Tupande Extension and Aggregation Officer

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya One Acre Fund Full time

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.

Summary
You will work directly with farmers, to provide extension services and manage sourcing of Macadamia and avocado. You'll sort macadamia at the buying center ensuring the quality standards are maintained. You'll report to Extension and aggregation supervisor
Responsibilities

Develop knowledge of the standard market requirements
Marketing, enrolling and organizing farmers in groups
Conduct in-person trainings to farmers about good agricultural practices
Make daily field visits to ensure quality standards are met and monitor all activities
Collect data and report on the compliance of farmers with requirements
Organize sourcing from smallholder farmers, from coordinating harvesters, carrying out negotiations to paying farmers and keeping records.
Make regular reports on the progress of trials
Coordinate teams for harvesting and sourcing from smallholders

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for.

For this role specifically, you will have:
2 years work experience in a related field, including providing extension advice to farmers
Knowledge of the avocado and Macadamia value chain (e.g. fruit varieties, quality, seasonality) is appreciated
Data collections skills
Passionate about serving smallholder farmers
Minimum Education; KSCE/Certificate/Diploma in Agriculture

Language:
English, Kiswahili required

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Mt Kenya Region( Embu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru), Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

6 Months

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya

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