The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Agronomy & Fodder Officer – Kapiti Plains Estate Limited Key Responsibilities Crop & Fodder Production Management: Develop crop (Napier, Rhodes, sorghum, maize silage, etc.) management strategies, schedules, budgets, and timelines aligned with feed demand. Develop improved crop production methods and techniques during planting, cultivation, and harvesting with the aim of improving crop yield and solving problems. Optimise yield per acre and forage quality through data-driven practices. Supervise field labour and maintain field input/output records. Research & Soil Management: Research and promote agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and damage from pests. Visit farms to collect seed, plant, and soil samples for examination and research. Test samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes due to adopted farm practices. Source, select, and test seeds and seedlings. Develop new varieties of crops and hybrids that are more resistant to disease and pests. Record Keeping & Reporting: Keep detailed records regarding farms, crops, and samples. Generate reports and present findings to management, clients, or other interested parties. Training & Extension Support: Advise farmers on the most effective and economical ways to maximize crop yields. Develop educational materials and training programmes on crop management. Conduct training on products and techniques through educational presentations and practical demonstrations. Collaboration & Integration: Liaise with the livestock team to ensure feed availability matches herd needs. Support research teams in implementing trials involving fodder and crop systems. Administrative Duties: Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Manager/Head Kapiti. Requirements Essential Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Soil Science, or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in fodder crop management. Experience with silage, hay, and irrigated forage systems. Familiarity with integrated livestock-plant systems. Knowledge of agricultural production methods and soil science. Technical Competencies Ability to analyse data and provide sound advice. Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software. Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments. Leadership & Management Competencies Ability to supervise field labour and coordinate field activities. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and schedule work. Effective collaboration skills for working with livestock teams, researchers, and management. Key Attributes Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work on farms while standing, walking, kneeling, and stooping for extended periods. Results-oriented and committed to sustainable land management and continuous improvement. Conservancy Outreach Coordinator – Kapiti Plains Estate Limited Key Responsibilities Conservation Engagement & Community Outreach Develop and implement a comprehensive conservation outreach strategy aligned with Kapiti’s Conservation Management Plan. Lead community engagement activities with neighbouring pastoralist communities, landowners, and local stakeholders to foster positive relationships and reduce human-wildlife conflict. Coordinate education and awareness programs for schools, youth groups, and community organizations on topics including wildlife conservation, rangeland restoration, and sustainable livestock-wildlife coexistence. Organize and facilitate stakeholder dialogues, community forums, and learning exchanges involving relevant county government departments, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and conservation partners. Mobilize community participation in conservation initiatives, including rangeland restoration activities and wildlife monitoring programs. Serve as the primary point of contact for conservancy membership matters and community benefit-sharing discussions. Assist in the development of funding proposals (community engagement, conservation education, HWC mitigation, livelihood projects) for donors (e.g., GEF, UNDP, IUCN, WWF, EU, private foundations) Maintenance Teams Supervision Supervise maintenance teams responsible for the upkeep of conservancy infrastructure, including fencing, water systems, roads, and staff facilities. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to ensure the operational readiness of all conservancy assets. Coordinate with the Ranch Manager and research teams to prioritize maintenance activities that support research operations and conservation objectives. Ensure maintenance activities comply with ILRI safety standards and environmental guidelines. Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment, and initiate procurement requests as needed. Workshop Operations Management Oversee the day-to-day operations of the conservancy workshop, ensuring it supports the maintenance, repair, and fabrication needs of the conservancy. Supervise workshop staff and coordinate workflow to ensure timely completion of work requests from various departments. Maintain accurate records of workshop activities, including job cards, material usage, and equipment maintenance logs. Ensure workshop operations adhere to occupational health and safety standards. Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers for specialized repairs or fabrication work as required. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation Maintain databases of outreach activities, participant records, and stakeholder contacts. Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from conservation engagement activities. Prepare quarterly and annual reports on outreach activities for internal and external stakeholders. Support the development of communication materials, including brochures, fact sheets, and social media content, in collaboration with ILRI communications teams. Support ILRI scientists and visiting researchers studying wildlife-livestock-disease interfaces, rangeland ecology, and climate adaptation Conduct ecological monitoring of rangeland health (vegetation cover, browse availability, erosion indicators, water quality) Requirements Essential Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Environmental Science, Rangeland Management, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in community outreach, conservation engagement, or program coordination, preferably within a conservancy or protected area context. Proven experience in supervising field teams, including maintenance or operations staff. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with proficiency in English and Kiswahili. Strong organizational and report-writing skills. Valid driver’s license and willingness to work in a remote field setting. Desirable Experience working within the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem or broader Kenyan rangeland conservation landscape. Knowledge of wildlife-livestock interface issues and community-based natural resource management approaches. Experience managing workshop operations or technical maintenance facilities. Familiarity with ILRI’s research mandate or experience working in a research-institution setting. Key Competencies Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to navigate complex community dynamics and build trust with diverse groups. Team Leadership: Capacity to supervise and motivate field-based maintenance and workshop teams. Operational Coordination: Skill in balancing competing priorities across conservation, research, and infrastructure needs. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of pastoralist livelihoods and community perspectives on conservation. Problem-Solving: Resourcefulness in addressing field-level challenges in a remote, semi-arid environment. Procurement and Finance Assistant – Kapiti Plains Estate Limited Key Responsibilities Procurement: Ensure customer satisfaction through timely delivery of goods and purchase order status reports Utilise, disburse, maintain records and account for the KAPITI Procurement Petty Cash Float Support budget reporting by Transferring Purchase Order Transactions to the commitment Ledger for Finance, Budgets/Grants team Handle requisitions for the relevant category, Supplier sourcing for the requested items as per Purchase Requisition Terms of References (TOR) Supplier Evaluation, Bid analysis and supplier justifications for ToC (Total Cost of Ownership) Manage the procurement petty-cash float; disbursing as required, record keeping and preparing reports, accounting to and reimbursement by Finance Prepare Purchase Order Status report using Vision and sending order status reports to users as required Participate in Tender Evaluation Committee for high value Capex purchases and supplier prequalification – involved in taking progress minutes, technical analysis, site visits and process summery reporting for the relevant category as assigned by the contracts officer Sun system Purchase order processing for authorisation Purchase order dispatch to supplier and delivery follow-up and status update Update commitments ledger and correcting PO system error for Budget and Grants Commitment Reporting Collect urgent prepaid and cash items from the various sources and delivery to KAPITI. Support management of relevant category of suppliers /contractors and update the Finance Vendor Management Data base for – New, Active, Dormant and Closed accounts. Local Supplier Relationship management for the relevant Category through constant communication, documentation trail, payment and VAT follow-up with Finance and update. Support other units in; procurement planning i.e. budgeting items for regular supplies & services i.e. workshops, training by providing market prices and product information as required and participate in mid & end -Year Stock-takes for the Main Stores Perform any other related duties as may be required Finance: The main purpose of the job is to provide financial and administrative support: Assist in compiling financial and reconciliation reports Prepare and process payments as per the approved budgets Maintain all accounting records, fixed asset registers and relevant databases Manage petty cash float and ensure correct documentation of all transactions Maintain all accounting records, fixed asset registers and relevant databases Facilitate annual internal audit requirements Facilitate the procurement of goods and services Provide general administrative support such as handling calls, visitors, incoming/outgoing correspondence, logistics Maintain filing systems Perform any other related duties as may be required Requirements Bachelors degree or Diploma in relevant field One year relevant experience with degree or three years relevant experience with diploma Computer skills, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Ranch Livestock Manager -Kapiti Plains Estate Limited Key Responsibilities Livestock Health & Husbandry Management: Supervise all routine treatments, vaccinations, and disease prevention protocols. Ensure proper animal identification through notching, tattoos, branding, and RFID tags. Oversee supplementary feeding programmes and ensure nutritional requirements are met. Implement effective grazing management strategies, including rotational grazing and hay making. Breeding & Selection: Conduct selection of breeding stock, culling candidates, and sale animals. Maintain and improve genetic quality through controlled breeding programmes. Perform or coordinate artificial insemination (AI) services as required. Record Keeping & Data Management: Develop and maintain an electronic database for breeding data, production records, and sales records. Ensure accurate and timely entry of all livestock data, including herd movements and health interventions (cattlemax). Prepare monthly livestock reports for the Senior Manager/Head – Kapiti. Asset & Infrastructure Management: Oversee the management and maintenance of livestock-related assets, including waterholes, boreholes, machinery, equipment, and livestock housing. Schedule and supervise routine maintenance and repairs to prevent downtime. Recommend capital investments for infrastructure improvements. Research Support: Support scientists during implementation of experimental trials involving livestock. Ensure research protocols are followed without compromising animal welfare. Provide technical input on livestock-related research designs. Security & Safety Coordination: Work in close collaboration with the Kapiti Head of Security on all livestock security issues, including theft, predator control, and boundary integrity. Implement livestock movement controls to prevent straying and losses. Administrative & Financial Duties: Assist in budget preparation for livestock operations and ensure financial resources are properly utilised through effective monitoring. Authorise and track livestock-related expenditures (feed, veterinary supplies, fuel). Approve sales invoices for livestock and track receipts in coordination with the Kapiti Accountant. Personnel Management: Manage livestock department staff, including recruitment, orientation, and training of new personnel. Allocate tasks and responsibilities and monitor performance. Prepare staff appraisals and recommend remuneration adjustments. Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Manager/Head – Kapiti. Requirements Essential Bachelor’s degree in animal Husbandry, Animal Science, Livestock Production, Veterinary Science, or a related field. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive, hands-on management experience in livestock operations, preferably in a ranch or research setting. Demonstrated experience in livestock breeding programmes, animal identification systems, and the sale of livestock. Technical Competencies Strong knowledge of animal health, husbandry, breeding programmes, and grazing management. Proven ability to manage livestock-related assets, including machinery, water infrastructure (waterholes and boreholes), and animal housing. Proficiency in electronic record-keeping, database management, and Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated capability in developing, planning, and implementing short- and long-term operational goals. Leadership & Management Competencies Demonstrated team leadership and people management skills, including staff supervision, training, and performance appraisal. Proven ability to supervise, organise, prioritise, and schedule work effectively across a diverse team. Ability to exercise independent judgement in the management of day-to-day ranch operations. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with researchers, security teams, and ranch management. Key Attributes Results-oriented and capable of balancing competing operational priorities. Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills in a dynamic ranch environment. Commitment to animal welfare, productivity, and continuous genetic improvement. Ranch Veterinary Assistant – Kapiti Plains Estate Limited Key Responsibilities Animal Health Management: Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments to sick or injured livestock as prescribed by the resident veterinarian. Assist with post-mortem examinations and collect biological samples (blood, tissue, faecal samples) for laboratory analysis. Identify and report common regional diseases (e.g., tick-borne diseases, foot-and-mouth, anthrax) to the veterinarian promptly. Monitor animal health status daily and escalate any disease outbreaks or unusual mortalities. Herd & Breeding Management: Assist with artificial insemination (AI), pregnancy diagnoses, calving support, and branding or identification procedures. Ensure proper animal tagging and tracking (notching, tattoos, RFID tags, ear tagging) for accurate herd records. Support the Ranch/Livestock Manager in selection of breeding stock, culling candidates, and sale animals. Maintain calving records and assist with neonatal care. Husbandry & Nutrition: Monitor feed and water consumption for all livestock herds and report any deviations from normal intake. Oversee grazing management programmes in coordination with the Ranch/Livestock Manager, including rotational grazing and supplementary feeding. Ensure animal handling facilities (crush pens, dipping tanks, loading ramps) remain sanitary, safe, and well-maintained. Assist with deworming, dehorning, docking, and hoof trimming as required. Routine Procedures & Emergency Response: Perform routine treatments including dipping, spraying, and pour-on acaricides for tick and parasite control. Respond to livestock emergencies (e.g., dystocia, injuries, poisoning, predator attacks) outside normal working hours when necessary. Assist in quarantine procedures for incoming or sick animals to prevent disease spread. Record Keeping & Data Management: Maintain detailed logs of all treatments, medications administered, vaccination schedules, and herd health statistics. Update breeding records, pregnancy diagnosis results, and calving outcomes in the electronic database. Prepare daily and weekly animal health reports for the Ranch/Livestock Manager and resident veterinarian. Track mortality and morbidity rates and assist in identifying trends for preventive action. Research Support: Support ILRI scientists and visiting researchers conducting trials on animal health, vaccine development, disease ecology, and livestock-wildlife interfaces. Assist in collecting and processing biological samples for research purposes following ethical and safety protocols. Ensure research protocols involving animals are followed without compromising animal welfare. Administrative & Cross-Cutting: Manage veterinary supplies and medications inventory, ensuring timely reordering and proper storage (cold chain where applicable). Participate in ILRI Kapiti staff meetings and contribute to overall station management. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Ranch/Livestock Manager or Senior Manager/Head – Kapiti. Requirements Essential: Diploma in Animal Health and Production from a recognised institution Registration with the Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) is mandatory add that the candidate is retained as well. Experience: 3 years of hands-on experience in livestock, dairy, or conservancy herd management. Demonstrated experience in administering treatments, vaccinations, and basic diagnostics in large-scale livestock operations. Experience working with cattle (preferably improved breeds such as Boran) in a ranch or conservancy setting. Desirable: Experience with artificial insemination (AI) and pregnancy diagnosis. Experience working in a research environment or supporting scientific trials. Familiarity with wildlife-livestock interface issues (disease transmission, zoonotic diseases). Technical Skills: Strong understanding of livestock anatomy, common regional diseases (especially tick-borne diseases), and treatment protocols. Proficient in basic computer literacy for record keeping (MS Office Word, Excel). Ability to maintain electronic and paper-based animal health records accurately. Finance and Grants Manager Key Responsibilities: Financial leadership, planning and management Lead preparation, consolidation and periodic revision of the program budget across workstreams, countries, partners, cost categories and implementation periods. Translate approved workplans into annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash-flow projections and resource-allocation recommendations. Monitor expenditure and commitments against approved budgets and implementation plans; investigate material variances, agree corrective actions with budget holders and track actions to closure. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial analyses covering burn rate, commitments, forecast-to-complete, funding gaps, co-financing obligations, cost-recovery exposure and key financial risks. Advise the Program Director, PMU and country leads on the financial implications of operational decisions, implementation delays and proposed changes in scope. Coordinate budget reallocations and donor approval requests where required, including tracking line-item variances against the 10% limit above which prior Foundation approval is needed, maintaining a complete record of approved changes. Donor compliance and financial reporting Interpret the grant agreement, approved budget, reporting instructions and financial conditions, and translate them into clear guidance and controls for program teams and partners. Apply the financial governance framework including cost allocation, charge out and shared cost rules, and ensure ILRI and partner charging follows it. Lead preparation, review and submission of complete, accurate and timely quarterly donor financial reports, forecasts and supporting schedules, and inputs to each designation for periodic transfers Monitor and track financial reporting deadlines, audit requirements, approval workflows, deliverables, and other grant compliance obligations through the ERP System (OCS), proactively following up with responsible stakeholders to ensure timely completion and compliance with donor and organizational requirements. Ensure expenditure is allowable, allocable, reasonable, adequately supported, recorded in the correct period and charged to the appropriate budget line and workstream. Coordinate responses to donor financial queries, expenditure verification requests and compliance reviews, ensuring supporting evidence is readily available within donor deadlines and retained in line with agreement terms. Grants, sub-awards and partner financial management Lead financial due diligence and risk assessment of implementing partners before contracting and periodically during implementation. Review partner budgets and contribute to agreements to ensure that the Foundation terms ILRI must pass down to partners are included and that the reporting requirements, payment terms, eligible costs, audit rights, controls and close-out obligations are clearly defined. Review partner cash requests, financial reports, supporting documents and liquidations before recommending approval and subsequent disbursement. Monitor partner advances, expenditure, outstanding balances and reporting status; escalate overdue, unsupported or ineligible amounts and coordinate recovery or corrective action. Set up and oversee financial controls for participant support and access to finance mechanisms (grants, startup and asset support, revolving funds and guarantees), covering disbursement, verification, repayment and program closeout, and ensure Foundation approval is obtained before any mechanism is introduced or changed. Ensure partners, suppliers, consultants and other recipients of grant funds are screened against applicable sanctions, and antiterrorism lists before contracting or payment, with records retained in line with donor requirements. Develop and deliver risk-based financial capacity strengthening and monitoring plans for partners and country teams. Controls, risk, assurance and audit Establish and monitor effective controls over program income, expenditure, assets, procurement-related financial checks, advances, partner payments, records and approvals. Maintain the program asset register, prepare the annual asset use report for the Foundation, and ensure Foundation approval is obtained before any asset is sold, transferred or disposed of. Maintain the program financial risk register, assign mitigation actions and report significant or emerging risks to program and institutional leadership. Coordinate donor, external and internal audits and spot checks, including audit planning, document readiness, management responses and timely closure of agreed findings. Promote segregation of duties, complete audit trails and timely escalation of suspected irregularities in line with institutional procedures. Cash flow, treasury and working capital management Prepare and maintain program cash-flow forecasts and the inputs to each periodic transfer to support uninterrupted implementation while minimizing excessive idle balances. Monitor donor receipts, program balances, partner disbursements, advances and cash requirements across participating countries. Assess foreign-exchange exposures and work with ILRI Treasury on mitigation measures within the approved policy. Review and clear payments, ensuring all transactions are supported by appropriate documentation, accurately recorded, properly approved, and compliant with ILRI policies, Mastercard Foundation grant requirements, and established internal control procedures. Oversee and monitor program payables, receivables, and outstanding balances, ensuring timely resolution, accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, and compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and financial controls. Systems, data quality and financial close Ensure program structures, budgets, reporting dimensions and partner records are correctly established and maintained in the relevant financial and grant-management systems. Oversee monthly and year-end reconciliations, period-end reviews, accruals, corrections and closure of outstanding receivables, payables and advances. Develop practical dashboards and standardized reports that provide program leadership with a reliable view of financial performance and required actions. Plan grant close-out early, including final expenditure, partner liquidation, asset disposition, audit, refunds, record retention and final donor reporting. Leadership and stakeholder management Lead, supervise and develop the Program Accountants, setting clear workplans, deliverables, review controls and service standards. Coordinate finance support across the PMU and participating countries to ensure consistent application of program and institutional requirements. Build effective working relationships with program leadership, technical teams, Finance, Grants and Contracts, Legal, Procurement, People and Culture, Internal Audit, partners, auditors and donor counterparts. Provide targeted financial training and practical guidance to budget holders, program teams and partners. Requirements Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business-related field, Full professional accounting qualification (CPA (K) or ACCA) and active membership in ICPAK or an equivalent recognized professional accounting body. Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and grants management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role. Experience with donor funded programs across several countries, including managing subawards to partners, is required. Experience managing Mastercard Foundation-funded programs is an added advantage. Experience using enterprise resource planning and financial reporting systems, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with dashboards or business-intelligence tools is desirable Proactive and Service oriented: provides efficient, high-quality service to the program Integrity: Honest, above reproach and appropriate in actions / behaviour and transparent in conduct. Result Oriented/ Focused: Ability to consistently meet set goals. Focused, efficient and goal oriented. Ability to direct others to perform set duties. Professionalism: Application of ethics, principles, standards and expertise in all areas of work. Teamwork, Interpersonal Relations: Working and relating with others in mutual support and respect towards common goals and shared vision. Builds and nurtures strong and authentic reciprocal relationships. Avoids domineering or patronizing behaviour. Multi-cultural fit & Respect for Diversity: An ability to work effectively, respectfully and inclusively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives is critical for all staff members. Communication: Ability to express oneself, share and exchange information clearly and proactively, in a timely and client friendly style. Innovation & Creativity: Ability to generate new ideas and ways of working to continuously improve existing work processes, practices, concepts Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet