Meru Greens
Horticulture EPZ Limited
Field Technical
Advisors
10
Positions
Overall Purpose: To co-ordinate the entire daily out grower fruits & vegetables operations in the allocated area geared at maximizing efficiency of available resources e.g. maximizing volumes from the out grower farmers and optimizing inputs while achieving 100% service levels.
- To
drive the project’s production strategy and advising the field agronomist
on the same.
- To
manage and Monitor the overall growing budgets in his area and reporting
on the same.
- To
introduce and maintain a robust internal controls for out grower farmers
in his area.
- To
achieve optimal utilization of provided inputs.
- To
ensure that out grower famers’ operations in his area adhere to projects
policies, procedures and other relevant marketing standards.
Performance
Standards / The job
- Responsible
for recruiting farmers and coordinating plantings, crop protection
treatment, fertilizer usage & harvesting of fruits vegetables in his
allocated area.
- Carry
out the implementation of food for all projects in the allocated area in
liaison with county coordinator based at the county level in close
consultation with the project coordinator.
- Bring
together the communities and stakeholders in the allocated area while
serving as a linking and learning focal point in the area team.
- Lead
on pro-active and innovative outreach to the target groups and
dissemination of information.
- Regular
communication with the team and in particular the area agronomists, the
county coordinator and the project coordinator.
- Support
organization of food for all activities and events.
- Mentor
and provide agronomical advice to farmers.
- Support
capacity development and empowerment approaches.
- Support
allocated team in carrying out programs and accountability assessment.
- Provide
periodical reports to the area agronomist in a timely manner for proper
feedback & implementation
- Carrying
out the farmers’ demos
Key
Performance Indicators
- Consistency
and relevance of reports submitted
- Level
of farmers satisfaction including in his area
- Harmony
in total projects operations in his area
Attributes
/ Qualifications / Knowledge Required
- Minimum
certificate in agriculture/horticulture or certificate in the related
field with 5 years experience.
- Experience
in small holder mobilization and production of diverse crops for minimum
of three years preferably French beans and variety of tropical fruits.
- Knowledgeable
in global GAP standards especially for EU market.
- Ability
to work independently and proceed with objectives without close
supervision
- Ability
to communicate with the target communities in their local dialect is added
advantage.
- Knowledge
of and affinity to social inclusion ,affirmative action, marginalization,
lobby and advocacy
- Excellent
written and verbal English & Kiswahili
- Valid
riding license
- Knowledgeable
in global GAP standards especially for EU market.
- Honesty
and integrity
How to
Apply
If you meet the qualifications above, and is interested in joining a highly performing team, please send your application, CV, academic and professional certificates & testimonials to francis.murigi@merugreens.com.
These positions are urgent and applications need to reach the mentioned address by 9th June 2016.
If you meet the qualifications above, and is interested in joining a highly performing team, please send your application, CV, academic and professional certificates & testimonials to francis.murigi@merugreens.com.
These positions are urgent and applications need to reach the mentioned address by 9th June 2016.
