KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Design and Oversight:

Lead design and oversee the implementation of agroforestry systems, such as indigenous forestry integration, fruit trees, hedgerows, companion planting tailored to local needs.

Provide technical guidance on sustainable land management techniques, including terracing, alley cropping, and erosion control measures.

Advise on the cultivation of food crops including vegetables crops with climate-smart thinking and action.

Establish frameworks for monitoring food crops and agroforestry systems to ensure adherence to climate-smart principles and carbon credit methodological requirements.

Work with project stakeholders to ensure they are inclusive in crop farming approaches that support small holder farmers.

Provide technical advice on agricultural related program/project design at CO level.

Support donor engagement and other related strategic engagement at CO level

Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager

Capacity Building and Collaboration:

Facilitate training sessions and workshops for farmers on agroforestry practices, focusing on native and high-value tree species.

Facilitate training sessions and workshops on monitoring, verification and reporting for carbon credit processes. 

Engage with local farmer cooperatives, government agencies, and community organizations to build partnerships and foster collaboration.

Collaborating with the project staffs, provide technical support and liaise with the staffs of relevant government partners and research organizations in the areas of agriculture.

Provide training on climate smart crop production for project beneficiaries including sensitizing of climate change and its adaptation

Develop training manuals and other knowledge products relevant to climate-smart crop production and agroforestry.

Advisory Services and Recommendations:

Provide expertise in tree species selection and agroforestry design to maximize ecosystem and economic benefits.

Advise on risk mitigation strategies for issues such as land degradation, soil erosion, and human-wildlife conflicts.

Deliver recommendations to enhance programme scalability and sustainability.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation:

Implement tools for tracking programme outcomes, including carbon sequestration, improved farmer incomes, and enhanced biodiversity.

Compile progress reports with actionable insights and present them to key stakeholders.

Lead studies, assessments, documentation of best practices/lessons and activities related to climate smart crop production.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

BSc in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Crop sciences, Extension and other related disciplines, MSc in Agronomy preferred.

At least 10 years of practical work experience in rural development particularly in diversified livelihood and participatory research approaches

Demonstrates good understanding of the Village Based Advisor (VBA) business model. 

Demonstrated consultancy experience in designing and executing agroforestry or sustainable land management projects.

Knowledge of the agriculture development & policy environment in Kenya

Strong expertise in climate-smart agricultural practices and working knowledge of Kenya's rural farming systems.

Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.