Farm Africa is a different
kind of charity, working to end hunger and bring prosperity to rural
Africa.
We work with different
types of farmers (pastoralists, agro-pastoralist, smallholders and forest
dwellers) in a range of regions in eastern Africa.
We work with them, and
other stakeholders, to develop, test, and support the roll-out of successful
solutions to achieve long-term improvements in their lives.
We believe Africa has the
power to feed itself.
We are currently seeking a Project officer – Crops, for the Farm Africa - AMREF Kenya WASH and Food Security Integrated Project.
You will be responsible for the conservation agriculture activities for this project as well as introducing and promoting our tested dairy goat model.
We are currently seeking a Project officer – Crops, for the Farm Africa - AMREF Kenya WASH and Food Security Integrated Project.
You will be responsible for the conservation agriculture activities for this project as well as introducing and promoting our tested dairy goat model.
As part of your active role
as a key member of the AMREF – Farm Africa partnership project team, you will:
- Liaise with
other project staff, developing effective and coherent plans for the
agricultural components
- Ensure
effective and successful planning, budgeting, management and
implementation of agricultural development work within the project
- You will
work to build the capacity of the local communities, enabling them to
manage their agricultural resources and livelihoods sustainably
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in farmer
participatory research, data collection, entry and analysis with strong project
planning and implementation skills and strong communications and facilitation
skills necessary to provide field level training.
You will have a relevant diploma level qualification and sound knowledge of the development and policy environment in Kenya.
If you are interested in this role, further details can be found in the job description.
You will have a relevant diploma level qualification and sound knowledge of the development and policy environment in Kenya.
If you are interested in this role, further details can be found in the job description.
If you would like to apply
please submit a 3-page Curriculum Vitae, a one page application letter with the
reference: ‘2013 PO - Crops’ in the subject line to: kenyarecruitment@farmafrica.org
by 5.00pm, Friday 5th April 2013.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
How to apply:
For more information on the work of Farm Africa, please visit our website: www.farmafrica.org
For more information on the work of Farm Africa, please visit our website: www.farmafrica.org
