About Us:
Sanergy
is an award-winning social venture that is creating new organic agricultural
inputs that will reverse the trend of declining harvests and increasing prices
for farmers.
Role Description
Sanergy
is looking to add an experienced Research & Development Field Trials Manager responsible for
field trials of our agricultural products.
This
role will provide a varied experience with a high degree of influence and
autonomy in a rapidly growing company as it launches new products into the
market.
Responsibilities
- Planning,
implementing and reporting on the execution of internal and third party
Field Trials
- Develop and
manage research trials in the field, matching client requirements with
trial sites and planning, preparing, marking out and organizing trials at
suitable sites on farms.
- Organize and
interpret product tests of Sanergy agricultural products
- Achieve
necessary regulatory certification and registration for new agricultural
products
- Organize and
interpret soil tests
- Recommend
fertilizer and chemical inputs in accordance with regulatory requirements
locally, nationally and internationally.
- Monitor field
conditions, monitor and accurately record data generated, sample, assess
and harvest the trials.
- Provide specific
recommendations to the growers either in the field or by an agreed method
as soon as they are required.
- Ensure
compliance to all industry standards and internal quality systems,
maintaining confidentiality and protocols.
- Generate data
and meet deadlines, and analyze, write and present reports.
- Suggest
improvements to support the development of business efficiencies
Requirements
- Bachelors or
Masters degree in Agronomy or closely related field or equivalent with a
minimum of 2 years experience
- Demonstrated
ability to design and conduct field trials of agricultural inputs across
multiple crop and soil types that will support marketing efforts with
accurate and relevant observations and evaluations, while managing costs
and staff.
- Experience
working with standards and certification agencies such as KEBS, Ministry
of Agriculture, En-Cert, UTZ, Kenyan GAP etc.
- A self-starter
and critical thinker with attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and
work with a high-degree of autonomy
- Strong
communication skills - verbal, written, and computer
- Willingness to
work in a variety of conditions including field and office.
What we offer
We
offer an interesting and challenging position within a multicultural and
dynamic start-up company, selling a product and service that makes a
significant positive impact, and working with a highly motivated team who is
passionate about the cause.
If you
are interested and believe you possess the necessary skills and background,
please click here to apply online
