AGRONOMIST! (Nairobi)
Ital GLOBAL - We are a
comprehensive Human Capital and Quality Management Consultancy firm dedicated
to helping organizations just like yours with their HR and Quality Management
requirements. We believe in creating productive and fruitful relationships with
our clients by adding value to your business to ensure that you get the very
best return on your Human Capital spend. Our Human Capital solutions, advice
and guidance are uniquely designed and shaped around your exact requirements
and objectives. They will fit with your culture and the business challenges
that you currently face.
About the Client:
A leading and busy events
planning and management company in Nairobi that has resources and equipment to
bring events from mere ideas to reality seeks to hire a highly organized,
creative and competent individual. The firm is involved in every aspect of planning,
management and execution letting their clients focus on their core business.
Job Purpose:
In the agronomist role, you
will collaborate with farmers and crop researchers to conduct a detailed
analysis of crop data. You will be expected to maintain a deep understanding of
soil productivity principles and keep tabs on the latest trends and technologies
in agronomy. Success in this role will be determined by providing valuable
insights that lead to solutions that drive higher crop yields.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, or a
related field.
2 to 3 years’ experience in the same field
Further education and experience may be preferred.
Additional certifications may be required.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and
stoop for extended periods.
Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and
diagnostic scientific software.
Exceptional active listening and verbal and written
communication skills.
Strong research, decision making, critical thinking,
and problem-solving skills.
Awareness of industry trends, technology, and
developments.
Sales and presentation skills.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Developing better planting, cultivation, and
harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients
Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to
counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage
Evaluates and improves seed quality
Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil
samples
Performs quality control for seed caliber and soil
standards
Prepares analysis and data presentation
Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies,
diseases, or other changes
Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and
selection
Keeping detailed records regarding fields,
customers, crops, and samples
Generating reports and presenting findings to
management, clients, or other interested parties
Conducting training on products and techniques
through educational presentations
Safeguarding environmental sustainability, safety
and quality
Carrying out land-use planning in accordance with
applicable legislation
Landscape design
Managing teams of staff in the field
Prepares analysis and data presentation
Developing planting and irrigation schedules,
budgets, and timelines
Interested applicants should
send their detailed CV and Cover Letter quoting, “AGRONOMIST”
as subject to reach us not later than 3rd
November 2023 to careers@italgloballtd.com. Only the
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews
will be conducted on a rolling basis.
