Coffee Extension Training Program - Nyamira

This is an announcement for a Coffee Extension Training Program offered by New KPCU PLC, leading to a self-employment opportunity as an Extension Champion in Nyamira County.

Terms of Engagement

The program offers sponsored training with a clear path to self-employment opportunity immediately following the training period.

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 are responsible for catering for their own transport.

Roles After Training (Extension Champions)

Upon successful completion of the program, trained Extension Champions will be expected to undertake the following roles:

• Provide private extension services to farmers in their specific wards.
• Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to boost yields.
• Support the rehabilitation of abandoned or underperforming coffee farms.
• Promote the 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.

How Trainees will Earn from Services

Extension Champions will be responsible for levying farmers a reasonable service fee, which will be agreed upon at the ward level through cooperatives or farmer groups and approved by the Standing County Technical Committee. Champions will collaborate with cooperatives to streamline the collection of service fees through cooperative deductions or mobile money payments, ensuring transparency and accountability. Champions are strongly encouraged to enter into formal service agreements with cooperatives or farmer groups.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Hold a certificate, Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, or related fields.
• Must be a resident of the ward they wish to serve (proof of residency is required).
• Demonstrate passion for transforming rural livelihoods through sustainable coffee farming.
• Must possess 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.

Application Requirements (To be submitted):

• Detailed CV
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Copy of National ID and Proof of ward residency
• Brief cover letter indicating the ward you wish to serve.