About Us:
Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that is creating new
organic agricultural inputs that will reverse the trend of declining harvests
and increasing prices for farmers.
Role Description
Sanergy is looking to add an experienced Research & Development
Field Trials Manager responsible for field trials of our agricultural
products.
This role will provide a varied experience with a high degree of
influence and autonomy in a rapidly growing company as it launches new products
into the market.
Responsibilities
- Planning,
implementing and reporting on the execution of internal and third party
Field Trials
- Develop
and manage research trials in the field, matching client requirements with
trial sites and planning, preparing, marking out and organizing trials at
suitable sites on farms.
- Organize
and interpret product tests of Sanergy agricultural products
- Achieve
necessary regulatory certification and registration for new agricultural
products
- Organize
and interpret soil tests
- Recommend
fertilizer and chemical inputs in accordance with regulatory requirements
locally, nationally and internationally.
- Monitor
field conditions, monitor and accurately record data generated, sample,
assess and harvest the trials.
- Provide
specific recommendations to the growers either in the field or by an
agreed method as soon as they are required.
- Ensure
compliance to all industry standards and internal quality systems,
maintaining confidentiality and protocols.
- Generate
data and meet deadlines, and analyze, write and present reports.
- Suggest
improvements to support the development of business efficiencies
Requirements
- Bachelors
or Masters degree in Agronomy or closely related field or equivalent with
a minimum of 2 years experience
- Demonstrated
ability to design and conduct field trials of agricultural inputs across
multiple crop and soil types that will support marketing efforts with
accurate and relevant observations and evaluations, while managing costs
and staff.
- Experience
working with standards and certification agencies such as KEBS, Ministry
of Agriculture, En-Cert, UTZ, Kenyan GAP etc.
- A
self-starter and critical thinker with attention to detail, ability to
multi-task, and work with a high-degree of autonomy
- Strong
communication skills - verbal, written, and computer
- Willingness
to work in a variety of conditions including field and office.
What we offer
We offer an interesting and challenging position within a
multicultural and dynamic start-up company, selling a product and service that
makes a significant positive impact, and working with a highly motivated team
who is passionate about the cause.
If you are interested and believe you possess the necessary
skills and background, please click here to apply online
