Key Responsibilities 

Project Supervision, Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement 

• Oversee the implementation of sustainability-project activities across 60,000+ farmers
• Lead field planning and scheduling while ensuring operational excellence and quality
• Coordinate and consolidate data collection from field teams
• Manage operational budgets and expense tracking for project activities

Team Leadership & Capacity Building  

• Lead, mentor, manage and inspire field extension teams and agronomy technicians including the Soil scientist
• Set clear performance objectives and support professional development of team members
• Build technical capacity through structured training programs and on-farm demonstrations
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and farmer-centric service delivery

Coffee Agronomy and Regenerative Agriculture 

• Lead the design and implementation of agronomic programs (coffee husbandry, soil fertility, rejuvenation protocols, IPM, and yield optimization) aligned with Kenyan coffee production systems.
• Oversee the implementation of agronomic trials in approved demo plots
• Drive the adoption of Regen Ag practices
• Support climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives including carbon reduction and resilience-building interventions.

Compliance & Certification Support 

• Support the Certification Coordinator in the implementation of compliance standards
• Support in the coordination of internal audits, external audits and corrective action plans
• Train field teams and farm management on certification standards and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’ degree in Agronomy, Crop science, Agriculture and Environmental Science.
• 5+ years work experience working in the Kenyan agricultural sector. Coffee experience will be considered an added advantage.

• Promote and grow the ECORIC biofungicide brand across key agricultural regions in Kenya
• Focus on sales and promotion among flower farms and tea plantations
• Travel regularly to farms for direct product promotion, demos, and farmer engagement
• Plan and execute marketing and advertising campaigns within the agricultural sector
• Work closely with our international team to expand market reach and drive sales growth
• Represent the company at exhibitions, field days, and client presentations
• Provide feedback from farmers and distributors to support product development and strategy

Requirements & Skills

• Proven sales experience is mandatory
• Specialization in agricultural sales, preferably in flowers and tea crops
• Previous experience in agriculture is a strong advantage
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Technical understanding of crop protection products is a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel extensively to farms across Kenya
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience
• Strong interest in agricultural products and sustainable farming solutions
• Self-motivated, responsible, and goal-oriented
• Proficiency in English and basic computer literacy (emails, reporting, MS Office)

Target Regions

We are specifically looking for specialists based in or familiar with the main flower and tea farming regions of Kenya:
Meru, Lake Naivasha, the Mount Kenya region, Timau, Nanyuki, Naivasha, Nakuru, Thika, Athi River, Isinya (Kajiado), Laikipia, Nyandarua, Kericho, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nairobi, Kiambu.

What We Offer

• Fixed salary 40 000 + commission on personal sales
• Official employment with a 3-month probation period
• Full-time position with extensive fieldwork and travel across Kenya
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-developing agro-business

The digital agriculture specialist will perform the following key functions.

Assists the FAO Country Representative and management team in preparing digital programmes, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure digital plans and activities are successfully completed within agreed timelines
Conduct a rapid assessment of the existing digital solutions and document their functionalities, gaps, and opportunities at FAO and within government
Prepare a strategy to support the adoption of digital technologies across the representation and Government partners
Develop and prepare data managements strategies for FAO projects
Provide support and guidance in the implementation of digital projects across the representation, including Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS), Hand-in-Hand (HiH), Digital Villages Initiative (DVI), National Land Information Management System (NLIMS) etc.
Prepare evaluation criteria for Return on Investment (ROI) for the digital processes, technologies, and solutions, including cost savings and sustainability strategies.
Coordinate and manage stakeholders engagement, to ensure digital solutions and systems are developed, implemented, and deployed appropriately.
Prepare and present reports/presentation to intergovernmental agencies or bodies, Digital Working Groups, relevant UN bodies, and other policy-making organs, on FAOs Digital Agenda
Ensure all reports and documentation are filed in appropriate FAO Sharepoint repositories

Technical Expertise in Financial Inclusion

•  Provide technical guidance on financial inclusion activities, including technical design of connecting entrepreneurs to formal financial institutions.
•  Lead the development of a Revolving Fund to support financial inclusion in Mandera.
• •  Liaise with formal financial institutions to support access to finance for hard-to-reach customers, building trust and setting up dialogue with target communities.
  •  Support small businesses to access finance and repay credit facilities safely; providing mentorship where necessary to support growth and repayment.
  •  Develop a pipeline of businesses in target areas that can access formal finance and support the connection of these businesses to financial institutions.
  •  Provide technical guidance around KYC (Know-Your-Customer) requirements for access to formal finance.

  Program Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation

  •  In collaboration with the Project Manager, provide technical leadership related to project design, development, planning, implementation, reporting and overall project management of the financial inclusion portfolio.
  •  Develop technically sound work plans consistent with programme goals and objectives in coordination with the Economic Recovery staff & the MEAL team.
  •  Develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, strategies, monitoring and evaluation plans and ensure their appropriate and timely implementation.
  •  Closely monitor the implementation of Financial Inclusion activities to timely, identify any problems that may affect the achievement of intended outputs