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Senior Program Manager - Food & Agriculture
Equity Bank Kenya
Posted 3 months agoNairobi, Kenya
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Deadline
April 9, 2026
Category
Agriculture
Job Description
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) is the social investment arm of Equity Group Holdings, dedicated to transforming lives and expanding opportunities across Africa. EGF's Food and Agriculture programs mobilize smallholder farmers, youth, women, and Ag-MSMEs through transformative interventions that drive financial inclusion, productivity, and market access across Kenya.
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Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, or related field
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in agribusiness, agricultural production, MSME development, and extension services
- Demonstrated expertise in agronomic principles, agribusiness management, and market linkages
- Deep understanding of seed selection, fertilizer application, irrigation management, and on-farm demonstrations
- Strong experience facilitating access to microfinance, credit guarantee schemes, and government grants
- Proven ability to drive sustainable agricultural growth and innovation at scale
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic design, implementation, and monitoring of large-scale agribusiness and food systems programs aligned with EGF's national and regional objectives
- Mobilize, recruit, and provide capacity building to smallholder farmers, youth, women, and Ag-MSMEs across value chains
- Facilitate market linkages between farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions, and off-takers
- Drive financial inclusion by connecting beneficiaries to Equity Bank products including credit, savings, and insurance
- Apply smart agricultural practices and provide on-farm demonstrations on agronomic principles, seed selection, and fertilizer use
- Support MSME development by facilitating access to microfinance, credit guarantee schemes, and government grants
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of beneficiaries integrated into sustainable agri-food ecosystems
