Agricultural Development Corporation
(ADC), a leading Parastatal in the Agricultural Sector seeks dynamic and result
oriented persons to fill the following positions:
Research Officers – Kitale / Molo
Research Officers – Kitale / Molo
Ref: HR/RO/007
The person shall also spearhead all
research assignments of the Corporation.
Skills, knowledge and experience:
- Age 25-35 years
- Bachelors Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture
/ Crop Science / Biotechnology / Seed Science Technology.
- Masters degree in Agronomy / Plant breeding an
added advantage.
- Should have a minimum of 2 years hands-on work
experience in Plant breeding, research and general management.
- Have strong analytical and report writing
skills.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and personal
drive.
- Be computer literate.
- Should be inventive and innovative
Key result areas:
- Establishing field experiments, analyse and
interpret research data.
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders in Plant
breeding.
- Advise the management on weed, pest and
disease control and suitability of soils.
- Documenting new plant varieties.
- Strategically establish breeding regime to
ensure that high quality planting materials are available in sufficient
qualities at all times.
- Managing patent process for new introductions.
- Carry out periodic pest and disease
surveillance in liaison with the relevant institutions and give
recommendations on control measures.
- Analyse the production yield data for various
enterprises and advise management appropriately.
- Monitoring field performance.
- Writing technical reports.
- Write bulletin, biannual and Agronomy reports
on findings and recommendations.
- Analyse metrological data and monitor weather
changes for advising purposes.
- Co-ordinate with research institutions on
matters of research findings and translating the findings into actionable
programmes.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Interested candidates should apply,
quoting the position reference number, attach certified copies of their
academic and professional certificates, detailed resume giving day time
telephone contact, e-mail address, names and contacts of three (3) referees,
expected salary on or before 1st April, 2015 to:-
The Managing Director
Agricultural Development Corporation
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi
Agricultural Development Corporation
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi
Email: info@adc.co.ke
ADC is an equal opportunity employer
