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Technical Assistant (2) at a Reputable Company

Technical Assistant (2) Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma Experience 3 years Location Machakos Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  About the Role We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Technical Assistant to support our field operations. As the TA you will be the primary point of contact for our out-growers, responsible for transferring knowledge, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and optimizing productivity from the field to the factory.  Key Responsibilities Recruit and provide comprehensive training to out-growers on best agronomic practices, Integrated Crop & Pest Management (ICPM), and strict quality standards. Organize and lead farmer meetings, workshops, and field demonstrations to introduce new techniques and enhance productivity. Train farm workers on all production activities, including farm hygiene, crop husbandry, crop protection, harvesting, and export specifications. Assist in the planning and i...

Lead, Science of Scaling & Head, MELIA at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit institution. that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa's most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation.   Lead, Science of Scaling & Head, MELIA Job Type Full Time Qualification PhD/Fellowship Experience 10 years Location Nairobi Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Science  Position Responsibilities Science of Scaling (50%) Lead the design and development of a Science of Scaling framework (e.g., research questions regarding the effectiveness of different scaling pathways being used) to implement the Science of Scaling across IITA projects and programs in collaboration with the R4D and P4D Directorates Provide strategic leadership in advancing the Science of Scaling aimed at generating evidence and lessons from IITA's scaling and delivery efforts to inform the co-design and implementation of effective scaling interventions tailor...

Maize Plant Health Scientist at International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org   Maize Plant Health Scientist Job Type Full Time Qualification PhD/Fellowship Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Science  Description CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more product...

Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement Manager at Diageo

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of our industry.   Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement Manager Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 6 years Location Nairobi Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management  Purpose of Role The role of the Corporate Relations function is to ensure KBL’s license to operate, enhance our license to grow and unlock our license to celebrate. The role of the Sustainability Manager- Supply will have the following focus areas: Developing and implementing KBL’s sustainability strategy: Spirit of progress action plan.  This will be critical in the delivery of positive impact on the society everywhere we live, work, source and sell – collaborating with a wide range of teams throughout the value chain. Stakeholder Engagement  – the holder will establish and maintain relationships of trust with a wide array ...

Marketing Manager - Agribusiness at Bridge Talent Management

One HR information system to manage your employees’ entire employment lifecycle. Build an incredible workplace and grow your business with our all-in-one platform.   Marketing Manager - Agribusiness Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 6 - 8 years Location Nairobi Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Media / Advertising / Branding  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Planning & Brand Management Develop and execute the annual marketing strategy and calendar aligned with corporate objectives Build and maintain a robust corporate brand across all product lines and market segments Oversee marketing budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and measurable return on investment (ROI) Conduct continuous market analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities Position the organization as a thought leader in the agricultural technology sector Product Marketing & Campaign Management Lead new product an...

Regional Sales Manager - Upper Central Rift at BASF East Africa Ltd

We create chemistry for a sustainable future In line with our corporate purpose, around 113,000 employees contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our broad portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. In 2014, BASF posted sale...   Regional Sales Manager - Upper Central Rift Job Type Remote Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development  Duties will include the following:  Grow BASF’s regional sales, product presence and market share Deliver all sales targets across the year Build strong relationships with distributors, retailers, farmers and partners Acquire and develop new customers while strengthening existing accounts Maintain an accurate regional farmer database Manage demonstration trials to generate growth in sales Collaborate w...

Tupande Avocado Processing Senior Supervisor (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.   Tupande Avocado Processing Senior Supervisor (Fixed-Term) Job Type Contract Qualification Diploma Experience 2 years Location Muranga Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  Responsible for the end-to-end oversight of fruit reception,processing, and export. This role ensures that fresh avocados meet international quality standards and customer orders are fulfilled through efficient coordination with the aggregation team and 3rd-party packhouse facilities. Responsibilities Production Planning and Stakeholder Coordination Align weekly and daily harvest projections from the E&A (Extension & Aggregation) team with confirmed customer export orders. Act as the primary liaison with the 3rd-party packhouse management to schedule packing slots and ensure priority status for Tupande fruit. Monitor dai...

Hygiene Supervisor at a Leading Kenyan Agribusiness Company

Hygiene Supervisor Job Type Full Time , Onsite Qualification Diploma Experience 2 years Location Machakos Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  About Us We are a Kenyan based company renowned for producing high-quality dried fruits and puree for both local and international markets. We are committed to excellence, sustainability, and the highest standards of food safety and quality.  About the Role We are seeking a Hygiene Supervisor to support the Assistant QA Manager-Hygiene in implementing and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and housekeeping across all company facilities. This entry-level supervisory role focuses on daily execution of hygiene programs, inspections, and training under guidance, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Assist in implementing daily cleaning schedules and hygiene protocols in assigned production areas and facilities. Conduct routine visual hygiene checks and ensure cleaning ta...

Crop Protection and Irrigation Manager- Timau at AAA Growers

AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya. We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be. AAA Roses (Forest Gate (EPZ) Ltd.) entered the floriculture industry in 2011 and in 20...   Crop Protection and Irrigation Manager- Timau Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Meru Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  Key responsibilities: To keep all pests of concern in the farm below threshold, ensure maximum harvestable crop with below threshold pest level at Packhouse intake and to ensure the crop is well irrigated as per the irrigation schedule. OVERAL DUTIES To implement chemical crop protection activities for the farm or assigned area. To plan weekly spray programs for all crops in consultation with the Production Manager. To obtain, follow and update IRAC and FRAC guidelines...

Senior Associate, Corporate Advisory Services at Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world.   Senior Associate, Corporate Advisory Services Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Nairobi Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management  WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING : Work on Corporate Advisory partnerships (relationship management, project management, preparation of proposals, reports and presentation writing, risk assessment, data analysis, policy writing, capacity building, etc…); In the case of simple SOW, the senior associate will lead independently the partnership with light support from the manager. In the case of more complex SOW, the manager will be in the lead and the senior associa...

Registrations Officer at Unifert Group

A leader in our field for almost 60 years, the Unifert Group provides comprehensive solutions to the agricultural industry in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Offering a broad range of inputs such as seeds, crop protection chemicals, specialty and traditional fertilizers as well as irrigation equipment and public health products   Registrations Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 - 4 years Location Nairobi Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Science  What You Will Do: Manage product registrations, renewals, and label approvals. Coordinate field trials and support reporting for registration purposes. Monitor regulatory changes and advise management. Oversee trademark filings and maintain compliance records. What We are Looking For: Bachelor's in agriculture, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field. 2–4 years’ experience in regulatory affairs or product registration (agro-inputs preferred). Strong knowledge of Kenyan regulatory fram...

Field Support Agronomist at Food and Agriculture Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.   Field Support Agronomist Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Nairobi Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  The Field Support Agronomist will provide day-to-day technical support to Partners, County Government, and Farmers (Both Refugee and Host) on Crop Production, climate smart agriculture, and Irrigation Water Management in Kalobeyei Refugee Settlement and Turkana West Sub-County. Tasks and responsibilities Provide technical support to farmers and partners on the management of shade-net and open-field crop production to ensure optimal costs and levels of production are maintained in Kalobeyei and its environments Train, mentor, and coach Community-Based Extension Service Providers (CBESPs), farm management committees, Water User Associations, and farmers in Turkana West on Agroecological Approac...

Agricultural Officer - 6 Posts at County Government of Kitui

Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North.   Agricultural Officer - 6 Posts Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Kitui Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  Salary Scale:  Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m. Terms of Service:  Permanent and Pensionable Requirements for Appointment Be a Citizen of Kenya; and Be in possession of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in any of the following fields; Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a r...

Leather Development Assistant IV - 2 Posts at County Government of Kitui

Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North.   Leather Development Assistant IV - 2 Posts Job Type Full Time Qualification KCSE Experience Location Kitui Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  Salary Scale:  Ksh. 23,700 x 1,040 – 24,740 x 1,070 – 25,810 x 1,090 – 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 p.m. Terms of Service:  Permanent and Pensionable Requirements for Appointment Be a Kenyan citizen; Be in possession of a two-year Certificate in either Hides and Skins Improvement or Leather Technology from a recognized institution; and Have a certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution Duties and Responsibilities This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this lev...

Agricultural Officer - 6 Posts at County Government of Kitui

Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North.   Agricultural Officer - 6 Posts Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Kitui Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  Salary Scale:  Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m. Terms of Service:  Permanent and Pensionable Requirements for Appointment Be a Citizen of Kenya; and Be in possession of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in any of the following fields; Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a r...

Water Management Officer I - 2 Posts at County Government of Kitui

Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North.   Water Management Officer I - 2 Posts Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Kitui Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Engineering / Technical  Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: – Be a Citizen of Kenya; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Soil Environment and Land Use Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and Certificate in computer application skills. Duties and Responsibilities Mobilizing farmers for irriga...

Re - advertisement Business Coaches - Laikipia at Boma Projects

Helping Women Graduate from Extreme Poverty The BOMA Project is a U.S. nonprofit and Kenyan NGO with a proven track record, measurable results and a transformative approach to alleviating poverty and building resiliency in the drylands of Africa. Our Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) replaces aid with sustainable income and helps women to gradua...   Re - advertisement Business Coaches - Laikipia Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 5 years Location Laikipia Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management   JOB SUMMARY  The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,...

Business Development Services Coordinator - Kalobeyei at Boma Projects

Helping Women Graduate from Extreme Poverty The BOMA Project is a U.S. nonprofit and Kenyan NGO with a proven track record, measurable results and a transformative approach to alleviating poverty and building resiliency in the drylands of Africa. Our Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) replaces aid with sustainable income and helps women to gradua...   Business Development Services Coordinator - Kalobeyei Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 3 - 5 years Location Turkana Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management  POSITION SUMMARY The BDS Coordinator will lead the design and delivery of business development interventions that strengthen refugee community participation in local and regional markets. This role requires strong experience in Market Systems Development (MSD), entrepreneurship, agri-business, refugee economic inclusion, and market linkages, with a focus on value chains enabling micro, small, and g...

Re - advertisement Business Coaches - Turkana at Boma Projects

Helping Women Graduate from Extreme Poverty The BOMA Project is a U.S. nonprofit and Kenyan NGO with a proven track record, measurable results and a transformative approach to alleviating poverty and building resiliency in the drylands of Africa. Our Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) replaces aid with sustainable income and helps women to gradua...   Re - advertisement Business Coaches - Turkana Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 5 years Location Turkana Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management   JOB SUMMARY  The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,...

CASHA Program Coordinator Dadaab at Boma Projects

Helping Women Graduate from Extreme Poverty The BOMA Project is a U.S. nonprofit and Kenyan NGO with a proven track record, measurable results and a transformative approach to alleviating poverty and building resiliency in the drylands of Africa. Our Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) replaces aid with sustainable income and helps women to gradua...   CASHA Program Coordinator Dadaab Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA Experience 3 - 5 years Location Turkana Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management  Responsibilities Program Coordination, Planning, and Implementation Lead in the advancement and operationalization of BOMA’s Vision, Mission, and Values through ethical, inclusive, and results-oriented field implementation..1. Coordinate day-to-day planning and implementation of CASHA activities in Dadaab refugee camp and surrounding host communities, in line with approved workplans and budgets. Work closely with the S...