Agriculture Fishing And Forestry Jobs
Produce Grading & Packhouse Assistant (Openings: 5)
Openings: 5 Location: Nairobi – Kiambu Rd / Ridgeways packhouse belt Overview: Packhouse work is all about speed, precision, and keeping produce pristine. As a Packhouse Assistant, you’ll grade fruits and vegetables, maintain cold-chain standards, and prep cartons for export and supermarket lines. Every label, every weight check, and every clean bench contributes to food safety and customer satisfaction. Our client emphasizes hygiene, traceability, and consistency. You’ll learn grading specs, temperature logging, and traceability labeling while following strict hygiene protocols that minimize rejects and preserve quality. Quick hands and attention to detail make the difference between a smooth operation and costly errors. Daily responsibilities include sorting by size and defects, labeling cartons, maintaining temperatures, cleaning workstations, and assisting with container loading. Accuracy, teamwork, and a methodical approach are key, especially during peak-export periods when speed and precision collide. Cold-room and peak-season assignments offer extra challenge and rewards, reinforcing discipline and performance under pressure. Your contribution directly impacts carton accuracy, audit scores, and customer trust. This role suits someone who enjoys repetitive yet skillful work, takes pride in clean, correctly packed produce, and wants to grow from Grader to Line Lead and eventually QC Assistant, building operational and quality-control expertise along the way. 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: Urban greening starts with strong seedlings and careful hands. As a Nursery & Planting Assistant, you’ll pot, water, space, and harden indigenous seedlings before supporting field planting for CSR projects and city greening initiatives. Every seedling counts, and proper aftercare ensures it thrives in its new home. Our client values attention to detail, environmental care, and reliability. You’ll track growth, maintain nursery hygiene, coordinate transport, and assist community teams during planting days, ensuring the right species goes to the right location with the right care. Daily tasks include managing shade and spacing, recording growth logs, prepping stock for transport, and assisting with on-site planting. Stamina, careful observation, and simple record-keeping make a tangible difference in survival rates and project impact. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on environmental work with visible results. Over time, you can progress from Assistant to Nursery Technician and eventually Site Foreman (Planting), developing both horticultural and project coordination skills. 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: Urban forest honey doesn’t just appear, it’s carefully nurtured at the hive level. As an Apiary Assistant, you’ll help inspect hives, add supers, and harvest honey under cool morning conditions, all while respecting the colony and maintaining calm, deliberate movements. Your work ensures both bee health and product quality. Our client values patience, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols. Extraction is food-grade, so smokers, strainers, and spotless surfaces are standard. You’ll learn to read hive conditions, plan interventions, and handle bees confidently while minimizing stress on the colonies. Daily tasks include monitoring brood and queen health, adding supers, harvesting, filtering, and bottling honey. Maintaining tidy apiaries, accurate records, and safe operations is critical, as your actions directly impact yield, hive survival, and contamination control. Work is seasonal and outdoors, so flexibility and readiness for weekend flows are key. Calmness, curiosity, and careful observation make the difference between average honey and premium urban forest batches. Over time, you’ll gain practical skills in hive management, extraction, and quality control, with a growth path from Apiary Assistant to Technician and eventually Honey Processing Lead, mastering both bee care and post-harvest operations. 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: Seedlings are the start of every great harvest, and your hands help set them up for success. As a Nursery Assistant, you’ll work in shaded tunnels preparing trays, monitoring moisture, and grading seedlings by size and vigor. Cleanliness and attention to detail keep disease out, while accurate labeling ensures orders reach the right growers. Our client values precision, consistency, and a methodical approach. Dispatch days are busy but structured, with checklists, photos, and careful packing to maintain quality. Every neatly packed tray and high germination percentage is a small victory for both you and the farm’s customers. Daily tasks include sowing seeds, pricking out seedlings, grading for health, maintaining shade nets, sanitizing trays, and preparing orders for dispatch. Accuracy and hygiene are central your work directly affects the nursery’s efficiency, crop quality, and customer satisfaction. For someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-oriented work and seeing measurable results, this role offers growth from Assistant to Nursery Lead, and eventually Nursery Manager, building both horticultural expertise and operational skills along the way. 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: Managing fish isn’t just feeding and cleaning it’s about observing, recording, and responding to small changes that impact stock health. As an Aquaculture Assistant, you’ll work in a compact recirculating system, learning feeding schedules, water testing, and biosecurity routines while keeping tanks clean and healthy. Accuracy and consistency are key to keeping growth and survival rates on target. Our client values careful, calm handlers who can spot issues early. You’ll track daily logs, measure growth, test water parameters like pH, ammonia, and dissolved oxygen, and escalate concerns when needed. Every observation and action contributes directly to the farm’s output and product quality. Harvest days are team events, requiring careful handling, prompt chilling, and coordination to protect the fish’s quality. Daily routines also include managing mortalities safely, maintaining hygiene, and assisting with routine system checks to ensure biosecurity standards are met. This role is ideal for someone patient, detail-oriented, and curious about aquaculture processes. Over time, you’ll develop practical skills in fish husbandry, system management, and farm operations, with a clear path from Attendant to Technician and eventually Aquaculture Supervisor. 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: If you love seeing plants flourish under your care, this role is for you. As a Greenhouse Assistant, you’ll rotate through propagation, trellising, irrigation checks, and harvest days, following SOPs that ensure each plant grows healthy and productive. Every task, from pruning to grading, contributes to premium produce reaching Nairobi’s retailers and restaurants. Our client values careful hands, consistent hygiene, and attention to detail. Fertigation is automated, but your eyes and logs help agronomists tweak nutrient mixes and maintain crop health. Accurate scouting, pruning, and grading ensure the greenhouse hits its quality and yield targets. Mornings are fast-paced, focusing on transplanting seedlings and harvesting efficiently without compromising quality. Afternoons are for scouting, pruning, and tidy-up routines that keep disease pressure low and the greenhouse organized. Each day combines speed, care, and purpose. Daily responsibilities include transplanting seedlings, trellising, monitoring drippers, mixing nutrient solutions under supervision, and recording pest observations. Harvesting and grading demand precision, while meticulous logs ensure smooth operations across the farm. For someone who enjoys hands-on work and seeing the impact of their efforts, this position offers growth from Greenhouse Assistant to Section Lead, and eventually Farm Supervisor, building expertise in greenhouse management and agronomy along the way. 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: Think of this as the command center for green spaces. You’ll be overseeing lawns, hedges, trees, and sports fields on a sprawling campus, ensuring every corner looks cared-for and inviting. Your day blends planning seasonal tasks with hands-on supervision, making sure irrigation systems, mowers, and pruning schedules all hum along smoothly. Our client wants someone who doesn’t just manage work who elevates it. You’ll coordinate contractors, enforce chemical safety, and track outputs meticulously, all while fostering a family-friendly, quality-obsessed environment. There’s a practical rhythm here: inspections, top-dressing, line-marking, and equipment checks, ensuring that both aesthetics and safety meet exacting standards. This role rewards sharp organization and a hands-on touch. You’ll plan, allocate crews, and monitor daily performance, but also step into the field when precision matters, from turf care to irrigation troubleshooting. Success is measured in consistently lush lawns, safe chemical practices, and an environment that impresses staff and visitors alike. If you thrive in a mix of operational rigor and creative problem-solving and enjoy seeing tangible results from your leadership, our client is looking for someone ready to own their campus’s landscape and take it to the next level. 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: This isn’t your typical desk-bound lending role. You’ll be out where the action happens on farms, in irrigation cooperatives, and among small agri-SMEs making real-time credit decisions that balance opportunity with risk. Your assessments will dive deep into cash flows, seasonality, and alternative collateral, ensuring loans actually support growth rather than create headaches. Our client values practical pragmatism: you’ll monitor clients through field visits, technical agronomy checks, and continuous portfolio oversight. The aim is to foster safe, sustainable lending that maximizes recovery while empowering farmers and small businesses to invest in inputs, irrigation, or cold storage. It’s a role where you combine sharp credit analysis with empathy and negotiation skills. You’ll structure loans, adjust repayment schedules to crop cycles, and troubleshoot early warning signs before they become defaults. Success here isn’t just numbers; it’s measured in thriving clients and clean, regulator-ready records. If you enjoy mixing financial discipline with hands-on field insight and want to see the impact of every decision on the ground, our client is looking for someone ready to own that responsibility and drive measurable results. 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: If you love turning data into tangible impact on the ground, this role puts you at the heart of smallholder grain systems. You’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of post-harvest losses, spotting where grains go missing, testing practical interventions like hermetic storage and low-cost dryers, and making sure your solutions actually stick with farmers and aggregators. Expect your days to mix field visits with hands-on piloting and training. Our client values someone who can walk into a dusty warehouse or a bustling cooperative and leave with insights that feed into measurable loss reductions and unlock financing opportunities for smallholders. You’ll be the bridge between technology, community adoption, and financial returns. Beyond the numbers, you’ll craft reports, advise on blended-finance models, and liaise with county extension officers. The goal is clear: every intervention you design or scale should tangibly improve farmers’ incomes while strengthening resilience in the supply chain. This is a role where precision meets pragmatism. You’ll combine analytical rigor, facilitation skills, and a flair for practical problem-solving. If making post-harvest losses visible, measurable, and solvable sounds like your kind of challenge, our client is ready for you to lead the charge. 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: Seed production is a precision game, and this role places you at the center of that discipline. You’ll coordinate contract growers, map out isolation distances, and time planting so genetic purity is protected from the first seedbed to the final drying run. Because every field behaves differently, you’ll spend a good portion of your time scouting, checking off-types, verifying detasseling quality, tracking flowering windows, and intervening early when pest pressure or weather shifts threaten seed set. In this assignment, the hiring firm relies on you to translate technical standards into real-world field outcomes: coaching farmers, enforcing strict rouging protocols, and documenting every stage for certification audits. Once crops reach physiological maturity, your focus shifts to harvest hygiene, moisture targets, and careful post-harvest handling so seed lots meet the quality bars required for commercial release. If you enjoy agricultural problem-solving, thrive in field environments, and take pride in clean, certifiable seed lots, this role offers both autonomy and the responsibility to shape the next season’s planting material for hundreds of growers. 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: Field veterinary work in poultry is equal parts science, mobility, and relationship-building. In this role, you’ll move across multiple grower sites, tightening biosecurity, improving flock performance, and catching health issues before they snowball. Every visit matters, from how a brooding room feels when you walk in, to the way chicks respond after a vaccine round, to the patterns you pick up in water intake or litter quality. Within the wider technical team, the hiring company counts on these technicians to be their eyes and ears on the ground: reinforcing good habits, correcting risky gaps, and translating lab and management guidelines into practical actions farmers can actually follow. You’ll coach workers, manage vaccination routines with strict cold-chain discipline, and turn farm observations into actionable data. If you enjoy hands-on flock work, constant learning, and influencing farm outcomes through both expertise and trust, this role gives you the autonomy and field depth to make a noticeable impact on grower success and bird survival. 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: Running a dairy line is part science lab, part rhythm game, temperatures, pressures, flows, and timing all moving together to keep milk safe and products consistent. This role puts you at the center of that dance, overseeing pasteurizers, homogenizers, and packaging lines to keep everything humming through busy shifts. It’s a hands-on, precision-driven environment where small decisions ripple into big wins on quality and uptime. In one of the paragraphs: You’ll also plug into a tight production team where our client relies on you to uphold spotless hygiene, airtight CIP routines, and clean documentation that satisfies both auditors and demanding buyers. Your eye for patterns, a drift in temperature here, a strange hiss in a valve there, is what keeps rework and downtime at bay. Expect a mix of coaching operators, troubleshooting hiccups mid-run, and working closely with maintenance, QA, and cold-room crews. If you enjoy fast-moving plants where your technical instincts actually matter, this role gives you the room to own your line, your metrics, and your craft. 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: If you find peace where seedlings meet sunlight and data meets dirt, this one’s for you. The Forestry & Greening Officer role is all about turning green goals into measurable impact, managing nurseries, supervising planting drives, and ensuring trees don’t just go into the ground but grow and thrive. You’ll juggle germination trays, GPS tags, and watering schedules with equal care, making sure every sapling has a fighting chance. Within this role, you’ll also serve as a bridge between sustainability targets and real-world results. Our client runs multiple greening initiatives tied to ESG commitments, meaning your work directly feeds into environmental audits and community partnerships. From riparian buffers to estate shade projects, you’ll be the one ensuring each effort leaves lasting roots literally and reputationally. It’s hands-on, heart-led work that blends ecology, logistics, and people skills. If you can manage field crews as easily as spreadsheets, and find joy in a survival rate climbing past 90%, you’ll fit right in. 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: It’s not just water and fish; it’s a living ecosystem under your watch. As a Hatchery Technician, you’ll manage the delicate choreography of spawning, incubation, and fry nursing for a fast-scaling tilapia and catfish operation just outside Nairobi. Every parameter matters: oxygen balance, pH stability, feed schedules, and tight biosecurity that keeps disease at bay. You’ll work hands-on across broodstock tanks, incubators, and nursing systems, balancing precision with hustle. The hatchery runs on data and discipline; logs, test kits, and dashboards are as essential as your instincts. Our client prides itself on consistent survival rates and traceable, audit-ready records, so attention to detail isn’t optional; it’s the culture. Expect rotational shifts, on-site meals, and real ownership of results. Suppose you’ve ever wanted to see your technical skill literally come to life in thousands of thriving fry. In that case, this role provides a clear growth path toward Hatchery Supervisor and, ultimately, Aquaculture Manager. 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: Get your hands dirty in the best way possible as an Irrigation Technician installing and maintaining drip and sprinkler systems across peri-urban farms and greenhouses. You’ll be the go-to person for sizing pumps and filters, laying laterals, testing pressures, and making sure water and energy are used efficiently. It’s a role that’s equal parts fieldwork, problem-solving, and farmer coaching. You’ll troubleshoot leaks, unclog emitters, and keep service logs so every installation runs smoothly from handover to harvest. On top of that, you’ll train farmers on scheduling, flushing, and preventive maintenance, helping them save water, power, and headaches. Our client values practical, hands-on expertise: the kind that combines hydraulics know-how, PVC/HDPE installation skills, and a touch of electrical wiring for pump systems. Success is measured by installation quality, system uptime, and how much water gets saved. If you like rolling up your sleeves and seeing immediate, tangible results from your work, this role delivers impact daily while offering a clear growth path from Senior Technician to Site Supervisor, eventually stepping into Project Engineer (Irrigation). 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: Step into a role where science meets productivity: as a Tissue Culture Technologist, you’ll be at the heart of scaling banana and ornamental plantlets for both commercial estates and NGO projects. Precision is non-negotiable; every explant you initiate, every subculture you handle, and every acclimatized plantlet must meet strict quality standards. You’ll maintain aseptic workflows like a pro, prepare media, track contamination rates, and troubleshoot deviations before they impact output. The lab thrives on throughput as much as accuracy, so your ability to balance speed with meticulous technique is key. In addition to the hands-on lab work, you’ll manage inventory, batch records, and assist with audits, ensuring compliance and traceability across the production cycle. Our client is looking for someone who blends technical skill with consistency and attention to detail. Success here is measured in clean cultures, high multiplication rates, and robust plantlet quality, all contributing directly to the lab’s productivity and reputation. 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: Imagine being the gatekeeper of quality for fresh-cut fruit and ready-to-eat salads destined for customers who expect perfection. You’ll be the one ensuring every lot meets both safety standards and client specifications, from metal detection to microbial swabs. In this role, our client counts on you to turn regulations into practical, daily routines: calibrating thermometers, monitoring CCPs, supervising sanitation, and coaching operators without ever skipping a step. Non-conformances? You close them with evidence and follow-through, keeping the facility audit-ready. It’s a hands-on, precise, and detail-heavy clipboard in one hand, thermometer in the other, but also deeply collaborative, working across production, lab, and maintenance teams to prevent issues before they arise. Your success is clear: low complaint rates, first-pass lot approvals, and strong audit scores. If you like blending technical rigor with problem-solving and people coaching, this is where quality really comes to life. 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: Here’s a role where precision meets speed: running a packhouse for high-spec French beans, snow peas, and herbs destined for EU/UK markets. You’ll oversee intake, grading, packing, and the cold chain, ensuring every lot meets strict quality and audit standards. Waste reduction, temperature control, and on-time dispatch aren’t just targets; they’re part of the daily rhythm. Our client relies on you to turn operational complexity into predictable, repeatable outcomes. From coordinating QA checks to maintaining traceability, you’ll coach team leaders, optimize line rates, and keep the facility running like clockwork. Think of it as part production manager, part quality guardian, and part strategist: balancing yield versus spec, reporting waste drivers, and implementing process improvements that stick. Every decision affects not just product quality, but customer trust and compliance metrics. Success here is measurable: OTIF deliveries, minimal temperature excursions, low waste, and clean audit reports. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on order, precision, and tangible results. 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: Get ready to be the boots-on-the-ground expert translating agronomic science into real-world results. You’ll visit small and medium farms, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, fine-tune fertigation, and make sure growers hit residue and quality standards that supermarkets and processors demand. Think of it as part agronomist, part coach, part strategist. Your advice directly impacts yields, farmer satisfaction, and product quality. Our client depends on you to turn technical recommendations into actionable farm practices. From designing nutrition and IPM programs to mapping planting and harvest calendars, your work ensures crops reach the market at peak quality while staying fully compliant. Field visits are hands-on and highly collaborative. You’ll train farmers on GAP, safe harvest hygiene, and MRL compliance, providing clear prescriptions and reports they can actually implement. Sampling, lab tests, and interpreting results are part of the day-to-day, blending science with pragmatism. Success here is tangible: low reject rates, high yields, MRL compliance, and farmers coming back season after season. It’s a role where technical expertise meets coaching and commercial sense, helping farms thrive while meeting market standards. 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 – Mwiki Rd spur / Bellevue enclave Overview: Running a high-tech hydroponic farm isn’t just about plants; it’s about precision, people, and performance. You’ll take full ownership of a high-density facility growing lettuce and herbs for hotels and e-commerce meal kits, keeping every NFT and deep-water culture line humming. Daily life mixes hands-on troubleshooting, automated dosing, climate monitoring, and careful sanitation, all while maintaining yields and cost dashboards that investors and buyers can trust. Our client values managers who can translate horticultural know-how into reliable output: planning crop cycles, calibrating nutrients, and maintaining water quality logs with the rigor of a lab scientist. You’ll ensure HACCP and GlobalG.A.P. compliance, passing audits with confidence while keeping the produce market-ready. Leading a crew of 15–25, you’ll train teams on hygiene, workflows, and best practices, turning labor management into a smooth, productive engine. Collaboration with sales ensures harvests meet customer demand, and cold-room dispatch runs without a hitch. Success here is measurable yield per square meter, contamination-free production, labor efficiency, and consistent order fulfillment. This is more than farming; it’s precision agriculture at scale, blending science, management, and market-savvy execution. 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