AGRONOMIST - EAST AFRICA

Our client, an Agricultural company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit an Agronomist. The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience working on a plantation or with a plantation management company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform crop surveys in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) in coordination with coffee platform research.
• Support the set-up of sustainable supply chain including direct sourcing/traceability initiatives and certification.

Qualifications:

• Must have 5 years experience in plantation management.
• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Natural Resources Management or related field.
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Must have experience working in East Africa.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years in senior management.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Possess good analytical and observational skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 60,666 - 75,000/= (Approx. 656 – 833 USD)depending on experience

Deadline: 25th February 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1ICB5vd

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

Categories: AGRICULTURE