Farm Supervisor at Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust works in rural Rarieda sub-county, Siaya County, close to the shores of Lake Victoria. This Trust seeks to empower people and build their capacities to create positive change for children and youth in their communities.

As part of their mandate, Rafiki

(1) maintains a demonstration plot of 1.5 acres as a Center of Excellence for organic farming

(2) provides organic farming demos and advice to the local community

(3) grows organic vegetables as a profit venture

We are currently seeking to recruit a talented, progressive and team-oriented individual to fill the following vacant position

Purpose of The Position

This individual is responsible for general supervision of the demonstration plot and its workers and must operate in a cost effective manner, identify potential markets for farm produce, and generate regular Workplans, crop rotation schedules, and reports on activities.

Requirements

• At least a Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized program
• Training in organic farming
• Computer literacy
• Prefer some background in Agribusiness
• Motor bike license is a definitely a plus
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in an organic farming sector.

Special Working Conditions

The position requires the incumbent to work in a rural area.