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

About the role

As a Field Officer you will develop and manage avocado, mango and passion fruit suppliers in Kirinyaga, coordinate harvesting operations and ensure 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 achieve production targets.
• Communicate approved prices, harvesting schedules and company requirements.
• Ensure only mature, export‑quality fruit is harvested from approved suppliers.
• Promote compliance with quality, food safety, traceability and sustainability requirements.
• Facilitate farmer training on GAP, pest and disease management, harvesting and agrochemical stewardship.
• Maintain accurate PCNs, harvest records and production documentation.
• Submit timely production, harvesting and compliance reports.
• Monitor labour productivity and recommend operational improvements.
• 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 related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in fresh produce sourcing, agricultural extension or field operations.
• Experience with avocado, mango and passion fruit production/sourcing is an advantage.
• Experience with GlobalG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, Organic, GRASP or SMETA is an advantage.
• Strong communication, farmer engagement, reporting and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Required skills

• Supplier relationship management.
• Production planning and forecasting.
• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) implementation.
• Record keeping and reporting.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.