1.

Position: Regional deployable food security & livelihood specialist (Re-Advert)

Employer: Plan international

Location: Nairobi

About the job:As the Regional Deployable Food Security and Livelihoods Specialist, you will report to the Head of Humanitarian Preparedness and Response based in MEESA. You are expected to deploy within 72 hours to provide technical, practical and thought leadership on food security and livelihoods both in MEESA and within the Federation. 

• The Regional Deployable FSL Specialist will be responsible to provide technical support to Plan International country teams in order to successfully design and integrate food security & livelihoods into programme interventions and support implementation through both surge and desk support. The role is expected to deploy within 72 hours of an emergency for up to 6 months to support the set-up of new humanitarian responses, provide capacity building / on the job training and support emergency preparedness. 
• The Regional Deployable FSL Specialist will be part of the MEESA Humanitarian team and will work closely with the Global Hub Hunger Response and Resilience Unit in the Global Humanitarian Team. The post holder will also work with technical teams in GH team, with other teams, departments, Country Offices, National Offices within the organisation to ensure that all Plan International’s work contributes to strengthening food security and livelihoods. 
• The Regional Deployable FSL Specialist is expected to travel for over 50% of their time to provide technical assistance to country offices. This position demands technical knowledge, training experience, and work experience in a wide range of humanitarian contexts.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Leadership & Programming (80%)

• Support Country Offices and Plan International’s National Organisations in real time to scale up food security, livelihoods and nutrition work especially in large scale emergencies.
• Lead the mapping of FSL programmes in the region and develop visual analysis/synthesis of the portfolio, building on existing portfolio mapping of ongoing programmes in food security, livelihoods, and nutrition, including youth economic empowerment initiatives in Plan’s Long-term programmes. 
• Share Plan International’s FSL programmatic approach, with a particular emphasis on how FSL and nutrition contributes to protection and education outcomes, building on existing approaches.
• Work with the global FSL lead to guide and provide practise and thought leadership on Plan International’s food security, livelihoods and nutrition programmes in both chronic & acute food insecurity contexts. 
• In collaboration with relevant technical sectors (child protection, education, Cash and Voucher Assistance, and Resilience) develop programme guidance and tools for Plan International Country Offices on integrated program approaches, with a particular emphasis on resilience, CP, GBV and school drop-out risk mitigation approaches.
• Support Country, Regional and National Offices to include and implement FSL & N within their respective strategies and to assess how food security can be used as a mechanism to promote and achieve child protection and education outcomes.
• Ensure all FSL & N interventions (including school meals programmes) within the region are contributing to gender transformative programming.
• Provide technical support in the development of stand-alone and cross-cutting FSL interventions to MEESA country offices through close coordination with COs. 
• Lead and support COs in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation tools for measuring food and economic security outcomes, ensuring alignment with other thematic areas. 

Learning, Capacity Building & Information Management (10%)

• Identify and disseminate lessons learned from COs work on food security and livelihoods  
• Map capacity building needs and conduct mentoring, training to COs.
• Identify and develop FSL training manuals, guidance documents, and toolkits, as required.  
• Engage with relevant technical working groups within Plan International, particularly on resilience, youth economic empowerment, Cash and Voucher Assistance, child protection and education.
• Develop lead and manage a network of food security, nutrition and livelihoods in the region. 

External Representation (5%)

• Represent Plan International at relevant regional food security and livelihood Networks and events   
• Network with relevant UN agencies, multi-laterals, peer organisations in the region to develop strategic partnerships and raising Plan International’s profile.
• Develop regional technical articles for external release and profiling of Plan International’s experience and good practices, with a focus on food insecurity & girls.

Fundraising (2.5%)

• Support COs and national offices to generate funding opportunities to increase the portfolio of FSL & N with an emphasis on integrated approaches across technical sectors.  
• Work with Business development and program teams in COs to develop and submit strong food security and livelihood proposals

Policy and Advocacy (2.5%)    

• Work with the regional Communications specialist and Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Unit to ensure that programme evidence on linkages between food security, resilience, protection and education good practice are shared in relevant external influencing forums. 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• University degree in Agriculture, Agroeconomics or related field. Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.  
• Experience of working in an international NGO, UN, multi-lateral agency or the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in MEESA in a variety of humanitarian response contexts (protracted, complex, conflict & rapid onset) 
• Expertise and substantial direct experience supporting humanitarian response with a focus on food security, livelihoods or nutrition. 
• Up-to-date knowledge of food security and livelihoods programming approaches, and their integration with other sectors
• Proven experience of working in food security and livelihoods programming, especially from a girls’ rights perspective in a variety of contexts including acute & chronic food insecurity crises
• Highly competent with computer-based communications and information management technology 
• Consistent decision making and sound judgement.
• Ability to work on a number or projects simultaneously and to manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Ability to network effectively and build good working relationships with colleagues across the organisation.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English. 
• Knowledge and commitment to international humanitarian principles, codes, guidelines and cluster system.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and in culturally diverse settings
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise a diverse workload.
• Child rights-based programming principles and approaches
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. 
• An understanding of and commitment to Plan International’s mission and values

Desirable 

• Training and facilitation skills
• Additional languages (Arabic, French or Spanish)

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Plan International on jobs.plan-international.org to apply.

Deadline: Not specified

2.

Position: Junior/Senior Technical Sales Agronomist at K+S Group

Employer: K + S group

Location: Nairobi

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop sales opportunities in Kenya – this includes
  • new customer acquisition,
  • relationship management,
  • quoting/price management,
  • securing new orders and sampling
• Market, product and competitor analysis – this includes pricing and product development
• Support on agronomy advisory in Kenya with focus on field crops

Through a sustainable perspective, our unique team spirit and meaningful tasks, we offer you the opportunity for personal and professional development.

YOUR PROFILE

• Enthusiasm to work in a global leading fertilizer producing company
• Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Nutrition, Soil Science, Fertility Management or a related major is required.
• Master of an Agriculture related programme is a plus.
• Min. 5 years working experience
• Bilingual English and a driver’s license required
• Proven experience in MS office
• Extensive negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to K+S Group on kpluss.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply.

Deadline: Not specified

3.

Position: Impact design lead

Employer: Akvo

Location: Nairobi

About the job: You will design projects and services for Akvo’s partners and clients that will help them contribute to maximum impact. One day you will be providing advice on how to create impact strategies or theories of change, another you will support the data or tech team by developing and facilitating workshops on problem definitions, ideation and/or user requirements.

You are the first point of contact for any design related services, both internal and external. As a critical thinker, you will contribute to professionalising design services and you will be an advocate for integrating design principles in every project. You are a thought leader, and express ideas that demonstrate you (and Akvo) have expertise in this field. You contribute to building a vision on how to approach data-driven solutions. You will be instrumental, as design services are often the entry point.

Other Akvo staff can consult you for advice on their partners’ journeys. You work closely together with (senior) experts, the technical solution team, and project and programme managers within Akvo. You will work closely with and report to the Global BD  Lead.

The position is initially for one year, with the intention of building a long-lasting working relationship. The position is open to applicants of all nationalities. Your station of duty will preferably be in one of Akvo’s hubs in  Amsterdam or Nairobi.

Requirements and competencies

Coordinate and Deliver  design services 

• Lead conversations on design of actionable insight systems in collaboration with business development teams 
• Lead the development and delivery of design services in collaboration with the data and tech team
• Facilitating  the design phase of new projects, programs, and partnerships
• Further develop, coordinate and support Akvo’s approach to Design and Data
• Drive Akvo consultancy engagements in impact strategy, identifying data needs, and introducing innovative ways of monitoring

Technical sector and theme advice / consultancy

• Provide support to colleagues and Akvo partners with regards to challenges and solutions in the agricultural / water/climate sector
• Identify partners’ data needs and provide advice
• Guide and assist partners with the implementation of design and data services

 Client Engagement 

• Understand client missions, needs and challenges and the processes, people and data that support them.
• Creating a vision together with the customer, understanding their requirements, needs and expectations and based on that recommend an approach or roadmap.
• Drive proposals and provide support in cultivating new partnerships with a focus on design and data services in the agricultural, water or climate sectors

Key competencies and skills

• A MSc degree in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, International Development studies, Development Economics or related relevant field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a focus on project or service design ; e.g. Experience with designing monitoring systems, services,  impact strategies
• Network and experience in the international development sector (agriculture, water or climate sector) is a plus
• Work experience in Africa, Asia or South America is an advantage

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Akvo on akvo.org to apply

Deadline: Not specified

4.

Position: SME Loop Training Phase II– Empowering Entrepreneurs

Employer: Somo

Location: Kisumu

The program aims to enhance the entrepreneurial and technical skills of young entrepreneurs and start-ups in the agricultural and food sectors, helping them establish a strong market presence and foster job creation through sustainable growth.The support to the entrepreneur will be provided through a special approach/methodology called SME Loop. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Age – Open to entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years old.
• Industry Focus – Must be involved in agribusiness, Priority will be given to agribusinesses in value chains,  Azolla, sunflower, African leafy vegetables, soya,, sorghum, or black soldier fly.
• Business Activity – Your business should operate in one of these areas:
• Input production or supply
• Secondary seed multiplication
• Feed and crop production

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Somo on docs.google.com to apply

Deadline: Not specified

5.

Position: Interested and qualified? Go to Somo on docs.google.com to apply

Employer: Somo

Location: Vihiga

The program aims to enhance the entrepreneurial and technical skills of young entrepreneurs and start-ups in the agricultural and food sectors, helping them establish a strong market presence and foster job creation through sustainable growth.The support to the entrepreneur will be provided through a special approach/methodology called SME Loop. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Age – Open to entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years old.
• Industry Focus – Must be involved in agribusiness, Priority will be given to agribusinesses in value chains,  Azolla, sunflower, African leafy vegetables, soya,, sorghum, or black soldier fly.
• Business Activity – Your business should operate in one of these areas:
• Input production or supply
• Secondary seed multiplication
• Feed and crop production

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Somo on docs.google.com to apply

Deadline: Not specified

6.

Position: Resilient watersheds coordinator

Employer: Africa at nature conservancy

Location: Nairobi

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Resilient Watersheds (Water Funds) Coordinator provides day-to-day management, general operations, and programmatic support while leading the stakeholders network and coordinates learning platform and resources sharing from within and outside TNC. They will bring much needed technical support in the following categories to our regional program: Source Water Protection community of practice; Africa Water Funds Network growth and operational management including serving as secretariat to its steering committee; Social media presence and content generation as well as sharing; Conducting training needs assessment and organizing trainings and following up to ensure effectiveness of the trainings and resource use; Managing bi-monthly webinars for the network’s members and stakeholders as well as content generation and cultivating high level leaders from across the 15+ Water Funds in region, to make presentations. This is a two-year contract position, renewable subject to availability of funding, and shall be based where TNC has a registered office in Africa, Angola, Gabon, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania or Zambia. No employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position except for the local labour employment requirements. The position reports to the Africa Water Funds Director.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The position holder will ensure well-coordinated support across all the water funds in region, tracking and reporting of their implementation progress including grant funding reporting and other relevant communication within the TNC system and with partners in region. This will include information sharing through scheduled webinars, electronic multi-lingual newsletters and other channels of communication. Read more on Water Funds on the link below. The ideal candidate will;

• Coordinate and track multiple project work plans and workstreams across teams, including coordinating project teams, setting deadlines, track status via a project management software.
• Oversee project management for the program, using TNC’s Highly Effective Teams and any other approaches to effectively manage key projects and support the work of cross-functional, cross-geographic teams towards the desired outcome.
• Provide support during proposal development and ensure timely submission of proposal related documentation.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance; decisions that may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Development of documents, presentations, and other materials, and coordination of events and consultancies with external partners.
• Circulating and following up on the review of technical reports by the program team and technical leads.
• Oversee document management systems that all Water Funds team members can access.
• Coordinate project budget management and tracking of Program intermediate results and progress.
• Leads the water funds network and coordinates a steering committee of Africa Water Funds network including membership and scheduling of meetings and agenda setting.
• Reach out to resource persons with the global water funds team and conservation training resource persons to gather materials and information needed.
• Manage consultants, support drafting and tracking contracts for the program and ensure prudent management of contracts and vendors for timely service delivery that guarantees value for money.
• Provide administrative support to the program staff in crafting presentations and slide decks, planning complex trips, preparing meetings with partners and donors.
• Responsible for coordination of donor and learning trips to source water protection projects within the region.
• Ensures integrity of both data collection and management relating to conservation projects and project statistics.
• Under limited supervision acts independently, resolves complex issues within the program area and may act as a resource to others.
• Complies and shares the data needed for public information channels and key partner organizations.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management, Ecology, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Environmental Science, Law or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing Interns.  
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists. 
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience in training.                   
• Experience coordinating multiple programs and projects in multiple locations. 
• Experience coordinating and managing multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from several sources and work independently.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience handling standard business communications via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience with report writing. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Over 5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• Familiarity with principles of land acquisition or similar asset acquisition.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in environmental conservation, climate change and adaptation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Extensive experience in program coordination and support to several projects across multiple locations and countries in Africa 
• Experience working in conservation or climate related projects in the NGO world is preferred. 
• Experience supporting teams during resources acquisition, project implementation and monitoring and evaluation of projects and reporting. 
• Qualifications and experience in project management is preferred. 
• Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability.  
• Experience with planning, administering, and recording results of work-team meetings and activities.
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners and stakeholders.

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Nature Conservancy on careers.nature.org to apply.

Deadline: Not specified

7.

Position: Agriculture extension officer 

Employer: Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

Location: Nairobi

About the job: Improving the livelihoods of communities surrounding Ol Pejeta through dry-land farming techniques, climate-smart agriculture, drip irrigation, and the development of market and enterprise opportunities for farmers in the community. Responsible for overseeing and managing water issues in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide relevant training and skills development to community members on sustainable agriculture practices and scale-up successful experiences, e.g., Beans seeds, kitchen gardens,
• Integrating livestock and crops through fodder farming, crop rotation, and planting of cover crops.
• Lead stakeholder dialogue and consultation meetings with farming communities and link them to opportunities related to value addition in agriculture and livestock enterprises.
• Coordinate the development and use of demonstration plots or similar agricultural development practices and the scaling of successful approaches and smart technology.
• Support the development of increased market linkages for farming households. Linkages of farmers to service providers on water harvesting structures.
• Provide relevant training and skills development to the membership of Water Resource Uses,
• Associations within the conservancy. Assist in conflict management within the community if need be.
• Support in M&E work within CDP and the landscape as required and guided.

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualification.

• Diploma and above in the relevant field
• Computer Literacy

Experience.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant job experience
• Motor vehicle/motorbike driving license

Skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced, fast-turnaround business
• Be positive, motivated, ambitious, and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude.
• Adaptable – ability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities accordingly
• Great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

How to apply: Interested and qualifying candidates should submit their CV and application letter only to jobs@olpejetaconservancy.org with the JOB TITLE on the email subject line.

Deadline: 8^th Nov 2024

8.

Position: Agribusiness incubation & entrepreneurship

Employer: ICRISAT

Location: Nairobi

Responsibilities:

•  Lead the implementation of agribusiness projects across various locations in Africa
• Contribute to project proposal preparation and report writing for donors
• Facilitate project design/development and institutional partnerships with the private sector for AIP through networking and liaison
• Develop marketing, promotion and branding strategy for various projects
• Contribute to donor acquisition and servicing based on the target deliverables
• Strengthen farmer-based organizations and conduct technical training for farmers and extension officers focusing on farming as a business as well as handhold MSMEs
• Assist in development of MIS platforms for various projects on need basis 8. Develop mechanisms of working with ICRISAT scientist on public-private partnership (PPP) models to enhance the outcomes and impacts of ICRISAT project interventions
• Liaise with the international donors for the establishment of similar platforms in the developing countries of the world.
• Organize programs, trainings, conference, seminars for start-ups, entrepreneurs, farmerbased organizations/cooperatives, MSMEs among other key actors.
• Strengthen farmers’ organizations and conduct technical training for farmers and extension officers focusing on farming as a business.
• Track the progress of AIP projects in Africa for its effective delivery of services to it clients.
• Liaise with the Scientists sand team members of other programs to explore new funding opportunities, while enhancing the operations of AIP for increased impact.
• Any other assignment as assigned by the immediate supervisor and ICRISAT Leadership Team.

Required skills:

• A Postgraduate degree in Agribusiness Management or a related field is a must for this position
• A minimum of 7 years of hands-on career experience working within agribusiness ecosystems including sound project management skills, preferably in the ESA region.
• Solid and up-to-date understanding and experience in agribusiness incubation, operation of start-ups and digital entrepreneurship.
• Proactively meet the needs of the incubatees and assist them with technology validation, business development, mentoring, and funding among other services.
• Help with go-to-market strategy and assist with fundraising for the incubatees through HNIs network, and Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists.
• Plan and execute workshops/events/webinars/expos to promote incubation services, incubatees and generate a pipeline of new incubatees and partners.
• Prior proven experience in running an agribusiness incubator will be an added advantage.
• In consultation with the CEO of the Agribusiness Incubation Platform, liaise with the international donors for the establishment of agribusiness incubators in Africa.
• Good computer skills, especially in MS OFFICE applications.
• Effective communication skills in spoken and written English and networking skills with ability to communicate in local languages a plus.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and time management skills with good ability and demonstrated expertise to write, plan business research, analyze data and complete timely reports.
• Proven coordination/leadership skills, ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams with proven sensitivity to cross-cultural and gender issues and interact effectively with the Institute’s partners and service providers.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the WCA region and to other ICRISAT operational regions as needed.

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to ICRISAT on careers.icrisat.org to apply

Deadline: 18^th Nov 2024

9.

Position: Scaling scientist 

Employer: ICRISAT

Location: Nairobi

About the job: ICRISAT is seeking to employ a highly skilled expert with a robust theoretical background and extensive practical experience in scaling agricultural technologies and innovations across Africa. A deep understanding of African agricultural systems, technologies, and initiatives with a focus on drylands that can transform production systems and value chains is essential. The key impact areas include climate adaptation and mitigation, environmental health and biodiversity, gender equality and social inclusion, nutrition and food security, and poverty reduction.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Technical Guidance: Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance in designing, planning, and executing effective scaling programs tailored to the African context.
• Contribution to Scaling Science and Practice: Engage actively in advancing the science and practice of scaling efforts at ICRISAT, CGIAR and collaboratively with regional partners.
• Demand Assessment: Assess and identify the specific demand for impactful technologies and strategies from country and regional partners.
• Donor Engagement: Lead efforts in donor communication and the development of compelling proposals to secure funding.
• Technology Evaluation: Identify scalable technologies and evaluate their readiness for implementation, targeting specific impact goals.
• Synergistic Innovations: Recognize and cultivate collective technologies, innovations, and policies that work synergistically to achieve scalable impacts.
• Partnership Development: Foster partnerships and lead the co-design of innovative scaling strategies with stakeholders.
• Collaborative Strategy Design: Work closely with partners and broader stakeholder groups to co-create strategies, frameworks, and processes for effective scaling.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): Co-design monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including impact assessment criteria, data collection, verification methods, and feedback mechanisms.
• Leadership and Progress Monitoring: Facilitate leadership in overseeing progress, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring timely project deliverables.
• Scientific Contributions: Contribute to the writing of peer-reviewed papers, technical notes, and comprehensive project reports.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with broader partnerships and ICRISAT teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Natural Resource Management/agricultural extension/agricultural economics/ social sciences, or a related field with a minimum of atleast 5 years of relevant experience.
• Research Competencies: Demonstrated expertise in research design, execution, data collection and analysis, data visualization, and scientific writing, particularly in areas of scaling and impact assessment.
• Multistakeholder Engagement: Proven experience in facilitating multistakeholder processes, developing shared visions and consensus, and executing complex activities that drive impact.
• Knowledge of Science for Development: Strong understanding of the multidisciplinary and contextual aspects of science for development, recognizing the interplay between technologies, policies, and local contexts.
• Research Leadership: Demonstrated track record in research leadership and management in areas related to monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment.
• Publication Record: Documented history of peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, including proficiency in scientific communication and report writing.
• Organizational Skills: Strong capacity to prioritize tasks, manage workload, show initiative, and operate effectively under pressure.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and multicultural team.

General:

This is a contractual position for a period of 36 months.

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to ICRISAT on careers.icrisat.org to apply

Deadline: 18^th Nov 2024

10.

Position: Manager harvesting & transport 

Employer: Muhoroni sugar company limited

Location: Nairobi

About the job: This cadre will be responsible for overseeing of harvesting and transportation of mill cane to the factory.

Job description
Duties and responsibilities of this cadre will entail:-

• Leading the planning and coordination of harvesting schedules to ensure timely and efficient cutting of cane from the fields.
• Overseeing the management and maintenance of harvesting equipment to ensure it is operational and in good condition.
• Spearheading the organization and supervision of labor for harvesting operations, ensuring an adequate workforce.
• Implementing quality assurance measures during harvesting to ensure that mature and healthy cane is harvested.
• Planning and managing the logistics of transporting harvested cane from the fields to the mill.
• Developing and implementing maintenance schedules for transportation vehicles and equipment used in cane transport.
• Overseeing the management and maintenance of the company’s cane haulage fleet.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards during harvesting and transportation activities.
• Monitoring and controlling costs associated with harvesting and transportation operations.
• Providing regular reports on harvesting and transportation activities, including performance metrics

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Manager, Harvesting and Transportation or in a comparable position in the Public or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: General Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agriculture Extension and Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Agronomy, Agribusiness Management, Agriculture Extension and Education, Plant Biotechnology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated managerial and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

How to apply: Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names, and addresses of at least three referees, two colored passport size photos and a copy of National Identity Card should be sent to the undersigned 

Head of Human Resources
Muhoroni Sugar Company Limited
(In Receivership)
P.O Box 2-40107
MUHORONI-KENYA

Deadline: 29^th Nov 2024

11.

Position: Technical manager (crop protection & nutrition) 

Employer: Rose avenue group

Location: Nairobi

Product Portfolio Management

• Supervise the coordination and customization of products purchased from suppliers for customers’ requirements and market fluctuations.
• Manage and lead the development of new and existing products that could result in successful marketing and sales of profitable products in the Kenyan domestic market.
• Support and identify new technical opportunities for technical launch platforms to contribute sustainable CP portfolio

Technical Support

• Offer technical support to sales personnel and customers, and handle the resolution of complaints and challenges concerning the products.
• Produce specifications, guides, and other reference material for products and their usage.

Training and Development

• Develop and put into practice training sessions for the sales agronomists with the intention of improving their product mastery and sales skills.
• Continuously organize team meetings and seminars to update the sales team with new product knowledge and skills.
• Work with the sales team to identify new opportunities based on customer challenges.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Ensure all products are developed to adhere to the set agricultural regulations and compliance.
• Ensure a good relationship with suppliers for the purpose of getting and keeping all the required documents for regulatory purposes.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Biology or any other related field. MSc. level will be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in crop protection, nutrition, or technical management in the agricultural industry.
• Product development and marketing of products experience is a plus
• Client centric focus
• Good understanding of technical and market aspects in Kenya
• Leadership experience and teamwork in a multicultural environment
• Valid Driving Licence

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Rose Avenue Group on racg.co.ke to apply.

Deadline: Not specified

12.

Position: Wildlife officer 

Employer: County Government of Nandi

Location: Nandi county

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Establish and develop liaison between Kenya Wildlife Service, Conservation agencies and organization and the County government and promotes conservation through community engagement.
• Provide conservation education to the general public.
• Identify potential project ideas and activities in line with the wildlife section.
• Liaise with Kenya Wildlife Service and other conservation agencies on behalf of the County departments.
• Prepare and provide the management with reports statistics forecaster and other information necessary for effective planning and development.
• Coordinate compilation of information and data from the industry and maintain a data base.
• Identify community enterprise method to conservation.
• Promote community enterprise – income generating activities (IGAs)

Requirements for appointment;

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources, Range Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience in a technical position in public service or private sector for at least three years in the field Wildlife Management and Conservation.

How to apply: Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.

Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: –

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.

Deadline: 13^th Nov 2024 5:00pm

13.

Position: Wildlife officer II

Employer: County Government of Nandi

Location: Nandi County

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Collect and compile wildlife information and data in the county.
• Provide conservation education to the general public.
• Identify potential project ideas and activities in line with the wildlife section.
• Liaise with Kenya Wildlife Service and other conservation agencies on behalf of the County departments.
• Assist in the compilation of information and data from the industry and maintain a data base.
• Identify community enterprise method to conservation.
• Promote community enterprise – income generating activities (IGAs)

Requirements for appointment;

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Diploma Certificate in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources, Range Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience in a technical position in public service or private sector for at least three years in the field Wildlife Management and Conservation. 

How to apply: Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.

Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: –

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.

Deadline: 13^th Nov 2024

14.

Position: Agricultural officer – 22 Posts  

Employer: County Government of Nandi

Location: Nandi 

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed in the sub county to coordinate activities in one of the following areas;

• Undertaking crop production,
• Assisting in land development,
• Undertaking agricultural extension and project management,
• Managing information desk within the sub county.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• A Bachelor of science degree in any of the following fields; Food science, home economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural extension and Education from a recognized institution
•  Have excellent interpersonal skills

How to apply: Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.

Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: –

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.

Deadline: 13^th Nov 2024 5:00pm

15.

Position: Agricultural engineer II – 2 Posts

Employer: County Government of Nandi

Location: Nandi County

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide technical advice on design and use of farm machinery, farm power, structures and equipment
• Supervising construction of agricultural projects and structures
• Supervising soil and water conservation
• Advising on farm power and mechanization
• Advising on irrigation and drainage programmes
• Advising on Designing Agricultural machinery, plants structures, components and equipment
• Advising on installation and testing of agricultural machinery and equipment
• Advising on Designs food processing plants and operations
• Resource mobilization for the section
• Developing Bills of quantities and engineer’s estimates for projects
• Coordinating Networking and creating partnerships with other stakeholders
• Preparing reports and briefs for projects status
• Participate in preparation of the Annual work plan and budget
• Ensuring projects implementation according to approved budgets and plans.

Requirement for Appointment.

• Must be a Kenyan citizen 
• Hold a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering/ Bio systems or any other Engineering related field
• Be registered by Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) or Engineer’s Board of Kenya (EBK) as a graduate Engineer
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in similar work
• Good design and visualization skills, AutoCAD, Google Earth, GIS and other design tools will be an added advantage
• Computer literate with knowledge on related Computer packages
• Possess Proposal development skills,
• Have Good Communication skills,
• Have resource mobilization skills. 

How to apply: Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.

Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: –

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.

Deadline: 13^th Nov 2024

16.

Position: Assistant agricultural officer II – 21 Posts 

Employer: County Government of Nandi

Location: Nandi County

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Implement Agricultural policies and strategies
• Harmonization of Extension approaches and methodologies of various agricultural activities in liaison with all stake holders in the ward.
• Coordinate collection and dissemination of agricultural information within the ward.
• Coordination of work and reporting on all agricultural activities
• Supervise ward officers
• Manage resources allocated to the ward

Requirements for the Appointment

• Diploma in Agriculture, agricultural economics, horticulture, agricultural extension and any agricultural related course
• 3 years of work experience
• Good Report writing skills
• Should have resource mobilization skills. 

How to apply: Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.

Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: –

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.

Deadline: 13^th Nov 2024

17.

Position: Livestock production officer – 3 Posts 

Employer: County Government of Nandi

Location: Nandi county

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Sub County Livestock Production Officer.
• Preparing livestock technical information
• Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching; promoting of economic livestock farming
• Participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits
• Participating in collaborative research activities
• Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis, on-farm feed formulation
• Implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, Poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding programmes, fodder Production and conservation, value addition to livestock Products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal Husbandry interventions
• Capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data. 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidates must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Science, Animal Production,
• Livestock Production or Dairy Technology from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in computer applications

How to apply : Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.

Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: –

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.

Deadline: 13^th Nov 2024

18.

Position: Veterinary Officer 

Employer: County Government of Nandi

Location: Nandi County

Duties and Responsibilities:

This will be the entry and training into this cadre. An Officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease research, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
• participating in training of stakeholders in vector control programmes
• Treating sick animals; adverting on good veterinary practices;
• collecting and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
• providing advice on animal breeding and welfare and undertaking postmortem examinations and other diagnostic tests ‘

Requirements for Appointment;

• Be in possession of a bachelor of veterinary medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution
• Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Have a certificate in Computer application from a recognized institution. 

How to apply: Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit hardcopy applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.

Applications to be hand delivered to the following address: –

The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 802 – 30300,
KAPSABET.

Deadline: 13^th  November 2024.

19.

Position: Farm manager

Employer: Rongo university

Location: Migori

Requirements:

• For Appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
• Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or Agribusiness and Management or related field from a recognized institution
• Masters degree in Agriculture or Agribusiness and Management or related field from a recognized institution
• At least six (6) years relevant work experience
• Training in Public Relations
• Computer literacy

Job Description

• Plans farm operation, selects profitable enterprise(s) to be undertaken and sets income targets for each enterprise,
• Keeps records of livestock and/or crops and ensure the farm is profitable.
• Carries out the day-to-day and long-term management of the university farm.
• Supervises staff, monitors crops and animals, and handles various administrative tasks and prepares budgets, purchases supplies, maintains relationships with vendors and clients, and ensures maximum profitability.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommends improvements for profitability.
• Prepares plans and schedules for livestock and crops and ensuring farm inputs are efficiently utilized and regularly restocked.
• Schedules repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handles the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with Management to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Interview

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to make a 10-minute presentation on a business plan of an enterprise of their choice.

How to apply: For each of these positions, ten (10) copies of the application should be submitted together with copies of applications, updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of applicant academic and professional qualifications, work experience, certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Administration, Finance & Planning,
P.O. Box 103-40404,
RONGO.
Deadline: 8^th Nov 2024

20.

Position: Assistant leather development officer I 

Employer: Baringo County Government

Location: Baringo county

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Monitoring; and evaluation of ongoing programs on animal byproducts
• Coordinate hide and skins activities;
• Organize staff training on byproducts utilization;
• Supervision of revenue collection and surrender from issuance of hides and skins licenses;
• Advice on designs and drawing on hides and skins processing plants;
• Prepare budgets on hides and skins programmes.

Requirements for the Appointment

• Bachelors Degree in Leather/Technology orFootwear/Leatherwoods, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Animal Sciencefrom a recognized University/Institution.
• Must have at least 3 years experiencein similar work
• Computer Proficiency

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Baringo County Government on www.baringo.go.ke to apply

Deadline: Not specified

21.

Position: Animal health assistant

Employer: County Government of Baringo

Location: Baringo County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination, and enforcement of livestock movement regulations
• Participate in training of stakeholders in vector control programmes
• Treating sick animals
• Advising on good Animal Health practices
• Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products, and markets
• Providing advice on animal breeding/welfare
• Undertaking post-mortem examination and other diagnostic tests

Requirements forAppointment

• Kenyan citizen
• Diploma in Animal Health from a recognized institution
• Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Computer Literacy
• At least one-year experience in the relevant field.

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Baringo County Government on www.baringo.go.ke to apply

Deadline: Not specified

22.

Position: GIS remote sensing specialist 

Employer: Rainforest alliance

Location: Nairobi
About the job: At the Rainforest Alliance, we are looking for a collaborative and results-oriented Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Remote Sensing specialist to strengthen our team in providing spatial analytics and geo-oriented support. It also includes supporting Senior GIS officers and managers with the development of a wide range of geo-data-oriented products, services and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
Role includes Machine Learning development and AI satellite analytics. This position will not only work closely with the GIS team but also with the Technology team to maintain ArcGIS Enterprise for Kubernetes and other GIS applications/services in the geo-ecosystem.
Responsibilities: 

• The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate.
• Develop, organize and have ownerships of Remote Sensing projects. Perform AI satellite Imagery analysis, develop Machine Learning methodology and Large Language Models on a variety of topics.
• Contribute to the collection, analysis, updating, and distribution of geodata-oriented information and materials.
• Validate and analyse GIS data, and produce dashboards and (web)maps for internal projects and initiatives
• Assist the sector leads in providing analytics/information to internal and external stakeholders.
• As appropriate undertake and or direct fieldwork data collection and analysis to support GIS model development
• Contribute to GIS data maintenance and processing to support owners/stewards and ensure data are well-versioned, documented and stored in the system.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in GIS with a focus in quantitative analytics in a distributed (enterprise) environment, ideally ArcGIS; or master’s degree with 5+ years of experience, in Climatology, Soil- and vegetation science, Biodiversity, land-water management, agroeconomics, , or related field.
• Specialist in LIDAR and Hyperspectral Satellite technology, Google Earth Engine (GEE) and AI satellite analysis and related remote sensing and analysis techniques. Experience Large Language Models is a plus.
• Strong experience in spatial analytics, preferably in a ArcGIS or QGIS environment, and Python scripting.
• Experience with (geo)data management/processes, Gdb administration and metadata management in an ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online environment and their associated extensions, APIs or interfaces
• Ability to organise and manage data and have a good knowledge of Excel and the metadata implementation in ArcGIS.
• Ability to understand and analyse data in various formats, aggregate information and report on trends and findings.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, multi-cultural team with members in different parts of the world.
• Strong personal ethics and integrity and commitment to upholding the rules and values of the Rainforest Alliance; an accurate, analytical, quality-conscious attitude is a must have.
• Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement.

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Rainforest Alliance on recruiting.ultipro.com to apply

Deadline: 1^st Nov 2024

23.

Position: Agripreneurs 

Employer: Ministry of agriculture and livestock development

Location: Nairobi

Standard Incubatee

• A youth Agripreneurs to be recruited as an incubatee into the ENABLE Youth Kenya Program should be one whose business has an annual turn over of less than Kes 500,000
• The incubatee must be willing and available to be capacity built and/or funded to attain economic viability.
• The standard Incubatees should be having a running Agribusiness.
• This category will undergo incubation and training for a period of not exceeding 3 – 6 months.
• Must be a holder of a certificate/Diploma/Degree from a Recognized Institution.

Accelerated Incubatee

• A youth Agripreneurs who has been actively running an agribusiness venture with an Annual Turn Over of above Kes.500,000.
• The incubatee must be willing and available to be capacity built and/or funded to upscale their business.
• The Accelerator Incubatees business should have been in operation for a period exceeding twelve months
• This category will undergo incubation and training for a period not exceeding 3 months.
• Must be a holder of a Certificate/Diploma/Degree from a Recognized Institution.

Eligibility Criteria

• They must be Kenyan Citizen with a National ID, Aged between 18-35 Years
• Submit relevant Educational Certificates based on incubation category i.e. Standard/Accelerator
• Shall be required to submit a KRA PIN Certificate and a Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau. On admission, ALL candidates shall be required to meet all integrity requirements.
• Shall be required to submit a concise one (1) page business proposal on admission , demonstrating.
• The Innovative and Novel Business Idea
• Access to business premises, office space and land for production location where applicable.
• Adaptability of the selected value chain to the project location.
• Availability of market for the selected product/service within the targeted value chains.
• Prevailing Risks & Mitigation Strategies
• Availability of licenses and permits where applicable.
• The Program is committed to implementing Affirmative Action. In this regard, Persons Living with Disabilities(PLWDs) and those from marginalized groups with requisite qualification are encouraged to apply.
• Projects in Value Addition, Aggregation, Marketing, Agricultural Services and Distribution will be highly considered.

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development on docs.google.com to apply

Deadline: 30^th Oct 2024

24.

Position: Field officer Kenya agricultural carbon project

Employer: Vi Agroforestry

Location: Bungoma (Bumula, Malakisi, Sirisia) 

Purpose of the position

• The position is responsible for sensitizing, recruiting, contracting and developing Capacity of small holder farmers in Sustainable Agriculture for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation hence sustainable development. The Field Officer shall work in accordance with the KACP Project document, the Emission
• Reduction Purchase Agreement and SALM Methodology tensure quality and effective Project implementation. The officer shall work under supervision of the Project Coordinator Kenya Agricultural Carbon Project.

Values

• Vi Agroforestry is a human rights-based organisation. The core values of non-discrimination, meaningful participation, accountability, transparency, empowerment and continued learning guide all work – including the work with partners. People are stronger together and sustainable development requires respect for human rights, democracy and the environment. Through all actions, Vi Agroforestry therefore seeks tlive by the principles of respect, transparency and together.

General responsibilities

• Promote and support the interest of Vi Agroforestry
• Be committed tand contribute tthe fulfilment of the Vi Agroforestry Strategy
• Ensure and promote rights-based approach in all that we do.
• Ensure adherence tVi Agroforestry policies, guidelines, operating procedures and workplans.
• Ensure compliance tdonor requirements.
• Ensure high quality in all that we do.
• Be committed tfight corruption and fraud and always report when there is any kind of suspicion.
• Ensure that gender is mainstreamed, and Gender Transformation is promoted in all our operations.
• Keep abreast with the development in your area of responsibility.
• Contribute teffective cooperation between staff in the global organization.
• Contribute ta healthy work environment at the workplace.
• Support teamwork and assist each other as needs arise.
• Upon request from the manager fulfil other tasks at the country office or department level.
• Keep your supervisor updated on opportunities and challenges as well as on the progress on your assignments. Make sure you inform your manager well in advance if you have difficulties tmeet your deadlines.
• Contribute tdevelopment and implementation of risk management plans, workplans and budgets for the office.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of activities stated in the annual budget & work plan.
• Facilitate good collaboration between farmer organizations and Government representatives to ensure local ownership and sustainability of the interventions.
• Facilitate implementation of income generating activities.
• Ensure adhered to the KACP methodology and VCS standard procedures
• Facilitate farmers’ capacities in financial resource mobilization.
• Facilitate the implementation of Sustainable Land Use Systems, Integrated Catchment Approaches and community driven impact monitoring.
• Facilitate formation of reliable data collection tools and consistent record keeping among the farmer groups.
• Facilitate formation and strengthening of farmer organisations to offer services to their members
• Prepare and submit to the KACP Coordinator monthly, quarterly & annual reports
• Strengthen the capacity of farmer organisations to do quality assurance of all data collected and submitted to the database.
• Support farmers plan for implementation of SALM activities for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.
• Maintain up to date records of different activities implemented in the focal area
• Ensure groups adhere to the SALM Methodology and the ERPA conditions.
• Ensure farmer groups have functional M&E system.
• Train group leaders on their roles and duties
• Train Community facilitators in areas they would need to support the project.
• Ensure adherence to the Vi Agroforestry operating procedures.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications:

Education level:

• University degree in Agriculture/Agricultural extension/Agronomy, Natural Resource Management.

Other professional qualifications:

• Knowledgeable on grant management and compliance issues.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office365 applications

Work experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience from the NGsector
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience from Leadership
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience from working with agroforestry, sustainable agriculture land management practises, climate change mitigation, carbon sequestration.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience from project management

Languages:

• English
• Kiswahili

Personal competencies

• Strategic and conceptual thinking skills
• Leadership skills
• Accountable, honest, responsible and trust building personality.
• Respectful and Transparent
• Decisive
• Good planning and analytical skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Collaborative skills
• Structured personality
• Flexible and creative personality
• Self-driven personality
• Team-player

How to apply: Apply by sending your CV and cover letter indicating your salary expectation and your preferred duty station to: recruitment@viagroforestry.org We look forward to receiving your thoughtful application. Your time in preparing your application is much appreciated, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vi Agroforestry strive for diversity in the organisation and welcome applicants regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability.

Deadline: 30^th Oct 2024

25.

Position: Field officer Kenya agricultural carbon project  

Employer: Vi Agroforestry

Location: Kisumu (Kombewa)

Purpose of the position

• The position is responsible for sensitizing, recruiting, contracting and developing Capacity of small holder farmers in Sustainable Agriculture for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation hence sustainable development. The Field Officer shall work in accordance with the KACP Project document, the Emission
• Reduction Purchase Agreement and SALM Methodology tensure quality and effective Project implementation. The officer shall work under supervision of the Project Coordinator Kenya Agricultural Carbon Project.

Values

• Vi Agroforestry is a human rights-based organisation. The core values of non-discrimination, meaningful participation, accountability, transparency, empowerment and continued learning guide all work – including the work with partners. People are stronger together and sustainable development requires respect for human rights, democracy and the environment. Through all actions, Vi Agroforestry therefore seeks tlive by the principles of respect, transparency and together.

General responsibilities

• Promote and support the interest of Vi Agroforestry
• Be committed tand contribute tthe fulfilment of the Vi Agroforestry Strategy
• Ensure and promote rights-based approach in all that we do.
• Ensure adherence tVi Agroforestry policies, guidelines, operating procedures and workplans.
• Ensure compliance tdonor requirements.
• Ensure high quality in all that we do.
• Be committed tfight corruption and fraud and always report when there is any kind of suspicion.
• Ensure that gender is mainstreamed, and Gender Transformation is promoted in all our operations.
• Keep abreast with the development in your area of responsibility.
• Contribute teffective cooperation between staff in the global organization.
• Contribute ta healthy work environment at the workplace.
• Support teamwork and assist each other as needs arise.
• Upon request from the manager fulfil other tasks at the country office or department level.
• Keep your supervisor updated on opportunities and challenges as well as on the progress on your assignments. Make sure you inform your manager well in advance if you have difficulties tmeet your deadlines.
• Contribute tdevelopment and implementation of risk management plans, workplans and budgets for the office.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of activities stated in the annual budget & work plan.
• Facilitate good collaboration between farmer organizations and Government representatives to ensure local ownership and sustainability of the interventions.
• Facilitate implementation of income generating activities.
• Ensure adhered to the KACP methodology and VCS standard procedures
• Facilitate farmers’ capacities in financial resource mobilization.
• Facilitate the implementation of Sustainable Land Use Systems, Integrated Catchment Approaches and community driven impact monitoring.
• Facilitate formation of reliable data collection tools and consistent record keeping among the farmer groups.
• Facilitate formation and strengthening of farmer organisations to offer services to their members
• Prepare and submit to the KACP Coordinator monthly, quarterly & annual reports
• Strengthen the capacity of farmer organisations to do quality assurance of all data collected and submitted to the database.
• Support farmers plan for implementation of SALM activities for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.
• Maintain up to date records of different activities implemented in the focal area
• Ensure groups adhere to the SALM Methodology and the ERPA conditions.
• Ensure farmer groups have functional M&E system.
• Train group leaders on their roles and duties
• Train Community facilitators in areas they would need to support the project.
• Ensure adherence to the Vi Agroforestry operating procedures.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications:

Education level:

• University degree in Agriculture/Agricultural extension/Agronomy, Natural Resource Management.

Other professional qualifications:

• Knowledgeable on grant management and compliance issues.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office365 applications

Work experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience from the NGsector
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience from Leadership
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience from working with agroforestry, sustainable agriculture land management practises, climate change mitigation, carbon sequestration.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience from project management

Languages:

• English
• Kiswahili

Personal competencies

• Strategic and conceptual thinking skills
• Leadership skills
• Accountable, honest, responsible and trust building personality.
• Respectful and Transparent
• Decisive
• Good planning and analytical skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Collaborative skills
• Structured personality
• Flexible and creative personality
• Self-driven personality
• Team-player

How to apply: Apply by sending your CV and cover letter indicating your salary expectation and your preferred duty station to: recruitment@viagroforestry.org We look forward to receiving your thoughtful application. Your time in preparing your application is much appreciated, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vi Agroforestry strive for diversity in the organisation and welcome applicants regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability.

Deadline: 30^th Oct 2024

26.

Position: Field officer Kenya agricultural carbon project 

Employer: Vi agroforestry

Location: Siaya 

Purpose of the position

• The position is responsible for sensitizing, recruiting, contracting and developing Capacity of small holder farmers in Sustainable Agriculture for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation hence sustainable development. The Field Officer shall work in accordance with the KACP Project document, the Emission
• Reduction Purchase Agreement and SALM Methodology tensure quality and effective Project implementation. The officer shall work under supervision of the Project Coordinator Kenya Agricultural Carbon Project.

Values

• Vi Agroforestry is a human rights-based organisation. The core values of non-discrimination, meaningful participation, accountability, transparency, empowerment and continued learning guide all work – including the work with partners. People are stronger together and sustainable development requires respect for human rights, democracy and the environment. Through all actions, Vi Agroforestry therefore seeks tlive by the principles of respect, transparency and together.

General responsibilities

• Promote and support the interest of Vi Agroforestry
• Be committed tand contribute tthe fulfilment of the Vi Agroforestry Strategy
• Ensure and promote rights-based approach in all that we do.
• Ensure adherence tVi Agroforestry policies, guidelines, operating procedures and workplans.
• Ensure compliance tdonor requirements.
• Ensure high quality in all that we do.
• Be committed tfight corruption and fraud and always report when there is any kind of suspicion.
• Ensure that gender is mainstreamed, and Gender Transformation is promoted in all our operations.
• Keep abreast with the development in your area of responsibility.
• Contribute teffective cooperation between staff in the global organization.
• Contribute ta healthy work environment at the workplace.
• Support teamwork and assist each other as needs arise.
• Upon request from the manager fulfil other tasks at the country office or department level.
• Keep your supervisor updated on opportunities and challenges as well as on the progress on your assignments. Make sure you inform your manager well in advance if you have difficulties tmeet your deadlines.
• Contribute tdevelopment and implementation of risk management plans, workplans and budgets for the office.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of activities stated in the annual budget & work plan.
• Facilitate good collaboration between farmer organizations and Government representatives to ensure local ownership and sustainability of the interventions.
• Facilitate implementation of income generating activities.
• Ensure adhered to the KACP methodology and VCS standard procedures
• Facilitate farmers’ capacities in financial resource mobilization.
• Facilitate the implementation of Sustainable Land Use Systems, Integrated Catchment Approaches and community driven impact monitoring.
• Facilitate formation of reliable data collection tools and consistent record keeping among the farmer groups.
• Facilitate formation and strengthening of farmer organisations to offer services to their members
• Prepare and submit to the KACP Coordinator monthly, quarterly & annual reports
• Strengthen the capacity of farmer organisations to do quality assurance of all data collected and submitted to the database.
• Support farmers plan for implementation of SALM activities for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.
• Maintain up to date records of different activities implemented in the focal area
• Ensure groups adhere to the SALM Methodology and the ERPA conditions.
• Ensure farmer groups have functional M&E system.
• Train group leaders on their roles and duties
• Train Community facilitators in areas they would need to support the project.
• Ensure adherence to the Vi Agroforestry operating procedures.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications:

Education level:

• University degree in Agriculture/Agricultural extension/Agronomy, Natural Resource Management.

Other professional qualifications:

• Knowledgeable on grant management and compliance issues.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Office365 applications

Work experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience from the NGsector
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience from Leadership
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience from working with agroforestry, sustainable agriculture land management practises, climate change mitigation, carbon sequestration.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience from project management

Languages:

• English
• Kiswahili

Personal competencies

• Strategic and conceptual thinking skills
• Leadership skills
• Accountable, honest, responsible and trust building personality.
• Respectful and Transparent
• Decisive
• Good planning and analytical skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Collaborative skills
• Structured personality
• Flexible and creative personality
• Self-driven personality
• Team-player

How to apply: Apply by sending your CV and cover letter indicating your salary expectation and your preferred duty station to: recruitment@viagroforestry.org We look forward to receiving your thoughtful application. Your time in preparing your application is much appreciated, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vi Agroforestry strive for diversity in the organisation and welcome applicants regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability.

Deadline: 31^st Oct 2024

27.

Position: Product Quality Supervisor

 Employer: Bayer East Africa

Location: Nakuru

Key Tasks & Responsibilities 

• Responsible for SAP Seed Quality movement and release of batches in line with product specifications and comply with legal and internal Quality standard and co-creating for and with customers
• Ensures final Product is Physically inspected for completeness before release and documentation thereof
• Collaborates with Field and Plant Squad teams and ensures all non-conforming products are segregated from field to plant and warehouse & reduce seed mix/contamination
• Plans with Master data and ERP lead and ensure all new materials + existing are planned on time in SAP and  maintained for efficiency during inspection and QM process
• Collaborates with Plant Mission Team and Quality Testing and ensure seed sampling and sample management : timely sample submission, SAP data entry, management and review for completeness and validity, as necessary while ensuring final product Quality inspection is completed…
• Collaborates with ONE management and process owners and ensure all CAPAs related to Product Quality are logged and  route cause analysis done to mitigate re-occurrence including non-conforming outputs
• Participates in customer complaints and ensure timely investigations and resolution
• Ensures seeds operations adhere to testing strategy and inspection plan liaising with the lab, Plant and Commercial Quality release team and ensure cohesiveness within the Mission and Quality squad
• Supports in conducting pre-processing defect tests on all Commercial seeds staged for processing to ensure defective batches are not treated and bagged to reduce DNO and losses
• Collaborates with production and performs ad hoc in-processing checks (defects testing, weights, stitching, labelling) to ensure defective seed/bags are reworked
• Advises product out of spec for rework/DNO and support in designing and  implementing remedial actions
• Participates in one PSS- (One production system) and represent Quality – Tier 2 and represent Quality Squad
• Promotes continuous improvement mindset, prioritize business continuity and management of change
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc Product Quality reports and sharing within the squad and Mission for visibility
• Grow out planning, management and reporting to the relevant stakeholders 

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelors’ degree in Agriculture, Agronomy or related field with 5+ years
• knowledge on Seed production and management
• Communication, Report writing and analytics
• Able to collaborate across the functions
• Quality Management and ISO 9001:2015 knowledge
• SAP/ERP management added advantage

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Bayer East Africa on jobs.bayer.com to apply

Deadline: Not specified

28.

Position: Head of intake

Employer: AA growers

Location: Laikipia

About the job: As the Head of Intake, you will be responsible for ensuring that the vegetables are of good quality, QC assessed in the right sizes and of the right quantity. Also, you will ensure raw material utilization is always done correctly, keeping vigilance on the traceability of all the products from preparation to dispatch and the mass balance and traceability.
Your tasks and responsibilities

• Contact person for all correspondence from the intake area to the head office and other factory sites.
• Get involved in daily production planning, factoring in daily raw material predictions, opening stocks and projections.
• Maintaining a high level of hygiene within and around the intake area due to potential contamination at the intake areas.
• Planning of staff working in the intake area and making sure the intake team have access to necessary procedures, records and documents including raw material specifications.
• Attending and contributing to meetings with all staff as scheduled at appropriate intervals to communicate new specifications, changes to specifications and use of equipment to ensure high levels understanding in this critical area.
• Liasing with the farm production managers and the pack house manager to ensure correct volumes of quality product entering the pack house for processing, packing and inter-farm transfer.
• Maintain raw material traceability all through by ensuring proper tagging for every batch.
• Maintain FIFO system for all materials release from the cold room to production or dispatch as guided by stock rotation procedures.
• Managing all equipment and tools within the intake area to ensure optimal performance through scheduled maintenance, training of operators, verification checks and safe storage when not inuse.
• Assisting in measuring the performance of the staff within this area based on appraisals and giving this information through departmental heads for review.
• Any other duty as administered to by the immediate supervisor or senior manager.

Your profile

• Diploma/degree in Horticulture or any Agricultural related field.
• Certification in Food Safety, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), or related hygiene and safety protocols would be an added advantage.
• 2 years of direct hands-on experience in production intake, or supply chain management role, ideally within the agricultural, food processing, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience working in intake areas or raw material handling, particularly where hygiene and qualitystandards are critical.
• Proven experience in managing and coordinating staff, equipment, and raw material flow within a factory setting.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in planning daily production based on raw material forecasts, opening stocks, and projected demand.
• Understanding of raw material flow, stock rotation (FIFO system), and traceability processes in a production environment.
• Excellent Leadership skills and management skills
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

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

Deadline: 31^st Oct 2024

Photo Courtesy: S. Kilungu, Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)