ICT Coding - Nairobi, Nairobi County - TechnoServe

Description

Title
: ICT Coding & Development Associate

Reports
to
: Program Director

Location
: Nairobi, Kenya

Grade
:5

Contract
: 3 months (with possible extension)

ABOUT TECHNOSERVE:
At TechnoServe, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better life. For over 50 years, we have given smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs the skills, connections, and confidence to lift themselves out of poverty. We leverage the power of markets and the private sector to create sustainable economic growth to benefit people and the planet. Our unique mix of business solutions, deep knowledge of local contexts, and data-driven insights is helping to fight poverty across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

TechnoServe staff are local–95% are from the countries in which they work. We put a high premium on collaboration and entrepreneurship. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of integrity and transparency. And we focus on delivering lasting impact for our mission.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Globally, 30–40% of food is wasted, according to FAO estimates. In Kenya, the WHO reports that only 2% of the population meets the daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables, with average consumption at just 140g per person. At the same time, discarded fruits and vegetables contribute to 6-8% of greenhouse gas emissions from food waste—fuelling climate change and global warming.

TechnoServe funded by Gates Foundation and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) launched a three-year innovative program – NutriSave - with dual and equal objectives to reduce food loss and waste by redirecting surplus fruits and vegetables to wholesalers and retailers serving low-income communities to increase access and nutrition. After a deep exploratory phase using Human-Centered Design, formative research and market analysis with key ecosystem actors, TechnoServe is now developing and piloting sustainable models with partners committed to scaling and sustaining the initiative long-term.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on ICT Coding & Development Associate to work with private sector pilot partners to provide daily technical support to development team(s) and end-user(s) on the information management tools and technology infrastructure that rescue surplus or imperfect fruits and vegetables and give access to retailers serving low income consumers.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a digital supply chain system using existing AgriTech platforms, custom ERP tools, or Excel-based workflows.
• Build and maintain supply chain, inventory, and data management systems.
• Collaborating with buyers (retailers, informal market traders, pilot partners) to codevelop, test, and pilot the digital platforms.
• Participate in ICT-related support for field operations
• Maintenance and extension of data management systems and dashboards
• Collaborate with program teams to identify tech solutions relevant for current and future programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, ICT or a related field
• 2+ years full-stack software development experience.
• Proven track record in building digital marketplaces, supply chain tools, or agri-tech platforms.
• Experience designing for low-bandwidth and offline-first environments.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, PHP, SQL)
• Experience with diverse development frameworks, including web-based and mobile-first development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
• Knowledge of database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with APIs, cloud hosting (AWS, Azure, GCP), and serverless architecture.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and data protection.
• Familiarity with version control (Git)
• Passion for social impact and non-profit work
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Required Languages: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including fluency in Kiswahili and English languages.

Preferred Experience

• Mobile app development experience
• Cloud platforms knowledge (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc)
• Data analysis skills
• UI/UX design capabilities

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative team driving digital transformation in the agriculture and food sector, reducing food loss, improving farmer incomes, and increasing access to fresh produce in low income communities.
• Opportunity to shape inclusive and tech-forward supply chains that benefit people and the planet.

Applications Instructions :
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability, and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

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