Coffee Extension Training Program - Narok

The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union PLC is offering a Coffee Extension Training Program in Narok, leading to a sponsored training opportunity followed by self-employment as an Extension Champion.

Terms of Engagement

This is a sponsored Training Program with a Self-Employment Opportunity Post-Training. The selected candidates will become self-employed Extension Champions.

Training Details

• Venue: Coffee Research Institute and designated County Training Centers.
• Duration: One week of intensive theory and practical training.
• Certification: Certificate of Completion issued jointly by New KPCU and the Coffee Research Institute.
• Cost: Training is fully sponsored. Trainees will cater for their own transport.

Roles After Training (Extension Champions)

Upon successful completion of the training, trained Extension Champions will be expected to:

• Provide private extension services to farmers in their wards.
• Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to boost yields.
• Support rehabilitation of abandoned or underperforming coffee farms.
• Promote adoption of quality planting materials supplied through the program.
• Mobilize and organize farmers into cooperatives or farmer groups.
• Assist farmers with record-keeping, crop monitoring, and basic farm management.

Compensation Structure

Extension Champions will earn revenue from their services by levying farmers a reasonable service fee. This fee will be agreed upon at the ward level through cooperatives or farmer groups and must be approved by the Standing County Technical Committee. Champions are required to work with cooperatives to streamline the collection of service fees through cooperative deductions or mobile money payments, ensuring transparency and accountability. Formal service agreements with cooperatives or farmer groups are encouraged.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Hold a certificate, Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, or related fields.
• Be residents of the ward they wish to serve (proof required).
• Demonstrate passion for transforming rural livelihoods through sustainable coffee farming.
• Have effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Must not have been previously trained under this program.

Added Advantage:

• Previous experience in coffee farming, cooperatives, or agricultural extension.
• Familiarity with digital tools for data collection.
• Knowledge of coffee agronomy and post-harvest techniques.