Vacancies at DGB Group

Description

As a Nursery Manager, you will be at the heart of our restoration efforts—growing the trees that will regenerate landscapes, store carbon, and support farmer livelihoods for generations to come. Your role is to lead the planning, production, and management of our tree nurseries, ensuring high-quality seedlings are available on time, at scale, and with care.

You’ll work closely with agronomists, field officers, and community groups to align seedling production with planting targets, while managing all aspects of nursery operations—from soil mixes and irrigation to staffing and reporting. This is a hands-on, full-cycle role for someone who understands that growing a tree begins long before it touches the ground.

This is a perfect fit for someone who blends technical know-how with patience, precision, and a deep love for plant life.

In this role, you will:

•  Oversee all day-to-day operations of the tree nursery, including seed sourcing, propagation, transplanting, irrigation, weeding, pest management, and hardening
•  Manage nursery staff and seasonal laborers, providing clear work plans and guidance to ensure consistent performance and care
•  Plan and track seedling production in line with project timelines and planting targets—ensuring the right species, right quantities, and right quality
•  Maintain detailed records of germination rates, input use, seedling health, and dispatch logs
•  Coordinate closely with field teams to align seedling production with demand forecasts and planting schedules
•  Ensure environmental best practices in nursery management (e.g. composting, water use efficiency, native species propagation)
•  Innovate and troubleshoot challenges such as disease outbreaks, low germination, or unpredictable weather—proactively seeking solutions

Requirements

You are:

• Practical, grounded, and passionate about growing things the right way
• Methodical and attentive to detail, with high standards for plant health and survival
• A natural team leader who leads by example and motivates others
• Equally comfortable in muddy boots and in a record-keeping notebook
• Committed to delivering seedlings that thrive—not just survive

You bring:

• A certificate, diploma, or demonstrated hands-on experience in nursery management, forestry, horticulture, or a related field
• Proven experience managing a tree nursery, ideally with multiple indigenous and agroforestry species
• Knowledge of soil mixes, seed pretreatment, propagation methods, and integrated pest control
• Strong planning, stock management, and organizational skills
• The ability to manage small teams and seasonal workers with patience and clarity
• Experience working in rural settings and collaborating with farming communities
• Basic record-keeping and reporting skills; ability to use a smartphone for tracking and communication
• Bonus: familiarity with climate-smart agriculture or reforestation programs

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Description

As a Community Engagement Officer, you will be the voice and ear of the project within the communities we serve. Your role is to build trust, foster participation, and ensure that local farmers and leaders feel seen, heard, and actively involved at every stage of the project.

You’ll be responsible for facilitating inclusive dialogue, supporting Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes, and ensuring that every stakeholder—from women’s groups to elders to youth—understands the project’s purpose and their role in it. You’ll also handle grievances and feedback from the field, ensuring that we listen with empathy and respond with action.

This is a role for someone who understands that climate solutions are built not only on trees and carbon—but on relationships, trust, and shared vision.

In this role, you will:

•  Lead community sensitization meetings, ensuring clear and respectful communication about project goals, benefits, and responsibilities
•  Facilitate FPIC processes and ensure communities are fully informed and engaged before key project activities begin
•  Identify and support local champions, including cooperative leaders, women’s groups, and youth representatives
•  Create inclusive feedback channels, helping farmers raise questions, concerns, and suggestions in a safe and constructive environment
•  Collaborate with field officers and agronomists to strengthen farmer relationships and improve service delivery
•  Document grievances and feedback systematically, and follow up on resolutions in collaboration with project managers
•  Ensure social safeguards are respected, especially in relation to gender equity, land tenure, and cultural norms
•  Support community events, group trainings, and mobilization campaigns throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

We are looking for a dedicated and practical agronomic professional with a field-first mindset and strong communication skills. You enjoy working in rural contexts and know how to connect with farmers in an approachable and respectful way.

You bring:

• A diploma or degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agroecology, or a related field
• Hands-on experience supporting smallholder or rural farmers, preferably in developing regions
• Practical knowledge of soil health, agroecological systems, and regenerative farming practices
• Strong interpersonal and training skills—able to explain technical concepts clearly and engagingly
• A proactive, self-motivated work style, with comfort operating in remote field environments
• Bonus: familiarity with sustainability or carbon certification programs (e.g. Gold Standard, Verra)

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Description

As a Field Officer, you will be the trusted link between our project and the farmers we serve. Working closely with smallholder communities in the Mount Kenya region, your role is to ensure that our vision of ecosystem restoration becomes reality on the ground—one plot, one farmer, one seedling at a time.

You’ll be the face of the project in the field, responsible for enrolling farmers, providing regular support, and ensuring the successful delivery of agroforestry activities at the grassroots level. You’ll work hand-in-hand with agronomists, nursery teams, and monitoring staff to make sure farmers receive the guidance, inputs, and follow-up they need to succeed.

This is a highly practical, people-focused role that demands empathy, accountability, and a deep connection to the land.

In this role, you will:

•  Register and onboard farmers into the agroforestry project, ensuring proper documentation and GPS mapping of their plots
•  Act as the main point of contact for a defined group of farmers, offering regular support, follow-up visits, and seasonal check-ins
•  Coordinate seedling distribution and track planting progress, survival rates, and farmer feedback
•  Assist with field demonstrations, farmer group trainings, and community meetings—translating technical content into simple, actionable advice
•  Support data collection activities in collaboration with the monitoring team (e.g. planting data, household surveys, verification photos)
•  Identify risks and challenges early—from pest outbreaks to farmer drop-off—and communicate these clearly to your supervisor
•  Build lasting relationships with community leaders, cooperative heads, and farmer groups to promote trust, transparency, and participation

Requirements

You are:

• A motivated and trustworthy individual with strong roots in rural communities
• Passionate about nature restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable farming
• Energized by spending your days in the field—walking plots, talking to farmers, and solving practical problems
• Able to work independently and take initiative, while staying in close coordination with your team
• Comfortable with a fast-moving project environment and flexible schedules

You bring:

• A certificate, diploma, or relevant experience in agriculture, rural development, forestry, or environmental science
• Prior experience working with smallholder farmers, preferably in rural Kenya
• Excellent interpersonal skills—able to connect easily, listen well, and explain clearly
• Basic understanding of agroforestry, soil health, or climate-smart agriculture (training will be provided)
• Familiarity with smartphones and digital tools for data collection (e.g. KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO)
• Willingness to ride a motorbike and travel daily in remote areas (motorbike license a strong plus)
• Fluency in English and relevant local languages (e.g. Kikuyu, Meru, or Kiswahili)