Kentegra Pyrethrum Company Limited Research and Development Agronomist Jobs in Kenya

Kentegra Pyrethrum Company Limited Research and Development Agronomist Jobs in Kenya

This position will be located mostly in Turi. Key roles for this position are:-

Duties & Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between research department and the field department regarding research products and processes dissemination and the field adoption.

Setting-up pyrethrum demonstration fields at specified zones within the pyrethrum growing regions.

Set-up and coordinate demos in approved field days, demo fields and agricultural shows

Participate in collection of required plant, tissue or soil samples from specified farmer fields and all nurseries.

Coordinate the delivery of all research samples to partner laboratories and research institutions.

Prepare training modules and schedules.

Rank, cluster and prioritize research issues for right cropping of pyrethrum. Design trial methodologies and layouts

Train staff on data collection

Provide technical support to the field
Agronomists- Research outreach.

Provide updates on the status of running research.

Generate a list of all the research and development items/programs and the material requirements.

Prepare impact assessment reports on issues relating disease and pest invasion.

Generate analyzed reports on concluded trials.

Identification and verification of all planting materials in our nurseries. (Mother
Clones and other clones in our germplasm)

Offer technical assistance and guidance of mother clones purification.

Develop a DUS (Distinctiveness, Uniformity & Stability) data for all the existing mother clones and varieties.

Identification and mapping of the geographical distribution of clonal material with farmers and getting them for trials and research.

Guide the nursery team on an elaborate and targeted collection of pyrethrum plants with desirable characteristics from different farmer fields.

Help in sourcing mother clones of interest that can be incorporated in our gene bank.

Advice

and guide on the steps for developing new and superior varieties.

Act as a link to help in accessing scientific publications and other relevant pyrethrum research articles from relevant people and organizations.

Lead the efforts in providing solutions that have hindered high production of flowers in the fields. (Agronomy practices, nutrition, pests and diseases)

Develop and lead research protocols for the nurseries.

Qualifications and Work Experience

Diploma or Degree in any agriculture related field from an accredited institution

At least 2 years hands on work experience with small holder farmers

Proven experience in research programs.

Proven experience in farmer training

Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills.

Experience in reporting skills.

Excellent strategic, analytical, creative and presentation skills.

Excellent decision making and organizational skills.

Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively.

Motivated and self-driven.

Have a valid 2 years Motorcycle Driving License.

Proficiency in MS Office and database skills

Proficiency with field data collection tools and systems

How to Apply

Please apply only if you fulfill the above credentials and send your application as one word/pdf document with the title Research & Development Officer to info@kentegrabiotech.com by 18th November 2022.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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