We
are a medium sized company in the manufacture industry looking for a Field Officer to work in Bomet.
The
successful candidate will be responsible for;-
- Development of
long and medium term strategies and policies on raw potato production and
supply to the company.
- Identifying
potential potato farmers in the target regions for contract farming
through field surveys based on company set criteria.
- Development of
support programmes to create greater partnership between the company and
potato farmers
- Establish long
term business arrangements with potato suppliers
- Collecting,
analyzing and presenting data in form of technical and non-technical
written reports.
- Conducting oral
and visual presentations, for non-technical audiences to enable
informed decisions by non technical groups.
- Identify
competency gaps amongst contracted farmers, schedule and carry out farmer
education, training and production forecasts
- Liaise with the
relevant stake holders and government officials on potato production and
availability.
- Represent the
company in stake holders meetings
- Ensuring quality
specifications of the produce are met at field level.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of
Science in Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Agronomy or related
field.
- One year
experience as a Field Agronomist or related field.
Applicants
who meet the above qualifications should send a C.V that includes their day
time contacts, 3 referees, current and expected salary, and testimonials by
15th July, 2013 to careers@tropicalheat.co.ke.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.