Muchui Women Group Horticulturist Job in Meru Kenya

A community based group organization in drought - prone Buuri District seeks to fill a contract position for one horticulturist.

The successful applicant will work with a women’s group project to train women to grow vegetable crops in greenhouses.

Contract term is up to March 2014.

Desired qualifications:-

A degree or diploma in horticulture from a recognized university.Experience in successfully growing greenhouse vegetable cropsAt least three years directly related work experience undertaking community work in agriculture,Computer/Internet knowledge necessaryAbility to work independently, a creative thinker and planner with excellent interpersonal skills.Business skills would be an assetCandidates should be able to recognize abnormalities in greenhouse crop growth and to recommend remedial actionsMajor Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chair of the organization the Horticulturist will:

Train farmers to grow profitable crops in greenhousesProvide on-going horticultural advice to schools on how to grow vegetables with drip irrigationGather data necessary to monitor projectProvide regular progress reports to Management CommitteeNetwork with relevant organizations to solve problems and identify relevant training activitiesArrange for the procurement of materials needed by the projectAssist with the marketing of the greenhouse cropsTo apply:-

Those who fit the profile should submit their application detailing their work experience together with copies of certificates and testimonials and CV and day time telephone contact and two referees to the

muchuiwgproject@yahoo.com

or by post to

Chairperson, Muchui Women Group,
Box 2861-60200, Meru

to reach her not later than 21st October 2011.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

The successful candidates will be given training as required.

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