# Dairy Research & Extension Intern Job KSC Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/dairy-research-extension-intern-job-ksc Company: KSC Category: Accounting Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-10-07 Expires: 2026-11-21 ## Job Description Agricultural Jobs, KSC Jobs. Dairy Research & Extension Intern conducting farmer surveys and field data collection and supporting extension activities, requiring a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Education and Extension or Statistics completed within the last 2 years and fluency in English and Kiswahili, in a dairy development environment, on-site role. ### Key Responsibilities Field Data Collection - Conduct farmer surveys and collect accurate farm, herd, milk production, feeding, animal health and management data using approved field protocols and digital tools. Data Quality, Management & Analysis - Ensure data is complete, accurate and securely managed, maintain farmer tracking records, and support basic data cleaning, analysis and reporting. Farmer Engagement & Extension Support - Engage farmers in Kiswahili/local language, obtain informed consent, support extension activities, and document and escalate farmer feedback and concerns. Baseline Assessments, Feed Audits & Dairy Value Chain Support - Support baseline assessments, feed and forage audits, sample collection and animal health observations, while linking farmer data with milk production records to monitor progress toward the 10 L/cow/day target. Reporting & Coordination - Coordinate field activities with hub and programme teams, participate in programme meetings and training, and provide regular field reports and learning updates. Learning & Professional Development - Complete required training and induction, contribute to programme learning, and prepare an end-of-internship report highlighting field lessons, data gaps and recommendations. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science / Animal Production, Agricultural Education and Extension, or Statistics (including Applied or Agricultural Statistics) from a recognised institution. - Fresh or recent graduate: completed studies within the last 2 years. - Excellent spoken and written English and Kiswahili. - Fluency in Kalenjin (Kipsigis) or Maa (Maasai) is a strong advantage. - Confident using a smartphone for data collection and Excel or Google Sheets for data entry. - Ability and willingness to travel daily for field work on farms and milk routes. Added advantage - Experience with ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO or a similar mobile data tool, including class projects or attachment. - Industrial attachment or field work with dairy farmers, cooperatives, extension services or a research survey. - For Statistics graduates: working knowledge of R, SPSS, Stata or Python for data cleaning and analysis. - For Animal Science and Extension graduates: basic understanding of dairy nutrition, feeding and herd management. - Resident in, or willing to relocate to, Sotik, Bomet, Kilgoris or Kisii areas. Technical competencies - Accurate mobile data collection and basic data cleaning. - Understanding of smallholder dairy systems: feeding, fodder, milk hygiene and record keeping. - Basic descriptive statistics and presenting data in tables and charts. - Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace. - Awareness of climate-smart agriculture and livestock emissions is a plus. Core Competencies - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a farmer-centric approach. - Accuracy and integrity: records what is said and measured, never estimates to fill a form. - Respect for informed consent and confidentiality of farmer data; never promises farmers carbon payments, feed subsidies or other benefits the programme has not confirmed. - Ability to work in field settings and multi-disciplinary teams. - Detail-oriented, organised and punctual. - Eagerness to learn and take feedback. - Commitment to gender inclusion and community development. ### How to Apply To apply, send your applications CV to recruitment@kisiisc.org by 16th October, 2026. ## Requirements Apply by email: recruitment@kisiisc.or ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.