Agronomist
Location: Nairobi
Industry: Horticulture
Location: Nairobi
Industry: Horticulture
Our Client, a leading provider of quality horticultural produce seeks to recruit an Agronomist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and testing appropriate planting techniques for different farm produce.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Developing and testing appropriate planting techniques for different farm produce including fine beans, mange tout, sugar snaps ,passion fruits, avocados, okra, baby carrots, garden peas and banana leaves
• Designing proper packaging and storage of agro-materials (seed, fertilizer, chemicals)
• Designing and managing nursery trials for new crops, products and other varieties
• Investigating and developing management regimes for common pests and diseases
• Contributing to the improvement of soil nutrition management
• Carrying out field visits to farmer fields and groups for trainings, field trials, quality assurance and troubleshooting and providing recommendations on seed issues, pest and disease treatments, agro-chemicals, soil treatment, etc.
• Building relationships with agricultural research specialists and institutions
• Researching on new techniques and inputs for agricultural related activities
• Liaising with research and development staff, nursery staff and field staff
• Perform other related responsibilities as required
• Developing and testing appropriate planting techniques for different farm produce including fine beans, mange tout, sugar snaps ,passion fruits, avocados, okra, baby carrots, garden peas and banana leaves
• Designing proper packaging and storage of agro-materials (seed, fertilizer, chemicals)
• Designing and managing nursery trials for new crops, products and other varieties
• Investigating and developing management regimes for common pests and diseases
• Contributing to the improvement of soil nutrition management
• Carrying out field visits to farmer fields and groups for trainings, field trials, quality assurance and troubleshooting and providing recommendations on seed issues, pest and disease treatments, agro-chemicals, soil treatment, etc.
• Building relationships with agricultural research specialists and institutions
• Researching on new techniques and inputs for agricultural related activities
• Liaising with research and development staff, nursery staff and field staff
• Perform other related responsibilities as required
Qualification and Competences
• Degree/Diploma in Agriculture
• At least two (2) years experience working with out-growers
• Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices
• Must be proactive and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be attentive to detail
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision
• Must be flexible and willing to work under pressure
• Must be willing and ready to learn and be taught and take up new tasks as assigned
• Must be possess good leadership skills
• Work experience in a similar organization will be an added advantage
• Degree/Diploma in Agriculture
• At least two (2) years experience working with out-growers
• Knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices
• Must be proactive and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be attentive to detail
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision
• Must be flexible and willing to work under pressure
• Must be willing and ready to learn and be taught and take up new tasks as assigned
• Must be possess good leadership skills
• Work experience in a similar organization will be an added advantage
To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 23rd August 2013. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
