Crop Production Agronomist Job in Kenya


Allfruit (EPZ) Ltd, an affiliate of Industrial Promotion Services (K) Ltd is a large Fruit processing Firm with specialization in Mango and Passion processing is looking for a qualified Crop Production Agronomist to develop and manage the Yellow Passion Fruit (YPF), out grower’s schemes in various parts of the country, with the key objective of developing the raw materials supply chain.
 
Major Tasks/Duties
  • Identify the regions where YPF would do well.
  • Mobilization of farmers for the development of the YPF in the identified regions.
  • Provide technical/Agronomical support to the farmers.
  • Manage a team of supervisors and field technical assistants.
  • Coordinate the harvest / collection and supply of the fruits to the factory.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Experience in the growing of horticulture food crop; experience in growing yellow passion fruit will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.
  • Self motivated and capable of working independently.
  • Brilliant interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
  • Good working knowledge of Kiswahili
Education /Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture. Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 7 Years experience.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your application letter, a detailed CV including day time contact, by email to: careers@ipskenya.com not later than12th April 2013.