New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU PLC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, invites passionate community rooted individuals to join an intensive Coffee Extension Champions Training Program under the revival of coffee through cooperative societies Campaign.
This initiative aims to expand coffee production within the Cooperative Movement from 51,852 MT to 151,000 MT.
Program: Coffee Extension Training Program (Ward level Extension Champions)
Number Required: 1,600 Champions
Location: Listed Wards within the following Coffee-growing Counties (Two positions available per ward:
one formale and one for female applicants
Terms:
Sponsored Training with Self-Employment Opportunity Post-Training
Training Details:
• Venue: Coffee Research Institute and designated County Training Centers.
• Duration: One week of intensive theory and practical training.
• Certification: Certificate of Completion issued jointly by New KPCU and the Coffee Research Institute.
• Cost: Training is fully sponsored. Trainees will cater for their own transport
Roles After Training:
Upon successful completion, trained Extension Champions will:
• Provide private extension services to farmers in their wards.
• Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to boost yields.
• Support rehabilitation of abandoned or underperforming coffee farms.
• Promote adoption of quality planting materials supplied through the program.
• Mobilize and organize farmers into cooperatives or farmer groups.
• Assist farmers with record-keeping crop monitoring and basic farm management.
How Trainees will Earn from Services
Extension Champions will levy farmers a reasonable service fee agreed upon at the ward level through cooperatives or farmer groups and approved by the Standing County Technical Committee. Champions will work with cooperatives to streamline collection of service fees through cooperative deductions or mobile money payments, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Champions are encouraged to enter into formal service agreements with cooperatives or farmer groups.
Eligibility:
Applications Must:
1. Hold a certificate, Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, or related fields.
2. Be residents of the ward they wish to serve (proof required).
3. Demonstrate passion for transforming rural livelihoods through sustainable coffee farming.
4. Have effective communication and teamwork skills.
5. Not have been previously trained under this program
Added Advantage
- Previous experience in coffee farming, cooperatives, or agricultural extension
- Familiarity with digital tools for data collection
- Knowledge of coffee agronomy and post-harvest techniques
Application Requirements:
Submit:
1. Detailed CV
2. Copies of academic and professional certificates
3. Copy of National ID and Proof of ward residency
4. Brief cover letter indicating the ward you wish to serve.
