Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Key Duties and Responsibilities.

    The duties and responsibilities of the CEO will entail: –

    Spearheading formulation, implementation and review of the Board’s policies, regulations, procedures, strategies, standards and guidelines;
    Executing and communicating the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies;
    Providing linkage between the Board and the Secretariat;
    Being the Accounting Officer of the Board;
    Overseeing dispute resolution between industry players;
    Advising the Cabinet Secretary on issues related to national and international tea trade;
    Making recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary on the formulation of policies, plans and strategies for the regulation of the tea sector;
    Advising the National government on levies, fees and import or export duties on tea;
    Overseeing implementation and enforcement of the Tea Act 2020, regulations and standards in the production, processing, marketing, grading, storage, collection, transportation and warehousing of tea;
    Ensuring operationalization of the Tea Fund;
    Advising the County governments on agricultural cess and fees.
    Coordinating the preparation of business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the Board;
    Providing leadership and direction to the management to ensure that the mandate and policies are implemented;
    Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees;
    Ensuring accurate and timely audits are conducted on the Board’s books of accounts;
    Ensuring that the Board has an effective management structure including succession plans;
    Enhancing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partners in support of TBK programmes and projects;
    Being responsible for stakeholder management and enhancement of the corporate image of the Board;
    Ensuring continuous improvement of the quality and value of services provided by the Board;
    Upholding integrity and professionalism in the performance of the Board’s functions;
    Fostering a culture that promotes ethical and good corporate governance;
    Ensuring that the Board complies with the relevant legislation in the provision of its services;
    Championing national values and principles of public service;
    Putting in place sound strategies to ensure prudent utilization of the Board’s resources and assets;
    Overseeing preparation of annual budgets and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures;
    Coordinating preparation of the Board’s annual financial statements and submitting the same to the National Treasury, Parliament and the Controller of Budget as required by law;
    Ensuring that the Board utilizes its resources according to the financial guidelines provided by Government from time to time;
    Building capacity and managing performance of staff at TBK; and
    Preparing annual reports on the state of the Board.
    Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Board from time to time.

    Required qualifications and competencies.

    For appointment to the position of CEO, a candidate must have the following:

    Have at least Ten (10) years knowledge and experience in a relevant field;
    Have at least five (5) years relevant experience in a position of senior management;
    Hold a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Food Science and Technology, Bio-Chemistry, Agri-business, Laboratory Technology, Botany, Micro-biology and Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Micro-biology, Applied Biology, Applied Biological Science, Plant Nutrition, Marketing, Law, Business Administration / Management, Commerce or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
    A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage:- Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Food Science and Technology, Bio-Chemistry, Agri-business, Laboratory Technology, Botany, Micro-biology and Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Micro-biology, Applied Biology, Applied Biological Science, Plant Nutrition, Marketing, Law, Business Administration / Management, Commerce, or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
    Be a Member in good standing with a relevant professional body where applicable;
    Have undertaken a leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    Be Proficient in computer applications;
    Meet the requirement of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.

    Key Competencies and Skills

    Strong communications and reporting skills;
    Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
    Conflict management;
    Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
    Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;
    Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
    Planning and analytical skills.

    Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic/professional certificates/testimonials, National identity card, day time telephone contact, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees to recruitment@teaboard.or.ke with only ‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’ as the subject line. Hard copies in an envelope clearly indicating the POSITION APPLIED FOR may also be sent or hand delivered to;The ChairmanTea Board of KenyaTea House, Naivasha Road off Ngong RoadP. O. Box 20064-00200NAIROBISo as to be received not later than 23.59 hours on 18th July 2023Tea Board of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth, minority, marginalized groups and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  The successful candidate will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting the following compliance certificates:  Certificate of Good Conduct, Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board, Tax Compliance Certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Clearance and Credit Reference Bureau Certificate.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@teaboard.or.ke

  • Officer Agricultural Livelihoods Manager Grants Management, Partnerships and Fundraising

    Officer Agricultural Livelihoods Manager Grants Management, Partnerships and Fundraising

    Job Summary:

    The job holder will be responsible for quality programme delivery at the Sub County level through technical leadership in food security, livelihoods and community engagement in Moyale sub-County in close collaboration with Manager, ASAL Livelihoods. Responsible for timely implementation of program activities guided by the annual work plan and informed by program technical approaches.

    S/he will also offer technical guidance in the county in the areas of Disaster Risk Reduction, market systems development, resilience modelling, and climate change adaptation.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide technical support to the community resource persons, local partners and Sub-county government line officers in charge of key sectors including department of agriculture livestock and fisheries, Water environment and Natural resources, trade, industry and enterprise development amongst others to establish a collaborative working environment; implement high impact and evidence informed interventions
    Lead in the day-to-day livelihoods program implementation and prudent utilization of resources towards meeting the program mandate in line with the approved work plan, organization policies, and standard operating procedures.
    Foster linkages with partners and other stakeholders in public and private sector in the Sub-county to enhance synergy, collaboration and learning.
    Represent Concern Worldwide at sub-county level livelihoods related technical and coordination forums in: Natural Resources Management, livestock sector forums, agriculture sector forums, WESCOORD, contingency planning and early warning systems, social protection systems and cash transfer programming, and others as will be specified by the line manager.
    Play an active role in generation of new knowledge through documentation of informal interactions and feedback sessions with communities and through participating/supporting surveys and other assessments; and documenting lessons learnt and success stories.
    Contribute to the development of the annual work plan and quarterly costed work plan and support in tracking implementation and reporting.
    Support in the implementation of Concern integrated approaches in education, livelihoods, health and nutrition at community level liaising closely with Technical Managers Health & Nutrition, Livelihoods, and Education and government service providers to ensure organized community groups have adequate technical support to develop and implement their action plans that address barriers to basic service delivery.
    Conduct regular field visits to monitor to monitor progress, receive community feedback, check on the quality and impact of activities approved in the annual program proposal, and quarterly costed work plans.

    Others

    Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
    Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
    Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
    Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

    Person Specification

    Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (Agriculture Production, Agriculture Economics, or Agronomics) or a related field.
    At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
    Proven experience in community engagement and facilitation.
    Must have a working knowledge of Project Cycle Management, Climate Smart Agriculture, Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction, Animal health, Water supply systems, Natural Resource Management, Pastoral Field Schools, Making Markets work for the Poor and Value Chains Development.
    Demonstrated experience in implementing livelihoods programs in ASAL areas.
    Fluency in spoken and written language in English and Swahili
    Knowledge of local language(s) is an added advantage.
    Computer literate with good MS Office skills

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    Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as “Officer Agricultural Livelihoods” on or before Tuesday 4th July 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

    Apply via :

    nairobi.hr@concern.net

  • Farm Managers – Greenblade Growers Ltd

    Farm Managers – Greenblade Growers Ltd

    Job Summary

    Greenblade seeks to recruit two (2) Farm Managers for its two farms located in Ol Kalou and Thika.
    The job holders shall be responsible for executing the farm-specific business plan to enable the company to meet its budget targets by producing high-quality volumes of herbs and vegetables as per target yields, pack out, and other quality specifications.  

    Principal Accountabilities

    Analysing existing farm, packhouse and commercial operations, recommending and executing improvements geared towards optimizing operational efficiency across the business operations. Champion a continuous improvement and quality assurance ethos throughout the production value chain.
    Business scale-up planning to ensure investment in CAPEX is line with projected customer demand growth to achieve the right CAPEX intensity.
    Lead expansion projects, including setting up or extending requisite production infrastructure, including construction of Greenhouses and Tunnels, irrigation and fertigation systems, crop establishment husbandry.
    Timely and cost-effective sourcing of quality inputs (seeds, chemicals, fertilizers, packaging materials and other consumables to meet production, packhouse and commercial targets. Ensure proper maintenance of farm and logistical infrastructure and machinery to guarantee 100% uptime.
    Labour planning and resource allocation. Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members. Develop and implement strong performance management practice for all staff members.
    Budgeting and Reporting- Coordinate relevant departments in the preparation and submission of the following reports to the GM and the Board in the agreed time frame.

    Inventory movement report compared to set targets.
    Area under production, production volumes per block, yields, pack out, returns, shelf life, unit economics (selling price, unit farm and pack house cost, margins,) compared to budgeted KPIs)
    Growth parameters, including temperature, soil analysis, humidity, irrigation quantities and frequency, e.t.c and a report on how each of these parameters affect.
    Order fulfilment report
    Cold chain monitoring data with an aim of using data logger records to timeously resolve any temperature spikes affecting the shelf life.
    Quality control. The incumbent will ensure the health and safety of all the employees working under their supervision by enforcing compliance to applicable standards and regulations.

    Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

    A bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or other relevant agricultural qualification
    A minimum of 10 years of proven track record of large-scale production of high-quality vegetables and herbs
    A minimum of 5 years of end-to-end farm management experience, from procurement of inputs to crop husbandry activities and processes to packaging and delivery of the final products to customers.
    Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
    Commercially astute especially in clients and product management
    Excellent communication, negotiation, networking, and business development skills
    Business leader with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams in decision-making and performance enhancement.

    Apply via :

    lde.tbe.taleo.net

  • Assistant Director of Livestock Production (2 Positions) Graduate ECDE Teacher II (2 Positions)

    Assistant Director of Livestock Production (2 Positions) Graduate ECDE Teacher II (2 Positions)

    VACANCY NO. 15/PROM/2023/01
    Requirement for Appointment

    Served in the grade of Principal Livestock Production Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
    Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognized institution; 
    Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science And Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Extension, Animal Breeding And Genetics or Animal Nutrition from a recognized institution;
    Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    Certificate in computer application skills; 
    Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities in initiating and implementing livestock production policies; and
    Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Organizing technical workshops, seminars and agricultural shows; guiding and preparation of technical papers and reports for professional forums; 
    Providing technical advice and information in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching;
    Promoting economic livestock farming;
    Organizing extension services which include field days, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits; 
    Participating in collaborative research activities; analyzing livestock inputs and product samples; 
    Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production; 
    Pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis, on-farm feed formulation; 
    Implementing livestock production feeding programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding; 
    Value addition to livestock products, apiculture, livestock breeding, nutrition, emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions; 
    Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipment.
    Overseeing effective and efficient management and preparing work plans and budget for either sheep or goat stations, livestock farm, mobile pastoral training unit, pastoral training center or livestock improvement and multiplication farm; 
    Preparing agribusiness, ranch and farm plans; 
    Participating in monitoring and evaluation of livestock programmes; 
    Maintaining inventory of assets in a livestock production station/farm; 
    Collaborating with research institutions and other stakeholders on livestock production matters; and 
    Planning for conservation and utilization of range resources.

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    Qualified serving officers are required to make an application by downloading and completing a Promotion Application Form – PSB FORM – 2 (Revised 2023) from County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke
    Duly filled application form should be sent to the Board through the Post Office or Courier Services in a sealed envelope to the address below On or Before 29th May, 2023 clearly indicating the vacancy number and position applied for on the envelope (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)The Secretary
    Nakuru County Public Service Board
    Public Works Building- Prisons Road
    P.O Box 2870-20100
    NAKURU

    Apply via :

    nakuru.go.ke

  • Agricultural Economist

    Agricultural Economist

    Overview

    The Agricultural Economist will provide Monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of vegetable business networks in the Veggies 4 Planet & People Project.

    Job Description

    Facilitation of monitoring and evaluation processes of vegetable business networks engaged in regenerative agricultural technologies and post-harvest practices.

    Train business coaches and partners to collect quality data.
    Implement, monitor, collect and report data.
    Conduct preliminary analysis.
    Participatory M&E processes with farmers, partners, and researchers.
    Report findings and conclusions

    Manage an on-line database of vegetable business networks (VBNs), VBN members, business coaches and project eventsin AkvoFlow.
    Facilitate profitability studies of vegetable production and vegetable businesses.
    Conduct end-line evaluation study of the project.
    In liaison with stakeholders, colleagues, and partners, promote innovations and processes that improve efficiencies in the vegetable value chains.
    Promote youth and gender empowerment in vegetable business networks through implementing partners.
    Document evidence and lessons learned into high quality documents or media for dissemination.
    Liaise with Media Officer and media partners to influence behavioral change of producers towards adoption of generative technologies and circular agri-business practices.
    Produce research briefs to influence policy towards a more enabling environment for vegetable business networks and sustainable agricultural practices.
    Technical progress and other evaluation reports of grammatically correct and scientific standards.
    Facilitate partner meetings and learning events.
    Perform any other duties assigned by the Kenya Country Director.

    Requirements

    Master’s degree in agri-business, socioeconomics, or other related sciences.
    Minimum three years’ experience in an international non-governmental organization (NGO) or company.
    Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation studies, baseline studies, and impact assessments.
    Proven ability to extract evidence and lessons learned from evaluation exercises and turn these into high quality documents for dissemination.
    Proven experience in profitability studies.

    Apply via :

    worldagroforestry.org

  • Field Attendant – Seed Systems

    Field Attendant – Seed Systems

    Overview

    This role offers support to the maize seed systems team in conducting seed production research for CIMMYT’s eastern Africa maize pipelines.

    Job Description

    Support the maize seed systems team in conducting seed production research for CIMMYT’s eastern Africa maize pipelines.
    Assist with production of pre-basic and basic seed at Kiboko for breeders and partners.
    Assist with production of hybrid seed for use on-farm trials.
    Assist in preparation, planting, management, and harvesting of maize seed nurseries and trials for seed systems work.
    Assist with data collection of seed systems trials and nurseries.
    Supervise casual laborers engaged for implementation of seed systems work at Kiboko.
    Perform any other tasks and assignments related to the projects as assigned by the supervisor.
    Identify and take action to mitigate potential risks within your work area.
    Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by ICRAF’s Occupational Health & Safety Policy; and cooperate with ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.

    Requirements

    Diploma in Agriculture with 4 years’ experience or BSc in Agriculture (in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, or relevant specialization) with at least 2 years work experience
    Working experience in agronomy or breeding and ability to plant trials using different experimental designs.
    Basic skills in using FieldBook and demonstrated computing and data processing skills.
    Experience in conducting field research trials for a crop research program, supervision skills, capacity to work effectively as a team player, and an ability to work well in intercultural settings.
    Proficiency in spoken and written English.
    Data management skills and knowledge about the key data required in a maize breeding program.

    Apply via :

    worldagroforestry.org