Lead Agronomist.

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification

. Bachelors degree in Agronomy or related areas 
. A masters degree in related areas would be an added advantage 
. Minimum of five years of experience in agronomy, farmer mobilization, farmer training, and working with plantation crops is required. 
. Proven project management capabilities 
. Knowledge of group formation and management, good agronomy practices, integrated pest & diseases management, soil management, harvesting, post-harvest handling, crop diversification and environmental mitigation and monitoring is required. 
. Knowledge of the opportunities and challenges by famers in rural communities in Kenya is preferred. 
. Additional training in field training techniques is preferred.
.  Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods. 
. High competence with IT applications including Microsoft Office 
. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. 
. Good networking and communications skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

. Conduct research and develop agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage on coconut tree health and thus coconut supply. 
. Determine high, medium and low risk factors to coconut tree health. Collect, track and analyze the data to develop meaningful insights to aid in decision making by management. 
. Work closely with the ICS and Sourcing departments to build high-level strategies and operational plans in current and new areas of sourcing to maximize the number and quality of coconuts sourced. The plans should be sustainable and cost effective. 
. Generate reports and present findings to your direct manager, management, or other interested parties on a regular basis or as required.

HOW TO APPLY.

Interested candidates should send their CV/Cover Letter to info@kentaste.com with
jobs@kentaste.com in copy. 

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