Technical Assistant Job, Technical Kenya Jobs 2022,


Responsibilities



  • Provide growers with assistance in the conduct of site selection, seed preparation, seeding, and management, harvesting and sampling operations, record keeping, data entry and analysis.

  • Ensuring good quality product as per the specifications.

  • Undertaking regular self-assessment of the farmers against the Ngong veg QMS and other external standards.

  • Training of the growers on various operational issues as guided by the training Matrix.

  • Advising the growers on pesticide and fertilizers to apply in the field.

  • Stocking the farmers’ pesticides and seeds and ensure allocation as per the requirement and that stock management is well handled

  • Promoting sustainable and acceptable crop production methods.

  • Supervise and ensure GAP is followed.

  • Maintaining Ngong Veg Scheme Certification programs.

  • Preparing periodic reports as required from time to time.

  • Supervising and coordinates activities of graders engaged in grading produce according to assigned company specification.

  • Ensuring all the farmers records are well documented and up to date at all times

  • Ensuring the farmers have all the required structures as per the requirement of standards

  • Prepare the farmers for global gap certifications

  • Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by their manager from time to time.


Qualifications


Essential



  • Degree/Diploma in Agronomy, Horticulture or other related field.

  • 5 years or more experience in the industry

  • Should have excellent strategic planning skills.

  • Must have strong communication skills.


Desirable



  • Should have the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Must be process driven, self-motivated, develop and work as part of a team and possess strong management, organisational and communication skills.

  • Thorough knowledge in usage and handling of agricultural equipment, chemicals and fertilizers.


How to Apply


Apply for the job here


Closing date: 23rd February 2022


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