Agriculture Manager

Agriculture Manager at Kenya Tea Development Agency/Holdings Ltd in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

AGRICULTURE MANAGER

The Role
Reporting to the GM – Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and overseeing the implementation of agricultural policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities Ensuring timely availability of agricultural inputs and continuous improvement of green leaf yieldEstablishing tea management systems and proceduresEnsuring effective management of crops as per plans and strategiesIdentification and replanting of moribund teaEnsuring good agricultural practices for improved yield in tea (plucking, pruning and fertilizer application)Driving establishment of central nurseries in the factories and tea infilling programEnsuring adoption and embedding the Farmer Field Schools extension methodologyRolling out the Farm Management Services modelEmbedding sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in tea farming

Qualifications/Skills/Experience The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:-Bachelors of Science -AgriculturePost graduate Dip in Management or its equivalentTen (10) years relevant experience in managementStrong management and negotiation skillsStrong analytical skills and IT proficiency.Excellent interpersonal and organization skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please write to us enclosing your detailed CV to reach the undersigned not later than 21st August 2012.

The Group General Manager – Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Tea Development Agency/Holdings Ltd
P.O. Box 30213 – 00100
NAIROBI

Email: recruitment@ktdateas.com

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