About Savannah Seritech

Savannah Seritech is transforming Africa’s silk industry by building a regenerative and climate resilient sericulture ecosystem. The company is pioneering Africa’s first modern silk value chain, grounded in rural Kenya and focused on mulberry farming and silkworm rearing. The goal is to unlock sustainable livelihoods, empower women in agriculture, and champion agri-climate innovation across the continent. Backed by Pyramidia Venture Studio, the venture blends field-based action with global expertise to deliver scalable impact.

About the role

This is a fixed-term, on-site opportunity based in rural Kenya (Sindo, Homabay). The role is suited for individuals who bring deep practical knowledge of mulberry-based sericulture and are motivated to make a hands-on contribution to rural transformation. Priority will be given to former sericulture professionals from India and candidates with at least five years of experience working directly in the field.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the daily care and rearing of mulberry silkworms.
• Deliver field-based training and demonstrations for local farmers.
• Oversee the setup and ongoing maintenance of rearing facilities and demonstration plots.
• Monitor silkworm health and ensure environmental conditions support productivity.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment used in the sericulture process.
• Set up reporting dashboards and document field data accurately.
• Share daily and weekly reports and key insights with the management team.
• Contribute to field documentation and continuous improvement of best practices.

You are:

• Deeply passionate about Savannah Seritech’s mission and values.
• Experienced in mulberry sericulture with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Confident in silkworm rearing and understand the end to end processes of sericulture.
• Comfortable working outdoors and physically prepared for rural field conditions.
• A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with teams and engaging with farmers.
• Curious and open to learning more about silk processing or the broader textile industry.
• A holder of a diploma or certificate in Sericulture or a closely related field.
• Additional knowledge in silk processing or the broader textile value chain will be considered a strong advantage.

Application details

• Apply via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13W9pucmMCFPCrKiDjbKn_0kTzKlIdJ2RhzUT2K4PdPs/viewform?edit_requested=true
• Applications are received on a rolling basis; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• This is not a remote position and therefore applicants have to be willing to reside on-site for the duration of the assignment.