Williamson Tea Kenya Field Assistant Job Career in the Rift Valley

A Field Assistant vacancy has arisen at one of our Tea Estates in the Rift Valley and we are requesting those who have the relevant qualifications and experience to apply.

The Job
 

Reporting to the Field Manager, the Job holder will be responsible for general supervision and direction of all field operations and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Field Manager.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

The job holder will carry the following:

• Prepare land and establish tea/fuel/timber plantations following Agency guidelines.
• Ensure efficient tea bush management and harvesting of quality leaf as per Agency set requirements.
• Ensure preservation of the environment by protecting wetlands, indigenous forests and enforce compliance with all certification standard requirements relating to field operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a BSc in Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering or Food Science and Technology.
• Computer literacy in MS office is essential.
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines within a team environment.
• Be a dynamic person who has high integrity, good communication skills who relates well with others and is enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Willingness to work extra hours to meet set targets.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of application, certificates including a detailed CV with telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees. 

Your application should reach us not later than 15th September 2012 and be addressed to:
 

The Managing Director
Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd
P.O Box 42281-00100
Nairobi
 

Email: hr@williamson.co.ke
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted