Keitt Exporters Limited is one of the leading growers and
exporters of Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables in Kenya.
Through a Project partnership with USAID – Kenya Horticulture
competitiveness project (KHCP), Keitt Exporters Ltd is working with small holder
farmers on a project aimed at enhancing competitiveness in the Kenyan
Horticulture industry
Agronomists
2 positions
Reporting to the Project Coordinator the successful candidate
will be based at either Kitui or Machakos or Tharaka nithi counties in Kenya
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Regular
farm visits for farm wide crop review and after field visit
recommendations
- Recommendations
on allocation of cropping programs, Pesticide listings, Fertilizer
recommendations, seed review and recommendations, Soil analysis, Technical
liaison with key stakeholders on farming issues
- Carrying
out research & development of new varieties, new pesticides, new
crops, new innovations.
- Integrated
Pest Management training and implementation
- Strategy
& methodology Production to meet specific market outlets
- Training
of Pesticide operatives, scouting, new knowledge & irrigation
management and household nutrition
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture or related courses.
- A
minimum of three years hand on experience in managing out-grower schemes
or a horticultural farm in a private sector setting
- Must
possess a valid motor cycle riding license with 2 years’ experience
- Possess
general knowledgeable in Global GAP and other food safety standards
- Experience
working in the export horticulture industry will be an added advantage.
M&E Officer
Reporting to the Project Coordinator the successful candidate
will be based at Keitt offices in Nairobi.
Key responsibilities
- Implement
monitoring and evaluation systems and framework
- Design
and implement research studies and evaluations
- Organize
formal training programs and ensure systems are in place and running.
- Provide
on-site participatory M&E training for farmers
- Facilitate
out grower schemes and operations while enhancing accountability systems
- Assist
in report preparations and provide document support to technical advisers
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Bachelors
degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture or related courses
- At
least 2 years hands on experience in social science research, monitoring
& evaluation.
- Demonstrated
skills in at least two recognized statistical packages e.g. SPSS,
Epi-Info, Excel and Access.
- Documentation
skills and record keeping
- Good
working experience in community participation and developmentmust possess
a valid motor cycle riding license with 2 years’ experience
- Possess
general knowledge in Global Gap and other horticulture standards
Interested candidates to submit application, copies of relevant
certificates and testimonials, detailed and updated curriculum vitae indicating
current and expected salary, and contacts of three professional referees to
reach the address below on or before 28th February 2013
Email: info@keitt.co.ke
