Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

  • Chief Technologist Grade 12, Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology – LAMART Chief Technologist Grade 12, Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

    Chief Technologist Grade 12, Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology – LAMART Chief Technologist Grade 12, Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

    AC/8/152/23 – 1 POST

    Applicants shall be holders of either an MSc. degree in any of the following fields: Applied Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Range Management, Land and Water Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Learning Institution plus five (5) years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist grade DEF (8/9/10)..or either a Bachelor of Science degree or Higher Diploma in any of the following fields: Applied Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Range Management, Land and Water Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized learning Institution plus seven (7) years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist grade DEF (8/9/10).

    Duties and responsibilities

    The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to provide technical leadership, manage teaching & research facilities in both fields and laboratories, organize practical sessions for both under and post graduate students and supervise technical staff, guide students exchange programmes.

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    Use the emails(s) below to apply NOTESCLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
    ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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  • New Business Manager

    New Business Manager

    Responsibilities

    The New Business Manager is a senior position and will work closely with the Country Manager and the SVP of Africa. The role will play a crucial role in leading and managing strategic initiatives aimed at establishing new revenue streams in East Africa. The responsibilities will involve identifying, planning, and implementing key projects and programs that align with YAA’s Nature Positive Strategy. The key responsibilities of the New Business Manager include:

    Strategic Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify strategic priorities and initiatives that support new business development both within and outside the core operations.
    Strategic Relationships: Manage strategic relationships related to new revenue opportunities, including value chain partnerships and sustainability initiatives. Establish and cultivate relationships with along the value chain based in East Africa, develop account strategies, and execute them effectively.
    Initiative Identification: Actively prospect for potential strategic initiatives, assess their feasibility, potential risks, and expected contribution and impact. Develop a roadmap and detailed targets for the regional (East African) value chain company strategy within YAA and ensure its implementation.
    Innovation: Analyse complete value chains in key markets and design and implement new business initiatives within the value chain (e.g., Outcome Based Models (OBMs), Service Offerings, Farming Initiatives) to enable new revenue streams. Generate disruptive models and opportunities within the broader agricultural industry that results in possible new revenue streams.
    Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate the progress of strategic initiatives, generating regular reports and presentations to update management on the status and outcomes of these initiatives.
    Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Effectively communicate to align stakeholders’ expectations, gain buy-in, and ensure ongoing support for strategic initiatives within YAA. Establish a sharing function between markets to encourage experimentation and scaling of new business models and ideas.
    Collaboration: Collaborate with subject matter experts across the company to develop new innovative value propositions. Create frameworks for countries to analyse value chains in key crops and determine potential new business models. Work closely with Agronomy, Digital, and Sustainability team members to capitalize on opportunities and find synergies.
    Research & Development: Identify and manage all research and development projects to be implemented within East Africa.
    Portfolio Management: Continuously assess the OPP, TPP, and FFB (Organic, Organo-Mineral, and Sustainability) portfolio and build a roadmap aligned with the company’s sustainability ambitions. Identify new opportunities in the Organic & Organo-Mineral market to be piloted and evaluated.
    Marketing: Represent Yara in significant value chain forums to position the company as the preferred strategic partner.

    Profile

    Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agribusiness or Business-related fields.
    Strong commercial acumen and proven track record in delivering business results.
    Excellent negotiation skills.
    Strong people management experience and collaboration skills.
    Effective project management skills.
    Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

    Additional Information

    Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines.
    Proficient in interacting with stakeholders at different levels, both internally and externally.
    Competence in agile ways of working and the ability to drive projects as part of a large transformation.
    Experience working within international teams and culturally diverse environments.
    Open-minded with a positive drive and solution-oriented approach.
    Willingness to travel internationally frequently.

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    jobs.yara.com

  • Chief Agricultural Officer – 7 Positions Senior Assistant Agricultural Officer – 18 Positions Assistant Agricultural Officer I – 26 Positions Senior Animal Health Assistant – 6 Positions Assistant Director, Fisheries Assistant Commissioner, Cooperatives – 5 Positions Senior Assistant Director, Records Management Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development Chief Human Resource Management and Development Officer Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer – 2 Positions Human Resource Management and Development Officer – 2 Positions Human Resource Management Assistant I – 2 Positions Human Resource Management Assistant II – 5 Positions Human Resource Management Assistant III Senior Records Management Officer – 4 Positions Records Management Officer II – 3 Position Records Management Officer III – 7 Position Chief Clerical Officer – 4 Positions Senior Clerical Officers – 30 Positions Assistant Office Administrator I – 3 Positions Senior Office Administrative Assistant – 4 Positions Office Administrative Assistant I – 7 Positions Assistant Office Administrator II – 4 Positions Chief Assistant Office Administrator – 2 Positions Senior Economist II/Senior Statistician II – 9 Positions Senior Assistant Polytechnic Instructor – 6 Positions

    Chief Agricultural Officer – 7 Positions Senior Assistant Agricultural Officer – 18 Positions Assistant Agricultural Officer I – 26 Positions Senior Animal Health Assistant – 6 Positions Assistant Director, Fisheries Assistant Commissioner, Cooperatives – 5 Positions Senior Assistant Director, Records Management Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development Chief Human Resource Management and Development Officer Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer – 2 Positions Human Resource Management and Development Officer – 2 Positions Human Resource Management Assistant I – 2 Positions Human Resource Management Assistant II – 5 Positions Human Resource Management Assistant III Senior Records Management Officer – 4 Positions Records Management Officer II – 3 Position Records Management Officer III – 7 Position Chief Clerical Officer – 4 Positions Senior Clerical Officers – 30 Positions Assistant Office Administrator I – 3 Positions Senior Office Administrative Assistant – 4 Positions Office Administrative Assistant I – 7 Positions Assistant Office Administrator II – 4 Positions Chief Assistant Office Administrator – 2 Positions Senior Economist II/Senior Statistician II – 9 Positions Senior Assistant Polytechnic Instructor – 6 Positions

    Duties and Responsibilities

    An officer at this level will be deployed at the Sub-County, as a subject matter specialist. 

    Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

    Coordinate Agricultural activities in the sub county;
    Coordinate any of the following; Gender and Home Management, Land Development Environmental Management or Crop Development;
    Monitor and evaluate Agricultural projects; and
    Extension research liaison and training or promotion and development of agribusiness activities.

    Requirements for Appointment
    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

    Served in the grade of Senior Agricultural Officer, Job Group CPSB 08/’L’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    Bachelor’s degree in any of the following; – Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management or Agribusiness;
    Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage; and
    Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.

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    PLEASE NOTEAll applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 18th August, 2023 at 11.59 P.M.
    N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted.
    Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
    PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are; email address cpsb@kakamega.go.ke and phone number 0745888999 ONLY.
     

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    cpsb@kakamega.go.ke

  • Field Officer Project Manager

    Field Officer Project Manager

    Role

    The Field officer’s key role will be to ensure successful implementation of the project in the mentioned areas where COHF will be implementing the projects activities.

    Desired traits

    Essential Character and Character traits Result oriented, values committed, self-motivated, accountable, good presentation skills and honest

    Responsibilities

    Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator and direct supervision of the Project Manager the Field Officer’s responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:-
    Support the village committees to conduct identification and selection of the targeted villages
    Conduct mobilization and community awareness on the project at village and ward level
    Conduct farmer contact meetings and follow up meetings
    Facilitate the selection and recruitment of Lead farmers
    Provide training and support to Lead farmers and farmer groups on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
    Supporting the identified beneficiaries on  Kitchen gardening and other related technologies in close collaboration with County Agriculture officers
    Ensure that work plans, budgets, monthly reports, program monitoring and evaluation and other program reports are completed on time.
    Assess the Gaps and needs in the project implementation and discuss these needs with project Manager and management on a regular basis.
    Enhance linkage and connection to input suppliers and markets
    Undertake any other roles as assigned by the supervisor and Management

    Requirements:

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Good planning and organizational skills
    Tact and diplomacy in dealing with stuff related to work environment needs
    Willingness to learn on the job and take strategic direction
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

    Minimum Requirement

    Education and Experience

    A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or Diploma in Agriculture with at least two years of experience
    Experience in community mobilization and working with farmer groups will be an added advantage.
    Strong written and verbal communications skills and demonstrable ability to deliver technical training
    Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Word

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    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: comms@candleohopef.org cc info@candleohopef.org using the position as subject of email.

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    comms@candleohopef.org

  • Category Manager – Seeds Business Trade Finance Sales Manager

    Category Manager – Seeds Business Trade Finance Sales Manager

    Job Responsibilities:

    All seeds supplier relationships – Maintain & Develop existing suppliers and breeders, seek alternative suppliers or breeders as required, ensure the Company is distributor of choice in Kenya for Global seed breeders and suppliers, and seek out global breeding programmes to deliver continuous improvement for Kenyan growers and farmers.
    Cost price negotiation, utilizing volume, pack size, packaging, branding, annual forecast and long term strategic collaborations to achieve best cost price for the Company.
    Timely product availability to meet sales and customer demand, forecasting, ordering and supply chain logistics – in conjunction with Procurement officer
    Oversight and delivery of seeds pipeline, commercial trials and product development
    Internal and External promotion, training and marketing information to support sales teams & customers.
    Provision of monthly volume, revenue & GP forecasting to the Commercial team.
    Annual budget construction & delivery based upon existing product portfolio and anticipated pipeline
    Solution driven management & timely resolution of customer complaints.
    Category development through introduction of additional and complementary ranges to customer offer, enhancing Company’s leading position in the Agri-value chain.
    Working with Area Managers and Sales Agronomists to drive sales through all channels
    Additional responsibilities to meet needs of business as required from time to time.
    Business support functions.

    Requirements:

    Undergraduate and/or Masters Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or Business Management
    5+ years’ experience in Agri-Value chain in Seeds, Crop Protection or Crop Nutrition in East Africa
    Must be computer literate
    Valid Diving License
    Willing to travel widely
    Able to operate collaboratively in a team.

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    Apply via :

    www.racg.co.ke

  • Compact Coordinator -Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) Compact Accountant- Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP)

    Compact Coordinator -Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) Compact Accountant- Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP)

    The Consultant will lead the OFSP Compact and his/her duties will include provision of effective technical and managerial leadership in all aspect of the OFSP compact, overseeing the work of implementing partners and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of the OFSP project activities. Specifically, the consultant will be required to carry out the following services: lead the Orange Fleshed Sweet-Potato Compact and the development of all the necessary submissions for approval by the TAAT Clearing house, TAAT PMU and the AfDB; oversee day-to-day management and implementation of value chain compact activities in close collaboration with country value chain implementation teams; facilitate the implementation of value chain activities in all target countries and participate in the monitoring of progress made towards achieving value chain and TAAT set goals and provide support to all value chain public and private sector partners in each participating country.

    The selected Consultant will report to the Senior Program Coordinator – Sweet-potato and the assignment shall be for an initial period of One (1) year and subject to renewal with satisfactory performance.

    Requirements

    The selected consultant should possess an advanced postgraduate degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Business Administration, Food Technology, Agricultural Extension or a closely related field to the Potato value chain;
    minimum of 10 years of professional work experience with at least three (3) years of experience with the Sweet-potato value chain (vine multiplication, production, storage and processing etc.);
    relevant work experience in project management, especially with projects that link farmers to the market will be added advantage;
    experience in leading projects that are involved in public-private partnership.

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  • Technical Lead for East Africa Conserving the Western Indian Ocean Activity

    Technical Lead for East Africa Conserving the Western Indian Ocean Activity

    Responsibilities:

    Provide technical leadership and overall management of Objective 2, including supervision of key field staff and consultants, and coordination with local partners;
    Provide expert technical input to development of strategic objectives relevant to community-led approaches to co-management and devolved authority for coastal fisheries management;
    Oversee field implementation regionally and at community-level related to co-management of fisheries, with activities including establishment and capacity building of local fisheries management bodies, development and implementation of management plans that are gender- and climate-responsive, monitoring of management effectiveness, community surveillance and enforcement systems, and livelihoods and financial inclusion efforts;
    Collaborate closely with other Technical leads to ensure seamless and integrated implementation of the overall Activity;
    Travel within the region to support site- and regional-level implementation as needed

    Qualifications:

    Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology, marine biology, environmental science, social science, community development or relevant field; a master’s degree is a plus;
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience and proven track record in assisting local governments and/or building organizational capacities of environmental/fisheries management organizations, community-based people’s organizations, and/or NGOs;
    Demonstrated field-based program management experience;
    Knowledge of integrating/mainstreaming gender and climate change into community-based fisheries co-management systems
    Strong network of regional and local government, NGO and civil society within the marine/coastal fisheries sector in focus geography, which may include Kenya, Somalia, the Seychelles, Comoros, South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mauritius, and Madagascar; and
    Excellent communication skills in English. Foreign language ability a plus.

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    tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com

  • Farmer Field Officer

    Farmer Field Officer

    Job Purpose:

    The overall purpose of this job is to contribute to the promotion of ecological sustainable agricultural practices and technologies through participatory, market-oriented approaches to meet the needs of smallholder farmers while staying relevant to the context of the project.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Establish and update database of farmers being (currently submitted monthly via Kobo Collect) reached through FCP activities.
    Carry out farmer trainings to farmer community groups to provide relevant knowledge and skills development on ecological sustainable agriculture practices and technologies, based on the selected priority value chains.
     Establishing, preparing and maintaining demonstration plots for learning purposes to promote the adoption of organic and ecologically sustainable farming methodologies.
    Participate with IEC materials in field days, agriculture shows and exhibitions.
    Organize individual farm visits and carryout follow ups to monitor the progress and any improvements.
    Plan for community-based exchange visits to learn new technologies from other farmers; leverage on such platforms to sensitize the public on the BvAT’s mandate.
    Respond to farmers’ requests/issues on any challenges they are facing by providing timely advice and feedback based on the nature of problem.
     Train school children from participating schools on organic agriculture and agroecology.
     Establish partnerships with like-minded, faith-based organizations, NGOs and the county government and community-based organizations.
    Contribute to content development to the TOF magazine, TOF radio and Infonet reference material to increase awareness on organic farming and importance of environment conservation.
     Timely preparation of monthly workplans in the KoboCollect platform.
     Undertake daily update of field activities and compile monthly reports in a timely manner and submit to the Outreach Manager.
    Record and compile articles and success stories from the farmers/beneficiaries.
    Complete in a timely manner staff appraisal with the Farmer Field Assistants in line with BvAT’s Appraisal system.
    Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

    Working Relationships:

    Internal Relationships: Outreach Project Officer and Outreach Manager.
    External Relationships: Ministry of Agriculture, County Government departments, local Chiefs and leaders, and Partners in the agricultural sector.

    Required Qualifications:

    Degree in either organic agriculture, agricultural extension, rural development, crop production, livestock development, community development or any other closely related discipline in agriculture
    Minimum of at least 3 years of relevant experience.
    A certificate in project management/ monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.

    Required Skills and Competencies:
    Technical Skills

    Knowledge in organic agriculture
    Report writing skills.
    Data collection skills
    Ability to network and build partnerships.
    Monitoring and evaluation
    Networking

    Behavioural Skills

    Good communication skill
    Ability to work with minimal supervision.
    Self-discipline
    Flexibility
    Creativity

    If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply with your CV and cover letter as one file indicating a summary of your key qualifications and expected salary and benefits to careers@biovisionafricatrust.org and Cc. info@biovisionafricatrust.org with the job title: Farmer Field Officer , on the subject line to be received not later than 4th August, 2023.We will not accept applications without a CV and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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    careers@biovisionafricatrust.org