Post-Harvest Loss Specialist (Grains & Legumes)

Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

K sh 150,000 – 240,000 gross / month

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.