Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 29, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic team player that has passion for our work, company, and clients. This position will be working closely with a small team, to help with the day-to-day management of up to 15 Agripreneurs on our Agripreneur Program. The ideal team member must have a farming and/or business background with knowledge of the other. They should have good communication skills, both written and verbal, English & Swahili, great interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain relationships at multiple levels with an outstanding attitude, sincere personality, and passion for work.

Responsibilities
• Identify & recruit potential Agripreneurs for the Kuza Agripreneur Program who will be involved in service provision such as aggregation of inputs, mechanization services, produce sale, and extension services to smallholder farmers.
• Develop, grow and maintain a network of service providers at a county level: Identify, engage & facilitate linkages between rural agripreneurs, farmers and input companies, service providers, offtakers and other partners.
• Supporting Agripreneurs on Kuza's Agripreneur Programme by facilitating Information Sessions, Community outreaches, Focus Group Discussions, Awareness Sessions, and other sessions for farmers and Agripreneurs.
• Proactively engage with the program team to provide updates on the program progress and jointly resolve challenges to facilitate achievement of work plans & KPIs 5. Monitor Agripreneurs engagement with and implementation of the program, compile periodic reports, and attend regular staff meetings.
• Work with Agripreneurs and communities to support in building and strengthening a more productive environment for them to do business.
• Recognize and report interesting stories and publicise the programme within the county.
• Liaise with the County Govt & other stakeholders on behalf of the Organization on project matters

Essential Requirements
• Digital literacy
• Access to transport
• Degree in any agriculture, business-related field, or project management 4. 3 years of experience working in the agriculture sector/ commercial or farmer training/extension experience
• Experience in designing and/or implementing value chain development interventions in the agriculture sector
• Community Engagement
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships 8. Management / Mentorship / Training experience
• 9. Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment. Be approachable, mindful, and have the ability to engage with people of various generations
• 10. Good organisation skills

Preferred Requirements
• Past Business Experience
• Past experience of working with NARIGP/ KCSAP Program

About Kuza
KUZA is an innovative social technology enterprise empowering people on the frontline from smallholder farmers to health workers. KUZA creates opportunities for underserved communities to LEARN, CONNECT & GROW through entrepreneurship on their own terms and pace.
Type of candidate we are looking
The ideal candidate would have a farming and/or business background with knowledge of the other. They should be based in the county/ sub-county of operations. They should be engaged in the community which they live in. They should be outgoing, approachable, driven, and trustworthy. Ideally, they would have experience in mentoring / training and/or management. They should have could communication skills, both written and verbal and great interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain relationships at multiple levels.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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