Job Description

Job Title: Regional Crop Production Coordinator

Department: AGRIDEV

Reports to: Crop Production Coordinator

Location: Central Kenya (Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo,Nyandarua,Kirinyaga, Nyeri) 

Job Purpose:

Assist the Crop Production Coordinator in managing green initiatives for the designated area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the coordinator in defining environmental and geo-pedological characteristics for developing vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock).
• Support the analysis of local agricultural contexts and production systems in rural areas.
• Assist in identifying, implementing, and monitoring appropriate intervention models for vertical integration projects in bio feedstock chains in the assigned area.
• Coordinate activities of field officers in agreement with the Crop Production Coordinator.
• Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, communication campaigns, local content, etc.) contributing to agricultural development.
• Support Agrihub activities for supply and logistics.
• Utilize stakeholder relation skills, especially with local communities.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role or field.
• Experience in agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of supply chains, and production potential of agricultural biomass for industrial use.
• Ability to design and manage large-scale agricultural and agroforestry interventions.
• Knowledge of agricultural and agro-forestry production systems, particularly contract farming mechanisms and/or agro-industrial initiatives.
• Excellent coordination and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills.
• Candidate should have a network of relevant contacts to assist in job performance.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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