Livelihoods Support Officer

  • Full Time
  • Kenya

Concern Worldwide

The Gist:

Support agricultural value chain and market access initiatives in Machakos County, Kenya. This role is for someone ready to work hands-on with farmer groups and county government to boost production and sales.

What You’d Be Doing:

  • Implement agricultural livelihoods and value chain activities in project areas, including production support, aggregation, post-harvest management, and market linkages
  • Mobilize and train farmer groups and producer organizations on improved technologies, climate-smart practices, and business skills
  • Coordinate with county departments (Agriculture, Water, Cooperatives, Gender, Youth, Social Welfare) and other value chain actors to facilitate project rollout
  • Conduct field monitoring, data collection, and reporting on project progress, challenges, and beneficiary feedback

What They’re Looking For:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Business Management, Environmental Science, Disaster Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience: 2-3 years supporting agricultural value chain development in arid and semi-arid regions (ASAL).
  • Standout Qualifications: Experience with Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Resource Management, Farmer Field Schools, Making Markets Work for the Poor, or climate-smart agriculture is a plus.

Good Fit If:

You’re comfortable working in rural settings, building relationships with farmers and government partners, and managing logistical details. You thrive on seeing communities adopt better farming practices and gain market access.

Languages:

Strong oral and written English required.

Deadline: September 2, 2026

To apply for this job please visit reliefweb.int.

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