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

About the role

A leading fresh produce exporter is seeking experienced and motivated Field Officers to join its Production & Field Operations team in Kisii. The role involves developing and managing avocado, mango and passion fruit suppliers, coordinating harvesting operations and ensuring compliance with Good Agricultural Practices and traceability.

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.
• Ensure every harvested lot is fully traceable.
• 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 a 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 added advantage.
• Experience with GlobalG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, Organic, GRASP or SMETA is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, farmer engagement, reporting and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.