Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

In the wake of increased demand for digitalization of the agriculture sector and use of data for decision making, FAO Kenya has been at the forefront in supporting the Government of Kenya to fully realize this goal. Consequently, FAO Kenya is seeking to strengthen its internal technical capacity by employing a qualified and competent Assistant Farmer Field School master trainer in a position located within the FAO Representation in Kenya.

Reporting Lines

The Assistant Master Trainer will work under overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Kenya and direct supervision of the Project coordinator.

Technical Focus

To provide technical leadership, training, mentorship, and backstopping to facilitators of FFS and FBS, ensuring that both methodologies are implemented effectively, sustainably* and in line with project goals.

Tasks and responsibilities

•     Assist in contextualizing FFS and FBS curricula, training modules, and facilitation guides to local agro‑ecological and market conditions
•     Co‑facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) and FFS/FBS facilitators and GOK extension officers.
•     Provide hands-on coaching to facilitators during FFS and FBS cycles, reinforcing adherence to participatory learning methods, and FFS learning principles.
•     Routine supervision visits to farmer groups to assess facilitator performance and provide on-site guidance on FFS season long learning 
•     Offer technical assistance on agronomy, climate-smart agriculture, group dynamics, participatory experimentation, and business development skills in the preferred FFS group value chains.
•     Ensure facilitators apply approved methodologies and adhere to FFS/FBS principles.
•     Support facilitators in collecting data, maintaining attendance records, and documenting key observations.
•     Guide facilitators in documenting innovations, field trials, enterprise performance, and behavioural change among farmers.
•     Compile field reports, case studies, and success stories for dissemination at project and stakeholder forums.
•     Participate in FFS review meetings and learning events to share lessons learnt.
•     Guide facilitators in documenting innovations, field trials, enterprise performance, and changes in trends among farmers.
•     Compile field reports, case studies, and success stories for dissemination at project and stakeholder forums.
•     Support and facilitate linkages between FFS/FBS groups and service providers (input suppliers, market actors, financial institutions).
•     Support in supervising the LOA service providers in the assigned counties
•     Support in organising and coordinating FFS learning events and field days at all levels.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  
 
•     University degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development or related field
•     Five (5) years of relevant experience in agricultural extension, participatory training, and farmer business capacity development
•     Working knowledge (level C) of English and Kiswahili
•     National of Kenya

FAO Core Competencies

•     Results Focus
•     Teamwork
•     Communication
•     Building Effective Relationships
•     Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•     Certification or proven experience as an FFS and/or FBS Trainer
•     Extent and relevance of experience in integrating cross-cutting themes (gender, youth, climate resilience, nutrition
•     Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
•     Strong facilitation and participatory training skills
•     Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in agricultural/agribusiness projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION