Industrial
Promotion Services (K) Ltd (IPS) is an Affiliate of the Aga Khan Fund for
Economic Development (AKFED).
Senior Agronomists
The Role
Responsible
for the development and implementation of strategies that strengthen crop
production/management and deliver commercially viable and sustainable results
in respect of costs and yields.
The
exciting role provides a vital link between the field and the
production/processing division of the business ensuring that this part of the
overall supply chain is seamless.
Considerable
technical knowledge as well as sound communication, commercial and planning
skills are a requirement of this role.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
- Minimum Holder of Diploma/Bsc in Horticulture or any tropical agriculture related course.
- Over five years production experience in any of the following crops, Legumes, Tomatoes, Potatoes and Fruits, either in a plantation environment or with small scale holder schemes.
- Willing to travel and work within East Africa with minimum supervision.
- Should be people oriented and have demonstrated leadership skills, proven integrity, self driven and self motivated.
- Critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
- Business Development skills and Commercial/Business acumen.
Suitably
qualified candidates should submit their application together with an updated
Curriculum Vitae to careers@ipskenya.com by 5.00 pm, 18th September 2013.