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.

Kenya Poultry Farmers Association (KEPOFA) Business Development Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Poultry Farmers Association (KEPOFA)
Vacancy: Business Development Officer 
Kenya Poultry Farmers Association is the umbrella association of poultry farmers in the country that seeks to advocate for the rights and needs of the poultry farmers. The association has membership across the country and governed by an elected board.  The goal of the association is to be financially self sustaining to ensure there is continuity in delivering services to the members. Further, the association aim to support its members in marketing of its products across the country.  To initiate income generating activities for the association and support the members identify lucrative market for poultry products the association wishes to recruit a business development officer.
Some of the key duties of the Business Development Officer will comprise the following: Promotion of income generating activities  for  the  association Identification of  viable  markets  for poultry products Planning and  coordination of  all the  income generating activities /projects Writing funding proposals  for the income  generating projects Writing business plans  for the  various income generating projects Capacity building for members, board and staff of the association on commercialization of poultry farming.Qualifications of the person required Minimum  of  a degree in Business  studies with a major in  Marketing  or livestock production and experience  in marketing or business  development A minimum of  two  years  experience in marketing  field especially  for agricultural products  Experience in poultry sector  will be an added  advantage Preferred candidate should be below 35 years    Apply by sending your cv to info@liaisonconsultants.co.ke  by 11th July 2013

TechnoServe Consultancy Services to Develop a Subscription Based Herd Management Plan (HMP) for Small Holder Farmers

TechnoServe

Provision of Consultancy Services to Develop a Subscription Based Herd Management Plan (HMP) for Small Holder Farmers

Terms of Reference

Request for Applications

Applications are invited from Technical Consultants to develop a subscription based Herd Management Plan (HMP) for smallholder farmers. 

Background Information
Available literature on the Kenyan dairy sector mentions that 30% of milk produced is attributed to breed potential while the balance of 70% is attributed to animal husbandry which includes feeding, animal health and calf rearing among others. 

The current production status of the Kenyan dairy herd is low with an average of 4-5 liters a day or a lactation of 1,200 - 1,400 liters per year compared to over 5,000 liters per year in South Africa and 8,000L per year in Denmark.

The low figures in Kenya are attributed to poor animal health, breeds and feeding regimens, resulting from a myriad of constraints including poor access to information, low and inconsistent quality of feeds and extension services due to lack of adherence of standards and high cost of inputs. 

The high cost of inputs often limits the use of quality inputs which then have a negative impact on productivity.

Therefore, there is an opportunity to significantly improve productivity and profitability of dairy herds among smallholder farmers by developing and promoting a plan for organized routine and management practices, accomplished through disease and parasite control, reproduction and nutrition management. 

TechnoServe, a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets, is one of the implementing partners of the Kenya Market Assistance Program (MAP). 

This initiative is being implemented by a consortium of five organizations that include Kenya Market Trust (KMT) as the lead.   The Program aims to improve the performance of key market systems important to poor people in Kenya by addressing systemic constraints found in those market systems.  MAP is using the making markets work for the poor approach, which DFID has used to produce results in most of its private sector development work.  Overall, the objective of MAP will be measured against three key outcomes:Major systemic change achieved in 3 to 5 market systems, resulting in aggregate average growth of 10% per annum above overall growth of the economy, with the position of poor people (both men and women) improving at a rate significantly greater than this.At least 400,000 poor people (as producers, employees, etc) positively affected at the end of MAP in terms of new jobs created, and incomes for 100,000 people increase by 10%.A 30% increase in peer perceptions of partners’ effectiveness and in stakeholders’ awareness and understanding of the approach.TechnoServe is facilitating MAP Dairy Sector Strategy, to address systemic constraints related to service markets feeding into dairy and the processes of formalizing supply chains.  We are supporting interventions to address market failures towards increased adoption of breeding services (focus artificial insemination (AI)) and penetration of quality assured breed and animal health care services in the rural areas; stimulating a commercial fodder and concentrate feeds market to help farmers optimize the returns from their herds’ genetic potential; and supporting growth of cold supply chain through alternative investment models and strategies.
To achieve this Dairy Sector Strategy goal of increasing small holder productivity, MAP is facilitating a management program related to breeding, fodder and veterinary care for small holder farmers.
MAP is interested in piloting a comprehensive herd management program, integrating preventative medicine, quality assured breeding services (focus on AI), nutrition and scheduled herd visits to review and advice on herd performance. 

Statement of Purpose

MAP proposes to develop an integrative program of health, reproduction and nutrition management to address inputs and service delivery constraints in dairy farming.  

This will entail research into:Common diseases and health concerns in dairy, Minimum nutritional requirements,Standard breeding (AI) and veterinary services, and Identification of reputable input suppliers of breeding, vet-care and feeds.This information will guide the development of a subscription based Herd Management Plan for roll out by dairy hubs, agro-vets and other dairy service providers (including Breeding and Veterinary Service Providers and industry level organizations). The plan should ensure that farmers have access to vital inputs and services, to influence productivity and running of progressive and profitable farms.
The Herd Management Plan will include:  Individual farmers registering their animals into the program.Cost effective subscription based services for three levels of subscribers (Gold, Silver and Bronze).Total service delivery fees including treatment, supplies and transport costs factored in the subscription fees.The overall goal of the HMP is to: Improve sales and effectiveness of service delivery to small holder dairy farmers through an integrative program of health, reproduction and quality management.Improve sales of supplies and services to small holder farmers through a cost effective subscription plan.Improve operational efficiency among service providers including dairy hubs, AI and vet service providers. Click here to read a detailed terms of reference

Tentative budget

We invite the prospective Consultant to provide a quotation for this piece of work together with an estimate of expenses.

Submission and receipt of proposals

The completed technical and budget proposals must be delivered via email address below:

ke-procurement@tns.org

So as to be received on or before 4.00 pm, 20th June, 2013

Any proposal received after the time for submission will not be evaluated.