation skills particularly in complex and political settings Confident team player with strong interpersonal skills, high self-determination and ability to acquire new knowledge independently.Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili with ability to produce high-standard documents (English) as well as very good working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, MS Teams). Local languages are an added advantage-Applicants from Baringo and/or women with a fully matching profile will be given specific considerationSubmission of Application:Duty Station: KabarnetDuration of Assignment: Until 31.12.2027 with possibility for extensionVacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/06/03/2026Equal Employment OpportunityAt GIZ Kenya, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We actively seek individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to build a stronger, more impactful global team.We provide an environment of respect and psychological safety, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. Discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected status is not tolerated in any of our workplaces.EthicsGIZ is committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals we interact with, including staff, partners, community members, and program participants. We uphold the highest standards in preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Child abuse or any form of misconduct by or toward team members is strictly prohibited.All staff are expected to behave professionally, respect local laws and customs, and complete mandatory ethics e-learning courses upon hire.Data ConfidentialityIn accordance with GIZ’s data protection policy, all candidate applications are stored in our database for six (6) months and deleted thereafter.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Project implementation, Business strategy, Leadership skills, Reporting, Partnerships, Ability to coordinate, Stakeholder communication, Operative planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education