technical assistant jobs in agriculture

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...

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. The Position Summary The Program assistant will be responsible for leading community in implementation of the PRIME Program a 4-year Swinnurm Family Foundation Funded Program, aimed at empowering young people in Isiolo and...

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. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The United Nations World Food Programme is the world s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifeti...

Moi University is a public university located in the town of Eldoret in western Kenya. It was the second public university to be established in Kenya, after the University of Nairobi Ref. MU/ADM/03/9/2023 The Farm Manager will be responsible to the Registrar (Administration, Planning & Strategy). Duties and Responsibilities The F arm Manager will be responsible for:- Administration of the farm fu...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning, Monitoring and Implementation Participate/Support in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community-based...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Key Responsibilities Purpose Provide support in the day-to-day operations of experiments and research activi...