Food and Agriculture Organization Assistant Master Trainer Jobs in Kenya
Technical Focus
Provide technical leadership, training, mentorship, and backstopping to facilitators of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and Farmer Business Schools (FBS), ensuring methodologies are implemented effectively, sustainably, and in line with project goals.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Assist in contextualizing FFS and FBS curricula, training modules, and facilitation guides to local agro‑ecological and market conditions.
Co‑facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) and sessions for FFS/FBS facilitators and GOK extension officers.
Provide hands‑on coaching to facilitators during FFS and FBS cycles, reinforcing participatory learning methods and FFS principles.
Conduct routine supervision visits to farmer groups to assess facilitator performance and provide on‑site guidance.
Offer technical assistance on agronomy, climate‑smart agriculture, group dynamics, participatory experimentation, and business development skills.
Ensure facilitators apply approved methodologies and adhere to FFS/FBS principles.
Support facilitators in collecting data, maintaining attendance records, and documenting key observations.
Guide facilitators in documenting innovations, field trials, enterprise performance, and behavioural change among farmers.
Compile field reports, case studies, and success stories for dissemination at project and stakeholder forums.
Participate in FFS review meetings and learning events to share lessons learnt.
Support and facilitate linkages between FFS/FBS groups and service providers (input suppliers, market actors, financial institutions).
Supervise LOA service providers in assigned counties.
Organise and coordinate FFS learning
events and field days at all levels.
Minimum Requirements
University degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, or related field.
Five (5) years of relevant experience in agricultural extension, participatory training, and farmer business capacity development.
Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Kiswahili.
Must be a national of Kenya.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus.
Teamwork.
Communication.
Building Effective Relationships.
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.
Technical/Functional Skills
Certification or proven experience as an FFS and/or FBS Trainer.
Experience integrating cross‑cutting themes (gender, youth, climate resilience, nutrition).
Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Strong facilitation and participatory training skills.
Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in agricultural/agribusiness projects.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Food and Agriculture Organization Assistant Master Trainer Jobs in Kenya
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