German Agro Action Agricultural Field Officers Kenya Jobs

Welthungerhilfe/German Agro Action is an International NGO operating in various Counties in Kenya and is currently looking for qualified personnel to fill the position of Agricultural Field Officers and IT/Data Officer for a fixed term period to be based at our Western Region Offices (Kakamega, Bungoma and Siaya Counties).

Agricultural Field Officers (4 Posts) To qualify as an Agricultural Field Officer, the candidate must possess the following: -

BSc in Agribusiness, Agricultural Education & Extension, Agricultural Economics or related field, from a recognized university; a Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Marketing will be an added advantage

A minimum 2-years of progressive experience in setting up and implementing livelihoods or income generating projects preferably with an NGO.

Experience in implementing value chain projects

Possess capacity building skills with a keen understanding of business and development issues including group’s savings and loan approaches; hands-on community mobilization skills

In-depth understanding of organization development.

Good understanding of smallholder farmers’ dynamics of food security and household incomes

Experience working with local implementing partners, Farmer Based Organizations county governments, donors and local communities;

The ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically and work effectively within a team

Detailed understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and commitment to addressing inequalities in

all the key areas of responsibility

Ability to conduct educational trainings that provide farmers with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity and marketing.

Good report and proposal writing skills

Excellent computer skills

Community Mobilization skills highly required

Good communicator with analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a one-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, qualifications, salary expectation and detailed CV with contact details of three professional referees.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications must only be through email: Addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Welthungerhilfe / German Agro Action,
P.O Box 38829-00623
Nairobi

N/BApplication deadline: 12th June 2018 Availability should be immediate.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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