Coffee Extension Training Program - Kisii at New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union Plc

About This Opportunity

We are seeking qualified candidates for a sponsored training program that combines intensive skill development with a self-employment opportunity. Upon successful completion, trainees will become Extension Champions, providing private extension services to farmers in their communities.

Training Program Details

• Venue: Coffee Research Institute and designated County Training Centers
• Duration: One week of intensive theory and practical training
• Certification: Certificate of Completion issued jointly by New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union Plc and the Coffee Research Institute
• Cost: Training is fully sponsored. Trainees are responsible for their own transport costs

Roles and Responsibilities After Training

Upon successful completion, Extension Champions will:

• Provide private extension services to farmers in their wards
• Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to boost yields
• Support rehabilitation of abandoned or underperforming coffee farms
• Promote adoption of quality planting materials supplied through the program
• Mobilize and organize farmers into cooperatives or farmer groups
• Assist farmers with record-keeping, crop monitoring, and basic farm management

Earning Potential

Extension Champions will levy farmers a reasonable service fee, agreed upon at the ward level through cooperatives or farmer groups and approved by the Standing County Technical Committee. Champions will work with cooperatives to streamline collection of service fees through cooperative deductions or mobile money payments, ensuring transparency and accountability. Champions are encouraged to enter into formal service agreements with cooperatives or farmer groups.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, or a related field
• Be a resident of the ward they wish to serve (proof required)
• Demonstrate passion for transforming rural livelihoods through sustainable coffee farming
• Possess effective communication and teamwork skills
• Not have been previously trained under this program

Added Advantage

• Previous experience in coffee farming