Weekly Roundup of Agriculture Jobs—28th July, 2023

1.

Position: Field Operations & Technical Manager Job 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: Corporate Staffing Services

Salary: Sh90k-150k

About the Position: Our client is seeking to hire a Field Operations & Technical Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and management of the avocado, passion fruit, mangos, and vegetables out growers and the company own farm operations.

Responsibilities:

• Overall supervision of agronomists, farm supervisors, and other field workers by providing proper leadership, guidance, and control in order to have an effective field operation.
• The employee will have a leading role in implementing the company’s ongoing and proposed projects amongst the farmer’s schemes e.g. permaculture, living wages and Living Incomes, and agroforestry.
• Increase fruit production and quality by amongst other intervention measures ensure proper adoption of agreed farming practices amongst the growers notably pests and diseases management.
• Equip producers with knowledge, awareness on organic farming principles, better avocado orchard management and certifications for organic, Global Gap, Fairtrade and SMETA, through farmer trainings and other relevant instruments.
• Develop production protocols for the commercialized crops.
• Oversee the company’s passion fruit growing and other proposed project.
• Communicate effectively about the company’s farmer development model, plans etc. to farmers, project stakeholders and the wider public to advance its vision and mission.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• A minimum degree in BSC crops, agriculture, or horticulture Professional Experience.
• Minimum of 3 – 7 years’ experience working with small-holder farmers in commercial-oriented schemes or a large-scale farm enterprise is necessary.
• Demonstrable agronomic skills in fruit orchard management especially avocados and passion fruits.
• Abilities to train farmers, peers and disseminate good agricultural practices and adoption thereof with emphasize to environmental sound practice.
• Conversant or working experience with either Global Gap/Grasp or EU organic standards in busy farming environment.
• Abilities to use MS office suite.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written in the English language.
• A highly organized individual with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrable creativity and strategic thinking.
• Good leadership and managerial skills are a requisite.
• Goal achievement orientation and self-starter.
• Passion for social economic impact amongst poor producers.
• A valid driving license.
• The job will entail intensive travel in the growing sites

How to apply: If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Field Operations & Technical Manager– Agriculture ) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 

Deadline: 10th August 2023

2.

Position: Farm Manager at Presbyterian University of East Africa

Location: Kiambu

Recruiter / Employer: The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA)

About the Position: The Farm Manager at The Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) is responsible for overseeing all farming operations on campus, ensuring the efficient and sustainable management of agricultural resources. This position requires a knowledgeable and organized individual who can lead a team, implement best practices, and contribute to the university’s goal of self-sufficiency in food production.

Responsibilities:

The Farm Manager shall be responsible for and perform functions which include but not limited to the following:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all farm activities, including crop cultivation, livestock management, irrigation, pest control, and fertilization.
• Develop and implement farming plans, schedules, and budgets in line with the university’s agricultural goals;
• Supervise and provide guidance to farm staff, ensuring proper execution of tasks and adherence to established protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate crop yields, livestock performance, and overall farm productivity;
• Collaborate with agricultural experts and researchers to implement innovative farming techniques and technologies;
• Maintain accurate records of farm activities, including planting schedules, yields, expenses, and equipment maintenance;
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of farm equipment, ensuring their proper functioning and safety;
• Manage farm resources efficiently, including water usage, fertilizers, and other supplies;
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to farming operations;
• Collaborate with other university departments, such as the kitchen and procurement, to optimize the use of farm produce and support the university’s sustainability initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in farming practices, sharing knowledge and best practices with the team;

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred;
•  Proven experience in farm management, preferably in a similar setting;
•  Strong knowledge of crop cultivation, animal husbandry, irrigation systems, and pest control;
•  Familiarity with sustainable and organic farming practices;
•  Strong leadership and team management skills;
•  Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities;
•  Ability to work independently and make informed decisions;
•  Good record-keeping and analytical skills;
•  Proficiency in using farm management software and equipment;
•  Understanding of health and safety regulations in agricultural operations.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents, and Application addressed to:

The Vice-Chancellor

The Presbyterian University of East Africa

P.O. Box 387- 00902, Kikuyu, Kenya

through vc@puea.ac.ke

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

Deadline: 31 July. 2023

3.

Position: Farmer Field Officer at Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT)

Location: Kisii

Recruiter / Employer: Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT)

About the Position: 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.

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.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

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

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to  careers@biovisionafricatrust.org and CC. info@biovisionafricatrust.org

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

Deadline: 4 August. 2023

4.

Position: Poultry Production Enterprises Officer – Kakuma at ECO SPREW

Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp & Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement Scheme – Turkana West Sub-county, Turkana County.

Job Type: Fulltime Contract (8 Months)

Recruiter / Employer: ECO SPREW

About the Position: We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Poultry Production Officer to join our team. The Poultry production officer will be supporting (about 800) poultry farmers in the production of eggs and meat, as well as providing training and extension to target farmers and will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day monitoring of the operations in the target beneficiaries’ poultry farms, facilitating training and learning all aspects of poultry farming, facilitate both input and output market linkages and ensuring that the farms are running efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Promote learning on all aspects of poultry farming, including feed management, flock management, biosecurity, and farm maintenance.
• Assist with the care and management of poultry flocks, including monitoring and maintaining bird health and welfare, and facilitating the aggregation/collection of eggs.
• Assist with the implementation of biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of disease within the flocks and farms.
• Assist with technical support and training on the maintenance of a poultry farm, including on cleaning and sanitizing barns and equipment, repairing and maintaining equipment, and managing waste disposal.
• Assist with record-keeping and data management related to poultry flock management, including feed and water consumption, egg production, and bird health.
• Facilitate learning and implementation of supplement feed production through, feed milling and mixing, protein rich insects rearing (Black Solder Flies, etc.), production of Azolla, enforcement of food safety practices and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Participate in farmer training programs and attend industry conferences to continue learning about best practices in poultry farming.
• Ensure that farmers’ activities comply with government regulations.
• Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets.
• Maintaining a knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them.
• Ensure animal products are ready for deadlines, such as markets.
• Ensure health and safety standards across the poultry farms are strictly adhered to and followed.
• Supporting the poultry farmers in arranging and effecting the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment.
• To ensure attainment of plans that support strategic direction by developing, implementing and evaluation of the poultry enterprises’ business plans, operating budgets and strategic plans from time to time.
• Contributes information, ideas, and research to help develop marketing strategies
• Help to detail, design and implement marketing plans for Chicken products.
• Develop strategies to advance marketing and sales for Poultry Enterprises.
• Answers questions from customers about product benefits.
• Maintains excellent relationship with customers through superior customer service.
• Analyses trends, data, demographics, pricing strategies, and other information that can potentially improve marketing and sales performance.
• Creates and presents regular performance reports.
• To safeguard both the project’s physical and intangible assets by instituting proper internal control systems and procedures.
• To ensure the Project Management are informed on the animals performance through provision of quality periodic reports.
• To ensure proper management of the project through carrying out their monitoring and evaluation.
• Budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Carrying out any other roles assigned by the Management from time to time.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• Certificate or diploma or equivalent in a related field of study.
• Over 5 years’ experience in a busy poultry farm
• Interest in agriculture and specifically poultry farming.
• Ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly and effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job, including lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Prior knowledge in the production of Black Solder Flies and Azolla – Azolla pinnata (feathered mosquito fern), among others as feed supplements is a requirement.
• Skills in handling machinery such as egg incubators, feed mills and mixers is an added advantage.
• Ability to reside close to the farmers is a requirement.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidates for this role will be creative, charismatic, knowledgeable and exceptionally well-versed in the latest sales and marketing techniques as well as tried-and-true practices.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to  info@ecosprew.co.ke

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

Deadline: 4 August. 2023

5.

Position: Head of Compliance at Simba Roses 

Location: Simba Farm, Nyahururu

Recruiter / Employer: Simba Roses

About the Position: As a Head of Compliance, you are responsible for our farm meeting the industry and regulatory requirements. Where there are lapses you find the root cause and together with the farm management team you find a solution. Through close follow up with the scouting team you alert the farm on potential pest & disease issues well in advance. Quality assurance is safe in your hands, where there are complaints, you dive into the problem and come up with a solution. Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory and industry compliance, ensure we comply with these regulations by achieving the necessary certification. 
• Health, Safety and environment management, making sure the farm is compliant with all health, safety and environmental regulation. 
• Scouting management; responsible for day-to-day scouting, analysis of scouting data as well as regular review of our scouting procedures. Hot spot spraying falls under scouting as well. 
• Quality, responsible for internal audits against our own procedures to ensure the best quality as well as follow up if Nonconformities are found. Responsible for capturing of customer feedback and effective resolution of complaints
• Labour & budget Management; responsible for using the resources (human/financial) in a most efficient as well as effective way

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Horticulture, Business Management or Business Administration
• 3 years’ experience in Horticulture or production industry
• 1 year experience in a similar or related position
• Relevant experience in occupational health and safety and environmental auditing
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards and Internal Auditing skills Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Team player who creates top-down working relationship with general workers and management.
• Good communication skills
• Possess good analytical skills Good Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel

How to apply: Please visit our website to apply for this job. If you have questions about the job, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@aaagrowers.co.ke

Deadline: Friday, 4th August,2023

6.

Position: Farm Manager

Location: Chestnut Farm, Naro Moru

Recruiter / Employer: Chestnut Roses

About the Position: As a Farm Manager Chestnut Roses, you are overall responsible for the running of one of the rose production locations within the AAA Roses division. This means running the day to day operations. Also, we expect you to develop strategic goals to further the growth and increase the profits of Chestnut Roses as a location within the AAA Roses division. Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations; accountable for ensuring we make the daily production targets as agreed within the AAA Roses Division. 
• Design strategy and set goals for growth; think about future challenges and actions we need to take to overcome them to further grow revenue or profits. 
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses, make sure we stay within the budgets that have been agreed with the AAA Roses Division. 
• Set policies and processes, ensure all processes are captured in policies and processes for all employees to access. Ensure we adjust procedures and policies are updated according to new developments. 
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally. Employees are our biggest asset. Together with your team you are responsible to ensure that staff engagement and satisfaction is maintained.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture 
• 7-10 years’ experience in a farm of the same capacity
• Excellent leadership skills and management skills 
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.

How to apply: Please visit our website to apply for this job. If you have questions about the job, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@aaagrowers.co.ke

Deadline: Friday, 11th August,2023

7.

Position: Farm Manager – Elite Plants

Location: Simba Farm, Nyahururu

Recruiter / Employer: Elite Plants

About the Position: As a Farm Manager Elite plants, you are overall responsible for the running of elite plants as a company. This means overseeing day to day operations as well as maintaining customer relationships. Also, we expect you to develop strategic goals to further the growth and increase the profits of elite plants as a company within the AAA group. Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations, accountable for orders as well as supply of good quality plants.
• Design strategy and set goals for growth; think about future challenges and actions we need to take to overcome them to further grow revenue or profits.
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses, make sure we stay within the budgets that have been agreed with the AAA group.
• Set policies and processes, ensure all processes are captured in policies and processes for all employees to access. Ensure we adjust procedures and policies are updated according to new developments.
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally. Employees are, our biggest asset, you with your team are responsible that staff is engaged, and satisfaction is maintained.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture
• 7-10 years’ experience in a propagation unit in the same capacity
• Excellent leadership skills and management skills
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player
• facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.

How to apply: Please visit our website to apply for this job. If you have questions about the job, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@aaagrowers.co.ke

Deadline: Friday, 4th August,2023

8.

Position: Technical Lead for East Africa Conserving the Western Indian Ocean Activity

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: Tetra Tech International Development

Terms of Employment: This will be a full-time position for the full life of the project (anticipated five years).

About the Position: The Technical Lead for Community-based coastal resource management will be responsible for the strategy and implementation of Objective 2, which aims to accelerate effective co-management of climate-resilient small-scale fisheries through a community-based approach scaled regionally. This work will build upon lessons from Rare’s Fish Forever program, a global coastal fisheries initiative, as well as other ongoing projects in the region. Working closely with the Chief of Party and other Technical Leads, the successful candidate will help ensure a seamless, integrated execution of the Activity’s overall field strategy. S/he should be an effective technical leader with a record of success in the WIO region managing and implementing community-led co-management programs in coastal fisheries.

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

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• 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.

How to apply: Tetra Tech

9.

Position: Seed Systems Specialist

Location: Nairobi County, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer:The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Terms of Employment: Initial fixed term of three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. 

CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual home travel airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

About the Position: CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Seed Systems Specialist, to form part of the Demand-Driven Seed Systems research team of the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Program (SAS).

This position will be based in either Kenya, Ethiopia or Sudan, depending on the team’s needs and the interests and experiences of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead an ambitious and innovative research-for-development (R4D) agenda focused on the challenges for cereal seed sector in Eastern Africa related to:
  • Increased relevance and scale of informal cereal seed systems
  • Demand-led strategies for the development of formal cereal seed systems
  • End-user preferences for foods derived from maize, wheat, millet, ground nut and sorghum systems.
  • Influence of gender relations on access to and preferences for cereal varieties
  • Private sector capacity to deliver and distribute (market) quality seed products.
  • Increased effectiveness of seed aid programs by governments and NGOs
• Provide strategic leadership for the implementation and growth of a high-impact social science research agenda on cereal seed systems.
• Support the capacity development of CIMMYT’s partners in the region, including seed companies, extension programs, and national agricultural research centers, in themes related to cereal seed systems development.
• Engage local stakeholders (NARS, seed companies, CGIAR breeding teams, NGOs) on strategies, policies, and research needed to address bottlenecks in cereal systems in East Africa and beyond through workshops, briefs, and periodic one-on-one engagements.
• Engage staff from CIMMYT, NARS, NGOs, and seed companies in the region to understand plant breeding, seed production, and seed distribution, as input for designing a stronger client orientation by social science in its seed systems agenda.
• Support regional efforts to mobilize resources to expand R4D agenda on seed systems and related areas of work.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• PhD. in agricultural economics, development economics, natural resource management, gender studies or similar field, with at least twelve years of relevant experience in a developing country context. Private sector experience will be viewed favorably.
• Strong quantitative research skills and experience
• Track record of publications in high-level peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in complex multidisciplinary research or development projects.
• Good partnership building skills, including the ability to interact with funding agencies and local partners.
• A high degree of personal organization and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with different nationalities and disciplines as a member of a diverse work team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Team Leadership, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Problem Solving, and Communication.

How to apply: Workable

10.

Position: Senior Manager- Gender and Programs- AWARD

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruiter / Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

Terms of Appointment: The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a nine-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources.

This is a Globally Recruited Staff (GRS) position with a competitive remuneration, commensurate with skills and experience.

About the Position: The ideal Senior Manager, Gender and Programs will be a compelling leader and leading gender expert, able to foster and steer high-quality initiatives at AWARD. He/she will provide robust professional and technical guidance for multi-faceted programs focused on the nexus between gender and agriculture, environment and climate change, agricultural policy, and practice in Africa. He/she will oversee the implementation of the current portfolio of AWARD’s programmatic activities, coordinate the planning and design of new initiatives, lead AWARD’s conversations and engagement on gender in agricultural research for development with regional and global stakeholders. The incumbent will work collaboratively with all AWARD units to ensure seamless program execution and identify key learnings and opportunities for action to accelerate and achieve AWARD’s vision and mission. He/she will be also responsible for enhancing AWARD’s performance and credibility as an essential player and expert on gender responsive agricultural research for development (AR4D).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Programs and Research will:

• Provide leadership, direction, and technical support in the day-to-day program operations, production of high quality and timely deliverables in line with the work planning and allocated budgets.
• Lead AWARD’s engagement with national, regional and global agricultural research and development communities on issues of gender and agriculture, climate change, and policy. Prepare comprehensive work plans, develop program budgets, and work closely with the Team to ensure cost-effective interventions and operations at AWARD.
• Lead the development of a robust gender research agenda and preparation of guidance materials, including toolkits and guidelines on gender responsive AR4D.
• Work closely with the Programs, M&EL and Communications units, to translate data, evidence, and learnings from AWARD initiatives into compelling narratives and action points for sharing with key stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
• Coordinate with the Programs, M&EL and Communications units, the review and analysis of the implementation and progress of the various initiatives to ensure that AWARD’s standards of excellence are maintained as well as to enable continued adaptive management.
• Support the review of AWARD’s grants, the analysis of cumulative results achieved and the preparation of recommendations to improve performance.
• Prepare regular progress updates, lead the reporting exercises and sharing with the relevant internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to AWARD’s resource mobilization efforts, identify, and provide guidance on new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships to explore as necessary.
• Serve as a member of the senior management team and contribute to the strategic positioning, decision making and working towards a farsighted, efficient, and effective leadership for AWARD.
• Support continued capacity development of the AWARD team in the areas of gender responsive AR4D.
• Proactively supervise a dynamic team of colleagues by providing effective coaching and necessary support for team motivation, personal and professional growth.
• Represent AWARD externally as needed.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

Education

• PhD in a relevant discipline, including gender studies, agricultural economics, social sciences, rural sociology, international development, rural development, or any related fields.

Language proficiency

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, with proven drafting and editing skills. Fluency in French would be an added advantage.

Knowledge and experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience working in the field of international development/organisational development with a strong focus on integrating gender dimensions into programs and policies, particularly in the context of agriculture, climate change, rural development, food security and nutrition.
• Internationally recognized expertise in gender methods, gender analysis and development research, preferably in the food systems and agriculture sphere.
• Strong knowledge of, and experience in program design, implementation, management, and evaluation.
• Proven experience in the coordination of donor-funded projects and thus, good knowledge of donor planning cycles, agreement requirements and regulations as well as donor reporting processes.
• Experience working in Francophone Africa will be ad added advantage.
• Experience in managing culturally diverse teams, including recruitment, and managing performance, career development, coaching and mentoring.
• Solid experience working with multi-stakeholders in the agricultural sector and managing the implementation of complex institutional transformation processes on the African continent.
• Strong understanding of the role of gender in the African agriculture and food systems, the policy landscape in Africa; value chain development and implications for socio-economic development, challenges, and opportunities for Africa’s effective development.
• Solid track record of research contributions in agriculture and development, use of mixed-methods approaches, evaluation design, impact assessment and other strategic analyses focused on gender, agri-food systems, and related research topics.
• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilisation and donor relations, including writing grant proposals and other fundraising materials.
• Experience in communicating research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (M&L) using a gender lens – related evidence including practical recommendations for action.

Skills and competencies

• Proactive, creative, results-driven, self-starter and self-motivator.
• Time management skills, sense of urgency and flexibility.
• Strong organisational and relational skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, highly effective planning skills and ability to prioritize efficiently.
• Proven leadership skills and strong ability to manage diverse teams, support staff development, coaching and mentoring.
• Quick learner, tech-savvy, and a knack for connecting the dots, retaining the knowledge required to excel in the role.
• Good team player committed to excellence working in a team or independently.
• Demonstrated ability to forge partnerships and maintain strong networks.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills: maturity, highly commendable work ethics and sensitivity to different socio-cultural backgrounds; and
• Outstanding written and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of audiences.

How to apply: 

Application process

Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies

Applications will be considered until a suitable candidate is selected.

CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicant’s First and Second Names.

We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.

Deadline: 18 Aug 2023

11.

Position: Agronomist

Recruiter / Employer: Dataseal Software Limited

About the Position: Bachelor’s degree/ diploma in the area of Agriculture, Plant Science, Soils and Fertility, Agronomy, Plant Pathology or Entomology.

Responsibilities:

• The job involves overseeing the daily operations of a farm, managing staff, monitoring crops and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Responsible for assigning duties such as tilling the farm, planting, irrigating, storing crops, maintaining machines,& assigning fields or rows to workers. 
• Responsible for planning and managing production and responsible for record keeping, logistics, and customer relations. In addition to closely monitor labor, equipment and material costs related to the farming operation.
• Assists in the prioritization of best management practices that will be guided by research.
• Carefully reviews production before submittal to administrative team on a daily basis. Administers employee performance reviews and development goals for direct reports.
• Engages personnel in meetings to obtain employee feedback and implements continued improvements
• Making of work schedules and establish procedures, train employees on work site;
•  Evaluate weather and soil conditions; Supervise and oversee growing crop-related operations

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/ diploma in the area of Agriculture, Plant Science, Soils and Fertility, Agronomy, Plant Pathology or Entomology.
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of crop management
• Ability to operate farm equipment and machinery and conversant with irrigation methods
• A minimum of two years’ experience in farming or general agricultural experience.
• Basic computer skills in Word and Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of farm workers
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing farm conditions
• Passion for sustainable and ethical farming practice
• Ready to learn new techniques

How to apply: brightermonday

12.

Position: Research Technician ICRISAT

Location: Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices

Recruiter / Employer: World Agroforestry Centre

Terms of Appointment: Initial appointment will be for two years, with a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources.

This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.

About the Position: To support cereal breeding activities.

Responsibilities:

• Plant and manage trials, field husbandry & field sanitation and irrigation.
• Collect data, enter, and analyze for the ESA region and maintenance of database.
• Write progressive report.
• Recruit and supervise casuals at the field station.
• Procure and manage supplies and consumables for trials and office.
• Organize and plant on farm trials and demonstration under various projects.
• Supervise, monitor, collect data and organize evaluation and field days for on farm trials.
• Capacity building of farmers, students, and other collaborators.
• Carry out administrative duties at the station.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agronomy or Horticulture
• At least 2 years of experience in a research institution and an understanding of plant breeding.
• Experience in a research environment, specifically in field layout, data analysis, and field crops management.
• Knowledge in data analytical packages like Genstat.

Personal attributes and competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Preferably having experience of working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage.

How to apply: Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies

CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicant’s First and Second Names.

We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal-opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

Deadline:10 August 2023

13.

Position: Ref. HR/09/2022 Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (1 post)

Location: Nairobi, Westlands

Recruiter / Employer: Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust

About the Position: As part of its development programme, MESPT is seeking to engage a highly committed, results-oriented, self-driven professional with excellent monitoring & evaluation skills to ensure the successful delivery of the programme towards achieving its objectives and targets.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• In liaison with MEAL Manager, develop a robust MEAL system for the programme in line with existing institutional MEAL system and donor requirements.
• Provide statistics, information, and necessary inputs for quarterly, annual Programme reporting on the performance and results achieved in line with all donor-reporting requirements.
• Undertake quality control and final editing of programme level reports and documents to ensure they reflect sound MEAL practice.
• Maintain an up-to-date performance indicator tracking table for programme performance review and reporting.
• Support Programme manager in quarterly and annual programme reviews and planning workshops.
• Work closely with program team and provide support to enable them to achieve their set targets for the program.
• Conduct regular reviews of achievements against planned targets and share identified performance and budget utilization gaps to programme and MEAL managers.
• In liaison with the MEAL Manager develop quarterly and annual institutional performance reports
• Prepare and submit progress reports in line with reporting requirements to MEAL and programme manager.
• Build capacity of programme staff and relevant stakeholder in MEAL from time to time.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• In liaison with the MEAL Manager, design and implement a robust MEAL result based management framework that will ensure tracking of programme results at all levels.
• Take lead in developing and review of MEAL processes and requisite tools needed to progressively measure programme performances.
• In consultation with MEAL Manager facilitate baseline, annual assessments, Mid-term Reviews, end of programme evaluations and any research studies on timely manner.
• Monitor the programme implementation process to assess quality of the activities’, results, and progress towards achieving desired results.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to programme areas to check on effectiveness and relevance of activities implementation. Train staff, partners, and volunteers on guidelines, surveys, and other data collection tools as per donor indicators and requirements

Accountability and Learning

• Create and maintain integrated databases of all programmes data, information and reports accessible through a central repository.
• Undertake regular data audits and provide data updates to the programme team on necessary action on identified data quality gaps.
• Coordinate and enforce data quality compliance of staff and external M&E resource persons in line with existing institutional policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date programme MEAL risk register and provide risk alerts to team on interventions that may be unsuccessful
• On quarterly basis, support the Programme manager in facilitating learning and review sessions on performance reviews and improvement.
• Facilitate documentation of learnings papers, case studies documentaries, publications, and dissemination to wider audience
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date MEAL recommendation tracker and follow-up on actions by the team
• Update the internal program dashboard based on approved progress reports
• Programme Development
• Help in identifying funding opportunities for MESPT to apply in relation to its program thematic areas.
• Participate in proposal development and fund-raising opportunities.
• Take a lead role in the programme continuous quality improvement (CQI) team
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

Key Relationships

Internal

• Programme Manager
• Head of Programmes
• Programme Accountant
• ICT Officers
• Communication Officer
• Administration Officer
• Programme Officers
• Programme Assistant

External

• Partner organizations & County Government Officials.
• Stakeholders including farmer groups, co-operatives, donors, and private companies.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of MEAL process and tools in development projects
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementation of monitoring systems, survey techniques incl. qualitative investigation, and statistical analysis for community development programmes.
• Strong experience in conducting baseline, evaluations, and research studies for programmes.
• Extensive experience in managing database for large scale / complex programmes. Demonstrated experience/ expertise in data analysis using statistical packages and/ or software for large volumes of data.
• In depth understanding of principles and current approaches and changes into MEAL systems and standards
• High level skills and experience in training & capacity building in MEAL
• Must be willing to travel in‐country and provide on‐site leadership
• Self‐motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Good critical thinking skills, with a proven capability to provide gainful insight, practical and pragmatic solutions to programme challenges with a bias towards action and resolving issues quickly
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Highly organized individual in planning activities and tracking activity implementation.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of MEAL process and tools in development projects
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementation of monitoring systems, survey techniques incl. qualitative investigation, and statistical analysis for community development programmes.
• Strong experience in conducting baseline, evaluations, and research studies for programmes.
• Extensive experience in managing database for large scale / complex programmes. Demonstrated experience/ expertise in data analysis using statistical packages and/ or software for large volumes of data.
• In depth understanding of principles and current approaches and changes into MEAL systems and standards
• High level skills and experience in training & capacity building in MEAL
• Must be willing to travel in‐country and provide on‐site leadership
• Self‐motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Good critical thinking skills, with a proven capability to provide gainful insight, practical and pragmatic solutions to programme challenges with a bias towards action and resolving issues quickly
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Highly organized individual in planning activities and tracking activity implementation.

Qualifications/Other Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Agricultural Economics, Agri-business, Agricultural Education and Extension, Development studies and Social sciences or Related Field
• Professional Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation qualification is mandatory.
• Certification in Project management will be added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access,) and statistical related packages

How to apply: Qualified and interested applicants should send their application letters indicating their current/last remuneration, detailed CV with email address, daytime telephone contacts, names, and email contacts of 3 professional referees, 2 must have supervised you at some point, with one being your most recent supervisor (combined in one PDF document) to jobs@mespt.org quoting Job Reference and Job Title in the subject line.

The applicant must legally be eligible to live and work full time in Kenya.

Please do not send certificates at this stage.

Deadline: 31st July 2023 at 5.00 pm EAT

14.

Position: Agroforestry Carbon Assistant

Location: The selected candidate can be based out of any TNC Office in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Zambia 

Recruiter / Employer: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

About the Position: The Agroforestry Carbon Assistant will focus on tree growth models and carbon stock computation providing input and technical support to NCS projects with tree planting, in support of Africa water funds and resilient watersheds projects. 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with TNC Water Funds team and other project contributors in a collaborative approach to progress carbon project development, ensure projects are designed and implemented in accordance with best practice standards.
• Manage a complex workload providing technical support across a pipeline of projects focusing on water funds but spanning different geographies at different stages of development.
• Provide advice and guidance to projects on technical agroforestry elements of projects, including site-species selection, restoration management plans, interventions design etc.
• Compile and manage a database of tree growth models and allometric equations for estimation of tree biomass growth, and carbon stocks and sequestration.
• Develop technical assessments of project biomass and soil carbon pool impacts from tree planting and restoration initiatives, including development of baselines, ex ante estimations and leakage calculations.
• Design and deliver monitoring, reporting and verification plans for tree planting and restoration projects that meet carbon standard certification requirements.
• Review current information and data availability, identify gaps, and develop plans for collection of biomass, carbon and tree growth data.
• Act independently and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and integrity when working across complex challenges.
• Work diligently in an organized approach to drive processes and coordinate the exchange of information, documentation and data between TNC and partners.
• Work as a critical team member.
• Keep up with recommended global methods for measuring and modeling carbon impact for agroforestry, tree planting, forest destruction avoidance or restoration initiatives, and make recommendations to the Conservancy and other stakeholders, share relevant knowledge and learnings to drive TNC’s agenda to improve carbon projects quality.
• Will be required to travel to the field up to 30% of their time.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, international development or related field, and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of tree carbon cycle, forestry and agroforestry
• Experience of design and developing agroforestry, tree planting and/ or restoration initiates with high levels of community participation.
• Database management and using excel equation builder or like estimate and model carbon stocks
• Organized worker delivering to a high quality, and able to work across multiple projects simultaneously with a varied workload.
• Written and verbal communication skills experience in English.
• Team player that is politically savvy and diplomatic with experience negotiating complex projects.
• Analytical skills experience and able to synthesis information and data for project documentation
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., community members, government officials, internal scientists.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

Desired Qualifications

• Over 5 years’ experience working in agroforestry, carbon projects and database management
• Knowledge and experience of community-based natural resource management and sustainable development agenda in Africa.
• Passionate about agroforestry, restoration, and community sustainable development, with an ambition to become an accomplished carbon project builder understanding of carbon project development cycle.
• Experience of working with communities at grassroots level.
• Fluency in French or Swahili an added advantage.
• Basic GIS skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.

How to apply: careers.nature

15.

Position: Senior Lecturer- Biological Sciences (Zoology) at Maasai Mara University

Location: Nairobi

Recruiter / Employer: Maasai Mara University

About the Position: 

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Department, the main duties will include: 

• Carrying out practical and theoretical teaching of both undergraduate and post graduating students.
• Developing client driven quality programs.
• Articulating the mission of the Department in the University.
• Initiating planning and conducting research.
• Developing teaching materials.
• Supervising post graduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Faculty development plan.
• Attending and participating in seminars/workshops/conferences in relevant fields.
• Setting, marking, and assessing work and examinations and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Participating in curriculum design and development for the school or Department within the quality assurance framework.
• Preparing research proposals with a project description and budget for sourcing internally and externally funds for research projects and directly oversee internally and externally funded research grants and produce reports for such grants.
• Developing budgets to ensure proper and efficient use of resources especially in departmental projects, industrial based learning projects, research projects.
• Managing and supervising the development of evidence-based policies and strategies not only in the University but also in other research institutions, government institutions, community, NGOs and other organizations nationally and internationally.
• Managing and supervising project teams in order to develop innovative approaches and models that influence positively national and global policies.
• Coordinating the development of modules on the digital platform and oversee the design and development of the curricula within the area of specialization.
• Presenting research findings and innovations to conferences in order to increase the visibility of the university and to influence international policy environment for improvement of life.
• Engaging with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways such as research and innovations.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned or delegated from time to time.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

For appointment to this position, one must have: 

• A PhD degree or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited University.
• At least 3 years of teaching or research experience University level since becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow;
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised 4 postgraduate Master’s degree candidates or attracted research funds.
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Have attended and contributed at learning conferences, seminars or workshops;
• Demonstrable evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching;
• Demonstrable evidence of contribution to university life through active participation in departmental matters, student’s academic advising, faculty and University meetings, committee membership and others;
• Demonstrable evidence of contribution to University life as well as national and international life.

How to apply: Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to  dvc.afp@mmarau.ac.ke Use the title of the position as the subject of the email 

Deadline: 8 August. 2023

16.

Position: Terms of Reference – Consultancy Service for Conduct rapid market analysis and value chain for various agricultural and livestock products in Garissa

Location: Kenya, Garissa County

Recruiter / Employer: Islamic Relief

About the Position: Conducting Rapid market assessment/analysis and value chains for various agricultural and livestock products Garissa county.

Responsibilities:

Scope of work

• Conduct a rapid market assessment to establish gaps, opportunities and strengths which will guide the trainings to be given to the farmers. This will inform us about the type of production, type of technology, type of market target, type of value chain available and other important support to the farmers.
• Carry out a value chain analysis to demonstrate financial viability for each product.
• Construct integrated value chains and describe strategic operations for each product; clearly showing production, marketing and processing steps, thereby identifying incentives for higher production, value addition and marketing.
• Identify opportunities for –and constraints against-enhancing each sub sectors’ growth in terms of higher production, value addition and marketing. The focus is mainly on meeting domestic demands in the short term. Our grower and public private partnership options shall also be elaborated upon.
• Analyze the supply and demand of agricultural products and traders in Garissa County.
• Conduct market assessment for the agricultural producers and traders to determine their customers, markets, and product niche.
• Identify any gaps including regulatory frameworks affecting producers and consumers’ safety.
• Mapping out the current state of play in the market with respect to local skills marketing channels, buyer requirements and opportunities.
• To ascertain different products farmers are producing and seasonality production calendar.
• Establishing the source routes of the products, their quality and quantity and seasonality of their supply
• Identify marketing outlets and trading potential in Garissa County.

The consultant will be tasked with:

• To develop a comprehensive market assessment report and value chain analysis report for each product picked (maximum 3 products) within the agreed timeline.

Education/ Work Experience Requirements:

The consultancy team must be multidisciplinary (with one of the key consultants with livestock industry background) as the analysis is an opportunity to set overall direction of the proposed program. At the minimum, the consultant(s) must possess the following:

• At least a master’s degree in business related disciplines, development studies or Agri based economics, with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in agribusiness research and/or practice with good understanding of value chain development.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Arid and Semi-Arid Areas (ASALs) with practical working experience or research/surveys in such environments.
• Experience of effective interaction with local and national institutions, government departments, and business service providers.
• Be conversant with current business models and practice around livestock sub-sector in the region.
• Practical application of cross cutting themes like gender mainstreaming, and gender competence, M&E, Advocacy.
• Good spoken and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Proven experience of using participatory tools and methodology.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Past experiences working on livestock sub sector value chain development will be an added advantage

Firms or consultant(s) who KNOW that they meet the requirements should submit a maximum of 10 paged expression of interest, which should include the following:

• A suitability statement, including commitment to availability for the entire assignment.
• A brief statement on the proposed study methodology including a detailed work plan.
• A detailed financial proposal, including daily cost per major activity.
• Updated CV that clearly spells out qualifications and experience for key consultant(s). (Annexed and are not part of statement of Expression of Interest in 2 above)
• Contacts of 3 organizations that have recently (preferably last 3 years) contracted the firm/consultant(s) to carry out relevant research/ survey or related work.
• Selection Criteria
• The selection of the consultant will be made through collecting individual proposals from eligible consultants. The quality of proposals, relevant working experience, qualification/background, relevant documents, and competitive budget will be considered for review and evaluation. The standard procurement rules of Islamic Relief Kenya will be followed strictly during selection.

Application process

The applicant shall submit an expression of interest detailing how he/she will carry out the task. The following are required to be submitted by the applicant:

• Suitability statement showing commitment and required skills to carry out the assignment.
• Financial proposal on the cost of production of the materials.
• Work plans showing timelines of the assignment.
• Bid Documents

Mandatory Documents Required: –

• Copy of ID of the consultant
• Company Certificate of incorporation
• County Business permit/License
• Valid Tax Compliance certificate
• Company PIN certificate
• Updated CV for the lead consultant / key personnel
• Documented similar work done

NB: – Bidders to ensure conformance to the requirement.

Bid Currencies

• The bids prices shall be quoted in Kenya Shillings (KES).

Total bid cost shall be inclusive of the following.

• Professional fees
• Data collection
• Report writing, presentation and submission
• Transport and all other related expenditures
• Applicable GOK taxes

How to apply: reliefweb

Interested and eligible individuals/Firms with sound capacity, relevant experience in similar assignment and duly registered with relevant professional bodies are invited to apply and submit their dated, stamped, signed bids and submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with tender reference number on or before Thursday 2.00 Pm on 3rd August 2023. The envelope shall be dropped in the tender box in the reception addressed to;

Procurement Committee

Islamic Relief Kenya

Kirichwa Road, off Ngong Road

P.O. Box 417 – 00202 (KNH)