Meru Greens
Horticulture EPZ Limited
Field Agronomists
Field Agronomists
5 Positions
Overall
Purpose: To
co-ordinate the entire daily fruits & Vegetables out grower 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 coordinator on
the same.
- To
manage, Monitor and formulate the overall growing budgets and reporting on
the same.
- To
introduce and maintain a robust internal controls for out grower farmers.
- To
achieve optimal utilization of provided inputs
- To
ensure that out grower famers’ operations adhere to projects policies,
procedures and other relevant marketing standards.
Performance
Standards / The Job
- Responsible
for compliance to GAPs and records keeping of both fruits & vegetables
grown in his allocated area.
- Carry
out the implementation of food for all projects in the county 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 county while serving as a
linking and learning focal point in the regional 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 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
county team in carrying out programs and accountability assessment.
- Provide
periodical reports to the projects coordinator in a timely manner for
proper feedback & implementation
- Planning
and organizing the carrying out of famers’ 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
/ Qualification / Experience Required:
- 5
years experience with large scale crop production of fruits and vegetables
preferably French beans.
- Excellent
knowledge of feminist/women’s empowerment actors and issues in Kenya
- Knowledge
of and affinity to social inclusion, marginalization, lobby and advocacy
- Degree
in Agribusiness Studies/Horticulture or any related field.
- Excellent
written and verbal English
- Ability
to perform complex and multiple tasks.
- 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.
