Job description
Position Summary
The Senior Assistant Soil Fertility Expert will work under the supervision of the Soil Fertility Expert and will assist in training, preparation of training materials, evaluation of field trials, statistical analysis, literature reviews, and synthesis of information on soil fertility and plant nutrition. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Regional travel will be necessary from time to time to visit IFDC projects in various countries in East and Southern Africa, including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, and possibly DRC, Tanzania, Zambia, and Ethiopia. This is a full-time position with an initial probationary period.
Duties
Specific Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Implementation and statistical analysis of fertilizer trials
Evaluation of ongoing demonstrations and trials in various countries
Reviewing literature and synthesis of essential of essential information from the same, and preparing drafts for publications
Performing basic statistical analyses, and writing up results for publication
Training of agronomists in various countries
Preparing drafts of experimental protocols
Preparing PowerPoint presentation
Representing IFDC at meeting with partners and stakeholders
Any other duties falling within the professional purview of an agronomist as may be requested by the Soil Fertility Expert
Required Skills
Min. BSc in Agronomy or a related soil and plant sciences
Good writing skills and ability to do literature reviews and synthesize essential information from the same.
Good communication and presentation skills
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Competency in basic statistical analyses, with familiarity with statistical analysis software
Demonstrated training skills
Required Experience
Experience and expertise in the areas of soil fertility and plant nutrition
At least 5 years’ experience in field trial design, implementation, and analysis
Practical experience in farming practices relating to major field crops in Kenya (maize, wheat, rice, legumes, and potatoes)
