Farm Trainers

Vacancy Requirements:

• Kenya Certificate Secondary Education or equivalent.
  
• At least 4 years’ experience in practical farming or agricultural extension experience, preferably with rural farmers.
  
• Basic understanding of farming techniques, soil and water conservation and pest management.
  
• Ability to communicate agricultural concepts in a simple, engaging and culturally appropriate manner.
  
• Certification in general agriculture or an equivalent experience in agriculture or community training.
  

• 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