NGO Job Vacancies in Kenya 2013.
Nuru International Alternative Crop Specialist Agriculture Program Job in Isebania, Kuria West, Kenya
Employer: Nuru International Kenya
Job Title: Agriculture Program – Alternative Crop Specialist
Category: Full time, contract
Location: Isebania, Kuria West, Kenya
Overview:
Nuru International Kenya is a reputable organization with a mission of ending extreme poverty in rural communities of Kenya.
With programs in health, education and microfinance, Nuru’s Agriculture Program aims to increase crop yields in a sustainable and scalable way.
We provide training, agriculture input loans, and extension to thousands of farmers in Kuria.
Currently we are looking to fill a new role of Alternative Crop Specialist who will help us build operations for non-maize food crops and will report to the Agriculture Program Manager.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Help the Agriculture District & Program Manager accomplish the goals of Nuru Kenya and the agriculture program in a sustainable and scalable way.
Conduct research on non-maize crops to help Nuru Kenya determine viable options for new alternative crop programs.
Assist in creating new loan packages for Nuru farmers for the 2014 loan rains season.
Determine best growing practices for each alternative crop and develop training series for teaching best practices to Nuru farmers.
Design and carry out crop trials in the 2013 short rains if deemed necessary.
Work with the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute and other partners to stay up to date on new agronomic practices and research.
Work with the Social Enterprises department to source high-quality inputs (fertilizer, seed, vines etc) in a cost-effective manner.
Help develop efficient distribution mechanisms and schedules for agricultural inputs.
Assist in marketing new crops and educating farmers about their uses.
Educate agriculture field officers & field managers on diseases, pests and other challenges for alternative crops.
Provide field support and expertise during the 2014 long rains growing season.
Liaise with the Social Enterprises department to help develop buying or market linkage strategies.
Qualifications:
Kenyan citizen or the ability to work in Kenya
Prefer university degree in agriculture, project management, or related area
Knowledge of agronomic best practices for food crops such as millet, sweet potatoes, etc
1-2 years of project management experience
Speak fluent English (mandatory) and Kiswahili (mandatory)
Experience conducting both web and field based research
Possess intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, internet, email).
Skilled in budgeting and planning on tight deadlines
Ability to make data driven decisions
Commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kuria, Kenya
Compensation: Negotiable depending on experience
Applicants must currently live in Kuria West District, or be willing to relocate for this position.
Do not expect any of the following: relocation pay, monetary support for family relocation, housing or housing allowance, food allowance.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining their qualifications, experience and motivations (in English) to cropspecialist@nuru.co.ke by May 17.
About Nuru Kenya
Nuru Kenya is different from most other NGOs. Our organization has a holistic approach whereby all our programs work together for a common goal of ending extreme poverty in our community in a sustainable and scalable way.
Read more at: www.nuruinternational.org
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