Location: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Naivasha- Kenya

Job Summary

IRES is seeking experienced consultant trainers and subject-matter experts across the agriculture and agribusiness sector to support professional training, technical advisory services, and capacity-building assignments. We welcome specialists in crop production, livestock and animal husbandry, fisheries and aquaculture, agribusiness, agricultural technology, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural extension, food safety, and related fields.

  • Design and deliver practical, high-impact training programmes in relevant areas of agricultural specialization.
  • Develop training materials, case studies, and practical learning exercises.
  • Provide technical advisory support and contribute to consultancy assignments.
  • Facilitate workshops and capacity-building sessions for public institutions, private-sector organizations, NGOs, and development partners.
  • Incorporate industry best practices, emerging technologies, and sustainable agricultural approaches into training delivery.

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the area of specialization.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise and practical experience in the relevant agricultural field.
  • Experience working with farmers, agribusinesses, government institutions, NGOs, or development partners is an advantage.
  • Proven experience delivering professional training, consultancy, or technical advisory services.

Key Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong technical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, participant-centred learning.
  • Strong analytical, report-writing, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
  • Training and Facilitation Experience.
  • Proven experience as a trainer, facilitator, consultant, or technical specialist.
  • Understanding of adult learning methodologies and practical training approaches.
  • Training of Trainers (ToT) certification is an added advantage.

Mode of Engagement:

  • Successful candidates will be engaged as external consultant trainers on a need basis. Assignments may include training delivery, technical advisory services, curriculum development, workshops, and related consultancy services. Assignment scope, duration, and professional fees will be discussed during the engagement process.

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit:

  • Updated CV, including telephone and email contacts.
  • Cover letter indicating their area(s) of agricultural specialization.
  • Contacts of three professional referees.

Email: trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke

All documents must be submitted in PDF format.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.