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We are actively recruiting an Agronomist to support our client, a leading international development partner implementing a donor-funded programme, for an upcoming green project based in Baringo County. The role will support community-based, climate-smart, and regenerative agriculture interventions aimed at sustainable land and natural resource management.

Location: Baringo County

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership on sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and climate-smart farming practices
• Support community mobilisation, awareness raising, and consensus-building with farmers and local stakeholders
• Design and facilitate training sessions for farmers and county staff, including workshops and field demonstrations
• Support rangeland management, rotational grazing systems, tree planting, nursery establishment, and management activities
• Provide technical guidance on soil and water conservation and erosion control practices
• Support implementation of agroforestry, horticulture, coffee, and forestry-related initiatives
• Contribute to value chain development for agricultural and non-timber forest products and nature-based supply chains
• Support monitoring of agricultural interventions and contribute to high-quality technical and narrative reports
• Collaborate with contractors and project teams to ensure alignment between technical design and field implementation
• Contribute to regenerative agriculture and carbon-related project components, where applicable

Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in English and Swahili
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Food Systems, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Agroforestry, or a related field
• Strong background in community development and participatory approaches
• Proven facilitation and training skills for farmers and county-level staff
• Demonstrated expertise in rangeland management, rotational grazing, nursery establishment, soil and water conservation
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills
• Proven experience in agroecology and climate-smart agricultural practices
• Experience in regenerative agriculture
• Knowledge and experience in carbon trade or carbon-related agricultural projects
• Experience in value chain development for agricultural or non-timber forest products
• A Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience working on sustainable agriculture projects  (soil, water, and germplasm management).

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The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with international organisations or private companies operating in East Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange appointments and manage schedules
• Type, prepare, and format reports and correspondence
• Organise workshops in coordination with programme staff
• Act as a receptionist and first point of contact
• File administrative and accounting documents and maintain an up-to-date filing system
• Enter bookkeeping transactions into Excel books of accounts
• Support the Finance Manager with administrative and logistical needs
• Prepare, process, and follow up on administrative arrangements related to staff official travel
• Support the Logistician in requesting quotations for supplies, works, and services
• Assist in identifying equipment and stationery needs for the Project Management Unit (PMU) office
• Support office management, document preparation, and archiving
• Perform other administration-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant Diploma or Degree.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Swahili both spoken and written.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (capacity to use these tools will be assessed).
• A minimum 2 years’ experiencein an administrative role.
• Experience working with international organisations or private companies active in East Africa

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Key Responsibilities

• Support baseline surveys, beneficiary selection, planning, and data collection in collaboration with project team members
• Plan, organise, and supervise implementation of soil and water conservation works, including contour ridges, semi-circular bunds, check dams, terraces, and water pans
• Supervise contractors and train and oversee community working teams implementing erosion and runoff reduction measures under cash-for-work or asset-based modalities
• Ensure technical quality and compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, BoQs, environmental standards, and safety requirements
• Provide technical guidance and on-site supervision to contractors, site foremen, and community groups
• Draft maintenance manuals for constructed or rehabilitated water and soil management infrastructure
• Support preparation of work plans, BoQs, technical drawings, and contribute to tender evaluations and mobilisation of contractors and community groups
• Monitor work progress, verify quantities, and prepare technical reports, including best practices, challenges, and lessons learned
• Prepare technical documentation supporting payment clearances for cash-for-work activities
• Engage with community representatives and local authorities to ensure inclusiveness, ownership, and long-term maintenance of completed structures
• Ensure application of environmental and social safeguards, Prior Informed Consent (PIC), and gender-sensitive approaches at all work sites
• Contribute to capacity building of community groups and local partners on sustainable land and water management techniques
• Participate in field assessments, surveys, mapping, and impact monitoring activities

Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in English and Swahili
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in cash-for-work, asset-based, or labour-intensive community works
• Strong experience in community engagement, mobilisation, and training delivery
• Demonstrated expertise in supervising small-scale earth, stone, and concrete infrastructure works
• Familiarity with hydrology, erosion control, watershed management, and sustainable land management practices
• Knowledge of environmental and social safeguards and PIC approaches
• Strong data collection and reporting skills, including use of GIS, Kobo, Excel, and similar tools
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and coordination skills

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Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor project vehicle maintenance needs and report issues to the Finance Manager
• Ensure the Project Management Unit (PMU) office is well maintained and report logistical issues (electricity, cleaning, repairs, etc.)
• Maintain a stationery stock database and inform the Administrative Assistant of replenishment needs
• Verify and maintain PMU office furniture and IT equipment
• Label PMU office equipment with project logos and identification numbers
• Create and regularly update the PMU office inventory and equipment status
• Maintain and update the supplier list, including accurate contact details
• Support the organisation of project events in coordination with the PMU team
• Drive project vehicles and schedule their usage
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and ensure consistency with actual usage
• Ensure vehicles maintain adequate fuel levels and are road-ready at all times
• Safely operate project vehicles, including 4x4s, in non-urban and field conditions
• Verify availability of all required legal vehicle documentation before use
• Perform any other logistical or driving duties as assigned by the Project or Finance Manager

Qualifications & Skills:

• Valid driving licence
• KCPE / KCSE Certificate.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Swahili
• Good knowledge of automotive mechanics
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Logistician/Driver
• Experience working with international organisations or private companies active in East Africa

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise on surface and subsurface hydrological processes in relation to soil, slope, land cover, and rainfall patterns
• Support design, supervision, rehabilitation, and monitoring of soil and water conservation structures, including check dams, infiltration pits, contour bunds, terraces, and vegetative ridges
• Collect, analyse, and interpret hydrological data (rainfall, runoff, sediment load, groundwater levels) to inform land and water management interventions
• Support watershed and catchment-based planning in collaboration with contractors and project teams
• Use GIS and remote sensing tools to support watershed delineation and erosion risk mapping
• Integrate climate adaptation measures into natural resource management interventions
• Collaborate closely with engineers, agronomists, county staff, and community facilitators to link natural resource protection with livelihood improvement
• Prepare clear technical reports, maps, and data visualisations adapted for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support facilitation of workshops and delivery of training sessions for community groups and county-level stakeholders
• Participate in field assessments, surveys, and monitoring activities to assess impact over time

Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in English and Swahili
• University degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
• Strong background in community-based programme development and participatory approaches
• Sound knowledge of hydrological processes, rainfall–runoff relationships, infiltration dynamics, and soil–water interactions
• Experience in hydrological data collection, analysis, and application to project design
• Familiarity with GIS and remote sensing tools for watershed analysis and erosion risk mapping
• Strong collaboration, communication, and reporting skills

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in watershed management, hydrological assessments, or catchment-based planning
• Experience working in rural or agricultural landscapes