Agriculture Sector State Corporation Inspectors and Analytical Chemists Jobs in Kenya

A State Corporation in the Agriculture Sector would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:

Inspectors

Ref: VA/1/8/2014

Major duties and responsibilities

• Inspection of agricultural produce at entry/exit points.
• Inspection of seed crops at various stages of seed certification (field inspections, seed sampling, seed testing and labeling).
• Inspection of plant quarantine facilities.
• Inspection of facilities meant for introduction of GMOs and other restricted plant materials.
• Surveillance for pest and disease control.
• Organization and participation in seed post certification survey activities.
• Coordination of farmer advisory services through stakeholder awareness meetings.

Key Qualifications

• MSc in Crop Protection, BSc in Horticulture, Agronomy, Seed Technology or Botany from a recognized university.
• Knowledge on identification, diagnosis and management of pests.
• Knowledge in pest risk analysis and general plant health compliance determination in traded commodities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
• Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.
• Knowledge of a Quality Management System.

Analytical Chemists

Ref: VA/2/8/2014
 

Major duties and responsibilities

• Analyses of samples including sample preparation and chemical analysis.
• Data handling and interpretation.
• Represent the organization in relevant stakeholder fora.
• Implementation and improvement of the Quality Management System of the laboratory.
• Technical evaluation of equipment and laboratory consumables to be procured.
• Awareness creation and training of stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

• Master of Science or Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry from a recognized University.
• Be knowledgeable in laboratory instrumentation and/or electronic computer engineering.
• Be familiar with data analysis and reporting.
• Be computer literate in relevant statistical packages.
• Be familiar with laboratory quality management.
• Be a team player, flexible and able to work under pressure.

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity card to:

The Advertiser, 

DN/A 1702
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100, 

Nairobi

not later than 20th August, 2014.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Potential candidates from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.