Project Officer at Corporate Staffing

Education, qualifications & other knowledge

• Relevant degree level qualification e.g., Natural resource Management/ General agriculture/ Environmental science
• Knowledge of the climate change policy environment in Kenya
• Understanding of farmer group dynamics and aggregation and marketing strategies
• Experience in Horticulture value chains
• Understanding of Gender inclusion
• Valid motorcycle license & off-road motorcycle driving experience
• Previous NGO or private sector work experience in rural development
• Skills in seed production, multiplication and marketing.

Experience

• At least 2 years relevant work experience
• Commercial sector experience desirable

Skills & abilities

• Farmer participatory approaches
• Project planning & implementation
• Data collection, entry & analysis
• Field level training
• Communication (both verbal & written)
• Knowledge & practical experience of the farmer field school approach
• Negotiating & managing partner relationships
• Capacity building of organisations