Welthungerhilfe / German Agro Action
is an International NGO implementing different projects in various Counties of
Kenya and is currently looking for qualified personnel to fill the positions
of Agricultural Field Officers for a fixed term period to be at our Western Region
Offices (Kakamega, Siaya and Bungoma Counties)a
To qualify as an Agricultural Field
Officer, the candidate must possess the following: –
Required Education:
·
Minimum university degree or college
diploma in General Agriculture / Agricultural Education and extension or related
fields.
Required Experience
·
At least 2 and 3 years of
professional work experience for bachelor degree and diploma respectively in a
similar position (proven project expertise on topics related to soil health) in
an NGO set up.
Required Skills:
·
Excellent oral and written
communication skills in English, Swahili and a native language of the preferred
county
·
Good community mobilization and
facilitation skills
·
Knowledgeable on participatory
methodologies
·
Good M&E knowledge and experience
·
Strong interpersonal skills
·
A positive attitude and flexibility
with changing circumstances
·
Previous experience in working with
counties and similar scope of work.
·
In-depth understanding of rural
development
·
Ability to conduct educational
trainings that provide farmers with information that can help them improve
agricultural productivity
Welthungerhilfe / German Agro Action
is an International NGO implementing different projects in various Counties of
Kenya and is currently looking for qualified personnel to fill the positions
of Agricultural Field Coordinators for a fixed term period to be at our
Western Region Offices (Kakamega, Siaya and Bungoma Counties)
To qualify as
an Agricultural Field Coordinator, the candidate must poses the following: –
Required
Education:
·
Minimum university degree in
Agriculture or related fields.
Required
Experience
·
At least 5 years of professional work
experience in a similar position (proven project expertise on topics related to
soil health) in an NGO set up.
Required
skills:
·
Project co-ordination and management
skills.
·
Good organizational and communication
skills.
·
Knowledgeable in operational
planning, quality control and supervision.
·
Good knowledge on Project monitoring,
evaluation and reporting (PMER).
·
Experience in development cooperation.
·
Experience working with counties.
·
Excellent insight of legislative
agricultural management in the country.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants are encouraged
to submit by email a one-page motivation letter, indicating the title of
position applied for, expected remuneration, availability, preferred county and
native language skill, detailed CV highlighting own skills and achievements,
and contact details of three referees (who must be from previous employment),
not later than 26th March 2018
to: ro.ken.recruitment@welthungerhilfe.de
Addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Welthungerhilfe / German Agro Action,
P.O Box 38829-00623
Nairobi
Welthungerhilfe / German Agro Action,
P.O Box 38829-00623
Nairobi
N/B Availability for both positions
should be immediate.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.