Agronomist Job in Kenya - One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund is a growing not-for-profit company in Kenya.

We make small loans in the form of agricultural inputs, teach farmers how to use the inputs and then collect repayment.

We currently serve 24,000 farmers in Western and Nyanza Provinces and will double in size by the end of next year. We currently have over 200 employees.

We are looking for an experienced, strong team-player with training in agricultural sciences, a developed ability to manage horticultural trials, and superior research skills to manage the work in horticultural innovations for One Acre Fund’s Kenya program.

Responsibilities Include:

 

• Develop and test appropriate planting techniques for One Acre Fund crops. Current crops include maize, sukuma, tree crops, and common beans, but the list could expand.
• Design proper packaging and storage of agro-materials (seed, fertilizer, chemicals)
• Design and manage nursery trials and staff. Nursery trials are for new crops, products, and varieties. These trials will often be linked closely with field and farmer-based trials.
• Investigate and develop management regimes for common pests and diseases.
• Contribute to the improvement of soil nutrition management regimes.
• Carry out field visits to farmer fields and groups for trainings, field trials, quality assurance, and troubleshooting and provide recommendations on seed issues, pest and disease treatments, agro-chemicals, soil treatment, etc.
• Build relationships with agricultural research specialists and institutions
• Research new techniques and inputs for agricultural related activities
• Liaise between research and development staff, nursery staff, and field staff
• Perform other related responsibilities, as required
• Job will be based in Bungoma or Kisii, Kenya and will require 20-40% travel
• Salary is modest and commensurate with experience. Job includes benefits. Regular career reviews provide opportunities for bonuses or raises based on performance.

Requirements:

• Must have 3-5+ years of agricultural field work experience
• Must have a college or university degree in the agricultural sciences or a related field.
• Must have received a B+ or higher on KCSE
• Must speak fluent English, Kiswahili

Preferred:

• Experience working in a fast-growing company
• Experience balancing many high-priority projects
• Project management background or experience
• Strong computer and data entry skills

Please do not apply if you do not meet our strict requirements above!

To Apply:

Deadline: June 29, 2011

Email your CV, cover letter and 2 letters of reference with name and contact phone number to jobs-kenya@oneacrefund.org or drop them off at our headquarters in Bungoma town.

For further info: call- 0739 882 428

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