Overview:

The Technical Officer RA/PURE will contribute to KEREA’s objectives in agriculture and energy systems strengthening. Operating primarily in rural or peri-urban areas, this role focuses on effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring quality outcomes aligned with KEREA’s standards. The position requires a proactive approach to training, community engagement, and data management.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate project implementation at the field level through training and workshops.

Build local partner and stakeholder engagement with community groups and government actors.

Assist in forming village savings groups or cooperative structures as per project focus.

Provide technical guidance on agronomic practices and renewable energy usage.

Collect, verify, and enter field-level data into monitoring systems for adaptive management.

Draft progress reports with qualitative observations from field activities.

Coordinate farmer field schools and market linkages as required.

Perform administrative tasks related to budgeting and logistics coordination.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, rural development or related field; master’s is a plus.

3–5 years of relevant experience in service delivery within agriculture or energy sectors.

Strong skills in stakeholder engagement with government and community leaders.

Technical skills in training and mentorship, with experience in value-chain promotion preferred.

Proficiency in mobile-based data collection tools; excellent MS Office skills.