Regional Crop Production Coordinator – Coast at WTS Energy

WTS Energy is seeking a Regional Crop Production Coordinator in Nairobi, Kenya, to assist in managing green initiatives and vegetable oil production projects. Responsibilities include analyzing agricultural contexts, coordinating field officer activities, and supporting environmental campaigns. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years of relevant experience, strong coordination skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This is a full-time position with a salary range of KES 3,733–KES 93,343.
WTS Energy, headquartered in the Netherlands and established in 2000, is one of the leading Outsourcing & Workforce Management Companies to the Global Energy industry. WTS Supplies Manpower, Recruitment, Outsourcing Services in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Job Purpose:
Assist the Crop Production Coordinator in managing green initiatives for the designated area.
Job Responsibilities:

Assist the coordinator in defining environmental and geo-pedological characteristics for developing vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock).
Support the analysis of local agricultural contexts and production systems in rural areas.
Assist in identifying, implementing, and monitoring appropriate intervention models for vertical integration projects in bio feedstock chains in the assigned area.
Coordinate activities of field officers in agreement with the Crop Production Coordinator.
Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, communication campaigns, local content, etc.) contributing to agricultural development.
Support Agrihub activities for supply and logistics.
Utilize stakeholder relation skills, especially with local communities.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role or field.
Experience in agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of supply chains, and production potential of agricultural biomass for industrial use.
Ability to design and manage large-scale agricultural and agroforestry interventions.
Knowledge of agricultural and agro-forestry production systems, particularly contract farming mechanisms and/or agro-industrial initiatives.
Excellent coordination and reporting skills.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills.
Candidate should have a network of relevant contacts to assist in job performance.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.