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Farm trainers – Migori County
- Advertised Date: 05/08/25
- Closing Date: 05/28/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 100
Job Tite/Designation
Farm trainers – Migori County
Key Responsibilities:
- · Conduct group and individual agricultural training to study participants and develop and maintain the Mama Shamba Maisha model farm.
- · Organize demonstration plots within the demo farm for hands-on learning
- · Track the model farm productivity by keeping clear farm records
- · Provide continuous support through farm-based discussions with study participants
- · Work with the participants to ensure adoption of best practices for farming and sustainability strategies
- · Build relationships with farmers, community leaders and sub-county agricultural extension officers
- · Assist the Agriculture Training Coordinator in agricultural input pick up and distribution activities
- · Be involved in daily documentation of farming training activities and provide timely reports to the study team
- · Attend to other duties, as assigned by the study leadership
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenya Certificate Secondary Education or equivalent. | Mandatory |
| 2 | At least 4 years’ experience in practical farming or agricultural extension experience, preferably with rural farmers | Mandatory |
| 3 | Basic understanding of farming techniques, soil and water conservation and pest management | Mandatory |
| 4 | Ability to communicate agricultural concepts in a simple, engaging and culturally appropriate manner. | Mandatory |
| 5 | Certification in general agriculture or an equivalent experience in agriculture or community training | Mandatory |
| 6 | Experience working with smallholder farmers, women groups or youth in agriculture is an added advantage | Added Advantage |
| 7 | Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage | Added Advantage |
| 8 | Must be a residence of Migori and living in Migori in Rongo or Suna east/west sub-counties for the period of the study | Mandatory |
| 9 | Strong communication and interpersonal skills | Mandatory |
| 10 | Ability to work with people of different backgrounds and literacy level | Mandatory |
| 11 | Passion for agriculture especially vegetable production | Mandatory |
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Application Ends on: 05/28/25 5:00:00 PM
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