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Agronomist Officer
📍 Nairobi 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Agriculture and Livestock
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 28/11/2026
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Job Description
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 End Date 31st August 2026
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