Ref: HR/T0C/003
Scope: Reporting to the Regional Manager. The Technical Officer (Crops) will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies in Crops production in the Region.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Age between 30-45 years.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or any other relevant degree in Agricultural Sciences.
Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in similar or senior position.
Masters degree in Agronomy will be an added advantage.
Good farm management skills is a must.
Should be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Key result areas:
Monitoring the overall management of the Crop husbandry and ensuring all the crop husbandry procedures and practices are adhered to.
Providing technical guidance to farm Managers for increased crop yields, and taking mitigation measures on problems encountered in crop production.
Reviewing and evaluating crop reports from the farms and taking appropriate action based on the reports.
Liaising with other research institutions and government bodies on matters pertaining to crop production and development.
Advising the Farm Managers on matters relating to crop production and breeding.
Making appropriate recommendations on new seed varieties for various crops developed by research institutions including actual trials to ensure the Corporation moves with the new development in technology and research.
Setting annual projected crop production goals.
Ensuring all the crop operations are carried out timely and crop rotation programmes are adhered to.
Monitoring the delivery of produce to the market outlets.
Preparing budget for crop inputs requirements.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Interested candidates should apply, quoting the position reference number, attach certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed resume giving day time telephone contact, e-mail address, names and contacts of three (3) referees, expected salary on or before 1st April, 2015 to:-
The Managing Director
Agricultural Development Corporation
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi
Email: info@adc.co.ke
ADC is an equal opportunity employer