JOB TITLE: INTERNAL INSPECTOR

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: AGRIBUSINESS

SALARY: KSHS. 30,000-35,000

JOB LOCATION: KWALE COUNTY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Inspections & Compliance

Conduct regular internal farm inspections to ensure adherence to organic, fair trade, and climate-smart agriculture standards

Verify farm practices, inputs, and production processes in line with certification requirements

Identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions

Maintain inspection schedules and ensure timely follow-ups

Farmer Recruitment & Onboarding

Support Field Officers in identifying and recruiting new farmers into the program

Assist in onboarding processes, including farmer registration and documentation

Ensure new farmers understand certification requirements and program expectations

Farmer Training & Support

Provide continuous training to farmers on:

• Organic farming practices
• Climate-smart agriculture techniques
• Sustainable land use and soil management

Offer technical support to farmers to improve productivity and compliance

Promote adoption of best agricultural practices

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare detailed reports after each internal inspection

Maintain accurate farmer records and inspection documentation

Track compliance status and follow-up actions

Support audit preparation and external inspections

Collaboration & Field Support

Work closely with Field Officers and program teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities

Participate in field visits, farmer meetings, and training sessions

Provide feedback from the field to improve program effectiveness

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

Diploma in Agriculture or a related field

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in agricultural extension, inspection, or related roles

Strong understanding of Organic farming standards, Fair trade principles, Climate-smart agriculture practices

Experience working with smallholder farmers is an added advantage

Strong observational and analytical skills

Excellent report writing and documentation abilities

Good communication and training skills

Ability to work independently in rural field settings

• Conduct regular internal farm inspections to ensure adherence to organic, fair trade, and climate-smart agriculture standards
• Verify farm practices, inputs, and production processes in line with certification requirements
• Identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain inspection schedules and ensure timely follow-ups
• Support Field Officers in identifying and recruiting new farmers into the program
• Assist in onboarding processes, including farmer registration and documentation
• Ensure new farmers understand certification requirements and program expectations
• Provide continuous training to farmers on: Organic farming practices, Climate-smart agriculture techniques, Sustainable land use and soil management
• Offer technical support to farmers to improve productivity and compliance
• Promote adoption of best agricultural practices
• Prepare detailed reports after each internal inspection
• Maintain accurate farmer records and inspection documentation
• Track compliance status and follow-up actions
• Support audit preparation and external inspections
• Work closely with Field Officers and program teams to ensure smooth implementation of activities
• Participate in field visits, farmer meetings, and training sessions
• Provide feedback from the field to improve program effectiveness

• Strong understanding of Organic farming standards, Fair trade principles, Climate-smart agriculture practices
• Strong observational and analytical skills
• Excellent report writing and documentation abilities
• Good communication and training skills
• Ability to work independently in rural field settings

• Diploma in Agriculture or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in agricultural extension, inspection, or related roles
• Experience working with smallholder farmers is an added advantage