VACANCY: INTERN – AGRICULTURE FOR INDUSTRY (A4I) INITIATIVE

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is a business membership organization representing over 1,000 leading manufacturing and value-added companies in Kenya.

The Agriculture for Industry (A4I) Initiative is a business-led program under the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), focused on strengthening agricultural value chains to support import substitution, smallholder farmer empowerment, and increased local sourcing of raw materials.

A4I fosters partnerships between farmers, private aggregators, and off-takers to create sustainable market linkages, improve productivity, and reduce post-harvest losses.

• Title: Intern – Agriculture for Industry (A4I) Initiative
• Reports to: Manager – Projects and Partnerships
• Department: Strategy
• Location: Nairobi
• Contract Type: 6-Month Internship
• Start Date: 1st April 2026

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and analytically minded intern to join the Agriculture for Industry (A4I) team in implementing transformative value chain projects. The intern will support research, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and project coordination, with a focus on priority value chains including tomatoes, avocados, cotton, edible oils, leather, dairy, and BMC, among others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintaining an observatory on national, regional and international developments that impact on industry.
• Assist in data collection and analysis for selected value chains (e.g., tomatoes, avocados).
• Support the development of farmer extension programs on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
• Contribute to market research on demand-supply dynamics, export opportunities, and import substitution.
• Help draft reports, case studies, and policy briefs for advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in field visits and stakeholder meetings with farmers, aggregators, processors, and county governments.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of A4I interventions and impact metrics.
• Write both weekly, monthly and quarterly A4I reports

Requirements

• Recent graduate or final-year student in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

Personal attributes and skills:

• Strong interest in agricultural development, value chains, and market systems.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of Kenya’s agricultural sector is an advantage

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a leading industry-led agricultural development program.
• Exposure to high-level stakeholders from government, private sector, and development partners.
• Mentorship from KAM’s Agility Team and A4I Board Committee.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualifying candidates to complete the online application form here.

Submit their CV and Cover Letter in PDF format, clearly labeled with the applicant’s First Name and Last Name, then Document name (e.g., Peter John CV or Sarah John Cover Letter) only to hr@kam.co.ke, indicating the words “Intern – Agriculture for Industry (A4I) Initiative” as the email subject line.

The application deadline is 6th March 2026.