Agriculture Jobs in Kenya– 16th September, 2024

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Position: Feminist Agroecology Training Consultant

Employer: GROOTS Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Job type: Contract

About the position: GROOTS is a national movement of grassroots women-led community-based groups (CBOs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Kenya. Our Mission To facilitate grassroots women effective engagement in development through movement building, leadership and advocacy

Qualifications:

Background in agroecology, environmental science, or a related field, with specific experience in feminist approaches to agriculture and training.
Experience in gender-transformative training and curriculum development, with a focus on sustainable farming.
Strong facilitation skills, with experience in community-based training and interactive learning methods.
Proven commitment to feminist principles, with a focus on gender equality in agriculture.

Budget: Interested consultants are invited to submit a detailed budget proposal, outlining fees and associated costs.

Responsibilities:

Delivering a 5-day training workshop covering the following critical topics in agroecology:
Agroecology principles and concepts.
Pest and disease management in agroecological systems.
Seed systems: Local, indigenous, and sustainable seed networks.
Soil health and fertility management for sustainable farming.
Developing engaging training materials: Create presentations, handouts, and practical exercises for participants.
Providing gender-transformative content: Integrate a feminist lens into the training, emphasizing the role of women in agroecology, decision-making, and leadership in sustainable agriculture.
Encouraging active participation: Facilitate interactive sessions, ensuring that the training is participatory, with group discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities.
Conducting assessments: Evaluate participants’ understanding through pre- and post-training assessments and provide feedback on areas of improvement.

Key Deliverables:

A detailed training agenda and plan covering the four main agroecology topics.
Training materials: PowerPoint presentations, handouts, case studies, and practical exercises.
A final report summarizing the training process, including participant feedback, assessment results, and recommendations for follow-up activities.

Timeline:

The consultancy will run from September 23rd to September 27th, 2024, with the final report to be submitted by October 5th, 2024.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to: admin@grootskenya.org

Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Deadline: 5 October. 2024

Position: Compliance Officer– Veg at

Employer: AAA Growers

Location: Thika

About the position: As the Compliance Officer, you will ensure that all the farm technical documents such as harvesting records, spray records, fertigation/irrigation records, pests and diseases records, scouting records, weather records, post-harvest records, chemical handlers medical and cholinesterase tests records are up to date, well-kept and are always accessible.

Qualifications:

Certificate/ Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/ Horticulture.
3 and above years of work experience in a similar role.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Team player who creates top-down working relationship with general workers and management
Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.
Report writing skills.
Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

To ensure that the management is well informed of all technical aspects of the farm.
To ensure that plant Protection Products are used at the recommended rates to ensure proper pests and diseases control and to avoid development of resistance by pests and diseases.
To ensure that chemicals with different modes of action are used and alternated accordingly against pests and diseases as a crop protection management strategy.
To ensure that all employees are trained in all technical aspects such as the use of cleaning detergents and cleaning of harvesting equipment.
To ensure that the farm meets and passes all audit standards such as ETI, Global Gap, M&S F2F, WFA, KEPHIS/HCD farm audits and any other audit which may be requested by the customers.
To ensure that all monitoring systems for notifiable pests such as Leaf miner, False codling Moth (FCM), Helicoverpa armigera, Fall Army worm (FAW), etc. are always in place and properly located,
To ensure collection of data on the traps of the notifiable pests, analysis and advising the management of the situation. This requires raising of alarms to forestall a situation where product may be rejected/destroyed by the relevant Government agencies, such as KEPHIS and by equivalent bodies of the importing countries.
To ensure that the farm uses only approved Plant Protection Products (PPPs) by PCBP and products which meet the customer requirements.
To ensure that the farm is kept clean in terms of hygiene requirements and standards by strictly following the guidelines of the hygiene manual.
To ensure that you participate and walk through the farm during the weekly hygiene audits and achieve the required scores.
To ensure regular measurements of the PH of the spray solution to ensure that it is within PH 5.5 – 6.0
To attend HACCP meetings and ensure all areas of improvement highlighted in the report concerning veg field are addressed in a timely manner.

How to apply: aaagrowers

Deadline: 30 September. 2024

Position: Technical Assistants- 3 Agronomists (One in Meru, One in Kirinyaga and One in Laikipia)

Employer: Farm Africa

Location: Meru, Laikipia and Kirinyaga County

Duration: Fix term, full-time, renewable based on performance and availability of funds.

About the position:

To provide agronomic training for “Sustainable Agricultural value chains Enterprises in Central Kenya (SAVES) by supporting the beneficiaries in providing technical trainings to the SAVES agronomic function including: demonstration establishment, crop management, Good agricultural practice trainings, record keeping, pre and post-harvest handling, mobilization of farmer groups and/or organizations capacity development to participate in CBOs and SACCOS for resource mobilization and management; and working alongside Markets to ensure required volumes of produce are reached. Work to establish Village based advisor model.

Qualifications:

Essential

Education, qualifications & other knowledge

Degree/ diploma level in Horticulture / General Agriculture or any other related field
Experience of working with commercial enterprises
Knowledge of the agriculture sector in Kenya

Desirable

Experience in working with small holder farmers
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in the agricultural crop input sector Previous experience working in the horticultural sector in Kenya

Experience

Establishing small holder schemes for vegetable production
Knowledge & practical experience of economic horticultural models

Skills & abilities

Communication (both verbal & written)
Multi stakeholder facilitation skills Organizational skills
Intercultural sensitive
Mastery Adult learning methodologies and training skills

Responsibilities:

Project implementation

Mobilise and recruit farmer groups in Meru/Laikipia/Kirinyaga Counties
Organise groups into clusters for ease of delivery of trainings and any other information
Deliver agronomic trainings to all the groups and formed clusters. The trainings delivered according to the set curriculum
Work with farmers and/or VBAs to identify demonstration areas for agronomic trainings; Demarcate and establish demonstration plots according to the demo guide; Monitor demo management and follow up on the crop management of the crops in the demo
Enhance and facilitate market relationship between the farmers and the new or existing market players
Offer expertise advice to SAVES farmers in order for them to improve on crop husbandry and management practices within their vegetable farms in consultation with the Senior Project Officer.
Work alongside the Business development officer to ensure that the farmers are growing the crops as a business entity
Establish volumes demanded and product specifications and communicate the same to farmers
Validate and report on SAVES farmers’ farm records as may be directed by the Senior Project Officer/Project officer
In collaboration with the SPO/PO – liaise with implementing partners for GAPs to establish projected volumes for proactive planning for market engagement
Support farmers in developing logistics for aggregation and active marketing

Monitoring and Reporting

Support M&E team in conducting field surveys (e.g. sampling, data collection and reporting) and actively participate in preparations of farmer field days and linkages forums within the county.
Regular data collection and reporting according to the project monitoring and learning plan
Occasionally assist in data entry and analysis as may be required by the project staff
Document success stories on market linkages, productivity and sales
Participate in M&E meetings/sessions
Write reports on deliverables using the formats provided
Participate in community feedback sessions and take lessons for improving project delivery

Other Roles

Support the project in organising and facilitating market linkage forums and field days
To participate and represent the project and Farm Africa in relevant forums as directed by PC/PM
Any other related duty as directed by line manager or Farm Africa management team

How to apply: brightermonday

Deadline: Not specified

Position: Sr Gardener

Employer: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

About the position: This position ensures the temple grounds reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience. Maintain standards established by the First Presidency. Perform gardener/grounds keeping work, maintaining and caring for landscaped areas, sidewalks, driveways/ parking, building entrances, and other assigned areas. Provide work direction and technical assistance to gardeners and volunteers. Resolve routine questions and problems. May assist with seasonal displays.

Qualifications:

Degree/Diploma in Gardening & landscaping , agriculture, horticulture or any other related field.
Three to five years of experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, gardening, agriculture, landscape design.
Knowledge of various plants and fertilizers.
Ability to follow directions, work independently and with a team.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Responsibilities:

Must be worthy of a Temple Recommend
Mow lawns using hand or power mowers to maintain the original landscape plan by planting perennials, shrubs, and trees.
Trim edges around walls, flower beds, and walkways using hand clippers and power edging tools. May operate heavy equipment and other large power equipment to maintain landscape.
Prune and shape shrubs and trees to provide optimum growth efficiency of plants and enhance beauty of grounds.
Diagnose routine pest control problems, develop spray programs, and measure applications. Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees for disease, weed, and insect control, and perform regular fertilization as needed, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responsible to see that all power equipment and machines are properly maintained and repaired. May perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment.
Assist in supervising temporary and volunteer personnel.
Water lawn and garden areas and may perform certain maintenance and modifications to automated and manual watering systems.
Other duties as assigned by the Temple Facilities Manager

How to apply: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Deadline: 09/27/2024, 05:10 PM

Position: Gardener 1

Employer: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Location: Nairobi

About the position: This position ensures the temple grounds reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience. Maintain standards established by the First Presidency. Perform gardener/grounds keeping work, maintaining and caring for landscaped areas, sidewalks, driveways, building entrances, and other assigned areas. Resolve routine questions and problems and refer more complex issues to higher levels. May assist with seasonal displays.

Qualifications:

Diploma/ Certificate in Gardening & landscaping, agriculture, horticulture or any other related field.
Two to Three years of experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, gardening, agriculture, landscape design.
Knowledge of various plants and fertilizers.
Ability to follow directions, work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities:

Typical Gardener duties would be the following:

Must be worthy of a Temple Recommend
Mow lawns using hand and power mowers and maintains the original landscape plan by planting perennials, shrubs, and trees. Water loans and garden areas.
Trims and edges around walls, flower beds, and walks using hand clippers and power edging tools. May operate heavy tractors and other large power equipment to maintain landscape.
Prune and shape shrubs and trees to provide optimum growth efficiency of plants and enhance beauty of grounds.
Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees for disease, weed, and insect control, and perform regular fertilization as needed, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responsible to see that all power equipment and machines are properly maintained.
Provide guidance to volunteers in the maintenance of grounds.
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Gardener.

How to apply: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Deadline: 09/27/2024, 05:42 PM

Position: Project Officer

Employer: The Green Belt Movement

Location: North Nandi

About the position: Implement GBM project that aims Capacity Building, Strengthening Good Governance and Leadership in Communities in Active Replanting and Restoration Sites in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley Landscape

Qualifications:

Degree in forestry, environmental studies, natural resources management or a related field.
Experience in donor reporting and project proposal writing
5 years demonstrated project management experience in community-based projects and natural resource management.
Basic understanding on Social enterprises preferably clean energy management or a related field
Strong writing and analytical skills, including writing of reports.
Project Management skills especially in community development projects.
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense
pressure to perform and the ability to manage several major multidimensional activities simultaneously.
Experience in working with donor-funded projects preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities:

Plan, direct and coordinate timely implementation of the Project in accordance with the project documents, supporting agreements, annual work plans and the procedures of GBM
Plan all project activities according to donor and executive directives, budget projections and other guidelines
Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and gap analyses to identify capacity-building needs and priorities within the public health workforce and partner organizations.
Prepare annual and quarterly program work plans and provide assistance to the extension officer and community facilitator to prepare individual annual and quarterly work plans
Support the design and development of evidence-based training curricula, modules, and materials to address identified capacity-building needs and objectives.
Ensure timely reporting to both GBM executive director and donor as per donor requirements
Ensure that GBM meets all donor implementation, reporting and filing guidelines and requirements related to operations and management of the project
Represent GBM at all relevant steering groups, meetings, workshops, conferences and other events related to the program
Facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions, workshops, and seminars for staffs and partners using a variety of instructional methods and technologies.
Handle all program requests and claim forms related to the project and file the same with the accounts department
Oversee imprest accounting by staff to accounts department and refunds to staff
Ensure that field staff including, GVs, Tree Nursery Groups (TNGs) and casuals are paid on time within the project areas where applicable
Ensure staff under your supervision have clear annual objectives and quarterly work plans that are shared with the executive director and human resource department
Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of capacity-building initiatives on individual and organizational performance
Compile and disseminate best practices, tools, and resources related to public health capacity building, training methodologies, and programme implementation
Foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among stakeholders through communities of practice, workshops, and online platforms.
Carry out any other task that may be assigned within their capacity toward the advancement of the organization

How to apply: To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and CV in one document outlining your suitability to: jobs@greenbeltmovement.org with the subject line Extension Officer – (County of preference) Application. Do not include copies of your certificates. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 25th September 2024

Position: Project Officer

Employer: The Green Belt Movement

Location: Tinderet

Qualifications:

Degree in forestry, environmental studies, natural resources management or a related field.
Experience in donor reporting and project proposal writing
5 years demonstrated project management experience in community-based projects and natural resource management.
Basic understanding on Social enterprises preferably clean energy management or a related field
Strong writing and analytical skills, including writing of reports.
Project Management skills especially in community development projects.
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense
pressure to perform and the ability to manage several major multidimensional activities simultaneously.
Experience in working with donor-funded projects preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities:

Plan, direct and coordinate timely implementation of the Project in accordance with the project documents, supporting agreements, annual work plans and the procedures of GBM
Plan all project activities according to donor and executive directives, budget projections and other guidelines
Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and gap analyses to identify capacity-building needs and priorities within the public health workforce and partner organizations.
Prepare annual and quarterly program work plans and provide assistance to the extension officer and community facilitator to prepare individual annual and quarterly work plans
Support the design and development of evidence-based training curricula, modules, and materials to address identified capacity-building needs and objectives.
Ensure timely reporting to both GBM executive director and donor as per donor requirements
Ensure that GBM meets all donor implementation, reporting and filing guidelines and requirements related to operations and management of the project
Represent GBM at all relevant steering groups, meetings, workshops, conferences and other events related to the program
Facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions, workshops, and seminars for staffs and partners using a variety of instructional methods and technologies.
Handle all program requests and claim forms related to the project and file the same with the accounts department
Oversee imprest accounting by staff to accounts department and refunds to staff
Ensure that field staff including, GVs, Tree Nursery Groups (TNGs) and casuals are paid on time within the project areas where applicable
Ensure staff under your supervision have clear annual objectives and quarterly work plans that are shared with the executive director and human resource department
Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of capacity-building initiatives on individual and organizational performance
Compile and disseminate best practices, tools, and resources related to public health capacity building, training methodologies, and programme implementation
Foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among stakeholders through communities of practice, workshops, and online platforms.
Carry out any other task that may be assigned within their capacity toward the advancement of the organization

How to apply: To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and CV in one document outlining your suitability to: jobs@greenbeltmovement.org with the subject line Extension Officer – (County of preference) Application. Do not include copies of your certificates. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 25th September 2024

Position: TVET Trainer- Agricultural Extension

Employer: Murang’a University of Technology

Location: Muranga

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant specialization with at least two years teaching/industry experience or a Higher National diploma in the relevant specialization with at least three years teaching/industry experience.
Registered and /or licensed member with TVETA will be an added advantage.
Trained Trainer/Assessor certified by TVET CDACC will be an added advantage.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Pedagogy and Practical experience in the relevant niche area will be an added advantage.

How to apply: myjobmag

Applicants are required to apply online through the online link (https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/hWqUABHK) available on the portal (careers section). In addition, submit one (1) copy of the application clearly sealed and marked on the envelope “application for the position of specific area applying for” to the undersigned. The application should contain detailed curriculum vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, membership of professional associations, email address and telephone contacts, copies of academic certificates and other relevant documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Vice Chancellor

Murang’a University of Technology

P. O. Box 75 – 10200,

MURANG’A.

Deadline: Thursday 3rd October, 2024 at 5.00 p.m

Position: Program Officer – Agronomist

Employer: National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Location: Kitui

About the position: To provide agronomic knowledge and skills to growers in their assigned market while performing job duties such as field scouting, integrated fertility soil management, market analysis, pests, and disease control.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or a relevant field from a recognized university;
Minimum of (3) three years’ demonstrable working experience in the field of Agriculture and Agronomy;
Excellent ICT skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid driving license endorsed for riding a motorbike.

Responsibilities:

Planning, implementing and reporting of program activities on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis;
Coordinating program meetings between Community Resource Persons (CRPs) and other stakeholders at the grassroots level;
Reporting of the activities implemented in the duty station;
Organizing and presenting training, and demonstrations to lead farmers, principal farmers, and farmers in field schools;
Carrying out monitoring and evaluation data collection in the target wards using questionnaires, and taking success stories. The data collated helps to build reports from the accomplished field activities;
Coordinating the agricultural extension officers and Community extension design at ward and County levels;
Conducting situation assessment, end-of-project evaluation, and writing of concept notes;
Recruiting and training farmers in farmer’s field schools on conservation agriculture and ensuring they receive quality extension services;
Conducting follow-ups and farm visits to farmers to advise on good agronomic practices, post-harvest management, agroforestry, and farming as a business;
Collecting household data of farmers in assigned stations to be compiled in a database system for ease of procurement and accountability.

How to apply: National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Deadline: September 27, 2024

Position: Chief Veterinary Officer

Employer: County Government of Lamu

Location: Lamu

Qualifications:

Be a Kenyan citizen (National Identity Card/ Passport);
Have Served in the grade of senior Veterinary Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BYM) Degree from a recognized institution;
Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
Have Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
Have a Certificate in computer applications;

Responsibilities:

Disseminating Data/information on animal health, products and markets; collaborating with stakeholders in providing veterinary services;
Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
Training stakeholders on vector control programmes, animal health, breeding, welfare and good veterinary practices;
Collating data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
Undertaking Post-mortem examimations and other diagnostic tests;
Inspecting, grading and Licensing plants v. Participating in collaborative research activities, processing animal products and transport vi. Disseminating livestock production technologies carriers/containers; such as construction of livestock housing and
Examining animals and issuing animal health structures, milk production, pasture and fodder certificates; production and conservation, farm planning, gross
Treating sick animals; margin analysis, on-farm feed formulation;
Participating in field efficiency trials for drugs,| vii. Implementing livestock production vaccines and acaricides. programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle

How to apply: Qualified and interested candidates should download and dully fill job application form provided on our website www.lamu.go.ke/www.lamu-cpsb.org together with required documents and send to;

The Secretary

Lamu County Public Service Board

P .O.Box 536-80500

Lamu.

Applicants must attach photocopies of the following documents:

National Identity Card
Academic: Professional Certificates and Testimonials.
Any other relevant supporting documents

Important information

The applications should reach the County Public Service Board. Those with Degrees from foreign Universities should attach proof of accreditation from the Commission for University Education

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Youth, Women, and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: On or before 25th Sept, 2024

Position: Assistant Livestock Production Officer II

Employer: County Government of Lamu

Location: Lamu

Qualifications:

Be a Kenyan citizen (National Identity Card/ Passport);
Have Served in the grade of Assistant Livestock and Production Officer III or in a comparable relevant position in the Public Service for minimum period of three (3) years;
Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Animal Science, Animal Production On Agriculture, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education Extension from a recognized institution; documents:
Possess a Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities:

Preparing livestock technical information;
Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing range management apiculture and ranching
Value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions
Fodder production and conservation.

How to apply: Qualified and interested candidates should download and dully fill job application form provided on our website www.lamu.go.ke/www.lamu-cpsb.org

together with required documents and send to;

The Secretary

Lamu County Public Service Board

P .O.Box 536-80500

Lamu.

Applicants must attach photocopies of the following documents:

National Identity Card
Academic: Professional Certificates and Testimonials.
Any other relevant supporting documents
Important information

The applications should reach the County Public Service Board. Those with Degrees from foreign Universities should attach proof of accreditation from the Commission for University Education

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Youth, Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: On or before 25th Sept, 2024

Position: Compliance Officer – Veg

Employer: AAA Growers

Location: Thika

Qualifications:

Certificate/ Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/ Horticulture.
3 and above years of work experience in a similar role.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Team player who creates top-down working relationship with general workers and management
Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.
Report writing skills.
Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

To ensure that the management is well informed of all technical aspects of the farm.
To ensure that plant Protection Products are used at the recommended rates to ensure proper pests and diseases control and to avoid development of resistance by pests and diseases.
To ensure that chemicals with different modes of action are used and alternated accordingly against pests and diseases as a crop protection management strategy.
To ensure that all employees are trained in all technical aspects such as the use of cleaning detergents and cleaning of harvesting equipment.
To ensure that the farm meets and passes all audit standards such as ETI, Global Gap, M&S F2F, WFA, KEPHIS/HCD farm audits and any other audit which may be requested by the customers.
To ensure that all monitoring systems for notifiable pests such as Leaf miner, False codling Moth (FCM), Helicoverpa armigera, Fall Army worm (FAW), etc. are always in place and properly located,
To ensure collection of data on the traps of the notifiable pests, analysis and advising the management of the situation. This requires raising of alarms to forestall a situation where product may be rejected/destroyed by the relevant Government agencies, such as KEPHIS and by equivalent bodies of the importing countries.
To ensure that the farm uses only approved Plant Protection Products (PPPs) by PCBP and products which meet the customer requirements.
To ensure that the farm is kept clean in terms of hygiene requirements and standards by strictly following the guidelines of the hygiene manual.
To ensure that you participate and walk through the farm during the weekly hygiene audits and achieve the required scores.
To ensure regular measurements of the PH of the spray solution to ensure that it is within PH 5.5 – 6.0
To attend HACCP meetings and ensure all areas of improvement highlighted in the report concerning veg field are addressed in a timely manner.

How to apply: aaagrowers

Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

Position: Cooperative Union Manager at

Employer: Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Location: Nyandarua County

About the position: Our client, a Fresh Produce Cooperative Union based in Nyandarua County, is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Manager. This role will be instrumental in driving the Union’s growth, expanding its market reach, and fostering strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in marketing, business development, and agricultural produce management, with a deep understanding of the local and regional market dynamics.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be required to possess the following qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/ Agribusiness Management from a recognized University.
At least 3 years’ experience in a marketing or business development role in an agricultural enterprise.
Familiarity with post-harvest handling techniques, such as sorting, grading, packaging, storage, and transportation, is required.
A diploma in marketing or Cooperative management will be an added advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Understanding of business principles, including financial management, risk assessment, and negotiation skills, is essential.
A high level of professionalism and integrity.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and negotiation skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Ability to write reports and deliver presentations effectively.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be expected to:

Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to promote the Union’s fresh produce offerings.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets to expand the Union’s reach and profitability.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including buyers, transporters, producer cooperatives, government representatives and other industry players.
Onboard new primary cooperatives to the Union and mobilize share subscriptions from them.
Enhance the Union’s image and reputation through effective branding and promotional activities.
Conduct market research and intelligence, analyze results, and present timely written reports with actionable recommendations to the Board.
Develop annual education programs for the Union in liaison with its Education Committee and the Board.
Track and monitor new and existing primary cooperative accounts to avoid dormancy.
Advise the board on governance issues, including compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures
Provide recommendations for improving governance practices and decision-making processes
Perform such other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

How to apply: Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to click on the link below and fill out the online application form. Any applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.
Deadline: Submit it by 24th September 2024

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