Yara East Africa Ltd is a subsidiary of Yara lntemational ASA
which is a world leading chemical company that converts energy, natural
minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and
industrial customers.
As a major supplier of mineral fertilizers in Kenya, we
continuously look at adding value to the farming community by introducing new
types of fertilizers
Senior Agronomist Kenya and Uganda
Senior Agronomist Kenya and Uganda
The Senior Agronomist will be instrumental in taking Yara and
our customer base forward in the region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support
in developing the strategy for the region
- Manage
and supervise the Agronomy team
- Manage
trial programs and organize field days and exhibitons
- Develop
and implement crop programs for key segments
- Support
the commercial team on customer needs
- Train
customer sales teams on Yara products and competences
- Produce
marketing materials for the region
Profile
- Masters
Degree in Agronomy; post-graduate studies appreciated
- Minimum
5 years working experience
- Extensive
agricultural knowledge in fertilization, sales background appreciated
- Computer
literate, at least be proficient in Windows and MS office Suite
- Enthusiastic
approach and willingness to learn
- Ability
to travel extensively within and outside of Kenya
- Excellent
communication and listening skills; good interpersonal relationship skills
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili
Applications along with a cover letter, an up-to-date CV,
passport picture and names of three referees should be sent by, courier or
e-mail to reach us latest by 30th May 2012
E-mail: Teresia.mueni.mutie@yara.com
Courier to:
Yara East Africa Ltd,
P.O. Box 50949, GPO 00200
Nairobi
Road C, off Mombasa/Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi