1. Background:
The Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access (WYEEFIMA) Programme is a Pan-African initiative led by TradeMark Africa and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, with support from the Mastercard Foundation. Co-implemented by Kilimo Trust, it aims to empower women and youth (18–35) through enhanced participation in cross-border fisheries trade.
Kilimo Trust promotes inclusive regional trade in fish, seaweed, and related products across the East African Community. WYEEFIMA targets 52,000 dignified jobs and stronger market linkages.
Key interventions include: (1) post-harvest handling training, (2) Enterprise development via Business Development Services (BDS), and (3) Support for women, youth, fisheries associations, and MSMEs.
Kilimo Trust invites applications from qualified individuals based in Kenya for two (2) Resident Associate (RA) positions under the WYEEFIMA Programme.
2. Objective of the assignment:
The primary objective of the Resident Associate (RA) assignment is to provide on-the-ground support for the effective implementation of WYEEFIMA program activities.
a) The RA will act as the key liaison between the program and local communities, facilitating the creation of jobs.
b) Engage in timely data collection, coordinating field-level activities, and ensuring accurate and consistent reporting.
c) Supervise the VBAs and deliver last mile training and support to programme participants and partners at the grassroots level.
3. Scope of Work:
a) Submit narrative reports, digitized data, success stories, and stakeholder feedback.
b) Monitor project progress and report on field activities.
c) Organize and facilitate training, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
d) Ensure compliance with Kilimo Trust’s operational standards.
e) Maintain regular communication with the respective supervising Kilimo Staff.
f) Represent Kilimo Trust in local forums as delegated.
g) Conduct refresher training for VBAs and community actors.
h) Support mobilization, onboarding, and mentoring of youth and women-led enterprises.
4. Qualifications and Experience:
a) Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or related field
b) At least 1 year of experience in community development or field-based project implementation
c) Experience supervising field agents or community facilitators
d) Strong familiarity with the local context; residency in the target area is a significant advantage.
e) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders
f) Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
g) Proficiency in local languages is an added advantage.
5. Duty Station
The position will be based in one of the following locations, subject to programmatic needs and operational priorities:
a) Turkana region – Kangatotha ward or Kerio Delta ward
b) Coastal region – Kwale / Kilifi
6. Duration and Timeline:
The assignment is expected to be completed within a period of six months.
7. Reporting and Supervision:
The Resident Associate will report directly to the Senior Program Officer.
8. Expected Deliverables
a) Monthly Reports: Compile and submit accurate monthly activity reports to the Programme Assistant (PA).
b) Training Delivery: Organize and conduct training sessions for Village-Based Advisors (VBAs) and programme participants.
c) Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical backstopping to VBAs to ensure effective field implementation.
d) Impact Documentation: Submit case studies and success stories as per agreed timelines.
e) Fieldwork Assistance: Support MEAL activities, including data collection and reporting.
9. Safeguarding:
Resident Associates are expected to uphold Kilimo Trust and Mastercard Foundation safeguarding policies, including integrity, accountability, ethical data collection, and respect for beneficiaries’ privacy and protection.
10. Application Procedure
Application documents are required to be submitted online through the KT job application portal accessible through the website before 17:00Hrs on Wednesday 02nd September 2026.
Application documents MUST include the following:
i) A letter stating why you consider yourself suitable for the assignment.
ii) Personal CVs highlighting qualifications and experience in similar projects; and
iii) Work references contact details (email addresses) of referees (firms for whom you’ve produced similar assignments).
iv) Applicants are requested to clearly indicate their preferred location of work in their application.