Africa Plantation Capital Head Agronomist and Junior Agronomist Jobs in Kilifi or Malindi

Jun 15, 2016

Africa Plantation Capital is looking to hire for its operations in Kenya:
 

1. Head Agronomist
 

2. Junior Agronomist
 

The Agronomist will be based in Kilifi or Malindi and working within the framework of a Bamboo Plantation project, the incumbent will be responsible for the following as his/her primary duties:

• Regular field checks;


• Insect, weed & disease monitoring / diagnostics;


• oil moisture status monitoring and Irrigation and land preparation and planting scheduling;


• Chemical, fertilizer & seed recommendations


• Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations;


• Crop budgeting & planning


• Provide personal consultation with Africa Plantation Capital clients as needed


• Other duties as necessary.

Qualification and experience:

• Diploma in agriculture with emphasis on agronomy or dry land agriculture or its equivalent from a recognized institution with 5 years of on Job related experience; (head agronomist) or 1 year of on Job related experience (junior agronomist). 


• Any previous work experience with bamboo plantations would be an advantage but not necessary.


• Good written and oral command of English and Kiswahili


• Good knowledge of IT skills especially MS Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and Database management; Email and Internet


• Ability to work under pressure and to follow strict deadlines


• Demonstrate ability to work under very harsh conditions

Africa Plantation Capital, member of APC Group is offering a unique package for the candidates and the opportunity to join one of the world’s leading plantation management companies.

Please send your CV to hr@africaplantationcapital.com with a reference of Head or Junior Agronomist and a photograph.