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Kenya/Meru/Agriculture, fishing, forestry, wildlife
Jamboo Fresh

Agriculture + 2 more

Field Officers - (Multiple Positions Across Kenya)

Meru, Kisii, Nanyuki • Kenya+ 4 more

Posted: 8 Oct 2026

Apply by: 21 Oct 2026

7 days left to apply

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Description

The Role

As Field Officer, you will develop and manage avocado, mango and passion fruit suppliers within your assigned region, coordinating harvesting operations, promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and safeguarding traceability from farm to packhouse.

Available Regions: Kisii, Nyamira, Uasin Gishu, Kirinyaga / Nyeri, Embu / Meru and Laikipia

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, register and develop farmers, aggregators and farmer groups.
  • Assess fruit maturity, estimate volumes and submit production forecasts.
  • Coordinate harvesting activities to achieve production targets.
  • Communicate approved prices, harvesting schedules and Company requirements.
  • Ensure only mature, export-quality fruit is harvested from approved suppliers.
  • Promote compliance with quality, food safety, traceability and sustainability requirements.
  • Facilitate farmer training on GAP, pest and disease management, harvesting and agrochemical stewardship.
  • Maintain accurate PCNs, harvest records and production documentation.
  • Ensure every harvested lot is fully traceable.
  • Submit timely production, harvesting and compliance reports.
  • Monitor labour productivity and recommend operational improvements.
  • Support farms in preparing for GlobalG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, Organic, GRASP and SMETA certification.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in fresh produce sourcing, agricultural extension or field operations.
  • Experience with avocado, mango and passion fruit production/sourcing is an added advantage.
  • Experience with GlobalG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, Organic, GRASP or SMETA is an added advantage.
  • Strong communication, farmer engagement, reporting and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.

Key Competencies

  • Supplier relationship management.
  • Production planning and forecasting.
  • GAP, communication and farmer training.
  • Record keeping and reporting.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Integrity and professionalism.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to recruitment@jamboofresh.com and cc herbert.kinoti@jamboofresh.co.ke

Please include "Field Officer" in the email subject and your preferred region in your application.

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