County Trainer (Agroforestry & Regenerative Agriculture) | Kenya | 2025

COUNTY TRAINER (AGROFORESTRY & REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE) | KENYA | 2025

ESSENTIAL JOB DETAILS

• Position: County Trainer (Agroforestry & Regenerative Agriculture)
• Location: Kenya (Lake Victoria Watershed region)
• Type of Job: Full-Time
• Industry: Agriculture, Environmental Sustainability, Training & Development
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
• Organization: Trees for the Future (TREES)
• Reporting to: Country Trainer

INTRODUCTION

Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and community empowerment? Trees for the Future (TREES) is looking for a County Trainer to play a critical role in training and mentoring farmers, field technicians, and project staff in regenerative agriculture and agroforestry techniques.

This role requires extensive travel to rural farming communities across the Lake Victoria Watershed region. The County Trainer will be responsible for ensuring high-quality technical training, capacity-building initiatives, and field support. If you have a strong background in agriculture, facilitation, and rural extension work, this is a unique opportunity to drive lasting change.

ABOUT TREES FOR THE FUTURE

For over 30 years, TREES has been a leader in agroforestry training, helping farmers across Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda to restore land, improve food security, and build sustainable livelihoods. Our Forest Garden Approach is a proven, nature-based solution that enables smallholder farmers to plant thousands of trees, grow diverse crops, and break cycles of poverty and climate degradation.

In Kenya, TREES operates in three key regions of the Lake Victoria Watershed, working with over 20,000 farmers. In partnership with Catona Climate, TREES is advancing carbon market verification—providing farmers with financial incentives for climate-positive farming practices.

Learn more: trees.org/lvcarbon

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement county-level training programs that align with TREES’ methodologies.
• Organize and conduct trainings, workshops, and technical sessions for technicians, farmers, and project partners.
• Assess and improve the facilitation skills, knowledge, and extension work of field technicians.
• Provide hands-on support in agroforestry practices, nursery establishment, and regenerative agriculture.
• Conduct frequent field visits to ensure proper implementation of the Forest Garden Approach.
• Document and share best practices, innovative solutions, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to technical content development for training materials and manuals.
• Support the management of training sites, nurseries, and demonstration farms.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, or Natural Resource Management.
• At least three (3) years of experience in agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, or environmental sustainability.
• Proven training and facilitation skills, especially in rural farming communities.
• Strong technical knowledge of agroforestry techniques, permaculture, and soil restoration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and mobile-based data collection tools.
• Valid motorcycle license with off-road riding experience and a safe driving record.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in the Lake Victoria region.
• Ability to travel extensively and work in remote rural settings.

COMPANY CULTURE AND VALUES

At TREES, we believe in:

• Farmer-Centric Impact – Farmers are at the core of everything we do. Our goal is to empower them with knowledge and resources to build thriving Forest Gardens.
• Innovation and Sustainability – We are committed to developing new solutions that restore ecosystems and enhance livelihoods.
• Collaboration and Teamwork – We foster an environment where staff, partners, and farmers work together to achieve long-lasting success.
• Equity and Inclusion – TREES values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all team members.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit 1) a cover letter detailing their passion for agroforestry and community development, and 2) a CV in PDF or Word format.

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Apply here: https://trees.org/job/county-trainer-kenya/

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By joining TREES, you will play a pivotal role in transforming landscapes, improving food security, and empowering farming communities in Kenya. Apply now and make a lasting impact!