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2014 Agriculture Job in Kenya
Job title: Agribusiness Specialist
Reference Number: DPP/002/AS/2014
Reporting to: Programme Manager, Agriculture
Location: Nairobi
Purpose of the Position
The holder of this position will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative agribusiness enterprises / solutions for the Agency as well as spearheading promotion of agriculture as a business among the youth.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Preparing and developing agribusiness training modules and manuals.
- Organizing agribusiness fairs, workshops and field visits for knowledge and technology sharing and transfer among the youth.
- Offering trainings to youth on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) in partnership with identified stakeholders.
- Developing quality concept notes and proposals for mobilizing resources to undertake agribusiness activities.
- Working with other experts / professionals in agriculture, primarily from KARI in implementing professional mentorship of youth in Agriculture.
- Developing project papers and publications for disseminating relevant knowledge and technologies on agribusiness to diverse audiences.
- Working with scientists from KARI and other collaborating institutions in providing technical backstopping to farmers on specific aspects of agribusiness.
- Preparing and maintaining a database of relevant actors and service providers in the different agricultural product value chains.
- Analysing and figuring out marketing strategies for the Agency’s agricultural produce.
- Hiring and mentoring casual workers on the farm.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness Management, Food Security or any agriculture-related field.
- Diploma and Higher National Diploma holders in the same fields may take advantage of this opening and submit their details for future consideration for other assignments.
Skills
- Must be results-oriented and an excellent communicator both orally and in writing.
- Good Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Good understanding of the operations of NGOs will be an advantage.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Personal Qualities & Behavioural Attributes
- Should be a person who is passionate, mature, honest, responsible, enthusiastic to learn, change oriented and people focused.
- A Self-starter with a strong desire to learn.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Interested and qualified individuals are advised to submit their details through the web form available on our website www.yadsti.org by 7th February 2014.
Upon review of information provided, YADSTI will request shortlisted applicants only to send their detailed CVs and reserves the right to contact applicants for interviews.
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