Field Technical Assistant (Horticulture) Job in Kenya

Our Client is in the Horticultural Industry currently recruiting a Field Technical Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides professional advice to farmers on the selection, ordering, planting, culture, and maintenance of crops


• Training farmers in the proper methods and techniques of planting


• Trains grounds personnel in the techniques of crop maintenance


• Assists in preparing acquisitions for various types of plants and seeds.


• Assists in supervising the processing of accessioning deaccessioning, mapping, relocating, and labeling plants in collection areas.


• Assists in the preparation of maintenance programs for the control of plant diseases and insects.


• Assists in preparing fertilizer programs for various types of plants.


• Performs related duties as required

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in a related Agricultural Course.


• At least 6 months- 3 years’ experience

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ornamental horticulture in all phases.


• Knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation.


• Knowledge of the principles of greenhouse and nursery management.


• Knowledge of the principles of supervision.


• Knowledge of the elementary principles of landscaping.


• Ability to supervise the work of others

Salary: 20,000-30,000

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.