Farm Africa NGO Technical Assistants - Agronomist Jobs in Elgeyo Marakwet County
Farm Africa Kenya received funding from the DFID Aid Match funding scheme to implement the Growing Futures project.
Growing Futures aims to develop a model to expand agricultural entrepreneurial skills to improve livelihood opportunities for young people engaging in profitable and viable agri-enterprises beyond the traditional maize production.
To provide agronomic training for “Growing Futures project” (GF project) by supporting the
beneficiaries in providing technical trainings to the Growing Futures agronomic function
including: Horticultural demonstration establishment, crop management, Good agricultural practice trainings, record keeping, pre and post-harvest handling, mobilization of farmer groups and/or organizations capacity development to participate in CBOs and SACCOS for
resource mobilization and management; and working alongside Markets to ensure required
volumes of produce are reached.
Responsibilities
Project implementation
Mobilise and recruit youth groups in Trans Nzoia/ Elgeyo Marakwet
Organise groups into clusters for ease of delivery of trainings and any other information
Deliver agronomic trainings to all the groups and formed clusters. The trainings delivered according to the set curriculum
Work with farmers to identify demonstration areas for agronomic trainings; Demarcate
and establish demonstration plots according to the demo guide; Monitor demo management and follow up on the crop management of the crops in the demo
Enhance market relationship between the farmers and the new or existing market
players
Offer expertise advice to GF farmers in order for them to improve on crop husbandry and
management practices within their vegetable farms in consultation with the Senior Project Officer.
Work alongside the Business development officer to ensure that the farmers are growing
the crops as a business entity
Establish volumes demanded and product specifications and communicate the same to
farmers
Validate and report on GF farmers’ farm records as may be directed by the Senior
Project Officer
In collaboration with the SPO – liaise with implementing partners for GAPs to establish
projected volumes for proactive planning for market engagement
Support farmers in developing logistics for aggregation and active marketing
Monitoring and Reporting
Support M&E team in conducting field surveys (e.g. sampling, data collection and
reporting) and actively participate in preparations of farmer field days and linkages
forums within
the county.
Regular data collection and reporting according to the project monitoring and learning plan
Occasionally assist in data entry and analysis as may be required by the project staff
Document success stories on market linkages, productivity and sales
Participate in M&E meetings/sessions
Write reports on deliverables using the formats provided
Participate in community feedback sessions and take lessons for improving project
delivery
Other Roles
Support the project in organising and facilitating market linkage forums and field days
To participate and represent the project and Farm Africa in relevant forums as directed by PC
Any other related duty as directed by line manager or Farm Africa management team
Qualifications
Degree/ diploma level in Horticulture / General
Agriculture or any other related field Experience of working with commercial
enterprises
Knowledge of the agriculture sector in Kenya Experience in working with small holder
farmers
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in
the agricultural crop input sector
Previous experience working in the
horticultural sector in Kenya
Establishing small holder schemes for
vegetable production
Knowledge & practical experience of
economic horticultural models
Skills & abilities Communication (both verbal & written)
Multi stakeholder facilitation skills
Organizational skills
Intercultural sensitive
Mastery Adult learning methodologies and
training skills
How to Apply
To apply please send your cover letter indicating your expected salary and a detailed CV with the reference being the post title on the subject line to kenyarecruitment@farmafrica.org by 5pm (GMT+3) 16 August 2018. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Farm Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information and job application details, see; Farm Africa NGO Technical Assistants - Agronomist Jobs in Elgeyo Marakwet County
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