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  • Process Improvement Lead EAME

    Process Improvement Lead EAME

    Into Action

    In this role you will lead the Process Improvement (PI) efforts to support the strategic goals of EAME Flowers. You will be responsible for the initiatives in the Farm to Factory Program and the Five Years efficiency Program. Furthermore, you will lead the introduction and implementation of new technologies/way of working to improve efficiency and quality end to end. Your scope will include supporting all the sites and accountable for the delivery of our yearly PI targets. You will be driving the adoption of Syngenta’s Flowers strategy, aiming to optimize the production process.

    The Challenge

    The process Improvement Lead EAME is responsible for the implementation of PI according to the needs of the business. With your expertise, you will be supporting the different teams to develop and contribute on improvements. You will analyze the KPI’s to detect trends or deviations and generate proposals, taking into account the budget and make use of your PI tools. As a part of your job you will be leading the six-sigma training in EAME to generate more popularity in the region.

    Qualifications

    Your Profile

    To succeed in this highly challenging position, you must have Technical certificates in Engineering, Agricultural Sciences or Supply Chain Management, with a 5 years + experience in a Technical and production environment. You are an excellent speaker of English, you have experience in people management and travelling abroad (20%) is also no problem for you.

    Are you the perfect person to create a PI culture in all our sites in EAME?

    Your Chance!

    If you recognize yourself in the profile and would like to apply for this position, please upload your resume and motivation letter at www.syngenta.com If you would like to have more information about this vacancy please contact our recruiter Silvana van den Elzen by phone on + 31 6 82426074 or at Silvana.van_den_elzen@syngenta.com

    Primary Location

    KEN-Kenya

    Other Locations

    Ethiopia, NLD-De Lier-De Lier

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    syngenta.taleo.net

  • Graduate Trainee

    Graduate Trainee

    Job Description
    The graduate/trainee will report to the Production Manager – Flowers Department. Under this program, the graduate is expected to go through all sections of production and later evaluated for confirmation.
    Key responsibilities 

    Uphold compliance to Phyto-sanitary requirements at all time.
    Enforces/observe HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSE policy in all operations.
    Willing to go through all production processes for learning and exposure
    Attend tasks & projects allocated from time to time
    Be of unquestionable behaviour

    Qualifications
     
    The ideal candidate must possess the following qualification and competencies:

    A degree in Horticulture / Agriculture or its equivalent
    Relevant work experience (Growing Ornamental crops in a greenhouse setting) will be an added advantage.
    Data entry and analytical skills
    Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    Demonstrate experience in Microsoft Office with excellent organizational skills.
    Good problem-solving skills

    Apply via :

    syngenta.taleo.net

  • Technical Operations Lead

    Technical Operations Lead

    Description

    Syngenta’s mission is to bring plant potential to life through innovative solutions that maximize yields, enhance quality and at the same time limit post-harvest losses. We pride ourselves with high quality brands and crop solutions.

    Syngenta Kenya Pollen Limited – KEPO based in Ruiru is a fully owned subsidiary of Syngenta Seeds B.V, in the horticultural industry engaged in the production of vegetable seeds, rooted and un-rooted cutting for the export market. As a leading player in agribusiness industry, we seek a result-oriented, efficient, and customer-focused individual to fill the position of Technical Operations Lead.

    Reporting to the Technical Manager – Flowers Department, this position will be responsible for coordinating management of farm equipment, infrastructure, and Projects by providing technical solutions relating to safety, security, and maintenance for quality seamless customer service.

    Key Responsibilities

    Coordinates and distribute labour to different sections as per work requirements and allocates tasks to the technicians and ensures they are completed within budget regarding the production schedules.
    Ensures standards of routine Safety Maintenance and Control (SAMACO) procedures are adhered to, to increase the efficiency of maintenance process, thus reducing equipment down time and achieving annual cost savings.
    Prepares bill of quantities for equipment, tools, parts, and materials accurately and follow up on delivery and participates in reception of specialized equipment to check on compliance to specifications and company standards.
    Organizes the execution of routine inspection, service, and maintenance works, establishes and revises schedule of services (maintenance log) and procedures for such activities while ensuring proper utilization and control of resources to ensure systems reliability.
    Plans, organizes, and communicates execution of major shutdown jobs (outage works) and over-hauling of equipment in liaison with affected departmental heads and sections heads to ensure smooth operations.
    Liaises with Head of Department and head of sections to establish, prioritize and harmonize engineering tasks and efforts to achieve optimal production.
    Trains, Demonstrates and Guides the Engineering staff on preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure compliance.
    Monitor performance of personnel working in the department with a view to meet set targets and ensure conformance with accepted standards.
    Carries out risk assessment for general farm equipment’s, installation, structures, and activities to mitigate incidences and breakdowns.
    Performs root cause analysis on engineering related incidences and prepares appropriate reports.
    Analyses recurrent engineering problems to increase the efficiency of maintenance process, provide practical solutions and develop contingency plans.
    Facilitates availability and maintenance of transportation vehicles and plant for efficient movement of goods and services.
    Ensures the general cleanliness and Maintenance of hygiene of the general farm.
    Prepares and maintains task-in-progress reports, labour reports, job cards and worksheets of tasks completed and disseminates them to relevant stake holders.
    Conducts toolbox meetings to discuss safety and methods of works.
    Ensures compliance to engineering standards and procedures related to professional disciplines geared towards safe and efficient methods of work.
    Ensure Compliance to HSE and Phyto rules and regulations and champion the implementation of Syngenta HSE and Phyto policies and standards in your area of operation by integrating the same in all business operations.
    Any other duties & projects as may be allocated from time to time any other tasks and projects as may be allocated from time to time.

    Qualifications

    The ideal candidate must possess the following qualification and competencies:

    A degree in Degree in Engineering
    Must have at least 3 year’s relevant work experience
    Demonstrates openness in communication to others and make timely communication in case of faults
    Track record for building trust and giving reliable and correct information
    Data entry and analytical skills with progressive analytical and reporting tools.
    Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    Strong supervisory and managerial skills with a growth mindset.
    Proactiveness in taking precautionary measures in the quality control and quality assurance process
    Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office with excellent organizational skills.
    Must possess a proven track record of leading teams with good problem-solving skills.

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    syngenta.taleo.net

  • Lead Accountant

    Lead Accountant

    ROLE PURPOSE

    To secure a solid bedrock for finance activities in the East Africa Busines Area, (BA EA) countries, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
    Deliver high quality set of accounting data to facilitate group, statutory and tax reporting
    Manage BA EA Finance staff and coordinate Finance services
    Coordinate compliance processes in BA EA
    Manage group reporting process in BA EA
    Deliver Finance services (as defined in global policies and process standards) to local Business
    Protect Syngenta assets in BA EA
    Represent Syngenta towards external auditors (together with Finance Head)

    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Coordinate Finance processes in BA EA and ensure all these processes / activities follow local & group compliance standards
    Ensure timely and accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS accounting rules used for Group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting in local ERP system.
    Ensure statutory,tax and management reports are returns prepared in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards.
    Ensure that assets are safeguarded in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures.   Prepare all financial & defined management reporting to fulfil reporting requirements, including legal, VAT, social insurances, statistical information and support local statutory finance head on tax and statutory reporting requirements. 
    Ensure all documents comply with legal and tax requirements and related compliance and are authorized according to the formalised authority levels in the organisation.
    Ensure all accounting processes/activities are properly documented.
    Accounting and reporting – Sustain high standards on verification of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet, review and approve financial accounting schedules, ensure compliance to standardised accounting, reporting and financial systems as well as policies and procedures. Also manages all local accounting issues to ensure unsual transactions are corrected accounted for and reported.
    Support Compliance activities and manage BA EA Compliance reporting. This requires the job holder to understand the end to end processes (eg Accounting to Reporting, Procure to Pay etc) and key internal controls for these processes and ensure that the procesess operate effectively and are documented.
    Ensure Group Transfer Pricing framework is implemented and followed,BA EA specific regulations regarding Transafer Prices are understood and effects agreed with Group Tax team.

    Critical Knowledge

    Good understanding of local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies
    Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls necessary to safeguard the Company’s assets.
    Good knowledge of Local tax rules
    Good working knowledge of IFRS (and local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies)
    Best practice corporate governance
    Appreciation of Information Technology

    Critical Experience

    Qualified accountant (CPA(K) with at least 5-10 years post qualifying experience in relevant roles. A degree in Finance or Business related field is mandatory.
    Knowledge and experience in working with Accounting systems
    Evidence of independence in work, ability to set objectives, deadlines and meet these.
    Either experience in managing teams or expressing clear leadership skills.
    Process management and compliance knowledge within a complex, matrix organization and across different functions.

    Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

    Can demonstrate examples of clear achievement against performance goals
    Ensures plans with resources, milestones, measures
    Builds up quickly and maintains networks with relevant customers and stakeholders
    Displays positive attitude to change and progress
    Follows up and checks progress – confronts performance progress directly
    Gives and seeks feedback systematically and constructively

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    www.syngenta.com

  • Plant Pathologist

    Plant Pathologist

    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Organizes the scouting schedule for early detection of pests/diseases before threshold is reached.
    Performs diagnostic pathological tests analysis of water, plant, and media samples.
    Participates in developing crop protection programs to prevent pests and diseases build up
    Performs routine laboratory tests (Elisa Test) on plant and seed samples to screen for seed transmittable diseases.
    Conducts phytosanitary induction and training to employees to enhance awareness in the farm and ensure compliance.
    Coordinates and performs calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure data accuracy and compliance
    Monitors the efficacy of disinfectants used in the farm to help prevent diseases
    Trains the scouts to improve performance
    Trains third party (out grower) scouts and pathologists to ensure application of Syngenta standards across the board.
    Coordinates sealing of holes in greenhouse plastic/net to control pest and diseases
    Ensure identification and control of hosts plants and updates host bank record appropriately for risk management and decision making
    Ensures green waste from the green house is composted and effectively disposed in accordance with the protocol.
    Performs periodic audits of the processes in seeds departments to ensure compliance
    Evaluates the team to measure performance and identify areas of improvement.
    Coordinates proficiency tests in seeds production in liaison with the heads of production to ensure acceptable levels of awareness for compliance.
    Enforces HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSE policy in all business operations.
    A ny other tasks and projects as may be allocated from time to time.

    Desired Skills and Experience
    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
    QUALIFICATIONS.

    A Degree in Horticulture/Agriculture/Crop Protection/Botany
    Thorough knowledge of Solanaceae plant diseases and pests.
    Work in challenging areas and circumstances (GSPP).
    Have experience in lab operations and management.

    Key Skills

    Computer
    Communication skills
    Analytical
    Leadership

    Critical Experience

    3 years in relevant field

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    syngenta.taleo.net

  • Project Officer – Seeds

    Project Officer – Seeds

    Role Purpose
    To be responsible for the seeds trial establishment, management, data collection, analysis and reporting of the project’s activities within Nyanza & Western Kenya region and other places as delegated by the Program Manager.
    Accountabilities:

    Implementation of different trials within the region which will involve among others, site selection, land preparation, planting, crop management, data collection and reporting.
    Use of the field trial application in data collection, analysis and reporting of the trial activities.
    Organising field days and training farmers on crop management of the new trialled varieties.
    Keen follow up of the trial implementation protocol to ensure its full adherence for adequate and reliable data collection.
    Good understanding of the current market trend of the crop produce/seeds working with in the project.
    Understanding the seeds certification process and procedures/requirements by the regulatory body for variety registration.
    Maintain and develop good interaction between public and private partners within project activities.
    Ability to engage with potential Seed companies with an objective of commercializing the newly registered varieties.
    Compile updates and monthly narrative reports. Ensure detailed records are kept and analysis made of data collected from the trials.
    Effective management and timely implementation of work plans.
    Attend relevant inter-agency coordination meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
    Engage with stakeholders and partners and manage their expectations.
    Ensure all aspects of project operations are compliant with legal, contractual and government requirements.

    Desired Skills and Experience
    Qualifications and Experience:

    University degree in Agriculture or other related fields.
    2-3 years hands-on experience in seeds systems or agricultural experimentations related to seeds.
    Holistic knowledge on good agricultural practices in crop management.
    Experience in people management, agribusiness, and agricultural project implementation.
    Excellent communication skills.
    Problem solving skills.
    Self-driven, take own initiatives, innovative, and work well under minimal supervision.
    Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a timely and efficient workflow.

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    syngenta.taleo.net

  • Program Manager, Seeds Systems and Partnerships

    Program Manager, Seeds Systems and Partnerships

    Description

    Role Purpose
    In pursuit of SFSA’s vision for a better future for smallholder farming:

    Develop and communicate robust financial management reporting in support of Seeds stream decision-making
    Institutionalize project management industry standards, methodology, tools and improved ways of working across the global Seeds stream, in line with agreed priorities

    Accountabilities

    Prepare and lead financial management reporting for the global Seeds stream budget and externally funded projects, providing recommendations for issues and options
    Develop analyses/reports/insights which drive the ‘business’ decisions for multiple projects and the stream
    Oversee the implementation of those decisions / new processes and train where needed
    Identify potential risks with fact-based financial advice and provide recommendations for risk mitigation
    Develop cost applications for new proposals to increase external funding to SFSA and initiatives it supports
    Provide counsel and support to senior management to improve processes proactively, e.g. on data flow, financial processes, project management and ways of working to increase efficiency across SFSA

    Complexity

    An externally funded project typically involves regular budget realignments across 4-5 SFSA entities, and the management of several subgrantees and consultants
    Personal engagement with key decision makers of funders like USAID (e.g. negotiate project budgets / realignments and meet donor specific reporting requirements)
    Personal engagement with external partners in Africa, Asia and the US to strengthen relationships and ensure successful implementation and management of costs
    Direct influence on project idea creation and direction
    Key internal interactions with Head Finance, Legal Counsel, Head Communications, Head Partnerships, Stream Leads, and Country Directors

    Qualifications

    Experience required:

    Over 5 years’ experience in a commercial organization and/or the non-profit sector operating in international environments, including business planning; experience with SFSA is an advantage
    The ability to forge strong working relationships with a wide range of public and private partners across the globe to deliver plans for scaling up SFSA business models
    The ability to influence and work through “virtual” teams, often at great distances
    The ability to thrive in a demanding and rapidly changing development environment and master the additional challenges of working in emerging markets
    The ability to demonstrate effective communications and external relations skills
    The ability to work highly independently
    Ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience

    Minimum education and critical knowledge

    The position demands a Degree and Masters-level knowledge of business planning, strategic value chain analysis and/or management in the context of emerging economies
    Strong project management skills, including proficient knowledge of the PM tool (Smartsheet)
    Excellent English, written and spoken and a good working knowledge of at least one other language of major relevance in agricultural development and cooperation, particularly in SFSA’s spheres of cooperation
    Strong communication skills; knowledge of how to facilitate results across cultures, often in “virtual” teams
    A talent for business planning, and a strong desire to develop this further

    Experience To Be Gained

    Further develop leadership and project management skills
    Ability to adapt to donor specific reporting standards
    Enhance negotiation skills for both internal and external effectiveness
    Experience in presenting externally funded project results to Steering Committees consisting of key decision-makers at partner organizations (funders, implementers, policy makers, private sector, etc.)

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    syngenta.taleo.net

  • Regional Director East Africa -Syngenta Foundation

    Regional Director East Africa -Syngenta Foundation

    Role Purpose
    The Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (“SFSA”) is an independent legal entity from the Syngenta Group. SFSA’s vision is a bright future for smallholder farming. Its mission is to strengthen smallholder farming and food systems by catalysing market development and innovation, while building capacity across the public and private sectors.
    Syngenta Foundation East Africa Limited (“SFEA”) is the Kenyan charity based in Nairobi established by SFSA to further its mission in the region.
    SFSA has Country and Regional Directors in its main countries and regions. As a key member of the SFSA leadership team, the Regional Director is responsible for helping develop, evolve and implement the strategic direction of the Syngenta Foundation in East Africa (with primary focus on Kenya) in accordance with its 2025 Strategy, taking SFEA to successively higher levels of impact and influence the context of East Africa. on agricultural transformation and modernization aligned with the targeted outcomes set out in the 2025 Strategy.
    In pursuance of the 2025 Strategy, the Regional Director is also responsible for identifying and engaging local programme partners, delivering the regional strategy into programmes of work with a yearly plan and budget, measuring and achieving the objectives therein.
    She/he is also responsible for managing relationships with key players in the agricultural industry (private and public), for managing and building team capacity and coordinating efficiently the country resources across Streams and supporting with fund raising.
    The Regional Director is also responsible for promoting and ensuring local operations and staff compliance with Syngenta and SFSA policies and all local regulations.
    Additionally, on a case to case bases, the Regional Director can be asked to provide limited support to SFSA programs outside his direct geographical area of responsibility.

    Accountabilities

    Develop a country programme plan aligned with the 2025 Strategy in close coordination with the SFSA stream leads. This will include identifying opportunities to coordinate, integrate and drive efficiency and increased impact in East Africa (with primary focus in Kenya) across stream initiatives.
    Identify key players in the agricultural industry including donor organisations, NGO’s, governments and institutions and private enterprise and develop and maintain strategic alliances. Support the development and stewardship of Private Public Partnerships (PPP) and Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives.
    Efficiently manage, implement, monitor, and and report progress on the agreed East Africa Regional Plan, and be responsible for portfolio management of the agreed activities in the region.
    Lead the initial development of successful business models for existing and new investments that link small-holder farmers to agricultural and food value chains before handing them over the country stream representatives.
    Engage strategic partners to grow, replicate and scale-up successful models in East Africa (with primary focus in Kenya). Support synergies across Streams in the country.
    Lead and manage SFSA’s people development initiatives in the region in order to build capacity and competencies of the relevant SFSA team in East Africa.
    Help Stream Leads in recruiting streams’ staff in East Africa and manage career and succession planning.
    Prepare annual reports, and work closely with SFSA communication team to oversee preparation of case studies, lessons learned and other documents which can be used for external communication.
    Manage financial, HR and admin functions locally, coordinating with relevant support functions from SFSA and Syngenta, especially in managing the provision of local assistance in organising visits from SFSA teams outside of Kenya to the region, and adherence to the health and safety and security guidelines of all local staff and visitors. Ensure country team compliance with SFSA values and all SFSA policies (Finance, HR, Legal and Ethical, code of conduct, Health and Safety at work, Procurement, etc.) and all the requirements by the local authorities. The in-country stream representatives will be responsible for the visit and direct support of the visitors as part of the capacity building process.
    Seek efficiencies at operational level and help improve controlling and reporting
    Represent the SFSA as the contact person for strategic partnerships in East Africa and as board director of SFEA, which include ensuring that all registration, resolutions and other company documents for SFEA are kept up-to-date by the company secretary.

    Qualifications

    Critical knowledge

    Broad agricultural technical and/or agri-business skills with appropriate local experience across multiple segments of the grower base
    Knowledge of local agriculture and food sector stakeholders
    Ability to adapt and modify technologies to suit local conditions
    Solid economic, financial and/or commercial skills with a clear understanding of the local issues faced by the growers

    Critical Experience

    10+ years of experience in working in project management in relevant areas of agriculture/agribusiness with local government, NGO and/or private sector
    Sales, business development, partnership building and/or fundraising experience desirable
    Tertiary Agricultural or Horticultural qualifications desirable

    Critical Technical, Professional And Personal Capabilities

    Multi-disciplinary technical and/or agribusiness experience across a range of crops
    Project development and team management skills
    Ability to work on project implementation with external partners. Ability to learn: quickly applying information, concepts and strategies
    Full compliance with local and international / Syngenta code of conduct and practises
    Strong connections in farming and food industry in the focus country

    Critical Leadership Capabilities

    Ability to work in multicultural environments
    Strong written and oral communication skills
    Ability to lead and build team capabilities, disseminate information and expand learning’s across all country team members.
    Ability to work under time pressure, flexibly, and on multiple tasks Ability to manage and influence diverse stakeholders

    Critical success factors & key challenges

    Ensure the local country team is aligned with the vision, mission, values and 2025 commitments of SFSA.
    An ability to identify areas of possible shortfalls in the technical and/or commercial capability of local teams and propose, develop and implement ways to address them.
    Manage the local team and programme budgets
    Manage relationships with diverse set of public, private (including Syngenta) and NGO stakeholders

    Additional Information

    Willingness to travel locally and occasionally internationally.
    Minimum English fluency and fluency of local language.

    Innovations
    Employee may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, Employee may contribute to inventions, designs, other work products, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.

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    syngenta.taleo.net

  • Customer Liaison Officer

    Customer Liaison Officer

    Role Purpose

    Deliver good internal & external customer service for all sales & logistics related activities & build a high levels of customer loyalty & satisfaction by identifying, anticipating and resolving customer service , Inventory , and inland Logistic related issues in a timely manner.

    Accountabilities

    Customer Facing

    Provide pro-active customer facing and communication.
    Deputize Customer Service Lead.(ICS , SPS ,CORN ,ADAMA , SEEDCARE).
    Customer service lead , ADAMA portfolio.
    Be responsible in end to end Corn business support .
    Be responsible on end to end Triangulation business support.
    Generate and share customer statements with Key Account Managers , Follow through , linking finance and customer service.
    Logistics & Inventory Control

    Secure execution of commercial policy
    Prepares the summary of stock take variances and decisions regarding treatment of variances for further authorization (validation) steps.
    Lead projects in Supply Chain

    Qualifications

    Critical Knowledge:

    A Supply Chain qualification or a relevant business degree.
    Project Management (PMP or equivalent)
    A sound understanding of Supply Chain processes in a large organisation.
    A wide appreciation of Information Technology
    An understanding of Logistics
     

    Critical Skills
     

    This role needs to demonstrate a high level of alertness, accuracy and integrity.
    Strong analytical and communicastion skills are a prerequisite.
    Creativity as well as strategic / forward looking thinker
    Keen to details , Self drive and Motivated

    Critical Experience

    At least 2 years’ experience in a busy Supply Chain and Or Finance environment
    Direct experience in IT based systems in a large / multinational organization.
    Working with teams with significant cross-functional interaction.
    Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines and working under minimal supervision

    Key Competencies
    For the RoleCritical Success Factors/Key Challenges In First 12 Months

    Working with database and reconciliation
    Project Management skills
    Experience in Iscala , SAP , MRH and Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDWH).
    Deputize Customer service lead by Q2 2021
    Prepare the summary of stock take variances and decisions regarding treatment of variances for further authorization (validation) steps BY Q3 2021
    Lead Triangulation process, ADAMA , order management & processing by Q4 2021

    Apply via :

    syngenta.taleo.net

  • R&D Quality and Agronomy Lead

    R&D Quality and Agronomy Lead

    Role purpose

    The purpose of the Quality and Agronomy Lead (In charge of QMS, Irrigation, Phytopathology & crop protection) is to support the R&D site in Kenya Pollen to deliver the targets set by the breeders in time and within quality.
    To develop experience and knowledge of the basic skills associated with plant phytopathology, crop protection, and irrigation & plant nutrition, greenhouse climate management as well as quality management systems (QMS).
    To support the R&D Crop managers in quality management systems (QMS) GSPP/ISO and other quality audits.
    Oversight of the dealings and relationship with the local NPPO in support of the site, and collaboration with Quality teams elsewhere within Syngenta.

    Accountabilities

    Supporting the crop managers to grow healthy plants by ensuring irrigation, feeding, and disease and pest management to achieve their various crop breeding program goals.
    Ensure timely disease and pest monitoring, reporting and treatment/prevention programs.
    Plan and monitor the efficiency of crop treatment with CP/Bio products and ensure actions are taken when deviations occur.
    Plan and execute GH/growing area climate management, monitoring and prompt data collection and sharing with relevant team mates for timely decision making.
    Train the scouts and the general workforce on scouting and simple disease, pest and weeds identification techniques and maintain training records.
    Ensure and oversee regular training and proficient testing of spray operators.
    Administer proficiency tests, evaluate results, use them to design remedial and future trainings and provide them to auditors when needed.
    Ensure execution of laboratory tests/investigations on plant tissue/soil/seed and water to help in disease diagnosis.
    Ensure records of inspections, scouting reports, crop treatment, irrigation and feeding, seed health, audits and risk assessments are kept properly in easily retrievable formats and locations and are reviewed per procedure or when need arises.
    Oversee preparation for and execution of quality and system audits, follow up and closure of any gaps/non-conformities and organizes sharing of learnings and best practices within and between sites.
    Help your reports to set performance goals, evaluate them and take necessary remedial actions to close any performance gaps identified.
    Oversight and coordinate the Kenya Plant Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) support to the site.
    Effectively communicate and liaise on a regular basis with site head, crop managers, Technicians, assistant technicians and breeders, on matters QMS, accreditation, phytopathology, crop protection, crop nutrition and general site hygiene and sanitation.
    Ensure the Tomato GSPP programme is run strictly per protocol to maintain accreditation status.
    Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all health and safety related company policies and practices, including completing all required company training courses – online or otherwise.
    Manage the crop protection team- both temps and permanents ensuring adherence to rotation programs in line with requirements.
    Critical success factors and key challenges
    Must maintain high degree of accuracy and be detail oriented in all tasks
    Develop accurate knowledge in plan disease and pest management of the various crop species in Greenhouse and open field.
    Develop effective communication and maintain strong working relationships with the whole local R&D team, P&S & Flowers peers and with breeders and their technical representatives when required
    Demonstrate flexibility with tasks ranging from administration through to practical work.
    Demonstrate ability to work accurately under pressure, with short timelines and cope with changing priorities.
    Highest regard for health and safety in all tasks and procedures undertaken, including strict adherence to standard operating procedures.

    Desired Skills and Experience
    Critical knowledge

    A Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture, crop protection science or Biological sciences.
    Understanding of plant growth and nutrition is essential and experience in growing crops is desirable.
    Knowledge and/or experience in crop protection and or quality management systems is desirable.
    A basic understanding of plant genetics or breeding systems would only be an added advantage.

    Critical experience

    Experience in horticulture/agriculture and especially in GH environment
    Experience in working within a team of people
    Experience in working with tight and changing deadlines.
    Experience in working in a complex organization is a plus
    Experience in working in a crop protection/plant pathology team/organization is an added advantage
    Critical technical, professional, and personal capabilities
    Reliable accuracy and attention to details.
    Capability to use MS Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and other internal standard software.
    Demonstrate ability to accurate hand work.
    Ability to work with a small dedicated team or independently
    Ability to meet multiple deadlines without compromising quality
    Ability to prioritise, especially under pressure
    Confidence in communicating with people at different levels in the company
    Critical leadership capabilities
    Prioritizes actions and ensures appropriate support and resource
    Skilfully plans, organizes, and monitors performance to meet deadlines
    Coaches people to excel by giving clear, direct, and skilful feedback
    Provides opportunities for learning, development, and growth

    Additional information
    Specific technical trainings will be organized and might require international travelling
    The role being part of a new organization might change slightly in the future to address business needs.

    Apply via :

    syngenta.taleo.net