Save the Children, a leading international non-governmental organization with operations in over 100 countries, is seeking to fill the position of Agronomic Advisor for its Kenya Country Office. The role is an integral part of a new five-year program that seeks to improve agro-economies, enhance climate resilience, and strengthen the well-being of smallholder tea farmers, women, and children in Nandi County. Through the promotion of climate-sensitive sustainable land-management practices and expanded access to carbon market finance, this initiative is designed to foster long-term sustainable agricultural livelihoods.

The program will reach smallholder farmers with climate-smart agriculture extension services, introduce agroforestry practices, encourage afforestation and reforestation activities in both protected and community areas, and reinforce market linkages alongside supply chain infrastructure. In addition, nutrition awareness interventions will be integrated to support household food security and child well-being.

The Agronomic Advisor will be central to this project, ensuring the application of sustainable crop production systems, capacity building of local farmers, and advisory services on land management. This role requires a professional who can provide technical guidance, participate in field visits, support training efforts, document learnings, and ensure inclusivity in all interventions. The position will be based in Nandi County headquarters, with frequent travel to surrounding project sites.

The Agronomic Advisor will directly report to the Operations Manager and have a secondary reporting line to the Child Poverty Technical Specialist. The post does not supervise any staff directly but requires consistent collaboration with implementing partners, government entities, farmer cooperatives, and community organizations.

The detailed job responsibilities include the following:

The Agronomic Advisor will provide leadership in designing, planning, and overseeing the implementation of agroforestry and crop production initiatives within the program. The responsibilities in this area include:

A key aspect of the role is building the capacity of local farmers, program staff, and partner organizations to sustain climate-smart agricultural practices. Responsibilities include:

As a technical advisor, the Agronomic Advisor will be responsible for providing expert recommendations to improve program impact and sustainability. This includes:

To ensure accountability and progress tracking, the Agronomic Advisor will be actively involved in monitoring, evaluation, and documentation processes. Key responsibilities include:

The Agronomic Advisor role requires a professional who demonstrates a high level of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and integrity. The expected competencies include:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1950 and continues to make a significant impact across the country. In 2024, the organization directly reached over 695,000 individuals through programs spanning health, nutrition, education, child protection, water and sanitation, and food security. The Kenya Country Office manages several donor-funded awards from key partners, including USAID, ECHO, LEGO, BHA, and FCDO.

Globally, Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 staff members and operates in more than 100 countries. The organization is driven by the mission to ensure no child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday, that all children access quality education, and that violence against children is eliminated.

The Agronomic Advisor role aligns with Save the Children’s broader objectives by promoting sustainable food systems, strengthening rural livelihoods, and safeguarding the rights of children and communities.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or background. The organization is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and partners to uphold the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding.

All recruitment processes include rigorous background checks to ensure child safety and uphold the organization’s safeguarding commitments.

Save the Children does not request recruitment fees or engage third-party agencies for candidate placement. Jobseekers are advised to be cautious of fraudulent activities and report any suspicious recruitment practices to . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.