Product Assistant (Agronomy)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field-based user research to gather insights that inform the design and development of innovative agricultural products tailored to smallholder farmers' needs
• Develop and deliver agronomic training to field officers
• Provide expert support to address inquiries from farmers and farmer-facing teams, ensuring clear and actionable advice
• Utilize resources such as farmer demonstrations and the Learn-ink platform for continuous training and advisory throughout the season
• Lead research initiatives to evaluate product performance and impact, collecting data and feedback to refine offerings and drive measurable improvements in farmer outcomes
• Treat Apollo’s customers with respect and maintain high standards of customer care while attending to your duties

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Agricultural Sciences from a recognized Institution. A Bachelor’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Over 2 years of experience in farmer advisory, agricultural product sales, or agricultural projects and research, with a strong focus on grassroots-level engagement.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in diverse agricultural farming practices across Kenya
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders
• Comfortable using Google Docs and Sheets
• Hungry to learn and excited to make an impact through providing advice and developing products for smallholder farmers
• Able to rapidly assimilate new agronomic technical information and transfer the same to relevant teams in easily understandable and simplified form
• An able communicator who can clearly express technical ideas both verbally and in writing in English and Swahili
• A considerate listener who takes the time to deeply understand customers, teammates, and Apollo partners