Technical Advisor - Policy & Market Systems (CLAP)

Kenya/Kabarnet/Agriculture, fishing, forestry, wildlifeGIZ KENon-profit + 1 moreTechnical Advisor - Policy & Market Systems (CLAP)Only on FuzuKabarnet • KenyaSign in and Apply Save ShareJob detailsLocationKabarnet • KenyaContract TypeAbout the jobCompanyDescriptionClimate-sensitive Agriculture and Pastoralism in Northern Kenya (CLAP) is implemented by GIZ and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the European Union. The project aims to strengthen the resilience of communities in Turkana, Marsabit and Baringo counties to economic, environmental and social challenges in the context of climate change, with a focus on climate change adaptation, sustainable natural resource management, and improved livelihoods through value chain development.The Policy & Market Systems Advisor holds responsibility for supporting and steering policy processes and stakeholder engagement at subnational level, with a particular focus on integrating private sector perspectives and market dynamics into policy dialogue and planning. ResponsibilitiesKey roles and ResponsibilitiesAnalysing and advising on subnational policy processes relevant to the project's thematic areas, identifying entry points for reform and providing evidence-based recommendations to county governments and other relevant actorsDesigning and facilitating structured public–private dialogue (PPD) mechanisms that bring together government, private sector and civil society stakeholders, and translatingdialogue outcomes into actionable policy and investment stepsEngaging private sector actors across priority value chains, aligning business incentives with subnational planning processes, and identifying opportunities for inclusive and climate-resilient value chain developmentApplying market systems thinking to programme implementation, mapping systemic constraints and opportunities in key value chains, and advising on enabling conditions for sustainable private sector engagementSupporting the development and implementation of strategies that strengthen the competitiveness of smallholders and SMEs within selected value chains and improve their integration into regional and national marketsBuilding and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders at county and national level, including government agencies, private sector associations, producer organizations anddevelopment partnersContributing to knowledge management by documenting policy processes, stakeholder engagement approaches and market systems insights, and sharing lessons across the project, agriculture cluster and GIZSupporting project management in operational planning, coordination and the preparation of relevant project documents as requiredQualifications & Specialist KnowledgeMaster's degree in economics, agricultural economics, rural development, natural resource management or a related field with a demonstrated link to policy advice and/or private sector development Minimum of ten years of professional experience in agriculture, natural resource management or related fields, with a proven track record in policy advice, participatory policy processes and/or market systems development; at least three years of experience in a duty station outside Nairobi, preferably in Kenya's ASAL areasDemonstrated experience working with private sector actors, value chains or market systems in a development context, including the ability to translate market dynamics into policy-relevant insights Proven experience in designing and facilitating inclusive, results-oriented multi-stake holder processes, including public–private dialogue; knowledge of conflict-sensitive approaches is an asset Proven working experience with an international development organization and/or an international NGO Strong analytical skills with the ability to research complex issues and package findings for diverse stakeholder audiences, including government officials, private sector representatives and development partnersStrong communication, negotiation and advisory skills, particularly in complex political and institutional settingsConfident team player with strong interpersonal skills, high self-motivation and the ability to acquire new knowledge independentlyFluency in spoken and written English and Swahili, with the ability to produce high-standard documents in English; very good working knowledge of ICT tools and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, MS Teams) is expected; proficiency in local languages is an added advantageApplicants from Baringo and/or women with a fully matching profile will be given specific considerationDuration of Assignment: Up to 31.12.2027Duty Station: Kabarnet, Baringo.Submission of Application:Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/05/05/2026Equal Employment OpportunityAt GIZ Kenya, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. 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