PALWECO Junior Expert in Agricultural Value Chains Job in Busia Kenya

The Programme for Agriculture and Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO) is a bilateral five-year-programme covering Busia County, which comprises the Sub-Counties of Busia, Bunyala, Butula, Nambale, Samia, Teso South and Teso North. 

The Programme aims at reducing poverty, improving livelihoods and living standards of the population of Busia County.

The Programme seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced candidate to fill the following vacant position:

Junior Expert in Agricultural Value Chains

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of agribusinesses in support of small livestock, horticulture and high value trees.
• Support the formation and institutional organization of crop and livestock producer groups and individuals for efficient access to farm inputs and produce markets.
• Support development of business training materials for SMEs (farmers, collection centers operators, input suppliers)
• Assist in designing and implementing community business plans to either start or expand their businesses.
• Identifying and establishing linkages between farmers, produce buyers, input suppliers, financial institutions and extension support services.
• Participate in other tasks relevant for implementation of the Programme.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: general agriculture, animal production, horticulture, agribusiness, economics, business management, food science & technology and nutrition.
• At least 3 years working experience in the field of agriculture and value chains desirably agribusiness development
• Maximum age of 32 years
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment

Location: Busia, Kenya

Reporting: Chief Technical Advisor and counterpart Trade Officer, Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives and Tourism, Busia County

Period: One year with possible extension

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send letters of applications, CV accompanied with copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials.

Applications should be in an envelope that clearly indicates the post applied for and send to the address below so as to reach on or before 5th December 2014

Programme Director
Programme for Agriculture &Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO)
OFF ALUPE ROAD
Off. Tel: +254552322166
P.o Box 306, 50400
Busia,Kenya

OR Send an email to : info@palweco.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted