Agricultural Training Consultant Job in Kenya

Position:
Agricultural Training Consultant

Station: Makueni with some time in Nairobi
 

Term: Three to six months
 

Deadline: 30th June 2016
 

Start

Date: 1st

September 2016

Background: The Busara

Center for Behavioral Economics is a non-profit research organization. 

The

Center conducts research on economics and psychology with the aim of

influencing policies to promote economic development. In an upcoming study, the

Center is evaluating the impacts of agricultural training to small-scale

famers.

Description of Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide
  
  in-person agricultural and / or livestock rearing training and advice to
  
  small-scale farmers.


• Capture
  
  data related to the process and outcomes of training visits to farmers.


• Consult
  
  with the research team on agricultural related matters (e.g., suitable
  
  inputs for a specific location, optimal timing for data collection to
  
  measure harvest, etc.).



• Provide
  
  input on appropriate technologies and practices for target farmers (e.g.,
  
  curriculum development).


• Assist
  
  with the process of locating small-scale farmers.


• Ensure
  
  timely completion of project tasks.


• Other
  
  duties related to project implementation and administrative tasks as
  
  needed.

• Bachelors’
  
  degree, college diploma or certification in agriculture or related
  
  sciences (preferred but not required).


• At
  
  least one-year experience in agriculture related field (preferably
  
  extension services).


• Excellent
  
  oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge
  
  of local dialect would be of additional benefit but not required.


• Well
  
  organized detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  
  simultaneously.


• Ability
  
  to work independently and as part of a team.


• Willingness
  
  to work in rural areas to deliver training.

To

apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@busaracenter.org and

ensure that the subject line reads: “Consultant: REF NO: BU-2016-06-03”. 

Only

online applications shall be considered. 

Only

shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.