Member Services Manager At Cereal Growers Association

Cereals Growers Association (CGA) is a national non-profit member-based farmer organization incorporated in August 1996. Its main purpose is to bring together commercial cereal farmers to promote collective action for the sustained improvement of their farming enterprises and in addressing industry challenges in Kenya.
Job Description
Location:Nairobi with significant field travel
Key Roles and Responsibilities

Member outreach and engagementUsing a variety of channel, market CGA services to potential members and partners.
Carrying out regular review of member business support needs.
Coordinating the development of appropriate member outreach and training interventions.
Updating members and partners on ongoing interventions.

Member training services
Reviewing member and staff training needs.

Working with partners, take lead in designing member training modules and approach.
Organizing business linkage forums such as trade fairs, field days, workshops among others.
Support member collective action efforts for enhanced operational efficiency.

Development and dissemination of training and communication materials
In consultation with industry players and members, develop an annual calendar of technology dissemination and training events.
Serve as the liaison with various county Governments in support of member access to extension services.
Policy advocacy execution
In consultation with relevant stakeholders, prepare and submit the Association’s position on emerging issues in the cereals sub sector.
Present the organization’s position at relevant policy, legislation and regulation shaping convenings.
Requirements for the Post of Member Services Manager
University Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Engineering. A Master’s degree in the same field would be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the Agricultural industry, preferably in Technical Sales, Business Development, Agricultural Extension or Research.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and pro-actively as part of a large team.
Essential Skills and Experience
Strong entrepreneurial drive.
Capacity to fit in the farmer’s shoes (listening capacity)
Strong networking and mobilization skills.
Flexible team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.