Job Description
Within the project’s value addition and local coffee consumption component, the Marketing Project Officer will support targeted coffee cooperatives in developing and refining business plans and commercial strategies aimed at enhancing their market presence, financial sustainability and competitiveness within the local coffee market while fostering commercial initiatives. The position requires a strong field presence, coordination and implementation of project activities in collaboration with other staff and project partners.
The selected candidate will contribute to building ownership and long-term sustainability within the local coffee value chain, while assisting the Project Coordinator in the overall implementation and follow-up of project activities.V
Job Industry
Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Retail
Job Salary Currency
KESJob Salary Fixed
NoKey Deliverables
• Support and guide coffee cooperatives in developing a business-oriented mindset and supporting practical market engagement opportunities.
• Refine business plans and commercial strategies aimed at enhancing their market presence, financial
sustainability and competitiveness within the local coffee market in collaboration with the project business development consultants.
• Using a market analysis approach, proactively identify opportunities and facilitate commercial relationships between coffee cooperatives and local coffee retail businesses but also final customers through strategic and creative marketing tools.
• Assist the Project Manager in the coordination and supervise the day-to-day implementation of field activities carried out by project staff and implementing partners, ensuring consistency, quality and timely delivery.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to coffee cooperatives and retail businesses to assess progress, identify operational challenges and propose corrective actions to ensure achievement of project results.
• Report writing and close collaboration with the M&E Officer.
• Participate to stakeholder and project meetings, fostering new and innovative partnerships.
Professional Qualifications
| Industry | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Retail | • This position is open to Kenyan nationals only. • At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Community Development, Agricultural Sciences or a related field. • Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within projects focusing on business development, agricultural value chains, rural development or youth employability. • Prior knowledge or direct experience in the coffee value chain will be considered a strong asset. • Proven experience in field activity implementation and supervision of field teams. • Strong relationship management and coordination skills, with the capacity to build and maintain effective working relationships with public institutions, local authorities, businesses and strategic partners. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business environments, engaging constructively with cooperative leadership, business owners and county government representatives. • A marketing and business-oriented mindset, with experience or demonstrated interest in product promotion, market development or value addition will be considered a strong asset. • Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili. • Experience working with international NGOs and donor-funded projects is desirable. |
Application Process
Applications including a detailed CV, cover letter and at least two references can be sent to kenya@celim.it.
indicating in the email subject “AID012590/07/9 – Marketing Project Officer – NAME AND SURNAME” by April 10th 2026 5pm EAT.
Close Date
17/04/2026