10 Field Technical Advisors Jobs in Kenya

Meru

Greens Horticulture EPZ Limited

Overall Purpose: To

co-ordinate the entire daily out grower fruits & vegetables operations in

the allocated area geared at maximizing efficiency of available resources e.g.

maximizing volumes from the out grower farmers and optimizing inputs while

achieving 100% service levels. 

Key

Performance Areas / Objectives

• To
  
  drive the project’s production strategy and advising the field agronomist
  
  on the same.


• To
  
  manage and Monitor the overall growing budgets in his area and reporting
  
  on the same.


• To
  
  introduce and maintain a robust internal controls for out grower farmers
  
  in his area.


• To
  
  achieve optimal utilization of provided inputs.


• To
  
  ensure that out grower famers’ operations in his area adhere to projects
  
  policies, procedures and other relevant marketing standards.

Performance

Standards / The job

• Responsible
  
  for recruiting farmers and coordinating plantings, crop protection
  
  treatment, fertilizer usage & harvesting of fruits vegetables in his
  
  allocated area.


• Carry
  
  out the implementation of food for all projects in the allocated area in
  
  liaison with county coordinator based at the county level in close
  
  consultation with the project coordinator.


• Bring
  
  together the communities and stakeholders in the allocated area while
  
  serving as a linking and learning focal point in the area team.


• Lead
  
  on pro-active and innovative outreach to the target groups and
  
  dissemination of information.


• Regular
  
  communication with the team and in particular the area agronomists, the
  
  county coordinator and the project coordinator.



• Support
  
  organization of food for all activities and events.


• Mentor
  
  and provide agronomical advice to farmers.


• Support
  
  capacity development and empowerment approaches.


• Support
  
  allocated team in carrying out programs and accountability assessment.


• Provide
  
  periodical reports to the area agronomist in a timely manner for proper
  
  feedback & implementation


• Carrying
  
  out the farmers’ demos

Key

Performance Indicators

• Consistency
  
  and relevance of reports submitted


• Level
  
  of farmers satisfaction including in his area


• Harmony
  
  in total projects operations in his area

Attributes

/ Qualifications / Knowledge Required

• Minimum
  
  certificate in agriculture/horticulture or certificate in the related
  
  field with 5 years experience.


• Experience
  
  in small holder mobilization and production of diverse crops for minimum
  
  of three years preferably French beans and variety of tropical fruits.


• Knowledgeable
  
  in global GAP standards especially for EU market.


• Ability
  
  to work independently  and proceed with objectives without close
  
  supervision


• Ability
  
  to communicate with the target communities in their local dialect is added
  
  advantage.


• Knowledge
  
  of and affinity to social inclusion ,affirmative action, marginalization,
  
  lobby and advocacy


• Excellent
  
  written and verbal English & Kiswahili


• Valid
  
  riding license


• Knowledgeable
  
  in global GAP standards especially for EU market.


• Honesty
  
  and integrity

How to

Apply

 
If you meet the qualifications above, and is interested in joining a highly

performing team, please send your application, CV, academic and professional

certificates & testimonials to francis.murigi@merugreens.com. These positions are urgent and applications need to reach the

mentioned address by 9th June 2016.