Intern - Restore4Food (Kenya)

About the role

Restore4Food (R4F) is a WRI Africa initiative in Kenya that integrates agroecological and regenerative agriculture through farmer capacity building, Farmer Field Schools, extension support, participatory research and bio-inputs. The internship offers a structured, mentored placement supporting field implementation, monitoring and learning, with practical experience in regenerative agriculture, data analysis, stakeholder engagement and community-based research.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of farmer training, Farmer Field School sessions, farmer exchange visits and field days, including mobilization, logistics and feedback collection.
• Assist farmers in adopting regenerative and agroecological practices and give routine technical support.
• Help set up, manage and monitor demonstration plots and bio-input trials, including protocols, field observations and record keeping.
• Collect and manage data (surveys, focus group discussions, yield assessments) and prepare preliminary analysis for the research, monitoring, evaluation and learning agenda.
• Engage farmer groups, cooperatives, partner CBOs, county governments and bio-input suppliers.
• Contribute to field documentation, case studies, technical reports and communication materials.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in, or completed within the last twelve months, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in agriculture, agronomy, soil science, agroecology, environmental science, food systems or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in agroecology, regenerative agriculture, soil health or smallholder food systems.
• Willingness to work in rural field conditions, including regular travel and long periods outdoors.
• Prior field attachment, practical training or volunteer experience with a farmer organisation, research institution, extension service or NGO.
• Strong written and spoken English, and fluency in Kiswahili.

Required skills

• Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO) or basic GIS.
• Experience with participatory approaches such as Farmer Field Schools or farmer-led research.
• Attention to detail in record keeping and good interpersonal skills with farmers and officials.