Position Title: Field Officers – Agribusiness
Industry: Agribusiness
Location: North Rift, Mt Kenya and Nakuru
Gross Salary: Kshs 30k
Our client is an agricultural enterprise involved in the growing, contracting and export of fresh fruits and vegetables and largely working with small-holder farmers in the country.
They seek to hire a field officer who will be the key contact person with the company’s contracted farmers located in Nyeri, Kiambu, Muranga, Nakuru, Bomet and Kisii and will be responsible for fruits purchases, farmer training and implementing standards and other farmer and product development activities
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s small-scale farm operations with livestock, gardens, avocados, and passion fruits.
- Demonstrate good agronomic and animal husbandry skills to ensure a commercially viable venture.
- Sales and marketing of the farm produce.
- Small-holder organic avocado farmers’ outreach
Requirements
- Certificate or diploma in organic or general agriculture.
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience.
- Good knowledge of fruit farming and working with small-holder farmers.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Integrity.
- Ability to speak in local dialect in the respective regions.
- Creativity and work results orientation.
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Willingness to work in dynamic and rural settings.
A valid motorcycle license is a prerequisite and essential.
N/B Please mention the area you are interested in working in.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Field Officer – Agribusiness) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 1st October 2022.