Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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Develop and implement the agricultural components of the study including developing the training manual.
Identify and oversee securing and preparation of suitable demonstration farms for the study in the community
Provide training of the farm trainers to ensure a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of vegetable production to improve participants health and nutrition and provide income for their families.
Supervision of farm trainers at each of the demonstration farms and provide supportive supervision for the study participants at the demonstration farms as well as in their own farms
Oversee and ensure equitable distribution of vegetables to study participants and seedlings from the model farms
Troubleshoot agriculture challenges such as pests, disease, and production-related challenges, with the farm trainers and participants
Ensure adequate supply and keep the stock records of required agricultural commodities
Maintain proper documentation of all agricultural activities for the study, prepare and submit weekly reports
Attend to any other duties as assigned by the study leadership
Vacancy Requirements:
Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture/Agronomy Mandatory
At least four (4) years of relevant hands-on experience working in the field Mandatory
Excellent knowledge of all aspects of agronomy related to the cultivation of high-value irrigated horticultural crops, including the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers and pest control Mandatory
High level of competency in using Microsoft, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Mandatory
Fluency in English and Kiswahili Mandatory
Training skills including communication, needs assessment, course development, scheduling, implementation of training, and evaluation of the training impacts Mandatory
At least (cumulatively) two years of administering community-based agricultural training in Kenya Mandatory
Ability and willingness to work in Migori County Mandatory
Experience with training smallholder farmers is an added advantage Added Advantage
Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an added advantage. Added Advantage
Understanding and familiarity with social media and technology is an added advantage Added Advantage
Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written, and verbal Mandatory
Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community Mandatory
Excellent ability to articulate complicated material to adult learners Mandatory
Performance Orientation, self-starter who is flexible and adaptable with an entrepreneurial spirit. Mandatory
Good report and scientific writing and communication skills Mandatory
Strong communication and organizational skills and detail-oriented Mandatory
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