We are actively recruiting an Agronomist to support our client, a leading international development partner implementing a donor-funded programme, for an upcoming green project based in Baringo County. The role will support community-based, climate-smart, and regenerative agriculture interventions aimed at sustainable land and natural resource management.
Location: Baringo County
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership on sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and climate-smart farming practices
Support community mobilisation, awareness raising, and consensus-building with farmers and local stakeholders
Design and facilitate training sessions for farmers and county staff, including workshops and field demonstrations
Support rangeland management, rotational grazing systems, tree planting, nursery establishment, and management activities
Provide technical guidance on soil and water conservation and erosion control practices
Support implementation of agroforestry, horticulture, coffee, and forestry-related initiatives
Contribute to value chain development for agricultural and non-timber forest products and nature-based supply chains
Support monitoring of agricultural interventions and contribute to high-quality technical and narrative reports
Collaborate with contractors and project teams to ensure alignment between technical design and field implementation
Contribute to regenerative agriculture and carbon-related project components, where applicable
Qualifications & Skills:
Advanced proficiency in English and Swahili
Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Food Systems, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Agroforestry, or a related field
Strong background in community development and participatory approaches
Proven facilitation and training skills for farmers and county-level staff
Demonstrated expertise in rangeland management, rotational grazing, nursery establishment, soil and water conservation
Strong communication and technical reporting skills
Proven experience in agroecology and climate-smart agricultural practices
Experience in regenerative agriculture
Knowledge and experience in carbon trade or carbon-related agricultural projects
Experience in value chain development for agricultural or non-timber forest products
A Minimum of 5 years' professional experience working on sustainable agriculture projects (soil, water, and germplasm management).