Agronomist
Needed - One Acre Fund
Farmers First
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
Function:Horticultural Innovations
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Agronomist
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi
that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full
potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm
income.
We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that
includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.
Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands
of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per
acre.
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.
We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve
135,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.
Responsibilities Include:
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, 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:
Requirements:
- Must
have 3+ 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 C+ 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
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in
building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable
feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular 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.
Location: The Agronomist will work in our Bungoma Western Region.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: The Agronomist will work in our Bungoma Western Region.
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Starting Salary range of Ksh. 18,000 to 20,000/- with
Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your
manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women
and men of integrity are invited to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org
(Subject line: Agronomist + the place you heard of the position)
Application end Date is 16th August 2012 at 5pm.
Those who had previously
applied need not apply again.
Please do not apply if you do not meet our strict requirements above!
Please do not apply if you do not meet our strict requirements above!
