Agricultural Livelihood Specialist at Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development

Position Title: Agricultural Livelihood Specialist
Duty Station: PCMU Eldoret
Reporting to: National Programme Coordinator
1. Job Purpose
The Agricultural Livelihood Specialist will lead the technical coordination and strategic
oversight of INReMP’s agricultural livelihood interventions. This role focuses on enhancing productivity, promoting climate-smart and sustainable farming practices, and strengthening inclusive value chains. The Specialist will ensure that agricultural activities are responsive to the needs of women, youth, and vulnerable groups among other groups, and are aligned with INReMP’s goal of building resilient rural livelihoods within restored ecosystems.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Diversified and Resilient Livelihoods
• Lead the design and implementation of crop and livestock value chain interventions
across target counties.
• Facilitate structured linkages between producers and market actors, including
aggregators, processors, and financial institutions.
• Support the development of inclusive commodity platforms and aggregation
models to improve market access and income generation.
B. Capacity Building and Skills Development
• Design and deliver training programs for farmers, extension officers, and
community groups on agribusiness, climate-smart agriculture, nutrition-sensitive
farming, and sustainable land management.
• Promote farmer field schools, demonstration plots, and peer learning platforms.

C. Community Inclusion
• Ensure alignment of agricultural activities with INReMP’s Theory of Change,
environmental sustainability goals, and inclusive development objectives.
• Forge and manage partnerships with county governments, research institutions
private sector actors, and farmer organizations to promote innovative, climateresilient agricultural practices.
• Ensure gender equality, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability are
integrated into all agricultural interventions.
D. Coordination and Advisory Role
• Support integration of digital advisory tools and e-voucher platforms to enhance
input access and extension services.
• Contribute to the development of Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWPBs) and
ensure timely reporting on agricultural components.
• Collaborate with the M&E Specialist to track performance indicators, document
lessons learned, and inform adaptive management.
• Work closely with the Agribusiness Development Specialist to align production
systems with market demand and value addition opportunities.
E. Other Duties
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the NPC
3. Academic Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural
Development, or a closely related field from a recognized university.
4. Applicable Professional Experience
• Minimum of seven (7) years of continuous experience in agricultural development,
including at least three years in a senior management role within
GoK/Development Partner-funded programmes.
• Demonstrated expertise in value chain development, climate-smart agriculture,
and rural livelihood enhancement.
• Ability to provide support and input to the development of the Early Warning
Systems (EWS) at field level, including market monitoring, weather data
monitoring to track climate-related risks with a focus on enhancing quality,
accessibility, and integration of early warning climate related information to
beneficiaries.
• Proven experience working within Kenya’s devolved governance structures and
familiarity with county-level agricultural policies and planning frameworks.
5. Competencies and Skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate field
realities into actionable programme strategies.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and statistical/data analysis software such SPSS,
STATA, Kobo Toolbox.
• Skilled in participatory approaches including PRA, PLA and community mobilization.
• Ability to mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver
results under pressure.

1. Access the National Employment Authority’s Integrated Management System (NEAIMS) through www.neaims.go.ke
2. Sign up as a Jobseeker/Intern (if not already signed up).
3. Login and capture your CV/Profile comprehensively.
4. Submit your registration in the portal.
5. Apply for the position(s) of interest as advertised.
6. Frequently check on the status of your application and wait for shortlisting to be done.

Note: Manual/paper applications will not be accepted.

Documents Required (for shortlisted candidates)

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of National ID, academic and professional certificates
• Supporting documents and testimonials
• Letter of recommendation from the current or recent Supervisor (Optional)

Successful candidates will also be required to submit documents in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution (2010).

Important Notes

• All appointments are on performance-based contract terms and are subject to an IFAD No Objection.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is an equal opportunity employer.
• Applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.