Purpose of the Position
Keep the demonstration plot as a Centre of Excellence and undertake demonstrations to
students, community members and other visiting parties at the plot. Take part in training the students and the community in agribusiness ventures.
Responsibilities for the Agribusiness Officer Job
Agro-forestry Development
Participate in RWMT beekeeping activities and value addition processes.
Ensure that the demonstration plot at the project site is in a presentable state and serve as
an example of what should be practiced in the community.
Assist in ensuring the use of Organic farming methods in the maintenance and
management of the gardens.
Ensure that the demonstration plot is a profitable venture.
Provide overall guidance, mentoring and supervision to Agroforestry staff to ensure
successful implementation of Agribusiness activities and targets.
Come up with work plans for Agroforestry staff and follow up to ensure that they are achieved.
Put forward new ideas and/or recommendations for improvement of the agribusiness project.
Ensure that Agribusiness productions are done in a cost effective manner.
Ensure enhanced access to markets both locally and beyond for Agroforestry products.
Ensure that the fish farm is well maintained at all times and stocked with the right number and species of fish.
Ensure periodical production of fish for sale to the customers.
Collaborate with other organizations dealing with similar products for the benefit of the Agribusiness venture.
Implement approved Curriculum for students undertaking sustainable organic Agriculture.
Develop lesson plans for sustainable organic Agriculture trainings.
Provide counseling to the students, address their disciplinary issues and assist in Conflict
Resolution amongst them.
Facilitate internal examinations for sustainable organic Agriculture.
Ensure Training and Resource Center rules and regulations are clearly communicated to
the students and are adhered to.
Ensure the students participate in all relevant RWMT activities.
Internal Administration
Provide quality and timely delivery of the projects reports, in their agreed format and deadlines.
Advice the Management of any key developments forums and any other networks which may serve to the advantage of RWMT and its ability to achieve its overall objectives.
Interpret and implement government policies that affect the activities of the Agribusiness project.
Coordinate the process of ensuring that vegetables are available for use at the PSS centers.
Ensure that Agroforestry casual staff are rotated and substituted appropriately.
Take part in the process of wage preparation for the Agroforestry casuals.
Review the projects operational budgets in conjunction with the projects team, Supervisor and relevant Finance staff.
Maintain follow-up and feedback system to ensure efficient processes.
Actively maintain the internal referral system to ensure beneficiaries are provided with maximum support from the organization’s various expertise.
Ensure all inventory items issued to the department are maintained in good condition and are stored securely and neatly.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the Supervisor and management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.
Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support Program for Orphaned and
Vulnerable Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.
Qualifications for the Agribusiness Officer Job
At least a Diploma in Agriculture or other relevant related disciplines, desired specializations
includes Agribusiness or Agroforestry.
Requires good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with beneficiaries, Local Community Members, students and staff.
Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.
Should possess strong communication, negotiation and administration skills.
Must have a valid Motorbike license and be able to ride the motorbike.
At least three (3) years experience.
