Key Responsibilities:
Implement the agricultural components of Vijana Shamba and Mama Shamba studies
Develop the content for the agriculture training manual (both studies) -
Develop the training manual and schedules
Develop video, print, audio, and in-person training materials with support from the Study Manager and Demonstration Farm Trainers
Work with other partners to incorporate appropriate training materials into the training (print, video, audio, in-person, etc)
Demonstration Farms
Identify demonstration farm locations communities (Mama Shamba)
Oversee the demonstration farms
Leasing and protection (Mama Shamba)
Designing, preparation, composting, and planting (including seedbed production) with support from the farm trainers and study participants (both studies)
Ensure equitable distribution of vegetables to pregnant women (Mama Shamba) and seedlings (both studies) from the model farms as they are preparing their farms at home
Develop a guided demonstration farm training schedule and harvesting regime (Mama Shamba)
Supervision of Farm Trainers at each demonstration farm and supportive supervision for participants
Oversee the training of the farm trainers to ensure a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of vegetable production to improve participants' health and nutrition and provide income for their families.
Oversee training of the intervention participants by the farm trainers at the demonstration farms
Vacancy Requirements:
Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture/Agronomy Mandatory
Four (4) years of relevant hands-on experience working/training smallholder farmers Mandatory
Excellent knowledge of all aspects of agronomy related to the cultivation Mandatory
Knowledge of IPM is an added advantage. Added Advantage
Excellent training skills including, communication, needs assessment, course development, Mandatory
Scheduling, implementation of training, and the training impacts Mandatory
People management experience in working with partners and managing small Mandatory
Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written, and verbal; Mandatory
Excellent team player with a cooperative work style; Mandatory
Good report writing and communication skills Mandatory
Strong analytical abilities and detail-oriented Mandatory
Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel; Data entry experience preferred Mandatory
Strong communication and organizational skills; detail-oriented Mandatory