Oil Industry Field Officer Jobs in Makueni County, Kenya
Oil Industry Field Officer Jobs in Makueni County, Kenya
Our client is seeking to recruit a Field Officer to assist the agriculture development manager with the management of green initiatives of the company in the “Agri-Hub project.
This post works directly with farmers on a day-to-day basis to ensure compliance and coordination of bio-fuel agriculture development activities in the county.
It requires a solid agricultural technical background and field training experience as well as ability to interact with government officers, private sector players, and other NGO partners.
This position requires a direct bio feedstockvalue chain experience.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In close working relationship with the agricultural development assistant, support the agricultural development manager in defining the environmental and geo-pedological characteristics for the development of vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock).
Support the analysis of local agricultural contexts in Makueni County and agricultural production systems in rural areas of the county.
Build the capacity of the local communities to boost and manage their bio feedstock agricultural resources sustainably.
To develop mutually beneficial partnerships, teamwork and synergy with relevant government departments, NGOs and other institutions involved in agricultural development work in the projectarea.
Stakeholder relations skills, with particular reference to local communities.
Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, communications campaigns, local content, etc.) which contribute to agriculture development as requested.
To identify, profile and support farmer cooperatives, Farmer Field Schools and farmer groups in the county.
To provide information for the company monthly and quarterly reports in the agreed format and according to organizational deadlines.
To participate actively in monthly and quarterly staff meetings.
To participate in routine and annual stakeholder consultations and workshops in furtherance of the work of the company.
Administer/maintain assigned motorcycle, computer and any other company’s properties assigned to you.
Any other duties as
directed by the line manager.
Education and Qualification
Bachelors degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture and Agribusiness value chains, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences or any other relevant field.
Experience in agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of existing supply chains and production potential of agricultural biomass also for industrial use.
Ability to design and manage large-scale agricultural and agroforestry interventions.
Knowledge of agricultural and agro-forestry production systems, with particular reference to
contract farming mechanisms and/or agro-industrial initiatives.
Interpersonal skills, teamworking and management coordination.
Candidate needs to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid motorcycle license & off-roadmotorcycle driving experience.
Candidate needs to be proficient in Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Understanding of farmer group dynamics and aggregation and marketing strategies.
Minimum Experience
3 years in a similar role or field.
Previous NGO or private sector workexperience in rural development
Bio feed stock and local content experience.
Skills
Farmer participatory approaches
Project planning & implementation
Data collection, entry & analysis
Field level training
Communication (both verbal & written)
Knowledge & practical experience of the farmer field school approach
Negotiating & managing partner relationships
Capacity building in sustainable livelihoods &farmers.
Must be fluent in the local dialect/Language.
Residents with excellent knowledge of Makueni region.
Must possess a Motorcycle riding licence.
How to Apply
To apply send your CV to:
recruit@flexi-personnel.com latest by 10th May 2022.
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