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Agronomy / Agribusiness Advisory Officer
CountyNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-20Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceJobWeb Kenya
agronomyagribusinessadvisorymicrofinancesmallholder farmersfarm appraisalrisk assessmentfield officercentral kenyaeastern kenyatechnologyfinance
AI summary
BIMAS Kenya Limited is hiring a results-oriented agronomy/agribusiness advisory professional to support smallholder farmers and loan operations. The role involves farm appraisals, risk assessment, farmer training, client monitoring, and product development across Eastern and Central Kenya. A diploma in Agriculture-related fields, KCSE grade C plain, and at least 3 years' relevant experience are required.
- Diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop Science or equivalent required
- Minimum KCSE grade C plain and at least 3 years relevant experience
- Focus on smallholder farmers, farm appraisals, and loan risk assessment
- Field-based role covering Eastern and Central Kenya
- Experience with financial institutions is an added advantage
- Motorcycle riding license and report writing skills required
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Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
- Required:
- Should be 25 years and above
- Be a holder of at least a diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop science or its equivalent.
- Have a minimum of grade C plain at KCSE
- Have at least 3 years relevant
- in agronomy, agribusiness advisory, or working with smallholder farmers.
- with financial institutions an added advantage
- Good knowledge of local crops, soils, seasons in the lager Eastern and Central parts of Kenya. Knowledge of Agri-value chains and climate-smart agriculture
- Training/facilitation skills, report writing, motorcycle riding license, data collection tools
- Hold a valid certificate of good conduct (to be provided once successful)
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Duties and
Responsibilities
- Create Appraisal and Risk
- Check farm plans and farming viability before loan approval.
- Lower risk by advising on safe crops and weather.
- Guide organization to Connect farmers to buyers, shops, and insurance.
- Training and Capacity Building
- Check farm plans and farming viability before loan approval.
- Lower risk by advising on safe crops and weather.
- Guide organization to Connect farmers to buyers, shops, and insurance.
- Client Support and Monitoring
- Visit farms often to check on performance.
- Give field advice on pests, fertilizer, and weather..
- Watch loan health and spot early warning signs.
- Product Development and Reporting
- Help improve loan products using field facts.
- Send in monthly reports on farm visits and risk.
- Build links with the relevant stakeholders
- End Date 31st August 2026
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