Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the agricultural components of the study including developing the training manual.
• Identify and oversee securing and preparation of suitable demonstration farms for the study in the community
• Provide training of the farm trainers to ensure a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of vegetable production to improve participants health and nutrition and provide income for their families.
• Supervision of farm trainers at each of the demonstration farms and provide supportive supervision for the study participants at the demonstration farms as well as in their own farms
• Oversee and ensure equitable distribution of vegetables to study participants and seedlings from the model farms
• Troubleshoot agriculture challenges such as pests, disease, and production-related challenges, with the farm trainers and participants
• Ensure adequate supply and keep the stock records of required agricultural commodities
• Maintain proper documentation of all agricultural activities for the study, prepare and submit weekly reports
• Attend to any other duties as assigned by the study leadership

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture/Agronomy    Mandatory
• At least four (4) years of relevant hands-on experience working in the field    Mandatory
• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of agronomy related to the cultivation of high-value irrigated horticultural crops, including the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers and pest control    Mandatory
• High level of competency in using Microsoft, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.    Mandatory
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili    Mandatory
• Training skills including communication, needs assessment, course development, scheduling, implementation of training, and evaluation of the training impacts    Mandatory
• At least (cumulatively) two years of administering community-based agricultural training in Kenya    Mandatory
• Ability and willingness to work in Migori County    Mandatory
• Experience with training smallholder farmers is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Understanding and familiarity with social media and technology is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written, and verbal    Mandatory
• Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community    Mandatory
• Excellent ability to articulate complicated material to adult learners    Mandatory
• Performance Orientation, self-starter who is flexible and adaptable with an entrepreneurial spirit.    Mandatory
• Good report and scientific writing and communication skills    Mandatory
• Strong communication and organizational skills and detail-oriented    Mandatory