Climate-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.

Key roles and Responsibilities**

Analysing 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 actors

Designing and facilitating structured public–private dialogue (PPD) mechanisms that bring together government, private sector and civil society stakeholders, and translating dialogue outcomes into actionable policy and investment steps

Engaging private sector actors across priority value chains, aligning business incentives with subnational planning processes, and identifying opportunities for inclusive and climate-resilient value chain development

Applying market systems thinking to programme implementation, mapping systemic constraints and opportunities in key value chains, and advising on enabling conditions for sustainable private sector engagement

Supporting 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 markets

Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders at county and national level, including government agencies, private sector associations, producer organizations and development partners

Contributing to knowledge management by documenting policy processes, stakeholder engagement approaches and market systems insights, and sharing lessons across the project, agriculture cluster and GIZ

Supporting project management in operational planning, coordination and the preparation of relevant project documents as required

Qualifications & Specialist Knowledge****

Master'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 areas

Demonstrated 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 partners

Strong communication, negotiation and advisory skills, particularly in complex political and institutional settings

Confident team player with strong interpersonal skills, high self-motivation and the ability to acquire new knowledge independently

Fluency 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 advantage

Applicants from Baringo and/or women with a fully matching profile will be given specific consideration

Duration of Assignment:** Up to 31.12.2027**

Duty Station**: Kabarnet, Baringo.**

Submission of Application:****

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/05/05/2026****

Equal Employment Opportunity****

At 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, colour, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected status is not tolerated in any of our workplaces.

People With disability are encouraged to apply

Ethics****

GIZ 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 Confidentiality****

In 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.**