Young Farmers (Youth) Training Officer Job in Kenya

Young Farmers (Youth) Training Officer

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Summary

The young farmers training officer will be responsible in conducting crops training to farm shop franchisees, farm shop agro-vet attendants and farmers within farm shop franchisees network. He/she will be involved in livestock demonstration set up and management, participate in farmer’s clinic days, farmers field schools and farm shop promotional events.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

To provide crops training to farmers, Farm Shop franchisees and shop assistantsParticipate in promotional events, farmers field schools and farmer’s clinicsProvide technical input on the set up of crops demonstration farms and train farmers the best practices during farmers field schools events Support field agents in farmer groups visits and trainingMentor young farmers (youth) in agribusiness activities within farm shop franchisees network coverage. Qualifications, Education, Experience and skillsBachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, horticulture and any other related field plus 1 year working experience dealing with small scale farmers. Diploma/certificate in agriculture, agribusiness, horticulture and any other related field plus1-2years of experience working with small holder farmersFluent English and SwahiliAnalytical and writing skills Communication and interpersonal skills Use of MS Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook Standards of Performance and BehaviorHonesty, integrity and transparency in dealings with stakeholders and clients.Analytical and pro active attitude towards problem solvingProfessional conduct in all operational mattersSend CV and remuneration requirement to jobs@farmshop.co.ke with the subject line “Young Farmers Training Officer” by 31 January, 2014.