IT Internship Opportunity at Regen Organics
Position: IT Intern
Location: Nairobi
Company Overview
Regen Organics is an award-winning social venture based in
Nairobi, Kenya. We implement a circular economy model to sustainably manage
sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed
in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed,
organic fertilizer, and biomass fael. We operate the largest organics recycling
plant in East Africa. Watch here!
Operational since 2011, Sanergy collects and treats over
50,000T of residual organics per year, and successfully sells its agri-inputs
to farmers in over 40 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased
incomes. Our work is pioneering climate action in Africa we offset nearly
50,000T of carbon per year and we have big expansion plans to scale this
impact. Our goal is to expand across Africa and Asia, safely processing
1,000,00197 a year of waste and more than 1,000,000T of carbon emissions offsets
per year in the next decade.
For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates
Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator, by
Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing
social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, by Earthshot Price as a
Finalist a and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy
approach.
Job Purpose Statement
We are looking for enthusiastic IT Inten to join our team
and gain valuable hands-on experience in managing and supporting our
organization’s IT systems. As an IT Intern, you will have the opportunity to
work closely with our IT professionals and assist with troubleshooting, system
maintenance, and various technical projects. This internship is a great
opportunity for students or recent graduates looking to grow in the IT field.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist
in troubleshooting hardware and software issues across the organization
- Sopport
IT staff in installing, configuring, and maintaining computer systema,
networks, and applications.
- Help
maintain and update databases, servers, and other IT systems.
- Provide
technical support to staff, including belping resolve common technical
issues related to software, hardware, and networking.
- Assist
in systern backups and data recovery tasks.
- Help
with setting up new workstations and configuring necessary software.
- Document
technical procedures and solutions for future reference.
- Collaborate
with other departments to ensure IT systems run smoothly and efficiently
- Participate
in ongoing IT projects and support the implementation of new technologies.
- Monitor
and ensure proper functioning of network connections and servers.
- Assist
with cybersecurity tasks and support in maintaining data security.
- Assist
in audio-visual meeting setups.
- Perform
and maintain inventory of IT assets
- Perform
periodic preventive maintenance on all IT assets
Requirements
- Recently
graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Information
Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Basic
understanding of computer systems, networks, and hardware components.
- Familiarity
with operating systems like Windows, Linux, or macOS,
- Ability
to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
- Strong
attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness
to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Previous
internship or technical experience is a plus (but not required).
Benefits
- Gain
hands-on experience in IT systems and infrastructure.
- Opportunity
to work on a variety of IT projects.
- Mentorship
and guidance from experienced IT professionals.
- Networking
opportunities with other IT experts in the industry.
- Potential
for full-time employment after the internship period (depending on
performance).
How to Apply
Interested applicants, please submit your CV and Cover
Letter to hr@regenorganics.co
Sales Associate at Regen Organics
- To
meet our sales targets, we are looking for dynamic and talented Sales
Associates who will be responsible for creating demand directly with
medium and large-scale commercial farmers within a defined region. The
role involves closing sales with farmers and directing them to collect
from distributors or resellers.
Hire, train and manage a network of commission-based agents
to generate leads:
- Promote
the opportunity to become a Farm Star agent / promoter in your designated
area
- Recruit,
train and onboard applicants who fit the criteria for the role
- Manage
performance and motivate agents to go to the field to generate quality
leads
- Ensure
agents represent the Farm Star brand positively and abide by policies
- Organise
events and presence at exhibitions, to aid the demand-generation work of
the agents
Create demand and close sales:
- Prioritise
farmers based on their purchase potential, planting cycle and other
relevant factors
- Conduct
on-site visits to farmers to pitch the product based on their specific
needs
- Educate
farmers on product specifications, application rates, and techniques
- Guide
farmers during the application process for trials, if necessary
- Identify
ideal locations for demo plots that are likely to convert a high number of
farmers
- Close
sales and coordinate product collection from resellers
- Build
and maintain long-term relationships with farmers, to ensure repeat
purchases
Reporting:
- Daily
reporting of farmer visits and sales
- Weekly
reporting of performance, customer feedback, insights and learnings
- Share
pictures from the field in the team Whatsapp group
Logistics:
- Maintain
a close relationship with resellers assigned to your area
- Train
reseller staff on the specifications, benefits and application rates of
the product
- Coordinate
sales between farmers and resellers
- Ensure
resellers maintain an optimal amount of product in store
- Motivate
resellers to promote the product (via well-placed in-store branding,
direct sales)
- Ensure
resellers pay Farm Star for sold stock in the agreed time frame
Qualifications
- MUST
be based in the area of operation
- Must
have sound knowledge of farming activities in the area of operation
- Bachelor’s
degree in Agriculture, or a related field
- Qualifications
in agronomy or agribusiness will be an added advantage
- Previous
experience selling agricultural inputs directly to farmers
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
with a results-driven approach
- Comfortable
using tech tools i.e. smartphones, laptops
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Comfortable
making return on investment (ROI) calculations
- Fluent
level of spoken and written English, good level of Swahili
- Able
and willing to ride a motorbike
Area Sales Manager- Nakuru at Regen Organics
Job Purpose Statement
- To
meet our sales targets, we are looking for an experienced and organised
Area Sales Manager who will becresponsible for generating demand amongst
farmers within a defined region, alongside sales associates
andccommission-based agents. The role involves: closing sales to
commercial farmers, developing and drivingcthe performance of a team, and
managing day-to-day operations of multiple channels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set-up
and oversee a hub of Evergrow sales and marketing activity
- Become
an expert in the farming activities and characteristics across your hub
area
- Develop
a strong partnership with the major distributor(s) in your sales hub
- Identify
and convince local resellers within each ward of the hub, to stock our
products
- Secure
shop spaces for ‘Evergrow information centres’ with good visibility and
within budget
- Identify
and set-up optimal demo farms owned by influential farmers in strategic
areas
- Recruit
and oversee the management of commission-based lead generation agents
- Resolve
issues impacting sales operations
- Manage
a team of Sales and Marketing Associates selling to small and medium farms
- Refer
candidates who fit the role criteria and can drive performance for your
hub area
- Run
weekly performance dialogues (PDs) with each sales and marketing associate
- Run
monthly or quarterly performance reviews
- Ensure
near 100% adherence to the defined sales processes
- Conduct
frequent field visits to provide coaching and solve problems on the ground
- Build
a team spirit through mutual support and team interactions (virtual or in
person)
- Be the
first point of contact for your direct reports (resolve issues or support
others in resolving)
- Build
your own pipeline and close sales to large farms in the area
- Identify
and build a list of the largest farmers in your hub
- Secure
meetings with the farm decision-makers to pitch the product
- Build
a relationship with the farm decision-makers to push them through the
sales funnel
- Guide
the farm owner / manager through the process of setting up any required
trials
- Close
sales to the large farms, ensure they repeat buy and increase their
purchase amounts
- Reporting
and admin
- Weekly
reporting of sales, accounts receivables and other performance related
metrics
- Root-cause
analyses for performance, as well as developing corrective and preventive
actions
- Ensure
distributors make payments and place orders in advance to avoid stock-outs
- Work
with the Accounts Receivable team to ensure distributor orders are
processed on time
- Coordinate
with distribution teams to ensure fertilizer is delivered on time and in
full
Key Result Areas:
- Adherence
to sales input metrics
- Leads
generated across segments (SHF, medium farms, corporate farms)
- Farmers
engaged per day across the team (calls, visits, events)
- Conversion
of new and repeat farmers
- Sales
output metrics
- Bags/tons
sold per farmer
- Overall
sales
- Accounts
receivable collection targets
- Quality
of distributor relationship
- Cost
of sale
Qualifications and Skills:
- 5+
years of experience selling agri-inputs directly to large commercial
farmers
- Bachelor’s
degree
- Qualifications
in agronomy or agribusiness will be an added advantage
- Must
have sound knowledge of farming activities in the area of operation
- Experience
managing field teams and / or coaching sales teams
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
with a results-driven approach
- Comfortable
using tech tools i.e. smartphones, laptops
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Comfortable
running basic analysis i.e. on performance metrics, cost-benefit analysis
for farms
- Fluent
level of spoken and written English, good level of Swahili
- Able
and willing to self-drive (must have a driving license)
How to Apply
Interested applicants, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to hr@regenorganics.co.
Sales Associate
Location: Kirinyaga, Nakuru, Nyandarua, or Uasin
Gishu
To meet our sales targets, we are looking for dynamic and
talented Sales Associates who will be responsible for creating demand directly
with medium and large-scale commercial farmers within a defined region. The
role involves closing sales with farmers and directing them to collect from
distributors or resellers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Hire,
train and manage a network of commission-based agents to generate leads:
- Promote
the opportunity to become a Farm Star agent / promoter in your designated
area
- Recruit,
train and onboard applicants who fit the criteria for the role
- Manage
performance and motivate agents to go to the field to generate quality
leads
- Ensure
agents represent the Farm Star brand positively and abide by policies
- Organise
events and presence at exhibitions, to aid the demand-generation work of
the agents
Create demand and close sales:
- Prioritise
farmers based on their purchase potential, planting cycle and other
relevant factors
- Conduct
on-site visits to farmers to pitch the product based on their specific
needs
- Educate
farmers on product specifications, application rates, and techniques
- Guide
farmers during the application process for trials, if necessary
- Identify
ideal locations for demo plots that are likely to convert a high number of
farmers
- Close
sales and coordinate product collection from resellers
- Build
and maintain long-term relationships with farmers, to ensure repeat
purchases
Reporting:
- Daily
reporting of farmer visits and sales
- Weekly
reporting of performance, customer feedback, insights and learnings
- Share
pictures from the field in the team Whatsapp group
Logistics:
- Maintain
a close relationship with resellers assigned to your area
- Train
reseller staff on the specifications, benefits and application rates of
the product
- Coordinate
sales between farmers and resellers
- Ensure
resellers maintain an optimal amount of product in store
- Motivate
resellers to promote the product (via well-placed in-store branding,
direct sales)
- Ensure
resellers pay Farm Star for sold stock in the agreed time frame
Key Result Areas
- Leads
generated through farmer visits, events, agents and others channels
- Sales
conversion
- Tons
sold
- Repeat
customers
Qualifications and Skills
- MUST
be based in the area of operation
- Must
have sound knowledge of farming activities in the area of operation
- Bachelor’s
degree in Agriculture, or a related field
- Qualifications
in agronomy or agribusiness will be an added advantage
- Previous
experience selling agricultural inputs directly to farmers
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
with a results-driven approach
- Comfortable
using tech tools i.e. smartphones, laptops
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Comfortable
making return on investment (ROI) calculations
- Fluent
level of spoken and written English, good level of Swahili
- Able
and willing to ride a motorbike
How to Apply
Interested applicants, please send your CV and Cover Letter
to hr@regenorganics.co.