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PELUM Kenya AGRO-Enterprise Development Proframme Officer Jobs

Job Description

The recruited officer will be responsible for all aspects of agricultural production using sound, appropriate and sustainable farming practices and technologies, while promoting a marketbased business approach to farming at PELUM Kenya. The main strategies of interventions will include Capacity Development of its Member Organizations on agro-enterprise, Farmer level interventions, upscaling of best agro-ecological practices and promotion of market linkages.

The ideal candidate should as a minimum have the following:

Have at least a degree in Agronomy, agricultural economics or any Agriculture-related fields, and natural resource management. Having a clear understanding and past experience on agro-ecological practices including organic agriculture, sustainable agriculture, biointensive
agriculture, permaculture, bio-dynamic agriculture will be an added advantages.

Have at least three or more years’ experience successfully promoting sustainable
agricultural production, value chain development, value addition and marketing of
agriculture products. Experience in farmer cooperatives and agricultural credit will be an
added advantage.

Have experience in facilitating agro-enterprise development and diversification, marketing,
agro-processing, post-harvest handling, enterprise development, business development
services and business linkages.

Have at least a 3-year experience in working with NGOs, networks and / or farmers
organizations. Experience on sub-grant management will be an added advantage

Have proven experience and skills in fundraising through proposal

development and
writing.

Have experience in designing, mobilizing and conducting trainings for rural communities,
farmers and other diverse stakeholders

Have a good knowledge and practical experience on issues that affect small holder farmers and rural communities.

Have the ability to create synergy and work closely with national and regional networks and
collaborative partners.

Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications stating current and
expected salary and a detailed CV with a contact mobile phone number and names and contacts
of three referees to pelumkenya@gmail.com with the Subject: Programme Officer, Agroenterprise Development to reach by March 9th, 2018. Applicants should NOT attach any scanned copies of certificates or testimonials. Only short listed applicants will be acknowledged.

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