Farm Africa NGO Technical Assistants - Agronomist Jobs in Elgeyo Marakwet County

Farm Africa Kenya received funding from the DFID Aid Match funding scheme to implement the Growing Futures project.



Growing Futures aims to develop a model to expand agricultural entrepreneurial skills to improve livelihood opportunities for young people engaging in profitable and viable agri-enterprises beyond the traditional maize production.


To provide agronomic training for “Growing Futures project” (GF project) by supporting the
beneficiaries in providing technical trainings to the Growing Futures agronomic function
including: Horticultural demonstration establishment, crop management, Good agricultural practice trainings, record keeping, pre and post-harvest handling, mobilization of farmer groups and/or organizations capacity development to participate in CBOs and SACCOS for
resource mobilization and management; and working alongside Markets to ensure required
volumes of produce are reached.


Responsibilities


Project implementation

  • Mobilise and recruit youth groups in Trans Nzoia/ Elgeyo Marakwet
  • Organise groups into clusters for ease of delivery of trainings and any other information
  • Deliver agronomic trainings to all the groups and formed clusters. The trainings delivered according to the set curriculum
  • Work with farmers to identify demonstration areas for agronomic trainings; Demarcate
    and establish demonstration plots according to the demo guide; Monitor demo management and follow up on the crop management of the crops in the demo
  • Enhance market relationship between the farmers and the new or existing market
    players
  • Offer expertise advice to GF farmers in order for them to improve on crop husbandry and
    management practices within their vegetable farms in consultation with the Senior Project Officer.
  • Work alongside the Business development officer to ensure that the farmers are growing
    the crops as a business entity
  • Establish volumes demanded and product specifications and communicate the same to
    farmers
  • Validate and report on GF farmers’ farm records as may be directed by the Senior
    Project Officer
  • In collaboration with the SPO – liaise with implementing partners for GAPs to establish
    projected volumes for proactive planning for market engagement
  • Support farmers in developing logistics for aggregation and active marketing

    Monitoring and Reporting

  • Support M&E team in conducting field surveys (e.g. sampling, data collection and
    reporting) and actively participate in preparations of farmer field days and linkages
    forums within
    the county.
  • Regular data collection and reporting according to the project monitoring and learning plan
  • Occasionally assist in data entry and analysis as may be required by the project staff
  • Document success stories on market linkages, productivity and sales
  • Participate in M&E meetings/sessions
    Write reports on deliverables using the formats provided
  • Participate in community feedback sessions and take lessons for improving project
    delivery

    Other Roles

  • Support the project in organising and facilitating market linkage forums and field days
  • To participate and represent the project and Farm Africa in relevant forums as directed by PC
  • Any other related duty as directed by line manager or Farm Africa management team


    Qualifications

  • Degree/ diploma level in Horticulture / General
  • Agriculture or any other related field
  • Experience of working with commercial
    enterprises
  • Knowledge of the agriculture sector in Kenya Experience in working with small holder
    farmers
  • Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in
    the agricultural crop input sector
  • Previous experience working in the
    horticultural sector in Kenya
  • Establishing small holder schemes for
    vegetable production
  • Knowledge & practical experience of
    economic horticultural models
  • Skills & abilities Communication (both verbal & written)
  • Multi stakeholder facilitation skills
    Organizational skills
  • Intercultural sensitive
  • Mastery Adult learning methodologies and
    training skills


    How to Apply

    To apply please send your cover letter indicating your expected salary and a detailed CV with the reference being the post title on the subject line to kenyarecruitment@farmafrica.org by 5pm (GMT+3) 16 August 2018. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Farm Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


    For more information and job application details, see; Farm Africa NGO Technical Assistants - Agronomist Jobs in Elgeyo Marakwet County


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