Agronomist – East Africa

A leading global producer of Calcium Carbonate & worldwide distributor of Speciality Chemicals is looking to fill the position of an Agronomist to be based in Nairobi. The successful candidate MUST have experience of working in either European or American businesses abroad and be willing to travel up to 1-2 weeks every month, generally within East Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an East Africa entry strategy, with initial focus on Agriculture.
• Initiate and monitor crop trials at predefined customers (e.g. farmers, cooperatives, government research institutes, NGOs).
• Regular customer visits to discuss technical performance and opportunities for further use of the Company’s products.
• Calculate technical and financial benefit of the Company’s products vs. traditional farming methods and competitors’ products.
• Identify current and future agricultural trends in the agriculture business.
• A good understanding of the agricultural legislation in East Africa.
• Customer visit reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in  Agronomy (MSC a plus).
• Must have agriculture knowledge in East Africa.
• Must be a self-starter - able to work independently, as well as in team.
• French knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Must be culturally flexible.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 450,000 /= (Approx. 4,500 USD)

Deadline: 15th September 2015

Applications:

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

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
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Categories: AGRICULTURE