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Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

  • Assistant Agricultural Officer III – 8 Positions Agricultural Assistant II – 8 Positions

    Assistant Agricultural Officer III – 8 Positions Agricultural Assistant II – 8 Positions

    Duties and responsibilities 
    An officer at this level will be deployed to

    A Ward as Ward Agricultural officer (WAO) or to ATC as a Farm Manager or  training Officer and reporting to Sub-County Agricultural Officer or ATC  Principal
    Sub-County as crops or Agribusiness Officer
    ATC as Farm Manager or training Officer

    Duties and responsibilities will entail

    Assisting in delivering of extension services including conducting field days and  training of farmers 
    Collecting and compiling crops data and reports in the Ward
    Participating in collecting marketing data and value addition.

    Requirement for appointment 
    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma [DIP.]  in any of the following fields: 

    Food Science
    Home Economics
    Agriculture
    Horticulture
    Agriculture Economics
    Natural Resource Management
    Agribusiness
    Agriculture Extension
    Agriculture Education or 
    Any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

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    The Board Secretary
    Kwale County Public Service Board
    P.O BOX 4 -80403
    KWALEPosted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale  District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.Applicants must attach copies the following documents:-

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  • Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Pastoral Livelihoods Advisor Water and Land Management Expert

    Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Pastoral Livelihoods Advisor Water and Land Management Expert

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Under the overall guidance of the Head of Unit, the “Water and Land Management” expert will work under the supervision of the Team Lead for Resilient Livelihoods and work closely with the climate advisor and market access and value chains focal point, field offices and field-based agricultural engineers. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

    Facilitate and ensure timely implementation of critical water infrastructure rehabilitation in response to drought in close collaboration with relevant WFP Nairobi and field-based teams
    Design strategy for early recovery activities focusing on integrated water solutions targeting pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the arid counties of Kenya – taking early warning and climate projections into account 
    Facilitate timely procurement processes coordinating between field offices (including agricultural engineers), procurement and other relevant teams in Nairobi
    Ensure sound environmental management practices/guidelines are in place, monitored and reported on
    Guide on strengthening community-based water governance and management practices across targeted counties
    Strengthen existing monitoring frameworks to report on processes, outputs, outcomes of the rehabilitation work in collaboration with M&E, and support documentation of success stories
    Represent WFP in water sector fora and act as liaison officer with the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Millennium Water Alliance and other relevant partners 
    Explore opportunities for the use of innovative technologies and solutions, including with the private sector
    Co-design UN Joint Programme on Water for Health, Food security and Resilient Livelihoods and develop other water and land management related proposals

    DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

    Water rehabilitation projects under current drought response finalized – meeting all donor requirements (including plans for continuous monitoring sustainability)
    Early recover strategy designed
    Integrated water for resilience project documented and success stories shared
    UN Joint Programme on Water for Health, Food Security and Resilient Livelhoods finalized and at least two other relevant proposals developed

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: water and land management, agricultural engineering, environmental management, or a related field.
    Experience: At least five (5) years of experience sustainable land and water management, either in private sector enterprises, in non-profit value chain related projects or research institution
    Languages: Fluency (oral and written) in English and Kiswahili necessary; proficiency in other languages spoken regionally in Kenya is an asset.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    Strong expertise in sustainable water, land and environment management (experience working as or with agricultural engineers is of advantage)   
    Excellent project management skills, including programme design, budgeting, procurement, implementation, monitoring and reporting skills
    Experience working agro-pastoral/pastoral communities and organizations, and designing and implementing development projects, preferably in Kenya arid and semi-arid lands
    Demonstrated ability to engage with public and private entities, planning and working together
    Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations across multi-functional teams as well as with a results-oriented private sector, research, think tanks and other key stakeholders
    Solid operational skills, including creative thinking, problem solving, negotiation skills, meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure
    Strong presentation skills and experience in public speaking of advantage.
    Ability to frequently travel within the country

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  • Director, Centre for Excellence for Seed Systems in Africa (CESSA) Team Leader- Capacity Building and Technical Support Team Leader, Catalytic Grants and AGRA Advisory Services

    Director, Centre for Excellence for Seed Systems in Africa (CESSA) Team Leader- Capacity Building and Technical Support Team Leader, Catalytic Grants and AGRA Advisory Services

    Job Reference: PID/TD/04/2023
    The Position Summary
    Reporting to the Vice President Program Innovation and Delivery, the ideal candidate will be in-charge of overseeing the day-to-day activities and all CESSA operations. This includes ensuring that the set vision and long-term goals of CESSA as well as the implementation and monitoring the strategy is on track. The Director will be in-charge of all the staff in the 3 CESSA Units, Analysis and Knowledge Resource, Capacity Building and Technical Support and Catalytic Grants and Advisory Services. One of the cardinal objectives of CESSA is to serve as a go to hub for all seed related work and it is the responsibility of the Director to ensure that this is achieved. 
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Oversee the process of delivering CESSA offerings across all the 8-thematic areas.
    Responsible for financial planning, partnerships with key seed sector players, both public and private and the face of CESSA in various local, regional, or international fora.
    Work across Divisions to support new business development, knowledge management and in some instances, project delivery.
    Support AGRA management to mobilize resources to implement CESSA initiatives and AGRA work in general.
    Lead on the donor stewardship (Customer Relationship Management databased), support the facilitation of negotiations and signing of new funding agreements, while assisting in the implementation of AGRA’s Public-Private Partnership resource mobilization strategy.
    Ensure CESSA digital platform is regularly updated, and stakeholders can get information and knowledge tools as expected.
    Ensure that the grant funds, when awarded, are appropriately used for the intended purpose.
    Work with finance to generate reporting required for compliance and financial statement audits.
    Integrate tools to monitor grants for legal, financial, and program compliance including but not limited to ensuring that grant requirements are correctly documented in the grant files and database.
    Maintain regular communication with other AGRA/CESSA professionals to enhance CESSA relevance.
    Lead periodic Program Team staff meetings, including provision of work-related updates to ensure smooth running of program activities.
    Delivers together with and Team the preparation of donor reports, board reports, AGRA annual and quarterly reports.
    Influence partners to value, work with and support CESSA develop and strengthen seed systems in Africa.
    Influence grantees in employing best practices in executing the activities under the grants awarded for meeting the CESSA objectives.
    Align grantee achievements against targets and collaborate with relevant TALs and grantee to identify any consistencies for the grants.
    Champion integration of CESSA with other AGRA bodies of work and various AGRA funded projects.
    Motivate the team for solving problems around complex grant scenarios through consultations/liaison with finance and legal entities.
    Direct seamless delivery of CESSA offering to the intended beneficiaries.
    Lead annual planning process and development of CESSA budgets, workplans to ensure they are aligned with AGRA’s strategy.
    Assess, monitor, and document the grantmaking workflow processes, templates, reports and data to assure full compliance with internal controls and legal requirements.

    Relevant Experience & Professional Qualifications

    Minimum 3-5 years of experience of international development with demonstrable track record of working with donors.
    PhD or master’s degree in Agricultural sciences, Business Administration, Economics, or any other relevant field.
    Professional qualifications in relevant field(s), that enhances proficiency in analytical research, communication, leadership, and strategic planning or execution.
    Minimum of 15 years’ experience in international development leading strategic planning, corporate bottom-line performance management, and resource allocation and accountability decision-making. 
    At least 7 years of experience in a senior leadership role.
    Excellent organizational and analytical skills and the ability to formulate recommendations and improve team dynamics.
    Exceptional interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and acumen and the ability to work with many, diverse individuals, and groups across various functions.
    Skill in management and leadership with the ability to direct programs, staff, and cross-functional teams in an efficient and effective manner.
    The ability to maintain effective and harmonious relations with the organization’s stakeholders.
    The ability to work effectively under pressure, handle multiple priorities, tasks, demands and time- sensitive pressurized situations.

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    If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail address and telephone contacts to recruit@agra.org noting to quote the job reference number in the subject of your email) To be considered, applications must be received on or before 7th May 2023.

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    recruit@agra.org

  • Field Supervisors

    Field Supervisors

    The successful candidates will manage one of our expanding areas of perennial flowers production.
    Key responsibilities will be:

    Supervise labour accordingly and make sure that the given tasks are completed in time.
    Delivery of quality work as per the company standards.
    Carry out daily production, harvesting predictions and ensure that good picking procedures and good agricultural practices are carried out for crop sustenance.
    Coordination of transport of harvested flowers from the field to the Flowers Packhouse.
    Carry out labour projections and utilization in the field.
    Ensure that the flowers is of good quality and ensure timely harvesting to meet customer expectations.
    Ensure that material and equipment required for work are available to workers at all times.
    Health and Safety – Ensure all duties are performed safely and responsibly in compliance with the Environmental, Health and Safety Company policies in place.
    Ensure proper PPE is worn at all time.
    Ensure area of work is clean after work and always ‘visit and audit ready’ year round.

    Desired Competences/Qualifications

    Degree/Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture.
    Must have KCSE Certificate.
    Two years’ experience in a Flowers setup with at least 1year in a supervisory role.
    Flexibility and good decision-making ability
    Must have good leadership/supervisory qualities
    Must possess good communication ,numerical, problem solving, organizational skills
    Should be able to prioritize jobs for the efficient running of the team.
    Should be time conscious, attentive to detail, team player and tidy and have strong personal initiative and an ability to work under minimal supervision.
    Should be an honest individual who is willing to learn and change with the times

    If you fulfil the above requirements should address their applications attaching a copy of their ID and relevant certificates to the undersigned giving a reliable telephone contact not later than 3rd May 2023. Those who shall not
    have heard from us by 6th May 2023 should consider their applications unsuccessful.The Human Resource Manager
    Flamingo Horticulture Kenya Limited
    Private Bag-10400
    NanyukiApplications can also be emailed to Recruitment.MtKenya@flamingo.net

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    Recruitment.MtKenya@flamingo.net

  • Junior Agronomy Officer

    Junior Agronomy Officer

    Role Objective:
    The Junior Agronomy Officer will oversee Pest, Pesticide and IPM matters for all Farm sites and will be involved in field crop walks and monitoring predictions.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Work with the Growing Manager Program to input chemical and fertilizers programs, data sheets, monitor seed usage and plantings.
    Ensure that chemical and fertilizer orders are prepared monthly, and that goods once ordered are supplied and the farms are fully updated on the supplies.
    Providing accurate and timely projection reports to the sales department on plantings, predictions, production
    Visit the farms from time to time to do crop walks and reports and monitor trials and IPM strategy implementation at each site.
    Coordinate trainings, and site visits in conjunction with the Head office team.
    Coordinate with the fields team on notifiable pests, ensure that a detailed Spray plan per site is in place and that data being collected is done in a timely fashion and updated to the Growing Manager.
    From time to time, visit and report back on nominated Out growers.
    Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Management from time to time.

    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

    Weekly reporting on Inhouse and Out grower plantings, chemical and fertilizer program updates, and monitoring of scouting information.
    Monthly confirmation of chemical and fertilizers supplies.

    Reporting Metrics

    Weekly Communicating any issues on shortages of seeds, or other inputs

    Key Competencies:

    Work experience at Farm level – field production and agronomy
    Graduate Agronomist
    Fully computer Literate
    Able to work in a demanding environment.

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    www.aaagrowers.co.ke

  • Agricultural Production Specialist Governance and Policy Specialist Nutrition Specialist Market Systems/ Private Sector Specialist

    Agricultural Production Specialist Governance and Policy Specialist Nutrition Specialist Market Systems/ Private Sector Specialist

    Summary
    ME&A is recruiting a local, short-term Agricultural Production Specialist for USAID/Kenya & East Africa. The USAID/Kenya & East Africa mission (Kenya Feed the Future) is to sustainably reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in the Feed the Future (FTF) Zone of Influence (ZOI) through sustainable increases in agricultural productivity, nutrition-sensitive production, and inclusive and competitive market systems.
    Responsibilities

    Provide technical expertise related to the analysis of the design, implementation and effectiveness of agricultural production components of the activity in the selected crops, dairy and livestock value chains.

    Qualifications

    Master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, animal health, veterinary science or any other related field.
    At least 10 years’ experience in designing, implementing, managing and/or evaluating agricultural production/development projects.
    Must have experience working with crops, dairy and livestock value chains in developing countries.
    Excellent and demonstrable report writing skills.
    Level 4 English.

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  • Avocado Orchard Manager – Re-Advertisement

    Avocado Orchard Manager – Re-Advertisement

    Role: 
    Responsible for oversight and management of all activities within the Avocado orchard concerning production of  seedlings and general maintenance of the nursery.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Nursery Management

    The upkeep and maintenance of the nursery compound and infrastructure within.
    Oversee and coordinate land and medium preparation, potting, planting, and Scion grafting 
    activities to ensure optimal output.
    General plant hygiene and health.
    Observe and monitor plant health for signs of stress, disease or pests incursion.
    Fertilization and pest control activities as agreed with your immediate senior manager
    Management of Inventories and logistics.
    The utilization, management and maintenance of the irrigation system, pest control equipment,  field working tools, etc.
    Health and Safety – ensure safe working conditions
    Quality control, of recovered yields, all works undertaken, etc
    Trailing new techniques and methodologies like propping, pruning, weeding, mulching, etc
    Establishment of a model avocado orchard within the farm with a high-level management
    Ensure management of seedling health in the nursery. 
    Oversee and ensure management of inventories and logistics up to and including utilization,  management, and maintenance of the orchard irrigation system.
    Source Avocado fruits from the market for planting seed for grafting.
    Responsible for sourcing of Avocado scions for grafting.
    Plan and forecast Avocado seedling grafting and delivery as per the seasonal demands.
    Coming up with innovative ideas, techniques, and methodologies to promote optimal quality  output

    People Management

    Ensure that all labour in the section is effective and efficient and that all staff achieves the  recommended daily tasks.
    Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with the company policy.
    Train staff in best practices for planting, grafting, crop maintenance and hygiene, pest and disease  management and all other practices from time to time.
    Plan and forecast Avocado Yields, gapping plants required, operations, etc. 
    Communicate and coordinate harvesting schedules as per Avocado Packhouse volume  requirements.
    Ensure safe working conditions 

    Audits/ standards

    Ensure the orchard operations adhere to standards of all agricultural audit’s guidelines 
    Handle and address any deviation on standards.

    Record keeping

    Ensure that various team leaders, scouts and supervisors keep accurate records of all operations  carried in the orchard.
    Maintain Irrigation/Fertigation records, spray schedule etc.

    Crop Management

    Managing day to day operations of the orchard such as nursery management, transplanting,  irrigation, fertilization, pest management and harvesting.
    Lead the agronomy team to ensure that pest control is well managed, and all pests and diseases are  kept below threshold at all times
    Direct the Farm’s crop nutrition in terms of implementation of fertilizer plans, composting /  manure application and foliar feeding

    Irrigation Management

    Manage irrigation and scheduling of irrigation based on crop requirements and stages of  production. Reduction of water wastage from leaks and over irrigation.

    Crop husbandry

    Deeper agricultural knowledge of the avocado crop husbandry and seasons in East Africa.
    In depth understanding of the Avocado husbandry practice

    Sourcing of inputs.

    Responsible for planning and the ssourcing of inputs through internal requisitions on time

    Key competencies:

    Knowledge of Avocado orchard operations preferred.
    Diploma or Degree in BSc in Horticulture or a related field
    2 – 4 Years’ management experience in a horticultural field
    Computer literate
    Good verbal and written communication skills.
    Basic mechanical and general machinery operation experience.
    Ability to work efficiently and methodically and follow written instructions.
    Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
    Good time management skills.
    Understanding and commitment to Health and Safety best practice.
    Attention to detail
    Client, quality, and results oriented
    Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
    Ability to work independently, good team spirit, ability to work in a cosmopolitan environment.

    Key Performance Measure:

    Task completed on time and to specific specification.
    Pruning and other orchard tasks completed according to seasonal and business requirements
    Orchard teams supervised and work output meets agreed target.
    Health and Safety procedures and policies followed.
    Company processes and systems adherence
    Team satisfaction
    Annual yield recovery
    Orchard sanitation

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    www.aaagrowers.co.ke