Agronomist Officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

·       Should be 25 years and above

·       Be a holder of at least a diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop science or its equivalent.

·       Have a minimum of grade C plain at KCSE

·       Have at least 3 years relevant experience in agronomy, agribusiness advisory, or working with smallholder farmers. Experience with financial institutions an added advantage

·       Good knowledge of local crops, soils, seasons in the lager Eastern and Central parts of Kenya. Knowledge of Agri-value chains and climate-smart agriculture

·       Training/facilitation skills, report writing, motorcycle riding license, data collection tools

·       Hold a valid certificate of good conduct (to be provided once successful)

·       Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication

Duties and Responsibilities

Create Appraisal  and Risk

·       Check farm plans and farming viability before loan approval.

·       Lower risk by advising on safe crops and weather.

·       Guide organization to Connect farmers to buyers, shops, and insurance.

Training and Capacity Building

·       Check farm plans and farming viability before loan approval.

·       Lower risk by advising on safe crops and weather.

·       Guide organization to Connect farmers to buyers, shops, and insurance.

Client Support and Monitoring

·       Visit farms often to check on performance.

·       Give field advice on pests, fertilizer, and weather..

·       Watch loan health and spot early warning signs.

Product Development and Reporting

·       Help improve loan products using field facts.

·       Send in monthly reports on farm visits and risk.

·       Build links with the relevant stakeholders