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Aquaculture & Poultry Integration Officer

Manage fish and poultry units and their links to crops and compost in our circular systems.

Reports to
SCAH Programme Coordinator
Department
Office of the CEO
Location
Kensvalley, Ngong-Suswa (Kahara) Road, Kajiado — with regular travel to project sites across Kenya
Engagement
Full-time

Purpose of the role

Make fish, chicken and crop units work together safely and profitably within hubs and client farms.

Key responsibilities

  • Set up and manage fish (e.g. tilapia) and poultry units, including stocking and feeding plans.
  • Monitor water quality, animal health, biosecurity and welfare.
  • Link fish water and manure to crop nutrition and composting safely.
  • Train teachers, learners and farmers in husbandry and record-keeping.
  • Keep production and mortality records and report on performance.

What you'll need

  • Degree or diploma in Fisheries & Aquaculture, Animal Production or related field.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on fish and/or poultry production experience.
  • Knowledge of biosecurity and animal welfare practices.

Nice to have

  • Aquaponics experience.
  • Experience with fish or poultry value addition.

How you'll work

Care and diligenceRecord keepingPractical teaching

What success looks like in year one

  • Introduce standard husbandry and record sheets for every unit.

Our hiring process

  1. 1. Expression of interest — Submit your details and CV for the role that fits you best.
  2. 2. Screening — Our HR team reviews applications against the role profile when an opening is confirmed.
  3. 3. Interview — Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview and, for technical roles, a practical assessment.
  4. 4. References & offer — We check references and qualifications before making any offer.

Fair and safe recruitment

  • • Digichange Agronomists never charges any fee at any stage of recruitment. Report any request for payment to us immediately.
  • • We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or disability.
  • • These profiles describe roles we plan to fill as we grow. Timing, terms and remuneration are confirmed only with shortlisted candidates.
  • • Your information and CV are used only for recruitment and handled in line with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.

Express your interest

Quick application — takes about 3 minutes. Our HR team will contact you if your profile matches an opening.

Applying for: Aquaculture & Poultry Integration Officer