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Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied

  • Territory Sales Agronomist

    Territory Sales Agronomist

    Job Description
    Enjoy a challenging and fulfilling career with an international employer. Pioneer Hi-Bred International has business operations in more than 90 countries, and is committed to increasing food production with high quality Pioneer brand products and agronomic knowledge that maximizes agricultural productivity. By combining conventional and advanced plant genetics, Pioneer is delivering solutions to help meet the needs of a growing population’s demand for agricultural seed.

    The successful candidate will:

    Develop and provide agronomic, product and service education to the field sales force that helps support the sales and service of Pioneer® brand products and associated technologies.
    Support the field sales force by working to resolve customer service calls.
    Provides product, agronomic and general crop production information through several mediums directly to customers.
    Actively involved in demand creation of Pioneer seed.
    Responsible for coaching and training the field sales force in technical, agronomic service and Pioneer® brand product knowledge.
    Serve as an agronomic and product expert on customer service calls. Responsible for providing some direct education to customers on Pioneer products, crop management practices, stewardship and other associated crop production practices.

    Education and Experience

    Bachelors degree required, preferably in an Agronomic field
    Master’s in Agronomy or equivalent will be an added advantage
    3 – 5 years Agronomy experience

    Competencies

    The ability to transfer knowledge
    The ability to work well in a team.
    Fluency in the national languages (English and Swahili), (the ability to speak local dialect will be an added advantage)
    Familiarity with computers
    Observation, curiosity and innovation
    The ability to lead meetings, listen and take decisions
    Natural, simple, non-domineering, skills-driven leadership skills.
    Planning capability.
    The ability to analyse and summarise data

  • Head of Farm

    Head of Farm

    ROLE OVERVIEW
    Responsible for the daily planning, organization, supervision and administration of activities on farm estates. Typical responsibilities include: forward planning, budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records, livestock management, farm equipment, crops and agricultural products handling paperwork and keeping administrative records. Variations in workloads relate to seasonal demands – flexibility in working hours may be necessary during busy periods and the head of farm will be expected to deal with emergencies.
    ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
    · Recruit, train and supervise farm workers
    · Lead the team to ensure high-quality implementation
    · Make sure that work progresses satisfactorily
    · Ensure compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards
    · Ensure all Farm activities conform to health and safety requirements; manage and instigate HR policy and procedure reviews annually or as necessary.
    · Develop an annual budget and submit quarterly updates of actual against forecast
    · Ensure that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets
    · Ensure that the aims of the business plan are met, and update the business plan annually
    · Organize maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery
    · Oversee implementation and monitoring of activities that result in increased incomes and increased household consumption of diverse, nutritious foods
    · Develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan to ensure rigorous data collection and analysis
    · Ensure that there is value addition in both agricultural and non-agricultural production
    · Oversee effective management of animal welfare and compliance with regulations
    · Improve and increase the diversity of farm produce
    · Keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases
    · Advertise and market farm products
    · Manage relationships with relevant market system actors
    · Carry out whatever other duties that may be required to ensure that the Farm is developing as envisioned and to ensure it is sustainable in the long term
    A degree in agribusiness or a related subject, Farm managers need to have a good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment. An awareness of customer demand, food standards and sustainability are also all important. Experience in crop production value chain and market access
    · Excellent technical knowledge – knowledge and experience in agricultural and non-agricultural production
    · Knowledge and experience in value addition and market access
    · Over three years proven personnel management, farm management and budget management experience
    · Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
    · Brilliant leadership skills and able to inspire a team
    · Ability to work with a diverse team; Coach and Mentor
    · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
    · Ability to work independently with minimal input
    · Able to problem solve, be methodical and be calm in a varied environment
    · Excellent IT skills
    · Organizational and time management skills
    · Ability to work under pressure
    PERSON SPECIFICATION
    A degree in agribusiness or a related subject, Farm managers need to have a good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment. An awareness of customer demand, food standards and sustainability are also all important. Experience in crop production value chain and market access
    · Excellent technical knowledge – knowledge and experience in agricultural and non-agricultural production
    · Knowledge and experience in value addition and market access
    · Over three years proven personnel management, farm management and budget management experience
    · Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
    · Brilliant leadership skills and able to inspire a team
    · Ability to work with a diverse team; Coach and Mentor
    · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
    · Ability to work independently with minimal input
    · Able to problem solve, be methodical and be calm in a varied environment
    · Excellent IT skills
    · Organizational and time management skills

  • Senior Agriculture Economist

    Senior Agriculture Economist

    Duties and Accountabilities:
    The primary responsibility of the Senior Agriculture Economist will be to provide technical, operational and strategic support to the development and implementation of the Agriculture Global Practice’s work program in Kenya and to contribute as needed the AFR2 activities in other countries..
    The Senior Agriculture Economist will assist in the delivery of the work program, assurance of quality, interact with internal and external clients, including the government and private sector, and support partnerships across the countries in the AFCE2 Country Management Unit (Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda). In particular, the Senior Agriculture Economist:
    Contribute as a team member and occasionally lead activities as Task Team Leader of projects in agriculture and other relevant sectors.
    Remain current with relevant major pieces of analytical work in the profession. Contribute to or lead analytical activities in Kenya, the CMU or on a sub-regional level, and work with other teams engaged in analytical work relevant to the Agriculture Global Practice’s work program in Kenya; Work with the relevant Program Leader and other Agriculture GP staff based in the CMU to identify opportunities for addressing agricultural issues in Kenya as part of the WBG’s Systematic Country Diagnostic, Country Partnership Framework, country policy dialogue, sector investment operations, budget support operations, and other multi-sectoral projects; Promote a strategic approach to support agricultural growth and effectively communicate that to the country team; Identify innovative opportunities or ways to address existing needs in the agricultural sector, including by bringing in experience from other countries within Africa or elsewhere; Initiate and maintain a high level and quality of engagement and dialogue with key stakeholders, including national and county governments, civil society, private sector and research/academic community on strategic and policy issues concerning agriculture and food security in Kenya.
    Represent the World Bank in fora involving the community of development partners. Provide support as needed to the work of the development partners in the sector; Develop strong client relations and partnership, including with the International Finance Corporation and other World Bank Global Practices, on operational matters and policy dialogue; Work with other GPs in representing Kenya’s specific issues in regional and corporate strategies.
    The Senior Agriculture Economist will report to the AFR2 Practice Manager in charge of Central and Eastern Africa, who is based at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC. In addition, the Senior Agriculture Economist will work closely with the Lead Agriculture Economist, based in Nairobi, and work under the day-to -day oversight of the AFCE2 Country Director and Sustainable Development Program Leader, who are based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Selection Criteria:
    Competencies
    Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients. 
    Policy Dialogue Skills – Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders. 
    Integrative Skills – Working to develop an integrated view across all facets of the agriculture  sector. 
    Agricultural Economics – Deep understanding of most of the economic concepts used in agriculture, with significant experience. 
    Agriculture Policy, Strategy and Institutions – Solid understanding of agriculture policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations.  • Lead and Innovate – Develops innovative solutions. 
    Deliver Results for Clients – Proactively addresses clients’ stated and unstated needs. 
    Collaborate within Teams and Across Boundaries – Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective and willingly receives diverse perspectives. 
    Create, Apply and Share Knowledge – Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients. 
    Make Smart Decisions – Interprets a wide range of information and pushes to move forward. Other Selection CriteriaIn addition to the above core competencies the following criteria will have to be satisfied for the position of Senior Agriculture Economist:
    MBA, Masters or PhD in Agricultural Economics or related discipline. 
    At least eight years of experience on agricultural development issues; 
    Solid experience in one or more of the strategic and/or technical areas noted above; 
    Familiarity with the institutional context of Kenya and African agricultural development; 
    Demonstrated considerable experience of undertaking field-based activities 
    Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and team skills with ability to find balanced, pragmatic and implementable solutions also in a multi-disciplinary contexts; while being diplomatic and sensitive to cultural, political and gender issues
    High level of energy, ability to work under pressure, and willingness to travel extensively and work under challenging conditions; 
    Ability to lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams; 
    Ability to listen and integrate ideas from varied sources, create partnerships, and communicate to diverse constituencies and an ability to work in teams and across organizational boundaries, respecting the views of others; 
    Proven written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues to specialists as well as to non-specialist audiences
    Fluency in English required.
    The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

  • Horticulture Technical Director

    Horticulture Technical Director

    As Horticulture Technical Lead you will:
    Oversee implementation and monitoring of horticulture activities that result in increased incomes and increased household consumption of diverse, nutritious foods
    Manage relationships with relevant market system actors, including building their capacity and leveraging incentives to encourage their adoption of new behaviors that support system change emphasizing private sector engagement
    Lead a team of technical staff to ensure high-quality implementation, including regular travel to the field to oversee delivery of horticulture activities
    Ensure timely and accurate reporting on horticulture activities
    Collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team to ensure rigorous data collection and analysis
    Coordinate closely with project leadership to ensure high quality, integrated program delivery
    You will have:
    A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as agronomy, agricultural economics, or international development and at least 10 years of relevant experience. A master’s degree in a complementary field and at least 7 years of relevant experience preferred.
    In-depth knowledge and experience in horticulture value chain, including increasing production and quality, improving post-harvest handling and reducing loss, marketing to domestic and international buyers, promoting value addition and processing, and promoting uptake of improved practices and technologies.
    Demonstrated understanding of cross-cutting issues in a Kenyan context including gender, nutrition, food security, youth and vulnerable populations, and climate-smart approaches.
    Familiarity with market system actors in Kenya’s horticulture sector, including government actors, private sector and civil society.
    Previous experience in a leadership role on a USAID-funded project, including understanding of USAID policies and procedures is a plus.
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate effectively and diplomatically with a range of external and internal colleagues.
    Demonstrated ability to effectively manage activities, including staffing, workplans, deliverables, timelines and budgets.
    Ability to travel within Kenya up to 50% of the time.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required, including a demonstrated track record of producing high quality, well-written deliverables.
    This position is only open to candidates with Kenyan work eligibility.

  • Assistant Surveyor – Naivasha Farm Manager – Osprey, Naivasha

    Assistant Surveyor – Naivasha Farm Manager – Osprey, Naivasha

    THE JOB
    We intend to recruit an Assistant Surveyor to join our Osprey Project in Naivasha Region. 
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
    Carrying out land and Engineering survey works.
    Performing all setting out of works at the proposed sites.
    Providing Grid and spot ground levels for the proposed site.
    Setting out drainage works, Providing and demarcating profile levels.
    Setting out contour lay out.
    Undertaking and preparing transverse survey data.
    Picking and marking hydroponics bed levels.
    Ensuring correctness of the final formation levels and profile.
    Directing earth moving equipments when performing works related to formation of proposed site.
    Liaising with design engineers to ensure wholesomeness and harmony of the survey works and timely feedback.
    Coordinating and supervising chainmen.
    Supervising labour teams performing duties related to survey works.
    Taking care and ensuring safety of surveying tools and equipment.
    Ensuring safety precautions are observed always.
    Any other duties that may be allocated from time to time. 
    QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES:
    3 years experience in a busy environment.
    Certificate/Diploma in Surveying from a recognized institution.
    Proficiency in use and care of surveying instruments including GPS tools.
    Experience in both Engineering and Land Surveying.
    Have good supervisory and organizational skills and be a team player.
    Able to work within strict deadlines with little or no supervision.
    Must have a valid Police Clearance Certificate
    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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  • Agriculture Specialist, Program Support

    Agriculture Specialist, Program Support

    Project Summary: 
    The project objective is to evaluate the performance and progress of the USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA) Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KIE) program. The KIE activity aimed to bring new and innovative technologies in horticulture, dairy, maize and staple food crop to market through identifying, incubating and scaling innovative agriculture value chain, private sector led businesses. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the project’s design, in order to inform relevant future designs for innovation activities.
    Position Summary:
    The Agriculture Specialist will contribute to the evaluation from a technical perspective, including examining whether the technologies promoted are viable and scalable along the agriculture value chain. In collaboration with the Team Leader, he/she will contribute to the development of the evaluation methodology, develop the data collection instruments and protocols, assist in overseeing the survey firm during the survey data collection, conduct data collection & analysis, and contribute towards the final report.
    Responsibilities:
    In collaboration with the Team Leader:
    Contribute to the development of the evaluation methodology.
    Develop the data collection instruments and protocols.
    Assist in overseeing the survey firm during the survey data collection.
    Conduct data collection and analysis.
    Contribute to the writing of the final evaluation report.
    Other duties, as assigned by the Team Leader.
    Qualifications:
    Master’s in Agriculture related field.
    Minimum of 7 years’ experience in demonstrated success in agriculture extension, research, or program management.
    Experience in BDS markets serving agricultural value chains in Kenya, East Africa, and/or countries with socio-economic and market settings similar to that found in Kenya.
    Experience in animal and crop husbandry.
    Experience in conducting value chain assessments and determining appropriate interventions to enhance agricultural productivity and market access for the rural poor.
    Experience in farm level production cost and profit analysis desired.

  • Distribution Officer Regional Sales Officer

    Distribution Officer Regional Sales Officer

    Reports To: Regional Distribution Supervisor
    In 2011 Wanda Agriculture was established to address these challenges and deliver along the triple bottom line – profit, people and planet.
    Having completed its technology research and licensing phase, proof of concept stage and first half of its pilot phase, the company has split into two strategic units – Wanda Organic to produce effective soil and plant health solutions and Wanda Mobile to distribute the solutions and service the end user.
    Tasks
    Overall management of the county depot operations
    Distribution Officer Job Responsibilities
    County Depot – manage daily operations as per Standard of Procedures (SOPs).
    Stock Management – maintaining and reconciling of stocks as per Standard of Procedures (SOPs).
    Agent network management – implement the recruitment, onboarding and relationship management of agents as per contracts.
    Logistics Management – implementing daily stock dispatch to agents as per quality assurance requirements.
    Reporting – provide daily reports as per the supervisor’s request.
    Customer complaint management – resolve customer complaints as per supervisor’s instructions.
    Qualifications for the Distribution Officer Job
    Diploma in business administration, logistics and agriculture related Field
    Experience in stores management will be added advantage.
    Computer literate is a MUST.
    Communication and customer service skills.
    Ability to multi‐task
    Work under pressure
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  • Agricultural Trials And Research Specialist Financial Advisory Services Analyst Strategy And Research Specialist Global Logistics Deputy Director

    Agricultural Trials And Research Specialist Financial Advisory Services Analyst Strategy And Research Specialist Global Logistics Deputy Director

    Job Description
    Agricultural research and development is a critical component of our agricultural trial pipeline. Each season, we have about 4,000 farmers involved in trials on a variety of topics, including fertilizer use, seed varieties, growing methods, long-term soil health, and new crops. These trials are our first opportunity to test new agricultural technologies and methods with clients, and these are the gateway to scaling up innovations to more than 200,000 smallholder farmers in Kenya.
    Agricultural Research: You will conduct and synthesize research on a wide range of agricultural innovations and provide input into the design of our agricultural trials and overall strategy. This will include literature research, synthesizing data from internal and external sources, and consulting with experts and other institutions to prepare research summaries.
    Technical Input & Field Team Support: You will support the team of field leaders, managers, and officers that are executing our on-farm trials on the ground during the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of trial activities. This will include providing advice and guidance, training and capacity building on agricultural topics, and supporting with mentorship and management of on-farm trial staff.
    Trials Coordination: You will assist in coordinating the implementation of all on-farm trial activities in Kenya, including procurement of inputs and materials; managing and scheduling of trial input deliveries and field activities; communication and systems coordination across departments; writing farmer trainings, surveys and materials; and tool creation.
    Career Growth and Development
    One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
    Qualifications
    We are seeking an exceptional professional with experience running agricultural trials in Kenya. Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to:
    Master’s degree or above in agriculture, PhD preferred and a strong advantage. Strong connections to universities and other institutions doing agricultural research in the region.
    Deep familiarity with the current state of agricultural research and context in Kenya, including knowledge on a wide range of agricultural topics and experience with agricultural context.
    Project planning, management, and execution experience, including work with systems thinking and coordination; some logistics experience preferred. Ability to implement multiple projects simultaneously, while tracking and reporting on many activities within each project.
    Leadership and mentorship experience, including a clear record of leading teams and providing professional development support for others.
    Strong writing analytical and English writing skill, including the ability to concisely synthesize scientific and technical information from a variety of sources. Strong Excel and computer skills.
    Good teamwork, humility, willingness to do work focused on execution.
    Proficient in both Kiswahili and English.
    Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments).
    Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
    Top-performing academic background (include GPA on your resume)
    Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
    Language: English required
    Preferred Start Date
    Flexible
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  • Irrigation Account Manager

    Irrigation Account Manager

    Duties for the Irrigation Account Manager Job
    Develop and implement a growth strategy for Irrigation product line with an objective of achieving the agreed sales target
    Drive supplementary revenues from design of irrigation systems for existing and potential customers
    Train, develop and mentor the individual sales staff in the Irrigation team to improve on their individual and team performance
    Manage the daily, weekly, monthly travel itinerary of the Irrigation sales team to ensure effective use of resources.
    Irrigation Account Manager Job Qualifications
    Relevant degree in Engineering or Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university
    Minimum 5 years working experience, two of which must be at team leader or supervisory level in design, selling and installation of drip irrigation equipment and accessories.
    Proven sales record with good account management skills – candidate will be required to demonstrate/prove this.
    Broad knowledge of irrigation systems, equipment and key demand areas in Kenya.
    Integrity, self-supervision and negotiation/presentation skills