Agroecology Officer at Human Asset Consultants Ltd

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement agroecological master plan and strategies aligned with the project incorporating soil health, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.
• Map out various agroecological aligned partners, create a database and subsequently a comprehensive plan highlighting different roles of relevant actors in implementing agroecological principles in the project.
• Provide guidance and technical support to farmers on implementing agroecological practices including organic farming methods, integrated pest management, agro forestry etc.
• Support establishment of demonstration plots and participatory trials to educate farmers on adoption of sustainable farming practices.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, provide technical assistance, document lessons learned, and facilitate knowledge sharing among farmers and project stakeholders.
• Update the project on latest research and innovations in agroecology and work closely with partners.
• Ensure close communication and coordination with project teams, Farmer hubs, and relevant agencies through regular visits, participation in meetings, and submission of reports.
• Provide daily feedback and maintain detailed records of the agroecological principles implementation process to assess impact and guide program improvement.
• Collect and analyze program data to track progress, measure impact, and inform decision making for future interventions in line with agroecology.
• Prepare progress reports to donor/s and ensure implementation of activities are in line with respective donor grants, expectations, and planned outcomes.
• Document best practices, success stories and lessons learnt to enable learning and replication of successful interventions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Agriculture, Agroecology, environmental science, or any other related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the agricultural sector with a specialization in sustainable agriculture, agroecology or involved in project implementation of organic farming, coordination, and/ or management preferably in rural, or community development organizations.
• Strong understanding of agroecological principles and practices with practical experience in application.
• Demonstrate expertise in facilitation, capacity building, and fostering partnerships.
• Excellent command of Swahili and English
• Excellent presentation, report writing, and communication.