Regional Coordinators – 4 Positions at NCBA CLUSA

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Report to: Senior Technical Specialist – FIYMA
Second level report: Chief Project Manager

Regional Postings:
Central Region (based in Meru), Eastern Region (based in Makueni), Coast Region (based in
Kilifi), North Rift Region (based in Eldoret), and Nyanza Region (based in Kisumu)
Scope and purpose:
The Regional Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of NCBA
CLUSA’s Youth strengthening, youth engagement, and linkage activities within their assigned
region. This role ensures effective implementation of field operations, supports groups and youth
serving organizations, strengthens value chains, and maintains strong relationships with county
stakeholders. Each coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for their region,
overseeing county volunteers work, coordination with partners and stakeholders to ensure the
timely delivery of outputs and high-quality program execution.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Coordination:
Share activity work plan with volunteers in the cluster region to ensure timely and quality
implementation of activities; regularly travel to field sites to supervise volunteers and offer
technical support in the Counties

Partnerships:
Build partnerships with financial institutions, agribusinesses, government agencies, and youth
serving organizations.

Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as NCBA CLUSA’s regional liaison to county departments, private sector associations,
cooperatives, and local organizations. Convene stakeholder forums, business networking
sessions, and learning events. Communicate program priorities and represent NCBA CLUSA
professionally in all county-level engagements.

Capacity Building:
Organize tailored trainings and leadership development opportunities for youth groups and youth
serving organizations.

Monitoring & Evaluation:
Track field activities, data, and progress against targets, and prepare timely regional reports to
measure impact. Document success stories, best practices, and learning outputs. Collaborate with
MEAL staff to ensure quality data collection and accountability, and identify regional risks,
challenges, and improvement opportunities.

Communication & Reporting
Submit monthly reports to Chief project manager on progress made on all activities in the field;
manage challenges for volunteers and report to Chief project manager for guidance in a timely
manner. Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Innovative approaches to overcoming barriers in youth access to finance.
• Dispute Resolution: Have some knowledge/skills in alternative dispute resolution and mediation.
• Collaboration: Skilled at fostering partnerships and networks across public and private sectors.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of regional contexts and ability to adapt strategies accordingly.
• Results Orientation: Commitment to measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

Desired Attributes

• Passion for youth empowerment and community service.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to inclusivity and diversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Community Development Studies, Cooperatives, or related field or related field. Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum 5-8 years in program management, community development or youth development, with at least 3 years in a senior/regional role.
• Strong skills in project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination.
• Knowledge of county governance structures and youth-related policies.
• Ability to work independently and lead diverse teams with minimum supervision.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural value chains, young men and young women inclusion models, and youth groups graduation to SACCOs and Cooperatives.
• Proven ability to lead multi-country teams, manage budgets, and coordinate complex projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders and represent the program at high-level forums. Regional Coordination: Ensure harmonization of activities across counties, fostering knowledge-sharing and best practices.
• Partnership and Linkages: Be able to create linkages between the groups and other stakeholders, NGOs, Development partners, National and County Governments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to write
or type, use arms to reach for items and turn head to speak and/or hear others. The employee will
frequently walk, reach, stoop, push and pull up to 20 lbs and lift up to 10 lbs. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and should remain low to moderate during normal business hours. The work environment characteristics described herein arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job within an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major
responsibilities of this job. The incumbent may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and
tasks other than those stated in this description, commensurate with the needs of the organization. As a
minimum, the job description will be reviewed and revised as necessary in conjunction with the incumbent’s annual performance review.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter by emailing them
to jobapplicationsFIYMA@ncbaclusa.net with CC to procurementFIYMA@ncbaclusa.net
not later than close of business (5:00 PM EAT) on Friday, January 16, 2026 with the
subject being – the title of the job