Agriculture Field Officer at Farming Systems Kenya

Essential Character and Character traits

Born again, Result oriented, values committed, self-motivated, accountable, good presentation skills and honest

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:-

• Conduct farmer contact meetings and follow up meetings
• Facilitate the selection and recruitment of Lead farmers
• Provide training and support to Lead farmers and farmer groups on the aspects of sweet potato farming and the general agriculture skills
• Training small and medium scale farmers in Agriculture, Kitchen gardening and other related technologies in close collaboration with County Agriculture officers
• Ensure that work plans, budgets, monthly reports, program monitoring and evaluation and other program reports are completed on time.
• Assess the training needs of farmers and various stakeholders and discuss these needs with project officer and management on a regular basis.
• Supervise and facilitate the implementation of the FSK’s goats pass-on model
• Support and help the farmers groups in having their tree nurseries registered with relevant government arms to enhance their marketability
• Enhance linkage and connection to input suppliers and markets
• Undertake any other roles as assigned by the supervisor and Management

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with stuff related to work environment needs
• Willingness to learn on the job and take strategic direction
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Minimum Requirement Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or Diploma in Agriculture with at least two years of experience.
• Experience in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) or dry land farming preferred
• Experience in community mobilization and working with farmer groups will be an added advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and demonstrable ability to deliver technical training
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Motorbike riding skills are added advantage