Field Officer – Avocado, Mango & Passion Fruit (Laikipia)

About the role

Jamboo Fresh, a leading fresh‑produce exporter, is seeking Field Officers for its Laikipia region. The role involves developing and managing avocado, mango and passion‑fruit suppliers, coordinating harvesting, and ensuring compliance with Good Agricultural Practices and traceability from farm to packhouse.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, register and develop farmers, aggregators and farmer groups.
• Assess fruit maturity, estimate volumes and submit production forecasts.
• Coordinate harvesting activities to meet production targets and communicate approved prices and schedules.
• Ensure only mature, export‑quality fruit is harvested from approved suppliers.
• Promote compliance with quality, food safety, traceability and sustainability standards.
• Facilitate farmer training on GAP, pest and disease management, harvesting and agro‑chemical stewardship.
• Maintain accurate PCNs, harvest records and production documentation to guarantee full traceability.
• Submit timely production, harvesting and compliance reports and monitor labour productivity.
• Support farms in preparing for GlobalG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, Organic, GRASP and SMETA certification.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in fresh‑produce sourcing, agricultural extension or field operations, preferably with avocado, mango or passion‑fruit.
• Experience with GlobalG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, Organic, GRASP or SMETA is an advantage.
• Strong communication, farmer‑engagement and problem‑solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
• Familiarity with GlobalG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, Organic, GRASP and SMETA certification standards.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Production planning and forecasting.