technical assistant jobs in agriculture

About Strathmore UniversityStrathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmosphere of fr...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:SAFIC is an African-led Centre of excellence at the SBS seeking to empower, enable and scale agri-food innovations, and enhance the competitiveness of food systems across the continent. SAFIC is driven by a clear mission to enhance the competitiveness of the agriculture and agrifood sector in addition to facilitating and supporting innovations within strategic areas of the sec...

Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: SAFIC is an African-led Centre of excellence at the SBS seeking to empower, enable...

Project Overview and Role: Palladium is seeking a Grants & Contracts Officer for an anticipated USAID-funded economic growth program which is anticipated to begin in 2023. The Contracts Assistant will assist the effort to manage all USAID subaward contracts under KPSA to ensure that subaward activities are carried out in compliance with USAID and Palladium policies and procedures. The USAID/Kenya...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. Program / Department Summary With funding from USAID s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Mercy Corps Nawiri Program is leading a consortium of Kenyan and international partners on a five-year journey to sustainably...

The overall objective of the Micro-Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is to promote economic growth, employment creation and poverty alleviation through support to enterprises. MESPT works with intermediaries that provide financial or business development services to improve the performance of enterprises. Programme Goal: The overall objective of the proposed activities is to contribute ...

IntroductionChartered in , Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income count...

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Key Responsibilities Technical Coordination and support: Participate in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community-based surveillance, routine immunization, and supplemental immunization activities throughout the county, and provide project oversight in accordance w...

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres North East of Nairobi, along Nairobi-Thika Highway. It was started in 1981 as a Middle Level College (Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture and Technology (JKCAT)) by the Government of Kenya with the generous assistance from the Japanese Government REF: JKU/ADM/TECH ASST/12/2023 Requirements All applicants: S...

FEWS NET, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity. Created in 1985 by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) after devastating famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides objective, evidence-based analysis to help government decision-makers and relief agencies plan for and respond to humanitarian cr...

In Kenya, the project is well aligned with government ambitions and would be highly relevant for tackling the prevalent gaps in the implementation of national policies and strategies in support of sustainable blue economy and in addressing marine/coastal environmental challenges. The Government of Kenya preselected several areas for the project implementation in the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, Tan...

In Kenya, the project is well aligned with government ambitions and would be highly relevant for tackling the prevalent gaps in the implementation of national policies and strategies in support of sustainable blue economy and in addressing marine/coastal environmental challenges. The Government of Kenya preselected several areas for the project implementation in the counties of Kilifi, Kwale, Tan...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Summary In Kenya, the project is well aligned with government ambitions and would be highly relevant for tackling the prevalent gaps in the implementation of national policies and strategies in support of sustainable blue economy and in addressing marin...

REF: LCPSB/ADV/23-24/50) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: Preparing livestock technical information; Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching; Promoting economic livestock farming; Participating in organising extension activities in field days, agricultural shows, field demons...

Requirements for Appointment Be a Kenyan Citizen; Served in the grade of Principal Agricultural Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years; Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development, Agribusiness Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Agricultural Extension and E...

Overall Purpose of the Job The overall objective of this position is to provide technical support to "Crop damage and yield losses due to insect pests under changes in climatic conditions" project by carrying out a variety of semi-field and laboratorybased investigations using insects pests, natural enemies, host plants for measuring and modelling crop yield losses due to insect pests under a war...

DanChurchAid s aim is to strengthen the world s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual s rights and equal worth. DanChurchAid is rooted in the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church, but is active wherever we find the need is highest, regardless of religion, gender, political beliefs, race, n...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, and self-motivated professional for managing maize regional on-farm trials under the CIMMYT Global Maize Program, based i...

JOB PURPOSE The primary purpose of the position is to support the management of process/activity monitoring for all CSP activities, leading M&E process monitoring reporting while ensuring both data and reports are timely, complete, and of good quality. It is very critical that process monitoring generates evidence, documented as key findings and recommendations to inform activity implementation i...

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. JOB PURPOSE Under the direct supervision of the Programme Associate, this position will provide technical support in the implementation of resilience and self-reliance activities targeting refugees and integrating local commu...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview To provide technical support to the Scientist/Maize Breeder in charge of line development under Eastern Africa Product Profile 2 (late maturity maize)...

The University of Embu (UoEm) was established as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi via a Legal Notice No. 65 of 17th June, 2011 by His Excellency the President. EUC is the successor of the former Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College which started in 1947 as an agricultural training school and was later renamed Embu Institute of Agriculture in 1968. In 1990, it was upgr...

Kwale County is located in south coast of Kenya. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES An officer at this level will be deployed at the County Headquarters and will be answerable to the Chief Officer; In addition, the Officer s duties and responsibilities will involve implementation of the strategic plan and objectives of the Division; handling technical, administrative, human resource, budgetary and asset...

Apollo helps farmers in emerging markets increase their profits. We use agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile technology to help farmers access credit, high-quality farm inputs, and customized advice. Our first product is a customized package of farm inputs, farming advice, and credit delivered to farmers in Kenya. About the Role: Apollo Agriculture is seeking a detail-oriented, ...