Our client, a dynamic company that delivers environmentally friendly solution to Agriculture and Horticulture sectors is seeking to recruit a Coffee Agronomist. The successful candidate MUST have experience working in Coffee Farms and be willing to travel across coffee regions in Kenya. The ideal candidate Must have In-depth knowledge of coffee production principles and practices in Kenya.

Key Requirements:

• Advise key stakeholders across regulatory / corporate affairs / R&D on coffee practices, risks, and methods of improvement.
• Define the roadmap of work required to improve Company’s understanding of the coffee agronomy and to enable definition of best practices to support economic, sustainable, and risk management aspects.
• Build and enhance the external network of local business relationships from growers / co-operatives / processors / buyers and other coffee agronomy companies in Kenya.
• Design and implement optimal programmes for maximizing coffee yields and profitability.
• Conduct in-field training on correct usage and application of Company’s products.
• Perform client follow-up activities to ensure performance and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct scientific trials with clients and research organisations.
• Document coffee agronomy activities and build knowledge base.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy or other relevant agricultural studies.
• In-depth knowledge of coffee agronomy with minimum 2 years field experience.
• Strong commercial skills to achieve Company’s business objectives and sales goals.
• Good command of coffee nutrition requirements and management practises.
• Flexible to travel to all coffee growing regions in Kenya
• Experience with research methods, analysis of data and presentation of results.
• Proven communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and MS Outlook.
• Valid driving licence.
• Fluent in Kiswahili and English.