Job Openings at AVSI Foundation

Job Summary

• The Horticulture Specialist provides expert agronomic leadership and technical guidance for high-value fruit, vegetable and horticultural crop value chains. The core purpose of the role is to transition smallholder farmers and commercial producer groups toward sustainable, high-yielding, climate-smart horticultural production while reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring compliance with market food safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and rollout of climate-smart agronomic protocols, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and soil fertility guidelines to optimize high-value production and resource efficiency.
• Design and deploy Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols and train farmer groups on food safety, safe chemical handling and certification standards to ensure market compliance.
• Establish demonstration plots and Farmer Field Schools, create user-friendly extension guidelines, and train field staff and community advisors on practical horticultural skills.
• Prepare and submit monthly performance reports, work plans and budgets to facilitate the realization of project implementation.
• Coordinate the implementation of AGRIPACT project activities and ensure that they are implemented efficiently and to high standards of quality.
• Supervise, and provide technical support and capacity development to, the field officers.
• Coordinate the tracking and reporting on progress, best practice documentation and achievements of the project using the monitoring and evaluation system provided.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with project staff and partners, and maintain and develop policy dialogue with the respective County governments, line ministries, the private sector, interest associations, etc.
• Represent AVSI and the AGRIPACT project at meetings related to the project.
• Capture evidence of the project’s impact and success stories on the ground to assist the Project Manager in developing best practice documents.
• Coordinate the mobilization of participants for various project events such as trainings, field visits/trials/learning tours, and provide logistical support for the same.
• Take the lead in data collection as per the data collection tools provided and document cases of best practice in collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team (including success stories/case studies).
• Prepare, attend and participate in the bi-weekly MEAL meetings and the Quarterly Project Management Committee meetings.
• Develop at least 3 life transformation project success stories.
• Implement and protect AVSI principles and procedures at all levels.
• Any other duties delegated by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a closely related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on technical experience in commercial horticultural crop production, greenhouse management, or agricultural extension.
• Practical knowledge of GlobalGAP standards, food safety regulations and export market quality requirements.

Required skills and experiences

• Practical knowledge of GlobalGAP standards, food safety regulations and export market quality requirements.

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Job Summary

• The Horticulture Specialist provides expert agronomic leadership and technical guidance for high-value fruit, vegetable and horticultural crop value chains. The core purpose of the role is to transition smallholder farmers and commercial producer groups toward sustainable, high-yielding, climate-smart horticultural production while reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring compliance with market food safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and rollout of climate-smart agronomic protocols, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and soil fertility guidelines to optimize high-value production and resource efficiency.
• Design and deploy Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols and train farmer groups on food safety, safe chemical handling and certification standards to ensure market compliance.
• Establish demonstration plots and Farmer Field Schools, create user-friendly extension guidelines, and train field staff and community advisors on practical horticultural skills.
• Prepare and submit monthly performance reports, work plans and budgets to facilitate the realization of project implementation.
• Coordinate the implementation of AGRIPACT project activities and ensure that they are implemented efficiently and to high standards of quality.
• Supervise, and provide technical support and capacity development to, the field officers.
• Coordinate the tracking and reporting on progress, best practice documentation and achievements of the project using the monitoring and evaluation system provided.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with project staff and partners, and maintain and develop policy dialogue with the respective County governments, line ministries, the private sector, interest associations, etc.
• Represent AVSI and the AGRIPACT project at meetings related to the project.
• Capture evidence of the project’s impact and success stories on the ground to assist the Project Manager in developing best practice documents.
• Coordinate the mobilization of participants for various project events such as trainings, field visits/trials/learning tours, and provide logistical support for the same.
• Take the lead in data collection as per the data collection tools provided and document cases of best practice in collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team (including success stories/case studies).
• Prepare, attend and participate in the bi-weekly MEAL meetings and the Quarterly Project Management Committee meetings.
• Develop at least 3 life transformation project success stories.
• Implement and protect AVSI principles and procedures at all levels.
• Any other duties delegated by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a closely related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on technical experience in commercial horticultural crop production, greenhouse management, or agricultural extension.
• Practical knowledge of GlobalGAP standards, food safety regulations and export market quality requirements.

Required skills and experiences

• Practical knowledge of GlobalGAP standards, food safety regulations and export market quality requirements.

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Job Summary

• The Agribusiness Management Specialist will provide expert technical leadership in agricultural value chain competitiveness, commercial farm management, cooperative capacity building and agri-business linkage development. The primary goal is to transform informal producer groups into commercially viable enterprises, establish sustainable market linkages with off-takers, facilitate access to agricultural resources and improve institutional governance within public-private agribusiness partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, coordinating with public and private stakeholders, while integrating gender, youth and climate-smart practices across field operations.
• Coordinate with local government authorities, agricultural research institutes and private sector players to build sustainable service ecosystems.
• Support producer compliance with food safety regulations, grade standards, certification requirements and quality control protocols.
• Prepare and submit monthly performance reports, work plans and budgets to facilitate the realization of project implementation.
• Coordinate the implementation of AGRIPACT project activities and ensure that they are implemented efficiently and to high standards of quality.
• Provide technical support and capacity development to the field officers.
• Coordinate the tracking and reporting on progress, best practice documentation and achievements of the project using the monitoring and evaluation system provided.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with project staff and partners, and maintain and develop policy dialogue with the respective County governments, line ministries, the private sector, interest associations, etc.
• Represent AVSI and the AGRIPACT project at meetings related to the project.
• Closely monitor and document the progress and milestones of the matching grants for the dairy cooperatives.
• Capture evidence of the project’s impact and success stories on the ground to assist the Project Manager in developing best practice documents.
• Coordinate the mobilization of participants for various project events such as trainings, field visits/trials/learning tours, and provide logistical support for the same.
• Take the lead in data collection as per the data collection tools provided and document cases of best practice in collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team (including success stories/case studies).
• Prepare, attend and participate in the bi-weekly MEAL meetings and the Quarterly Project Management Committee meetings.
• Develop at least 3 life transformation project success stories.
• Implement and protect AVSI principles and procedures at all levels.
• Any other duties delegated by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Rural Development, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience designing and managing market-led agricultural development interventions, agribusiness enterprise support, or value chain projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with agricultural cooperatives, producer organizations, off-takers, commercial banks and microfinance institutions.

Required skills and experiences

• Demonstrated experience working with agricultural cooperatives, producer organizations, off-takers, commercial banks and microfinance institutions.

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Job Summary

• The Agribusiness Management Specialist will provide expert technical leadership in agricultural value chain competitiveness, commercial farm management, cooperative capacity building and agri-business linkage development. The primary goal is to transform informal producer groups into commercially viable enterprises, establish sustainable market linkages with off-takers, facilitate access to agricultural resources and improve institutional governance within public-private agribusiness partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, coordinating with public and private stakeholders, while integrating gender, youth and climate-smart practices across field operations.
• Coordinate with local government authorities, agricultural research institutes and private sector players to build sustainable service ecosystems.
• Support producer compliance with food safety regulations, grade standards, certification requirements and quality control protocols.
• Prepare and submit monthly performance reports, work plans and budgets to facilitate the realization of project implementation.
• Coordinate the implementation of AGRIPACT project activities and ensure that they are implemented efficiently and to high standards of quality.
• Provide technical support and capacity development to the field officers.
• Coordinate the tracking and reporting on progress, best practice documentation and achievements of the project using the monitoring and evaluation system provided.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with project staff and partners, and maintain and develop policy dialogue with the respective County governments, line ministries, the private sector, interest associations, etc.
• Represent AVSI and the AGRIPACT project at meetings related to the project.
• Closely monitor and document the progress and milestones of the matching grants for the dairy cooperatives.
• Capture evidence of the project’s impact and success stories on the ground to assist the Project Manager in developing best practice documents.
• Coordinate the mobilization of participants for various project events such as trainings, field visits/trials/learning tours, and provide logistical support for the same.
• Take the lead in data collection as per the data collection tools provided and document cases of best practice in collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team (including success stories/case studies).
• Prepare, attend and participate in the bi-weekly MEAL meetings and the Quarterly Project Management Committee meetings.
• Develop at least 3 life transformation project success stories.
• Implement and protect AVSI principles and procedures at all levels.
• Any other duties delegated by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Rural Development, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience designing and managing market-led agricultural development interventions, agribusiness enterprise support, or value chain projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with agricultural cooperatives, producer organizations, off-takers, commercial banks and microfinance institutions.

Required skills and experiences

• Demonstrated experience working with agricultural cooperatives, producer organizations, off-takers, commercial banks and microfinance institutions.

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Job Summary

• The primary objective of the Office Assistant is to ensure that all office premises are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and order. The incumbent also provides essential support in document filing, managing office consumables, supporting event setups and serving refreshments to staff and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, sanitary and well-supplied office environment through daily sweeping, dusting, restroom sanitation, glass upkeep and waste disposal across all facilities.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and equipment, and provide tea, coffee and refreshment services for staff, official visitors and meetings.
• Monitor and manage inventory for cleaning and kitchen supplies, submit timely purchase requisitions to prevent shortages, and ensure the safe storage and handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Prepare meeting rooms for events, assist with light furniture and equipment moves, and inspect facilities to report maintenance faults promptly.
• Provide administrative support by managing physical and digital files, making photocopies and scans, and delivering office messages and documents promptly.
• Any other duties delegated by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Office Management, Secretarial Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Office Assistant, housekeeper or secretary in an international or national NGO.
• Good understanding of professional cleaning techniques, sanitation standards and safe chemical dilution/handling.
• Strong work ethic, high punctuality and commitment to maintaining early morning operational schedules.
• High level of honesty, trustworthiness and respect for organizational assets and confidential office documents.
• Courteous, helpful and respectful attitude toward staff, management and official visitors.

Required skills and experiences

• Strong work ethic, high punctuality and commitment to maintaining early morning operational schedules.
• High level of honesty, trustworthiness and respect for organizational assets and confidential office documents.
• Courteous, helpful and respectful attitude toward staff, management and official visitors.

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Job Summary

• The primary objective of the Office Assistant is to ensure that all office premises are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and order. The incumbent also provides essential support in document filing, managing office consumables, supporting event setups and serving refreshments to staff and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, sanitary and well-supplied office environment through daily sweeping, dusting, restroom sanitation, glass upkeep and waste disposal across all facilities.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and equipment, and provide tea, coffee and refreshment services for staff, official visitors and meetings.
• Monitor and manage inventory for cleaning and kitchen supplies, submit timely purchase requisitions to prevent shortages, and ensure the safe storage and handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Prepare meeting rooms for events, assist with light furniture and equipment moves, and inspect facilities to report maintenance faults promptly.
• Provide administrative support by managing physical and digital files, making photocopies and scans, and delivering office messages and documents promptly.
• Any other duties delegated by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Office Management, Secretarial Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Office Assistant, housekeeper or secretary in an international or national NGO.
• Good understanding of professional cleaning techniques, sanitation standards and safe chemical dilution/handling.
• Strong work ethic, high punctuality and commitment to maintaining early morning operational schedules.
• High level of honesty, trustworthiness and respect for organizational assets and confidential office documents.
• Courteous, helpful and respectful attitude toward staff, management and official visitors.

Required skills and experiences

• Strong work ethic, high punctuality and commitment to maintaining early morning operational schedules.
• High level of honesty, trustworthiness and respect for organizational assets and confidential office documents.
• Courteous, helpful and respectful attitude toward staff, management and official visitors.