Value Chain Development Advisor (CLAP Project)

About the role

The CLAP project, implemented by GIZ and funded by BMZ and the EU, supports communities in Turkana, Marsabit and Baringo to build resilience to climate change through sustainable natural resource management, climate adaptation and improved livelihoods. The Value Chain Advisor is based in Lodwar and leads project activities in Turkana County, focusing on climate-resilient income opportunities, value chain development and private sector engagement, while collaborating with teams in Marsabit and Baringo.

Key responsibilities

• Map, assess and develop climate-resilient value chains in Turkana (livestock, agriculture, fisheries) and mobilise public and private resources
• Engage private sector actors such as traders, aggregators, processors, input suppliers and financial service providers, and initiate upgrading measures along priority value chains
• Oversee planning and implementation of project activities in Turkana and create synergies across counties and with other initiatives in the ASAL areas
• Facilitate capacity development for value chain actors, including workshops, trainings, partner capacity building and B2B facilitation
• Prepare work packages for consultants or local partners and monitor their execution and impact
• Handle administrative tasks under GIZ rules, including procurement and security compliance
• Support monitoring and evaluation, document results and contribute to knowledge and communication products
• Mainstream gender, youth and digital transformation, and contribute to agriculture cluster development

Required profile

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Livestock Development, Agricultural Economics or a related field, with a focus on agri-food value chains, livestock, pastoralism and/or agriculture
• At least 10 years of professional experience in value chain development, income generation and market systems in ASAL or comparable contexts
• Minimum 5 years working directly with medium- and large-scale private sector actors in crops and/or livestock, including partnership development and business model development for smallholders and pastoral communities
• Experience with an international development organisation and/or established private sector organisation, including at least 3 years outside Nairobi, preferably in a northern ASAL area; Turkana experience is a strong advantage
• Strong managerial, organisational and coordination skills, and proven ability to engage senior and mid-level stakeholders
• Fluency in English and Swahili, with excellent written English and strong ICT skills (MS Office, MS Teams); knowledge of local languages is an advantage