About Digital Green

Digital Green is a global development organization that empowers smallholder farmers to lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the power of technology and community engagement. Our solutions combine digital tools with grassroots partnerships to deliver knowledge-sharing systems that improve the livelihoods of millions.

Our newest initiatives include Farmer.Chat, an AI-powered advisory bot that provides real-time, tailored guidance to farmers. We also continue to innovate on our flagship Video-Based Extension (VBE) platform, enhancing its impact with digital tools like Farmer.Chat.

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and innovative Field Coordinator to lead the implementation of Video-Based Extension (VBE) and support the integrating and scaling Farmer.Chat and other digital tools across targeted counties in Kenya. The Field Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting smallholder farmers with tailored agricultural advisory and driving the adoption of technology-based solutions within Kenya's farming communities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with smallholder farmers in Kenya, particularly in technology-enabled extension services. Experience working with aquaculturists or familiarity with fish farming systems in Kenya is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Video-Based Extension (70%)

• Oversee the implementation of VBE initiatives across target communities, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Train extension agents and farmer groups in creating, sharing, and utilizing localized video content.
• Engage with farmers, producer groups and local partners to promote adoption of aquaculture best practices. 
• Coordinate with government and NGO partners to scale VBE programs.

Farmer.Chat & Digital Agriculture (30%)

• Conduct user research with smallholder farmers to gather insights for Farmer.Chat’s refinement and expansion.
• Build partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to expand Farmer.Chat’s reach.
• Design and implement strategies to integrate Farmer.Chat into ongoing VBE trainings.
• Identify and address challenges to the adoption of digital tools among farmers.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Partnerships

• Monitor project progress and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with Digital Green’s global team and local stakeholders to share lessons learned and best practices.
• Represent Digital Green in local meetings, workshops, and events.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• In-depth understanding of aquaculture practices and fish farming systems in Kenya.
• Proficiency with digital tools, video devices, and data collection tools. 
• Proven experience working with smallholder farmers in Kenya, particularly in agricultural extension and technology adoption.
• Familiarity with designing and implementing field-based projects, including training and capacity building.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in community mobilization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and travel frequently to rural areas in Kenya.
• Proficiency in English and Swahili is required. 
• Right to live and work in Kenya.

Preferred:

• Experience working with aquaculturists in Kenya.
• Familiarity with AI tools or digital platforms used in agriculture.
• Previous experience in communication for development, particularly in content creation and tailoring technical content to simple farmer-friendly formats. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage partnerships and collaborations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Technology, or a related field

Experience:

• At least five years of experience in  field coordination, farmer training and community mobilization with a minimum of three years experience in international development.

Digital Green Values

As a member of Digital Green, you will embody and promote our values:

• Empathy: We prioritize farmers' needs and work alongside them as partners.
• Curiosity: We are eager to learn, adapt, and innovate.
• Impact: We focus on meaningful, measurable results.
• Collaboration: We build strong partnerships to scale our solutions sustainably.