At the close of August 2025, leading opportunities in the agricultural sector range from academic roles such as Assisntant Lecturer to practical field roles like field assistant.

1.

Position: Field Assistant- Nolile 

Employer: Soit Sugar

Location: Kwale

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the place stated.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or a related field.
• Experience and motorbike riding skills are an added advantage.

How to apply: Submit your application in person to Soit Sugar Company Offices or email info@soitsugar.co.ke

Deadline: Not specified

2.

Position: Field Assistant- Oroitikoi/Mokondo 

Employer: Soit Sugar

Location: Narok

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the place stated.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or a related field.
• Experience and motorbike riding skills are an added advantage.

How to apply:Submit your application in person to Soit Sugar Company Offices or email info@soitsugar.co.ke

Deadline: Not specified

3

Position:Field Assistant- Megor 

Employer: Soit Sugar

Location: Migori

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the place stated.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or a related field.
• Experience and motorbike riding skills are an added advantage.

How to apply:Submit your application in person to Soit Sugar Company Offices or email info@soitsugar.co.ke

Deadline: Not specified

4.

Position:Field Assistant- Olontare 

Employer: Soit Sugar

Location: Narok

Requirements

• Must be a resident of the place stated.
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Agriculture or a related field.
• Experience and motorbike riding skills are an added advantage.

ChHow to apply:Submit your application in person to Soit Sugar Company Offices or email info@soitsugar.co.ke

Deadline:Not specified

5.

Position: Senior Lecturer, Agricultural Education and Extension 

Employer: Kabarak University

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities    

• Initiate and propose development of client driven programs,
• Develop the teaching materials, teach, and mentor both the undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Set, moderate and mark examinations for both the undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Participate in the development and preparation of annual departmental and school plans
• Supervise educational activities/projects/thesis
• Assess industrial attachments for both the undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attend and participate in seminars/workshops/conferences in relevant fields
• Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.
• Development and Review of curriculum

Qualifications and skills    

• Hold a PhD degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field
• Hold a Master of Arts Degree in Agricultural Education and Extension from recognized University
• At least three (3) years of University teaching as a lecturer
• A minimum of thirty two Publication points of which at least twenty four should be from refereed journal papers

How to apply:Interested and qualified? Go to Kabarak University on careers.kabarak.ac.ke to apply

Deadline: 5th Sep 2025

6.

Position: Lecturer in Agricultural Education and Extension 

Employer: Kabarak University

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities    

• Initiate and propose development of client driven programs,
• Develop the teaching materials, teach, and mentor both the undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Set, moderate and mark examinations for both the undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Participate in the development and preparation of annual departmental and school plans
• Supervise educational activities/projects/thesis
• Assess industrial attachments for both the undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Attend and participate in seminars/workshops/conferences in relevant fields
• Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.
• Development and Review of curriculum

Qualifications and skills    

• Hold a PhD degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field
• Hold a Master of Arts Degree in Agricultural Education and Extension from recognized University
• At least three (3) years of University teaching as a Tutorial Fellow
• A minimum of twenty four Publication points of which at least sixteen should be from refereed journal papers

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Kabarak University on careers.kabarak.ac.ke to apply.

Deadline: 5th Sep 2025

7.

Position: Agriculture Technician 

Employer: Kabarak University

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities    

• Provide support to lecturers and students in solving technical problems and conducting practical in Agriculture
• Properly Maintain agriculture workshop inventories by receiving, issuing tools and materials in the workshop
• Prepare maintainance shedule for all workshop and laboratory equipment
• Advice Head of Department on the budgeting requirements of the workshop/lab/farm to ensure that all requirements of the farm are budgeted for
• Set up and maintain experimental demonstration plots for crops propagation as well as livestock production practices
• Any other duty that may be assigned from tim to time by a University authority

Qualifications and skills    

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Kabarak University on careers.kabarak.ac.ke to apply

Deadline: 5th Sep 2025

8.

Position: Consultant for Avocado Cold Chain and Packhouse 

Employer:TRUK Rwanda

Location: Nairobi

TRUK Rwanda is seeking to recruit a consultant specialized in cold chain, setting up avocado export businesses in East Africa, and market linkages with international buyers. 

Introduction:

TRUK Rwanda provides logistics solutions for farmers, businesses, and importers/exporters. Our mission is to optimize Rwanda’s food supply chain by offering cold storage and logistics solutions, reducing post-harvest loss, and connecting farmers to markets. We have a fleet of trucks and cold rooms in Rwanda. We are adding a packhouse to export avocados.

Key Tasks:

Kindly note we are looking for consultants to cover these different areas. You are welcome to apply if you only fit a couple of the criteria, as we can work with several consultants. We are based in Kigali, and the work can be done remotely from Kenya. If for some of the tasks you need to be in-person, add those costs to your bid (travel costs eg flights). 

• Technical Assistance for Infrastructure Development
  • Provide support in the procurement and design of a modern fresh produce packhouse, including a warehouse, cold storage, and other needed equipment. This also includes rural 1st mile cold rooms.
• Certification and Compliance for Export Markets
  • Help us achieve Global G.A.P., GRASP, and SMETA certifications. Design internal audits and coordinate external audits.
• 3. Training and Capacity Building
  •  Train directors and senior management, packhouse staff, cold room staff, farmers on export standards of avocados, operating cold rooms, operating solar, and running a packhouse
• 4. Market Linkages
  • Connect us with reliable customers to buy fresh produce in the EU, Middle East, and Asia. Negotiate long-term supply contracts.
• 5. Commercial and Operational Advisory Services
  • Offer market pricing analysis in export markets. Advice on supply chain planning to maintain high quality and reliable supply.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)

Experience required:

5+ years in relevant roles at companies and/or advising companies as an external consultant

How to apply: Prepare a bid explaining which KEY TASKS you can achieve, how much you charge for each task and the expected number of days per task. Preface the bid with a cover letter explaining how your experience, education, and background fit the role.

Deadline: 1st Sep 2025

9

Position: Lecturer- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture 

Employer: The National Youth Service (NYS)

Location: Nairobi

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

How to apply: Applicants who are interested and meet the above requirements should complete the Application for Employment Form-PSC.2 (Revised 2016) and submit in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position applied for. The application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials, and a copy of the national identity card or passport.

Commandant General

National Youth Service

P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO

NAIROBI

Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.

The applicants can also email their applications to: nysdhrm@gmail.com with the title of the position being applied for as the subject

Deadline: 1st Sep 2025

10.

Position: Lecturer- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering 

Employer: The National Youth Service (NYS)

Location: Nairobi

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

How to apply: Applicants who are interested and meet the above requirements should complete the Application for Employment Form-PSC.2 (Revised 2016) and submit in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the title of the position applied for. The application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials, and a copy of the national identity card or passport.

Commandant General

National Youth Service

P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPO

NAIROBI

Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.

The applicants can also email their applications to: nysdhrm@gmail.com with the title of the position being applied for as the subject.

Deadline: 1st Sep 2025

11.

Position: Tupande Market Access Extension and Aggregation Specialist- Data & Execution Support [Fixed-Term] 

Employer: One Acre Fund

Location: Kakamega, Nairobi

About the Role

• We are looking for a highly organized and data-savvy professional to support day-to-day execution within Tupande\’s market access program. As the Extension and Aggregation Specialist – Data & Execution Support, you will be the operational engine behind the sourcing of high-value crops (avocado and macadamia). You will ensure that sourcing calendars are followed, volume and quality targets are tracked, and critical decisions are backed by real-time and accurate data. You will connect field teams and office strategy through seamless coordination, timely reporting, and performance insights that drive execution.
• You will report to the respective market access associate and support a team of field staff through provision of accurate, up-to-date and relevant data for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide data insights that guide operational decisions and resource allocation
• Maintain daily and weekly sourcing trackers and dashboards
• Monitor KPIs and progress against seasonal targets
• Identify and escalate bottlenecks early to enable quick resolutions
• Prepare summaries, dashboards, and reports for leadership and field teams
• Ensure sourcing activities meet quality, quantity, and compliance benchmarks

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years of experience in operations, field execution, or agri-business development
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with complex google sheets and dashboards
• Experience in project coordination, logistics, or field operations support
• Ability to translate strategy into execution plans and tools for field teams
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of agricultural sourcing or tree crop value chains is a strong plus
• Willingness to travel frequently to rural sites (60–70% field-based)

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to One Acre Fund on grnh.se to apply

Deadline : 13th Nov 2025

12.

Position: Product Developer 

Employer: Starke Ayres

Location: Nairobi

Job Description: Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Product Developer, based in Nairobi, Kenya. The purpose of this role is to develop products, strategies, and business plans for upcoming products within the company. To watch the market trends, and help in developing plans that will increase sales, establish deadlines, and ensure the product development are on schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with the respective Product Managers & Senior Product Manager on the new products to be initiated. 
• Design, implement, and monitor trials across representative agro-ecological zones in Kenya.
• Over see trials samples seeds sample management & stocking. 
• Always obtain & share the profile data’s / technical data sheets of the new products to be initiated. 
• Assess customer preferences, market demand trends, and competitor varieties.
• Identify gaps in the current product portfolio and recommend new introductions.
• Support the development of market-specific seed strategies.
• Motivate and introduce semi-commercial trials to agents and sales teams with the necessary supporting documents and trial results
• Coordinate semi-commercial trials with key partners, lead product launches.
• Launch new commercial products to the agents and sales teams and supplies the necessary product launch documents and strategies. 
• Build strong networking relationships with key industry role players (i.e. agents, supermarkets, processors, media and consultants), identify and promote opportunities to grow the product range. 
• Assist and advise on new product development. 
• Initiate trials with the aid/ advise of the regional Sales Agronomists & the Senior Product Manager.
• Keen follow up on the trials & ensure that they are well taken care of agronomically via crop protection (sprays), fertigation (crop feeding), irrigation & all cultural practices as needed by the respective crops.
• Execute ongoing trials to ensure the growers are up to date with regards to product knowledge. 

Job Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Science or similar (essential)

Technical Agronomic Expertise

• Minimum 2 years in variety trials, crop advisory, or seed/agronomy product development
• Demonstrated experience conducting and analyzing field trials (on-farm and demo sites)
• Ability to translate trial results into commercial recommendations
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
• Technical report writing

Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Market research abilities (gathering, analyzing and applying market trends for product development)
• Computer literacy (including Microsoft Office, data capture tools, trial software, reporting platforms, etc.)

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Starke Ayres on plennegyjobs.mcidirecthire.com to apply

Deadline: Not specified

13.

Position: Sales Associate 

Employer: Regen Organics

Location: Nairobi

• To meet our sales targets, we are looking for dynamic and talented Sales Associates who will be responsible for creating demand directly with medium and large-scale commercial farmers within a defined region. The role involves closing sales with farmers and directing them to collect from distributors or resellers.

Hire, train and manage a network of commission-based agents to generate leads:

• Promote the opportunity to become a Farm Star agent / promoter in your designated area
• Recruit, train and onboard applicants who fit the criteria for the role
• Manage performance and motivate agents to go to the field to generate quality leads
• Ensure agents represent the Farm Star brand positively and abide by policies
• Organise events and presence at exhibitions, to aid the demand-generation work of the agents

Create demand and close sales:

• Prioritise farmers based on their purchase potential, planting cycle and other relevant factors
• Conduct on-site visits to farmers to pitch the product based on their specific needs
• Educate farmers on product specifications, application rates, and techniques
• Guide farmers during the application process for trials, if necessary
• Identify ideal locations for demo plots that are likely to convert a high number of farmers
• Close sales and coordinate product collection from resellers
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with farmers, to ensure repeat purchases

Reporting:

• Daily reporting of farmer visits and sales
• Weekly reporting of performance, customer feedback, insights and learnings
• Share pictures from the field in the team Whatsapp group

Logistics:

• Maintain a close relationship with resellers assigned to your area
• Train reseller staff on the specifications, benefits and application rates of the product
• Coordinate sales between farmers and resellers
• Ensure resellers maintain an optimal amount of product in store
• Motivate resellers to promote the product (via well-placed in-store branding, direct sales)
• Ensure resellers pay Farm Star for sold stock in the agreed time frame

Qualifications

• MUST be based in the area of operation
• Must have sound knowledge of farming activities in the area of operation
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, or a related field
• Qualifications in agronomy or agribusiness will be an added advantage
• Previous experience selling agricultural inputs directly to farmers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Comfortable using tech tools i.e. smartphones, laptops
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable making return on investment (ROI) calculations
• Fluent level of spoken and written English, good level of Swahili
• Able and willing to ride a motorbike

How to apply:Interested and qualified? Go to Regen Organics on odoo.saner.gy to apply

Deadline: Not specified

14.

Position:Sales Associate 

Employer: Regen Organics

Location: Nairobi

• To meet our sales targets, we are looking for dynamic and talented Sales Associates who will be responsible for creating demand directly with medium and large-scale commercial farmers within a defined region. The role involves closing sales with farmers and directing them to collect from distributors or resellers.

Hire, train and manage a network of commission-based agents to generate leads:

• Promote the opportunity to become a Farm Star agent / promoter in your designated area
• Recruit, train and onboard applicants who fit the criteria for the role
• Manage performance and motivate agents to go to the field to generate quality leads
• Ensure agents represent the Farm Star brand positively and abide by policies
• Organise events and presence at exhibitions, to aid the demand-generation work of the agents

Create demand and close sales:

• Prioritise farmers based on their purchase potential, planting cycle and other relevant factors
• Conduct on-site visits to farmers to pitch the product based on their specific needs
• Educate farmers on product specifications, application rates, and techniques
• Guide farmers during the application process for trials, if necessary
• Identify ideal locations for demo plots that are likely to convert a high number of farmers
• Close sales and coordinate product collection from resellers
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with farmers, to ensure repeat purchases

Reporting:

• Daily reporting of farmer visits and sales
• Weekly reporting of performance, customer feedback, insights and learnings
• Share pictures from the field in the team Whatsapp group

Logistics:

• Maintain a close relationship with resellers assigned to your area
• Train reseller staff on the specifications, benefits and application rates of the product
• Coordinate sales between farmers and resellers
• Ensure resellers maintain an optimal amount of product in store
• Motivate resellers to promote the product (via well-placed in-store branding, direct sales)
• Ensure resellers pay Farm Star for sold stock in the agreed time frame

Qualifications

• MUST be based in the area of operation
• Must have sound knowledge of farming activities in the area of operation
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, or a related field
• Qualifications in agronomy or agribusiness will be an added advantage
• Previous experience selling agricultural inputs directly to farmers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Comfortable using tech tools i.e. smartphones, laptops
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable making return on investment (ROI) calculations
• Fluent level of spoken and written English, good level of Swahili
• Able and willing to ride a motorbike

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Regen Organics on odoo.saner.gy to apply.

Deadline : Not specified

15.

Position: Assistant Farm Manager – Grade AD – X

Employer: Laikipia University

Location: Laikipia

Reports To: The University Farm Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Farm Manager shall be expected to:

• Implement farm policies and strategies;
• Implement livestock production and management;
• Maintain farm implements and equipment; and
• Develop and implementing farm operations;
• Ensure quality standards are maintained;
• Ensure that staff understand forward plans and schedules for planting and harvesting;
• Implement sales and purchases of livestock, farm equipment, crops and agricultural products;
• Participate in recruitment, training and instructing and supervising farm workers;
• Supervise planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understand expectations;
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked;
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery;
• Marketing and sales of farm produce; and
• Ensuring all staff at the farm department adhere to health and safety regulations;

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 For appointment to this grade a candidate MUST have;

• BSc. in Agriculture, Crop Science or Agribusiness Management/Agricultural Economics;
• Computer Literacy;
• Attendance of a senior management or other professional course lasting more than four weeks will be an added advantage;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Exemplary work performance; and
• Experience: A candidate must have cumulative nine [9] years’ experience in Farm Management.

How to apply: Interested and qualified applicants should submit to the undersigned:-

• An application letter containing email address, day time telephone contacts and, detailed Curriculum Vitae [detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, membership to professional associations, and names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees;], and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates;
• Comply with the requirements of Chapter six [6] of the Constitution;
• In addition to the hard copies, submit a running PDF file [soft copy] of the whole package of application specified in one [1] above, to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke;
• Ten [10] hard copies of the application specified in [1 above] and referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the post should be sent to the under-signed via registered mail or courier or delivered by hand in an envelope marked with the Reference for the Position Applied at the Top LeftHand Side of the envelope 

The Registrar
Administration and Human Capital [AHC]
Laikipia University
P. O. Box 1100 – 20300
Nyahururu, KENYA

Deadline: 29th Aug 2025

16.

Position: Lecturers, School of Education – Subject Methods Agriculture 

Employer: Mount Kenya University

Location: Thika

Qualification

Education, Skills & Experience;

Must have:                                      

• Doctor of Philosophy in relevant area of specialization from a recognized academic institution.
• Master’s Degree in relevant area of specialization from a recognized academic institution.
• Bachelor of Education Arts/Science
• Registration by relevant professional body.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience at University Level.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Dean, School of Education

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students through the preparation of teaching materials, the preparation of class methodology or activities, and the actual delivery of the curriculum in class.
• Keep abreast of developments within the academic discipline or professional practice of the Subject area, and share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design, and delivery.
• Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives and that they are regularly reviewed for opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations.
• Guide students at undergraduate and graduate level in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and supervision.
• Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Identify sources of funding through grant writing to advance research portfolio at the school.
• Engage in publishing papers as well as attending, participating, presenting papers in workshops, conferences and professional seminars.
• Collaborate with other researchers internally, nationally and internationally, for purposes of establishing research linkages and contribute to attainment of the school’s research objectives.
• Responsible for administrative duties when called for including at not limited to leadership of academic programmes, membership of different committees, or being part of the management of the school.

How to apply:Interested and qualified? Go to Mount Kenya University on recruitment.mku.ac.ke to apply

Deadline: 30th Aug 2025

17.

Position: Head of Production – Roses Packhouse 

Employer: AAA Growers

Location: Nairobi

Job objective :AAA Roses is the flower division within AAA Growers. At AAA Roses, we produce high quality rose stems for export. We supply a wide assortment of Roses all over the world everyday fresh. Quality is our key deliverable. A happy customer is our main goal at AAA Roses.

As a Head of Production, your primary objective is to assist the Production Manager in planning, maintaining, and implementing all aspects of the day-to-day grading and processing operations. You will ensure compliance with ethical principles and Quality Management Systems (QMS), while prioritizing safety, integrity, and conformity throughout the process chain. Your role also involves managing workforce dynamics, maintaining health and safety standards, and fostering efficiency in operations.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Work closely with the Production Manager to oversee overall operations in the packhouse, ensuring efficient grading and packing of flowers to customer-specified quantities and quality.
• Manage a diverse workforce in a multicultural environment, fostering teamwork and productivity.
• Monitor and adhere to budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
• Maintain up-to-date packhouse records and promptly report any issues that may affect daily pack completion to management.
• Uphold the highest standards of health and safety for all workers, implementing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures.
• Liaise with the Farm Manager to coordinate efficient and timely crop harvesting and delivery to the packhouse.
• Ensure accurate reporting of stocks and maximize utilization through FIFO (First In, First Out) to minimize secondary rejects.
• Maintain adequate levels of packaging stocks and ensure their efficient utilization.
• Ensure packhouse structures and equipment are well-maintained and in a good state of repair.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in packhouse operations management, preferably in the floral or agricultural industry.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage a diverse workforce.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience implementing safety protocols in a production environment.
• Budget management skills and experience monitoring and adhering to financial targets.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ethical principles in production processes.

How to apply:Interested and qualified? Go to AAA Growers on www.aaagrowers.co.ke to apply

Deadline: 31st Sep 2025

18.

Position: Field Sales Representative – Agronomy Focus 

Employer: Reeds Africa Consult

Location: Kiambu

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our agrovet team and grow the company’s customer base and drive product sales by cultivating new leads, engaging existing and potential customers, ensuring timely deliveries, collecting payments, and managing customer expectations. The Field Sales Representative is responsible for representing the Agrovet to stockists and farmers, implementing loyalty programs, and collecting market intelligence to inform strategy.

Job Description

• Lead Generation and Sales Execution
• Prospect, recruit, and convert new customers within the assigned territory.
• Sell the Agrovet products to new and existing clients with a focus on maximizing cash sales.
• Follow up on customer leads, conduct product presentations, and close deals. 
• Account and Credit Management
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, transactions, and payments.
• Monitor customer credit balances and ensure timely debt collection as per credit terms.
• Liaise with the Accounts Receivable team to reconcile client payments. 
• Route and Territory Coverage
• Plan and execute efficient route coverage for optimal customer outreach.
• Visit clients regularly to maintain strong business relationships.
• Manage multiple accounts simultaneously and ensure consistent service delivery. 
• Customer Relationship and Loyalty Programs
• Foster long-term relationships by addressing customer needs and expectations.
• Handle stockists and farmer queries professionally, especially during stock shortages or delivery delays.
• Serve as a brand ambassador by actively promoting the Agrovet’s loyalty programs. 
• Market Intelligence and Reporting
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends within assigned regions.
• Provide weekly updates on sales activities, client feedback, and competitor pricing.
• Recommend strategic adjustments to the Sales Manager based on customer and market insights.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Sales & Marketing.
•  2+ years of experience in field sales, preferably in agro-inputs and agriculture related settings.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Sales planning, pipeline, and route management
• Familiarity with farming communities and agricultural products
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills
• High personal integrity and ability to work independently

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Reeds Africa Consult on xorahr.com to apply

Deadline: Not specified

19.

Position: Field Sales Representative – Agronomy Focus 

Employer: Reeds Africa Consult

Location: Kiambu

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our agrovet team and grow the company’s customer base and drive product sales by cultivating new leads, engaging existing and potential customers, ensuring timely deliveries, collecting payments, and managing customer expectations. The Field Sales Representative is responsible for representing the Agrovet to stockists and farmers, implementing loyalty programs, and collecting market intelligence to inform strategy.

Job Description

• Lead Generation and Sales Execution
• Prospect, recruit, and convert new customers within the assigned territory.
• Sell the Agrovet products to new and existing clients with a focus on maximizing cash sales.
• Follow up on customer leads, conduct product presentations, and close deals. 
• Account and Credit Management
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, transactions, and payments.
• Monitor customer credit balances and ensure timely debt collection as per credit terms.
• Liaise with the Accounts Receivable team to reconcile client payments. 
• Route and Territory Coverage
• Plan and execute efficient route coverage for optimal customer outreach.
• Visit clients regularly to maintain strong business relationships.
• Manage multiple accounts simultaneously and ensure consistent service delivery. 
• Customer Relationship and Loyalty Programs
• Foster long-term relationships by addressing customer needs and expectations.
• Handle stockists and farmer queries professionally, especially during stock shortages or delivery delays.
• Serve as a brand ambassador by actively promoting the Agrovet’s loyalty programs. 
• Market Intelligence and Reporting
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends within assigned regions.
• Provide weekly updates on sales activities, client feedback, and competitor pricing.
• Recommend strategic adjustments to the Sales Manager based on customer and market insights.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Sales & Marketing.
•  2+ years of experience in field sales, preferably in agro-inputs and agriculture related settings.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Sales planning, pipeline, and route management
• Familiarity with farming communities and agricultural products
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills
• High personal integrity and ability to work independently

How to apply:Interested and qualified? Go to Reeds Africa Consult on xorahr.com to apply

Deadline: Not specified

20.

Position: Research & Development Director 

Employer: One Acre Fund

Location: Nairobi

About the Role: We are looking for a technical leader with a talent for operational execution to oversee our agriculture-focused research and development (R&D) function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering our global R&D strategy, managing a growing team, planning and executing high-quality field research across multiple countries, and generating practical, scalable innovations for smallholder farmers. You will be a part of the Global Impact team and report directly to the Senior Director for R&D and Extension. This role is based in Kigali, Rwanda (being based in Nairobi, Kenya may also be an option for Kenyan nationals or exceptional candidates).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of our global R&D strategy across early-stage discovery, field validation, and operational integration.
• Manage a team of global R&D managers and provide technical oversight to R&D staff across multiple country programs.
• Oversee the design and implementation of rigorous on-farm and on-station trials across thousands of farmers and diverse agroecological zones.
• Build and oversee detailed trial workplans, ensuring tight coordination of logistics such as farmer recruitment, input delivery, field team and farmer training, trial establishment.
• Establish and enforce data quality assurance systems—including spot-check protocols, audit trails, and real-time dashboards for monitoring trial health.
• Establish clear R&D pipeline governance, including prioritization, stage-gating, and quality assurance systems.
• Foster collaboration across agronomy, data science, human-centered design, and country operations to ensure farmer-centered research and fast iteration.
• Build external partnerships with universities, CGIAR centers, NARES, and others to amplify learning and sector impact.
• Ensure R&D data and insights are high-quality, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), and shared openly where appropriate.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 10+ years of experience in agricultural research and development, including at least 5 years managing complex, multi-country R&D portfolios or large trial operations.
• Deep technical expertise in agronomy, soil science, crop physiology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and analyzing on-farm and on-station trials, with proven ability to set up monitoring systems that catch protocol deviations, flag missing or inconsistent data, and hold teams accountable for corrective action.
• Ability to build systems that drive cost-efficiency, quality assurance, and knowledge sharing across geographies.
• A strong bias for implementation—you\’re not just interested in what should happen, but in ensuring it does happen, on time and to spec.
• The ability to translate complex science into actionable guidance for internal teams, partners, and policymakers.
• Fluency in English required; French, Swahili, or other regional languages a plus.

How to apply:Interested and qualified? Go to One Acre Fund on grnh.se to apply

Deadline: 3rd Nov 2025

21.

Position: Packhouse Manager 

Employer: Dreyna Fresh Ltd

Location: Kajiado

POSITION SUMMARY & PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

As Packhouse Manager, you will be responsible for all pack house production operations within the business, driving performance, productivity and embracing innovation and change as the company strives to become the service provider of choice to all customers, both present and new.

The Job holder will be expected to demonstrate commitment and loyalty and perform all duties in accordance with the organization’s office routines and procedures, keeping in mind the overall business objectives.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain quality specifications of lines of Herbs from allocation to production line, through supply to marketer.
• Ensure that all packhouse policies and procedures are adhered to by staff and the production line.
• Through a specified maintenance plan/checklist, ensure that all machinery within the plant is properly maintained and in optimum working order.
• Ensure all health, food, and food safety standards and policies are adhered to.
• Through an understanding of HSE best practices, ensure the safety of yourself and your staff.
• Work with the employment office to ensure the line is adequately resourced with staff.
• Ensure that all supervisors are properly trained and that they train their respective teams.
• Resolve conflicts and deal with disputes in accordance with company employment and disciplinary codes.
• Build rapport with team leaders and staff on the production line, ensuring open lines of communication.
• Manage the packhouse operations, including all packhouse staff and operations.
• Provide sound leadership and direction in the packhouse to ensure quality product output, accuracy, and consistency in packhouse processes and documentation.
• Handle all matters logistics; planning, follow up and reporting-from Farm to the Airport.
• Work closely with the compliance personnel to ensure compliance standards are met. 
• Provide weekly, monthly, and annual reports to the Director.
• Build and implement best practice policies and principles.
• Develop and train a team of packhouse staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, business management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5 years of proven experience as a packhouse manager or in a similar managerial role within the agriculture/food production industry.
• Strong understanding of packhouse operations, quality control procedures, and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@dreynafresh.com using the position as subject of email.

Deadline: 27th Aug 2025

22.

Position:Sales Manager (East Africa) 

Employer: ADM

Location: Nairobi

The main duties of this role will include:

• Unlock and maximize the potential of the Animal Nutrition Business in particular in the Kenya   and also the  East  Africa
• Responsibility for our Animal Nutrition (technical) sales, including certain Key Accounts
• Establish and develop long-term customer relationships
• Identify and develop new business and partnership opportunities for growth
• Open up both direct accounts, manage existing distributors and recruit new ones as needed.
• Create and fulfill own sales plans and budget on the basis of market plans
• Create and execute 3-5 year Business Plan for the region
• Monthly reporting, sales analytics and insights; understand go-to-market strategy and how to maximize sales efficiency
• Develop customer concepts in cooperation with product management, application and product development
• Stay up-to-date on industry trend analysis, competitive activity and changing consumer behaviors through industry publications, events and insights reports to strategically grow the business
• Support and implement innovative sales and marketing strategies for the region
• Close interaction with other departments: technical support, customer service/logistics, product management, marketing and controlling

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelors  or Masters in Science in Agri, Agro Engineering, Veterinarian,  animal science  or pharmaceutical degree  with experience in  animal  nutrition .  Business educational is an added advantage
• Knowledge of animal nutrition and technical applications a prerequisite .
• At least 10 years’ experience in the B2B  animal nutrition , dairy and/or ingredients business
• Sales experience  in animal nutrition related field  and products including premixes, additives and  raw materials is mandatory
• Experience working with feed millers integrators  and other  animal nutrition players is mandatory.
• Working with multiple  livestock species and/ or aquaculture, leisure animals.
• Business development spirit
• Solid negotiation skills
• Autonomy and organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a (virtual) team
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and ability to work under pressure
• Strong customer service orientation skills
• Experience working in a matrix organization (cross-cultural mindset)
• Flexible and willing to travel within the region
• Excellent English language skills

How to apply:Interested and qualified? Go to ADM on sjobs.brassring.com to apply

Deadline: Not specified

23.

Position: System Assessment Expert 

Employer:PARS Research

Location: Nairobi

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Sociology, Systems Thinking, or other related Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in mapping and assessing systems related to Seeds, Sustainable Farming, Inclusive Markets & Trade, Policy & State Capability, and Youth Employment.
• Demonstrated expertise in outcome mapping, as well as in the design and implementation of quantitative and qualitative evaluations.
• Strong scientific publication record, including journal articles, conference papers, or book chapters, focused on systems mapping and qualitative or mixed-methods evaluations.
• Practical knowledge of market systems development (MSD) approaches, value chain analysis, and inclusive agribusiness models in Africa.
• Experience in multi-country research work in Agriculture, Agribusiness, and related fields.

How to apply:SUBMIT YOUR CV to vacancies@pars.co.ke

Deadline: 26th Aug 2025

24.

Position:Knowledge Systems and Learning Expert 

Employer: PARS Research

Location: Nairobi

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, or Knowledge Systems.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in developing and implementing knowledge management strategies in the agricultural sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in harvesting, synthesizing, and documenting knowledge in the agriculture sector, particularly through value chain approaches and multi- stakeholder interventions.
• Strong scientific publication record, including journal articles, conference papers, or book chapters, on impact studies, case studies, and socio-economic research in the agricultural sector.
• Proven experience in leading documentation and learning processes within complex multi-country, multi-cultural, and multi-stakeholder program contexts. Capability to translate complex research and evaluation findings into accessible knowledge products (policy briefs, case studies, toolkits, infographics, and reports) for different audiences, including policymakers and practition

How to apply: SUBMIT YOUR CV to vacancies@pars.co.ke

Deadline: 26th Aug 2025

25.

Position: Team Leader (Monitoring and Evaluation Expert) 

Employer: PARS Research

Location: Nairobi

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or other related Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in designing and leading Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems, policy frameworks, Theory of Change, evaluation design, and implementation in international agricultural development programs. Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and large-scale evaluations for regional and continental agricultural development programs in Africa, preferably those implemented by international organizations.
• Proven experience in applying Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks from leading organizations, including the Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, BMZ/KfW, FCDO, and Mastercard Foundation.
• Experience in multi-country research work in Agriculture, Agribusiness, and related fields.

How to apply:SUBMIT YOUR CV to vacancies@pars.co.ke

Deadline:26th Aug 2025