Job Description

Job Title: Regional Crop Production Coordinator

Department: AGRIDEV

Reports to: Crop Production Coordinator

Location: East Kenya ( Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Kajiado, Machakos) 

Job Purpose:

Assist the Crop Production Coordinator in managing green initiatives for the designated area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the coordinator in defining environmental and geo-pedological characteristics for developing vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock).
• Support the analysis of local agricultural contexts and production systems in rural areas.
• Assist in identifying, implementing, and monitoring appropriate intervention models for vertical integration projects in bio feedstock chains in the assigned area.
• Coordinate activities of field officers in agreement with the Crop Production Coordinator.
• Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, communication campaigns, local content, etc.) contributing to agricultural development.
• Support Agrihub activities for supply and logistics.
• Utilize stakeholder relation skills, especially with local communities.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role or field.
• Experience in agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of supply chains, and production potential of agricultural biomass for industrial use.
• Ability to design and manage large-scale agricultural and agroforestry interventions.
• Knowledge of agricultural and agro-forestry production systems, particularly contract farming mechanisms and/or agro-industrial initiatives.
• Excellent coordination and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills.
• Candidate should have a network of relevant contacts to assist in job performance.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 
WTS ENERGY is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 

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