Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry Jobs
Produce Grading & Packhouse Assistant (Openings: 5)
Openings: 5 Location: Nairobi – Kiambu Rd / Ridgeways packhouse belt Overview: Our client runs a food-safe packhouse serving supermarkets and export consolidators. You’ll grade fruits/vegetables, maintain cold-chain, and prepare export cartons. You’ll learn specs, hygiene checks, and traceability labels. Lines move quickly but hygiene rules are crystal clear; you’ll be coached until you’re fluent. Temperature logs and labeling accuracy protect quality and reduce claims. If you care about doing repetitive tasks perfectly and take pride in clean, correctly packed produce, this is your lane. Key Responsibilities: - Grade/sort by size/defects; weigh; label. - Maintain temps; record traceability; clean benches. - Assist with container loading. Education & Experience: - Certificate/Diploma Agri/Food Safety; 0–2 years. Skills: - Hygiene discipline, quick hands, reading specs, teamwork. KPIs: - Reject rate, carton accuracy, temperature control, and audit scores. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 46,000–62,000. - Cold-room premium: +8% when assigned to <8°C rooms. - Peak-export stipend: KES 1,500–2,500/month. Client estimates; actuals vary with line speed, zero-defect streaks, and the ability to work late during container loading. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, tea. Growth Path: - Grader → Line Lead → QC Assistant.
K sh 46,000 – 62,000 gross / month
Forestry Nursery & Tree Care Assistant (Openings: 2)
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Ngong Rd Forest Sanctuary (licensed zone) Overview: Our client raises indigenous seedlings for urban greening projects and corporate CSR days. You’ll handle potting, spacing, watering, and hardening, then support field planting with community groups. Survival rates matter right species, right hole, right aftercare. You’ll keep simple growth logs and help coordinate delivery to different city zones. If you like practical environmental work with visible impact, this role blends nursery discipline with community action. Key Responsibilities: - Potting and watering; shade/spacing management. - Track growth; prep for transport; planting support. - Keep records and nursery hygiene. Education & Experience: - Certificate in Forestry/Horticulture; 0–1 year. Skills: - Plant care, stamina, simple record-keeping, and community etiquette. KPIs: - Survival to out-planting, stock counts, planting day execution, and nursery cleanliness. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 38,000–50,000. - Field-day stipend: KES 600–900 per planting day. Estimates depend on survival rates achieved, willingness for weekend CSR days, and license compliance checks. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, water/snacks. Growth Path: - Assistant → Nursery Technician → Site Foreman (Planting).
K sh 38,000 – 50,000 gross / month
Beekeeping Trainee (Apiary Assistant) [Openings: 3]
Openings: 3 Location: Nairobi – Karura fringe / Thigiri Forest edge Overview: Our client manages forest-edge apiaries that produce pure urban forest honey. You’ll assist with inspections, add supers, and harvest under cool morning conditions to protect bees. Extraction is a food-grade process that suits smokers, strainers, and spotless surfaces are standard. You’ll learn to read a hive’s mood and plan interventions that respect the colony. It’s outdoor, seasonal work that rewards calm movements, curiosity, and safety first. Key Responsibilities: - Inspect hives; check brood/queen; add supers. - Harvest and extract; filter and bottle. - Maintain records; keep apiary tidy and safe. Education & Experience: - Certificate Agriculture/Beekeeping short course; 0–1 year. Skills: - Calmness, attention to safety and cleanliness, ability to follow SOPs. KPIs: - Hive survival, honey yield, contamination incidents, and equipment care. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 36,000–48,000. - Harvest share bonus: KES 1,500–3,000/harvest round. Estimates vary with sting tolerance, weekend availability during flows, and extraction hygiene discipline. Benefits: - Medical, PPE (suits), transport to sites. Growth Path: - Apiary Assistant → Apiary Technician → Honey Processing Lead.
K sh 36,000 – 48,000 gross / month
Seedling Nursery Assistant (Openings: 4)
Openings: 4 Location: Nairobi – Wangige Market (seedling hub, metro Kiambu edge) Overview: Our client is a seedling specialist supplying smallholders and urban farms. You’ll work in shaded tunnels, preparing trays, monitoring moisture, and grading orders by size and vigor. Cleanliness prevents disease; labels and dates prevent mix-ups. Dispatch days are busy but systematic with checklists, photos, and careful packing. If you find satisfaction in neat trays and high germination percentages, this nursery team will help you develop fast. Key Responsibilities: - Sow seeds; maintain moisture; manage shade nets. - Prick out; grade seedling health; prep orders. - Sanitize trays; accurate labels and dispatch. Education & Experience: - Certificate in Horticulture; 0–1 year. Skills: - Fine motor skills, cleanliness, labeling accuracy, and stamina. KPIs: - Germination %, order accuracy, disease incidence, tray turnaround. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 33,000–44,000. - Order-accuracy bonus: KES 1,000–2,000/month. Client estimates; varies with seed handling speed, tray hygiene, and ability to meet early morning starts. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, gloves. Growth Path: - Assistant → Nursery Lead → Nursery Manager.
K sh 33,000 – 44,000 gross / month
Urban Aquaculture Attendant (Tilapia) [Openings: 2]
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Thika Overview: Our client operates a compact recirculating aquaculture system serving fresh fish to city markets. You’ll learn feeding schedules, water testing, bio-security routines, and safe cleaning between batches. Growth and survival rates are tracked daily, so accurate logs matter. Harvest days are team events, calm handling and quick chilling protect product quality. This role suits observant, respectful handlers who understand that small changes in water mean big changes in stock health. Key Responsibilities: - Feed schedules; measure growth samples. - Test water (pH, ammonia, DO); record and escalate. - Clean tanks; manage mortalities; assist harvest. Education & Experience: - Certificate in Fisheries/Aquaculture; 0–1 year. Skills: - Observation, hygiene, calm animal handling, basic water-test kits. KPIs: - FCR, survival rate, water quality logs, harvest yield. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 42,000–58,000. - Night-check allowance: KES 1,500/month (rotational). Client estimates: pay varies with water testing confidence, weekend harvest flexibility, and ability to troubleshoot aeration quickly. Benefits Medical, PPE, meal on harvest days. Growth Path Attendant → Technician → Aquaculture Supervisor.
K sh 42,000 – 58,000 gross / month
Greenhouse Farm Assistant (Vegetables/Herbs) Openings: 6
Openings: 6 Location: Nairobi – Ruai / Kamulu (peri-urban greenhouse cluster) Overview: Our client runs climate-controlled houses supplying Nairobi retailers and restaurants with premium produce. You’ll rotate through propagation, trellising, irrigation checks, and harvest days, working from clear hygiene and pruning SOPs. Fertigation is automated but still needs eyes; your logs help agronomists tweak nutrients. Peak mornings are about speed with care; afternoons focus on scouting and tidy-ups to keep disease pressure low. If you enjoy purposeful physical work and seeing quality improve week by week, you’ll thrive here. Key Responsibilities: - Seedling trays; transplant; trellis and prune. - Monitor drippers; mix nutrient solutions under supervision. - Scout pests; record in field logs; harvest and grade. Education & Experience: - Certificate/Diploma in Horticulture/Agri; 0–1 year. Skills: - Careful hands, hygiene, willingness to work in heat, basic measurements. KPIs: - Yield/bed, pest incidence, grading accuracy, water use discipline. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 34,000–45,000. - Harvest bonus: KES 1,000–3,000/month tied to grade-A output. - Sun/holiday premium: 2× when scheduled. Client estimates; offers differ by trellising speed, fertigation literacy, and readiness to cover weekend harvests. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, drinking water/meal on long days. Growth Path: - Greenhouse Assistant → Section Lead → Farm Supervisor.
K sh 34,000 – 45,000 gross / month
Landscape & Grounds Supervisor (Institutional Campus)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Loresho Ridge Overview: Our client is looking for a Landscape & Grounds Supervisor to maintain lawns, hedges, trees, and irrigation for a large institutional campus with sports fields and courtyards. You’ll plan seasonal tasks, manage equipment and contractors, and implement safe chemical applications. The environment is quality-obsessed and family-friendly. Key Responsibilities: - Create seasonal work plans; allocate crews; track outputs. - Maintain irrigation (sprinklers/drip), mowing, pruning, fertilizing. - Enforce chemical safety (labels, PPE, storage, MSDS). - Inspect sports fields; manage top-dressing and line-marking. - Keep equipment service logs; control consumables; manage contractors. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Horticulture/Landscaping; 3–5 yrs supervising grounds teams. Skills & Tools: - Irrigation basics, turf care, equipment, safety compliance, record-keeping. KPIs: - Grounds audit score, safety incidents, water use, budget adherence. Compensation (Kenya): KES 70,000–110,000 + performance bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, PPE/tools, staff meals, training. Growth Path: - Senior Grounds Supervisor → Facilities Landscape Lead → Estate Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 70,000 – 110,000 gross / month
Agribusiness Credit Officer (Input & Asset Finance). [Openings: 3]
Openings: 3 Location: Nairobi – Kawangware 56 (Naivasha Rd spur) Overview: Our client is looking for three Agribusiness Credit Officers to originate and manage micro/SME loans for inputs, irrigation kits, and small cold-rooms. You’ll assess cashflows, collateral alternatives, and seasonality, then monitor performance through visits and agronomy check-ins. The goal: safe growth with strong recoveries. Key Responsibilities: - Prospect and assess farmers/SMEs; underwrite cashflows and risks. - Structure loans with grace periods; align to crop cycles. - Verify use of funds; monitor and collect; escalate early. - Partner with agronomy team for technical checks. - Maintain clean files and regulator-ready records. Education & Experience: - BCom/Ag Econ/Agribusiness; 2–4 yrs micro/SME lending. Skills & Tools: - Credit analysis, field verification, Excel/CRM, negotiation. KPIs: - PAR30, disbursement quality, recovery rate, client retention. Compensation (Kenya): KES 70,000–120,000 + portfolio bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and book quality. Benefits: Medical, transport allowance, phone/data. Growth Path Senior Officer → Portfolio Manager → Agrifinance Branch Lead. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 70,000 – 120,000 gross / month
Post-Harvest Loss Specialist (Grains & Legumes)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Shauri Moyo (Jogoo Rd inner estates) Overview: Our client is looking for a Post-Harvest Loss Specialist to design storage, drying, and handling interventions for smallholder grain value chains. You’ll test hermetic solutions, train aggregators, and quantify loss reductions that unlock finance and premiums. Key Responsibilities: - Diagnose loss points; propose low-cost tech (dryers, hermetic bags, pallets). - Train cooperatives/aggregators on moisture testing and grading. - Pilot interventions; measure baselines vs endline. - Write funder reports; advise on blended-finance viability. - Coordinate with county officers on extension synergies. Education & Experience: - BSc Agricultural Engineering/Agribusiness/Ag Econ; 4–6 yrs PHM projects. Skills & Tools: - Loss surveys, moisture meters, cost-benefit, facilitation. KPIs: - Loss % reduction, adoption rate, ROI/payback, finance leverage. Compensation (Kenya): KES 150,000–240,000 + project bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and outcomes. Benefits: - Medical, per diems, vehicle access, training. Growth Path: Senior PHM Specialist → Program Lead → Value Chain Director. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 150,000 – 240,000 gross / month
Seed Production Officer (Open-Pollinated & Hybrid)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Thogoto (Mutuini forest edge, Kikuyu side) Overview: Our client is looking for a Seed Production Officer to plan and supervise seed multiplication with contract growers for vegetables and maize. You’ll ensure genetic purity, field isolation, rouging, and harvest/processing standards that pass certification. Expect travel and meticulous records. Key Responsibilities: - Select growers; set isolation and planting schedules. - Train on rouging, detasseling (where applicable), and pest control. - Monitor flowering, pollination, and seed set; schedule harvests. - Oversee threshing, drying, cleaning; manage moisture targets. - Prepare certification paperwork; liaise with regulators. Education & Experience: - BSc Seed Science/Plant Breeding/Agriculture; 3–5 yrs seed production. Skills & Tools: - Purity standards, field inspection, processing, documentation. KPIs: - Certification pass rate, purity %, yield/acre, on-time delivery. Compensation (Kenya): KES 130,000–210,000 + seasonal bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, field per diems, training. Growth Path: - Senior Seed Officer → Production Manager → Seed Operations Lead. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 130,000 – 210,000 gross / month
Veterinary Field Technician (Poultry). [Openings: 3]
Openings: 3 Location: Nairobi – Kamulu (Joska corridor, Kangundo Rd) Overview: Our client is looking for three Vet Field Technicians to support poultry growers with vaccination, biosecurity, and feed programs. You’ll run farm visits, train workers, collect samples, and escalate disease suspicions early. The role is practical, mobile, and people-heavy. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct farm audits; advise on biosecurity and hygiene. - Administer vaccines; maintain cold chain; complete records. - Collect samples for lab; interpret basics; escalate alerts. - Advise on brooding, stocking densities, and feed/water management. - Document visits; track improvements and mortality. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Animal Health/Production or BVM/BSc Animal Science; 1–3 yrs poultry. Skills & Tools: - Vaccination, biosecurity, farmer training, and data capture. KPIs: - Mortality %, FCR, visit completion, and farmer retention. Compensation (Kenya): KES 60,000–100,000 + field incentives. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, motorbike/fuel, PPE. Growth Path: - Senior Tech → Area Vet Officer → Poultry Technical Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 60,000 – 100,000 gross / month
Dairy Plant Technician (Pasteurization & Packaging)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – City Cotton area (Jogoo Rd light-industrial belt) Overview: Our client is looking for a Dairy Plant Technician to run pasteurizers, homogenizers, and pouch/bottle lines for milk and cultured products. You’ll guard CIP integrity, temperature logs, and packaging quality while coaching operators. Expect shift rotations and strict hygiene. Key Responsibilities: - Operate and monitor pasteurization/homogenization; keep logs. - Run CIP cycles; verify concentrations and contact times. - Troubleshoot line issues; coordinate with maintenance. - Enforce hygiene/PPE; minimize waste and rework. - Support QA sampling and traceability. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Food Tech/Mech/Process Eng or BSc Food Science + 2–4 yrs processing. Skills & Tools: - Dairy plant ops, CIP, basic PLC awareness, documentation. KPIs: - Micro pass rates, OEE, waste %, unplanned downtime. Compensation (Kenya): KES 100,000–160,000 + shift allowance + production bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, meals, PPE, training. Growth Path: - Senior Technician → Production Supervisor → Plant Engineer/Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 100,000 – 160,000 gross / month
Forestry & Urban Greening Officer (Nursery & Planting)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Mwiki (Kasarani North spine) Overview: Our client is looking for a Forestry & Greening Officer to run tree nurseries, seedling distribution, and planting/after-care across estates and riparian zones. You’ll balance species selection, survival rates, and community engagement while tracking impact for ESG reports. Key Responsibilities: - Operate nurseries (seeds, cuttings, potting, hardening). - Plan planting schedules; supervise pits, spacing, staking, and watering. - Coordinate community days; train caretakers; manage after-care. - Track survival; replant where needed; report metrics. - Liaise with county/environment authorities on permits. Education & Experience: - BSc Forestry/Environmental Science or Diploma + 3 yrs nursery/urban greening. Skills & Tools: - Species selection, nursery hygiene, community facilitation, GPS/mapping basics. KPIs: - Survival %, cost/seedling, community participation, compliance. Compensation (Kenya): KES 90,000–150,000 + project bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and scope. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, field per diems, training. Growth Path: - Senior Officer → Greening Program Lead → Environmental Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 90,000 – 150,000 gross / month
Aquaculture Hatchery Technician (Tilapia/Catfish)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Athi River Interchange (Namanga Rd access, metro belt) Overview: Our client is looking for a Hatchery Technician to manage broodstock, spawning, egg incubation, and fry nursing for a tilapia/catfish operation supplying peri-urban farms. You’ll balance biosecurity, water chemistry, and survival rates while coordinating feed and stocking plans. Rotational shifts apply. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain broodstock health; manage spawning protocols. - Monitor water quality (DO, ammonia, temp, pH); log and correct. - Operate incubators/nursing tanks; grade and count fry. - Enforce biosecurity and quarantine; manage visitors and footbaths. - Plan feed schedules and stocking densities; track survival and growth. Education & Experience: - BSc Fisheries/Aquaculture (JKUAT, Kisii, Egerton) or Diploma + 2–3 yrs hatchery work. Skills & Tools: - Water chemistry, aeration systems, biosecurity SOPs, and careful records. KPIs: - Hatch rate, fry survival %, FCR, disease incidents. Compensation (Kenya): KES 80,000–130,000 + shift allowance + performance bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, meals on shift, PPE. Growth Path: - Senior Hatchery Tech → Hatchery Supervisor → Aquaculture Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 80,000 – 130,000 gross / month
Irrigation & Water Management Technician (Openings: 2)
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Ruaka Bypass (Ndenderu loop, Nairobi-metro) Overview: Our client is looking for two Irrigation Technicians to install and maintain drip/sprinkler systems across peri-urban farms and greenhouses. You’ll size pumps and filters, lay laterals, test pressures, and train farmers on scheduling to save water and power. The role is field-heavy and schedule-tight. Key Responsibilities: - Survey sites, design layouts, cost BOMs. - Install pumps, filters, mains, sub-mains, laterals, and emitters. - Test pressure/flow; fix leaks/clogs; maintain filtration. - Train users on irrigation scheduling and flushing routines. - Keep service logs; prepare handover packs. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Irrigation/Ag Eng/Water Tech (JKUAT, TUK, MKU); 2–4 yrs field installs. Skills & Tools: - Hydraulics basics, PVC/HDPE skills, electrical pump wiring basics, and Excel. KPIs: - Installation quality, downtime, water savings, and service SLA. Compensation (Kenya): KES 70,000–120,000 + field allowance + overtime. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits; - Medical, tools/PPE, transport/fuel. Growth Path: - Senior Technician → Site Supervisor → Project Engineer (Irrigation). Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 70,000 – 120,000 gross / month
Tissue Culture Lab Technologist (Banana & Ornamentals)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Karen Plains (Bogani Rd belt) Overview Our client is looking for a Tissue Culture Technologist to scale plantlet production for banana and select ornamentals. You’ll maintain aseptic technique, media prep, explant initiation, sub-culturing, and acclimatization protocols. The lab serves commercial estates and NGO projects; precision and throughput both matter. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare media; sterilize tools; maintain aseptic workflows. - Initiate explants; subculture and multiply per SOP. - Track contamination rates; run root-cause analysis. - Manage acclimatization (mist house/hardening). - Maintain inventory and batch records; support audits. Education & Experience: - BSc Biotechnology/Plant Science or Diploma + 3 yrs tissue culture. Skills & Tools: - Laminar flow, autoclave, media recipes, sterile technique, meticulous records. KPIs: - Contamination %, multiplication rate, plantlet quality, yield. Compensation (Kenya): KES 90,000–150,000 + throughput bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience & output. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, and lab training courses. Growth Path: - Senior Technologist → Lab Supervisor → Tissue Culture Lab Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 90,000 – 150,000 gross / month
Quality Assurance Officer – Food Safety (F&V)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kahawa Wendani (Eastern Bypass access) Overview: Our client is looking for a QA Officer to guard food safety and customer specs for a cut-fruit and ready-to-eat salads facility. You’ll monitor CCPs, supervise sanitation, verify metal detection, and close non-conformances with evidence. Expect clipboards, swabs, and patient coaching. Key Responsibilities: - Run CCP checks; calibrate thermometers/scales. - Lead sanitation verifications and micro swabbing plans. - Review batch records; approve or hold lots; manage rework. - Train operators; audit PPE, hand-wash, and allergen controls. - Investigate complaints; implement CAPA. Education & Experience: - BSc Food Science/Microbiology or Diploma + 3 yrs in QA/QA lab. Skills & Tools: - HACCP, basic micro, documentation, calm communication. KPIs: - Deviations closed, complaint rate, audit scores, and first-time pass. Compensation (Kenya): KES 80,000–130,000 + quality bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, and meal allowance. Growth Path: - Senior QA → QA Supervisor → QA/Technical Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 80,000 – 130,000 gross / month
Packhouse Manager – Fresh Produce (Export Grade)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kabete Lower (Ngecha Rd corridor) Overview: Our client is looking for a Packhouse Manager to run intake, grading, packing, and cold-chain integrity for French beans, snow peas, and herbs. The facility serves EU/UK buyers with strict specs and audit regimes. You’ll coordinate QA, maintenance, labour, and dispatch to hit OTIF while keeping waste and temperature abuse near zero. Key Responsibilities: - Own intake grading, traceability, and lot coding. - Enforce hygiene, sanitation, and temperature SOPs. - Plan labour; set line rates; coach team leaders. - Work with QA on specs, CCPs, and non-conformance actions. - Balance yield vs quality; report waste drivers; drive improvements. - Manage daily cold-room capacity and dispatch schedules. Education & Experience - BSc Food Science/Horticulture or Diploma + 5 yrs packhouse leadership. Skills & Tools: - HACCP/GlobalG.A.P/BRC basics, cold-chain ops, Excel/ERP. KPIs: - OTIF, temperature excursions, yield %, audit findings, waste %. Compensation (Kenya): KES 150,000–250,000 + performance bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience & audit record. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, meals for late shifts, and training. Growth Path: - Senior Packhouse Manager → Operations Manager (Fresh) → Head of Post-Harvest. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 150,000 – 250,000 gross / month
Agronomist – Open Field & Greenhouse (Vegetables). [Openings: 2]
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Gikambura / Dagoretti South fringe (Nairobi-Kiambu border) Overview Our client is looking for two Agronomists to support small/medium growers supplying supermarkets and processors. You’ll conduct farm visits, diagnose pests/diseases, optimize fertigation, and align growers to spray and harvest calendars that meet residue and quality specs. The role blends science, coaching, and commercial pragmatism. Key Responsibilities: - Run crop walks; issue actionable field reports and prescriptions. - Design nutrition and IPM programs; monitor efficacy. - Train farmers on GAP, MRL compliance, and harvest hygiene. - Coordinate sampling for lab tests; interpret results. - Support planning for varieties, planting windows, and off-takes. Education & Experience: - BSc Agronomy/Horticulture/Agriculture; 2–4 yrs field advisory. Skills & Tools: - Scouting, IPM, fertigation plans, residue standards, Excel/Docs. KPIs: - Reject rate, yield/acre, MRL pass rate, farmer retention. Compensation (Kenya): KES 90,000–160,000 + field allowance + quarterly bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience & portfolio size. Benefits: - Medical, motorbike/fuel allowance, CPD. Growth Path: - Senior Agronomist → Regional Agronomy Lead → Technical Services Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 90,000 – 160,000 gross / month
Urban Farm Manager – Hydroponics (Leafy Greens)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – South A (Mwiki Rd spur / Bellevue enclave) Overview: Our client is looking for an Urban Farm Manager to run a high-density hydroponics facility producing lettuce and herbs for hotels and e-commerce meal kits. The site operates NFT and deep-water culture lines with automated dosing and climate monitoring. You’ll own seed-to-harvest discipline, HACCP compliance, labour planning, and daily yield/cost dashboards. Expect hands-on troubleshooting, strict sanitation routines, and buyer audits. Key Responsibilities: - Plan crop cycles; schedule germination, transplanting, and harvests. - Calibrate nutrient dosing, EC/PH; maintain water quality logs. - Enforce food-safety SOPs (HACCP/GlobalG.A.P); pass audits. - Lead a 15–25 person crew; train on hygiene and task standards. - Track yields, losses, and COGS; publish daily/weekly KPIs. - Coordinate orders with sales; manage cold-room dispatch. Education & Experience: - BSc Horticulture/Agriculture (UoN, JKUAT, Egerton, Maseno) or Diploma in Horticulture + 3–5 yrs controlled-environment farming. Skills & Tools: - Hydroponic systems, HACCP, Excel/BI, sensors/IoT basics. KPIs: - Yield/m², contamination incidents, labour/ kg, order fill rate. Compensation (Kenya): KES 140,000–220,000 + performance bonus. Figures are estimates from our clients and vary with your experience, certifications, and interview performance. Benefits: - Medical, lunch stipend, PPE, training on CEA systems. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): - Senior Farm Manager → Operations Manager (CEA) → Head of Urban Agriculture. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 140,000 – 220,000 gross / month