Kenya Seed Company Limited
Farming & Agriculture
Nairobi Full Time
Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry
KSh Confidential
Job Summary
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:4 years
Job Description/Requirements
Kenya Seed Company Limited, established under the Companies Act, 2015, is a Commercial State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation. Its primary mandate is to produce and market top quality certified agricultural seeds.
Job Description
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable.
Reporting to the Manager, Seed Production.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Identification and Recruitment of seed growers to achieve set seed production targets.
(ii) Distribution of basic seed to all contracted farms and approved seed growers.
(iii) Supervision of farm operations to optimize yields.
(iv) Undertaking timely inspection of crops and advising farmers at various stages in accordance with best agronomic practices.
(v) Registration of seed crops with KEPHIS.
(vi) Collection and compiling of seed production data.
(vii) Drafting of periodic work progress reports.
(viii) Supervising seed harvesting and delivery to the processing plant.
Minimum requirements
Requirements for Appointment.
For appointment to this grade, one must have:
(i) Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or equivalent qualification.
(ii) At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
(iii) Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
(iv) Proficiency in computer applications;
(v) Membership in good standing to a relevant professional body.
(vi) Good communication skills
(vii) Ability to work in stressful and strenuous environment.
(viii) Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
(ix) Must have valid driving license.
(x) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.