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Farm Trainer - 2 Posts At Kenya Medical Research - Kemri

Skill-Gap Solutions Ltd

Consulting full time Migori Posted 7 hours ago

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain study model farms, including organizing demonstration plots for hands-on learning Deliver both theoretical and practical training on vegetable production in line with the agriculture training manual Monitor farm productivity by maintaining accurate records and tracking produce distribution Provide continuous support to participants through farm-based discussions and one-on-one guidance on sustainable farming practices Work closely with participants to promote the adoption of best agricultural practices Support agricultural input logistics, including pickup and distribution, in collaboration with the Agriculture Training Coordinator Collect and manage data, including training attendance, adoption rates, post-training evaluations, and REDCap-based assessments Conduct home visit interviews, report on participant progress and challenges, communicate regularly with the Agriculture Training Coordinator, and perform any other assigned duties Vacancy Requirements: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent    Mandatory Formal training or certification in general agriculture, or equivalent hands-on experience in agriculture or community-based training    Mandatory Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in farming or agricultural extension, preferably working with rural farming communities    Mandatory Basic knowledge of crop production, soil and water conservation, and integrated pest management practices    Mandatory Willingness and ability to reside and work in Migori County for a minimum of one year    Mandatory Strong ability to communicate agricultural concepts clearly in a simple, engaging, and culturally appropriate manner    Mandatory Experience training smallholder farmers, women groups or youth in agriculture will be an added advantage    Added Advantage Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.    Mandatory Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, competence, accountability, and integrity while upholding organizational mission and vision.    Mandatory Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask with flexibility in a dynamic work environment.    Mandatory Passionate about agriculture (especially vegetable production) and capable of working efficiently under pressure.    Mandatory