Technical Officer Regenerative Agricultuture (Productive Use of Renewable Energy) at Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA)

Overview:

• The Technical Officer RA/PURE will contribute to KEREA’s objectives in agriculture and energy systems strengthening. Operating primarily in rural or peri-urban areas, this role focuses on effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring quality outcomes aligned with KEREA’s standards. The position requires a proactive approach to training, community engagement, and data management.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate project implementation at the field level through training and workshops.
• Build local partner and stakeholder engagement with community groups and government actors.
• Assist in forming village savings groups or cooperative structures as per project focus.
• Provide technical guidance on agronomic practices and renewable energy usage.
• Collect, verify, and enter field-level data into monitoring systems for adaptive management.
• Draft progress reports with qualitative observations from field activities.
• Coordinate farmer field schools and market linkages as required.
• Perform administrative tasks related to budgeting and logistics coordination.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, rural development or related field; master’s is a plus.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in service delivery within agriculture or energy sectors.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement with government and community leaders.
• Technical skills in training and mentorship, with experience in value-chain promotion preferred.
• Proficiency in mobile-based data collection tools; excellent MS Office skills.