Farm Trainers - Migori County - 4 Posts at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct group and individual agricultural training to study participants and develop and maintain the Mama Shamba Maisha model farm.
• Organize demonstration plots within the demo farm for hands-on learning
• Track the model farm productivity by keeping clear farm records
• Provide continuous support through farm-based discussions with study participants
• Work with the participants to ensure adoption of best practices for farming and sustainability strategies
• Build relationships with farmers, community leaders and sub-county agricultural extension officers
• Assist the Agriculture Training Coordinator in agricultural input pick up and distribution activities
• Be involved in daily documentation of farming training activities and provide timely reports to the study team
• Attend to other duties, as assigned by the study leadership

Vacancy Requirements:

• Kenya Certificate Secondary Education or equivalent.    Mandatory
• At least 4 years’ experience in practical farming or agricultural extension experience, preferably with rural farmers    Mandatory
• Basic understanding of farming techniques, soil and water conservation and pest management    Mandatory
• Ability to communicate agricultural concepts in a simple, engaging and culturally appropriate manner.    Mandatory
• Certification in general agriculture or an equivalent experience in agriculture or community training    Mandatory
• Experience working with smallholder farmers, women groups or youth in agriculture is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Must be a residence of Migori and living in Migori in Rongo or Suna east/west sub-counties for the period of the study    Mandatory
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Ability to work with people of different backgrounds and literacy level    Mandatory
• Passion for agriculture especially vegetable production    Mandatory