Posted:Mar 15
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Apollo helps farmers in emerging markets increase their profits. We use agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile technology to help farmers access credit, high-quality farm inputs, and customized advice. Our first product is a customized package of farm inputs, farming advice, and credit delivered to farmers in Kenya.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Conduct field-based user research to gather insights that inform the design and development of innovative agricultural products tailored to smallholder farmers' needs
- Develop and deliver agronomic training to field officers
- Provide expert support to address inquiries from farmers and farmer-facing teams, ensuring clear and actionable advice
- Utilize resources such as farmer demonstrations and the Learn-ink platform for continuous training and advisory throughout the season
- Lead research initiatives to evaluate product performance and impact, collecting data and feedback to refine offerings and drive measurable improvements in farmer outcomes
- Treat Apollo’s customers with respect and maintain high standards of customer care while attending to your duties
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Diploma in Agricultural Sciences from a recognized Institution. A Bachelor’s Degree is an added advantage.
- Over 2 years of experience in farmer advisory, agricultural product sales, or agricultural projects and research, with a strong focus on grassroots-level engagement.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in diverse agricultural farming practices across Kenya
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders
- Comfortable using Google Docs and Sheets
- Hungry to learn and excited to make an impact through providing advice and developing products for smallholder farmers
- Able to rapidly assimilate new agronomic technical information and transfer the same to relevant teams in easily understandable and simplified form
- An able communicator who can clearly express technical ideas both verbally and in writing in English and Swahili
- A considerate listener who takes the time to deeply understand customers, teammates, and Apollo partners
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based