WandaJobsExpert en apiculture - Tana River
European Committee for Agricultural Training · Tana River, Kenya
- Organisation
- European Committee for Agricultural Training
- Lieu
- Tana River, Kenya
- Contrat
- CDD
- Domaine
- Program/Project Management
- Date limite
- 20 aout 2026
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Presentation du poste
Le poste d'expert en apiculture s'inscrit dans le cadre du projet AGROBLUE, une initiative de 36 mois visant à promouvoir une agriculture durable et l'économie bleue dans les comtés de Kwale et Tana River, au Kenya. CEFA, organisation non gouvernementale italienne, met en œuvre ce projet au sein d'un consortium piloté par Action Against Hunger, aux côtés de MWARP et du Politecnico di Milano, en lien avec les ministères de l'Agriculture et de la Santé.
Missions principales : l'expert assure la coordination technique et la mise en œuvre des activités apicoles du projet. Il supervise les consultants et les équipes locales, effectue des visites régulières de terrain et fournit un appui technique direct aux groupes d'apiculteurs : gestion des colonies, identification des reines, lutte contre les maladies et ravageurs, récolte. Il réalise des audits techniques des ruchers installés, suit l'état de santé des colonies et les taux de colonisation, identifie les causes de faible colonisation et met en œuvre des mesures correctives durables. Il renforce les capacités des producteurs sur les pratiques d'hygiène, l'éducation des consommateurs et les techniques de marketing et de publicité des produits. Il veille à la bonne utilisation et à l'entretien des infrastructures et équipements, adapte les solutions apicoles aux microclimats locaux, au comportement des abeilles et à la disponibilité saisonnière des ressources florales. Il élabore des plans de travail, assure la qualité des formations, évalue la performance des groupes et contribue au suivi-évaluation du projet, en veillant à l'atteinte des indicateurs et à la durabilité des interventions.
Profil recherché : le poste requiert une expertise technique confirmée en apiculture et une expérience pratique dans l'appui aux communautés rurales, idéalement dans le secteur humanitaire ou du développement. De solides compétences en coordination, en renforcement de capacités et en suivi-évaluation sont attendues. L'expert doit être capable de travailler en consortium, de collaborer avec les autorités locales, les organisations de producteurs et les Beach Management Units, et de s'adapter aux réalités terrain. Une bonne connaissance des chaînes de valeur agricoles, des approches intelligentes face au climat et des dynamiques de genre constitue un atout important.
Conditions proposées : le poste est à pourvoir pour une durée déterminée d'un an, renouvelable, avec une date de début estimée en septembre 2026, basé dans le comté de Tana River, au Kenya. La rémunération brute mensuelle est comprise entre 48 000 et 60 000 KES, selon l'expérience et les qualifications.
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Position Title: CEFA Beekeeping Expert
Duty Station: Kenya, Tana River County.
Gross Salary Range: KES 48.000 – 60.000 gross per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: September 2026
The Organisation
CEFA (The European Committee for Training and Agriculture) is an Italian Non-Governmental Organisation established in 1972 and active in 10 Countries in Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe. CEFA’s medium- and long-term interventions in the agricultural, environmental and Human Rights sector are focused on the sustainable development of the communities, achieved by involving local counterparts and by promoting the active participation of the beneficiaries.
Project Summary
The project AGROBLUE - Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Blue Economy in Kenya is a 36-month initiative implemented in four sub-counties (Galole, Tana Delta, Msambweni, and Lunga Lunga) within the counties of Kwale and Tana River, Kenya. The project is implemented by a consortium of partners with extensive experience in resilient agricultural models and the blue economy, led by Action Against Hunger (ACF) in collaboration with the European Committee for Training and Agriculture (CEFA), MWARP, and the Politecnico di Milano. The initiative works closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health to ensure institutional sustainability and long-term impact.
The project is committed to increasing food security, income, and resilience to food crises through an integrated, climate-smart, and gender-sensitive approach. It aims to overcome barriers such as low productivity, high post-harvest losses, and limited economic participation of women by providing farmers and fishermen with the necessary tools, technologies, and knowledge to diversify their livelihoods and increase their incomes, while protecting natural ecosystems.
To achieve these goals, the project proposes several strategic actions across three main result areas:
- Increase access for small-scale farmers and artisanal fishermen to products and services to implement climate-resilient production and fishing systems and community practices and preventing ecosystem degradation
- Increase access of families in rural and coastal areas (farmers and fishermen) to technical, financial services, infrastructure and knowledge to sustainably manage supply chains that add value to their food production in order to increase and diversify their income.
- Sensitizing communities on nutritional needs, with a focus on vulnerable groups such as women and children, to improve access to and consumption of diverse, nutritious food.
Within the proposed intervention, CEFA is going to work within the components of fisheries and beekeeping, targeting farmers’ groups and Beach Management Units (BMUs) through the provision of training sessions and equipment. The intervention will adopt a “value chain strengthening” approach that will target production, post-harvest and marketing aspects of the value chain.
Tasks and Responsibilities of the Consultant
The Beekeeping Expert will lead the technical coordination and implementation of all project activities related to the beekeeping component of the Agroblue Project. Working in close collaboration with CEFA staff, local partners and the beekeeper consultant, the expert will provide high-level technical guidance to targeted groups and ensure that all interventions are technically sound, climate-resilient, and aligned with the project's strategic objectives and work plan.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Technical Support & Mentorship
➢ Supervise the implementation of all beekeeping activities in close coordination with the Project Officer/Project Manager, consultants, and project staff.
➢ Conduct regular field visits to provide technical support to beekeeping groups, covering colony management, queen identification, pest/disease control, and harvesting.
➢ Conduct regular technical audits of installed apiaries to monitor colony health and colonization rates. Identify reasons for low colonization and implement immediate, sustainable corrective measures.
➢ Build the capacity of the beekeeping farmers on hygiene practices, consumer education sessions and product marketing advertisement techniques
➢ Provide direct on-site assistance and supplementary capacity building to groups when needed, ensuring that no technical hurdle prevents the groups from achieving production targets.
➢ Ensure that the infrastructure (hives and equipment) is being used correctly and maintained by the community, providing the necessary technical guidance to prevent abandonment of the assets.
➢ Propose and execute technical solutions tailored to the specific micro-climates of Tana River, ensuring beekeeping practices are adapted to local bee behavior and seasonal forage availability.
➢ Develop and submit detailed, punctual work plans to the Project Officer/Project Manager.
➢ Support the design of effective implementation methods and concepts to ensure the beekeeping component achieves a sustainable and long-term strategic impact.
➢ Proactively consult with the Project Officer/Project Manager on challenges related to activity design or implementation, proposing timely and effective solutions.
2. Training Coordination & Quality Assurance
➢ Supervise technical consultants during training sessions and monitor their delivery to ensure it effectively addresses the practical realities of the field.
➢ Oversee the quality and effectiveness of all beekeeping training events and evaluate the performance of groups following formal sessions.
➢ Identify any remaining technical gaps or emerging needs following the consultant’s training to ensure full capacity building.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
➢ Track activity progress against approved work plans and indicators, ensuring the adoption of modern, sustainable, and climate-smart techniques.
➢ Provide regular technical reports on hive productivity, colony health, and target achievement.
➢ Conduct continuous monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the beekeeping training for the farmers.
➢ Assist in maintaining and submitting all documentation related to project implementation and reporting to the Project Officer/Project Manager.
Conducts other activities in line with the profile and technical expertise, as required by the Project Manager/RC
Requirements
- University degree in agriculture/apiculture or related fields such as zoo technician, veterinary, forestry etc.
- At least 4 years of working experience and qualification with background on apiculture related activities.
- Experience in facilitating trainings on beekeeping and participated in study tours about beekeeping and apiculture.
- Experience on marketing and promotions of beekeeping products;
- Competent and possess practical skills in bee handling abilities in all situations, colony reading, preparation and assessment of honeybee products and disease diagnosis and knowledge of the correct remedies
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Swahili languages.
- Knowledge of Tana River County and environments, with particular emphasis on coastal apiculture ecosystems.
- Possession of a valid Kenyan motorcycle riding licence, minimum Class A2, and proven ability and willingness to ride a motorcycle in rural and remote areas is considered an asset.
How to apply
Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to [email protected], by 20/08/2026.
Email Subject: Beekeeping Expert AGROBLUE - Tana River
The application shall include all of the following:
- CV, including 3 reference contacts – at least one of your latest jobs.
- Cover letter (1 page maximum)
- Copy of the valid Kenyan motorcycle riding licence, minimum Class A2
The applications received will be revised on a rolling basis and the Management can close the vacancy before the indicated deadline as soon as the suitable candidate is identified.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.