EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

A leading Agricultural company is inviting applications from a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the following vacant position under its establishment.

Title: Officer, Field Production (1) – Southern Province

Reporting To: Senior Manager, Production

Job Description

The main responsibility of the Officer, Field Production is to produce high quality seeds for the organization through an out-grower scheme in line with set standards as well as set company procedures.

Main Duties will include:

• Grower recruitment (Identify and recruit the best seed growers)
• Field Inspections (Carrying out timely and regular inspections to farmers fields from planting up to harvesting)
• Monitor Management of fields for growers and crop growth to ensure adherence to the seed production laid-down procedures
• Post Harvest seed quality inspection
• Carry out full defect test on all seed lots
• Seed Crop Aggregation
• Collaborate with research institutions, extension services, and other stakeholders to stay updated on seed technology and best practices
• Regulatory Compliance

You will be part of a Growing Team

As a team, we grow by putting farmers and consumers at the heart of agriculture, to help reshape the industry for the 21st century. We believe that the future of farming depends on aligning the food chain from end to end so that we work together to build agriculture into an industry that is more financially secure, sustainable, innovative, and responsive. We are aspiring to shape an industry that is better able to understand and react to market demand that effectively harnesses science, and technology innovation to optimize productivity, and which has the know-how and resources to help chart its own long-term success in the face of climate challenges and change.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

To be considered you will need:

Experience: Two (2) years’ work experience

Qualifications: Diploma in Agronomy or relevant field

Training: Certificate in Seed Inspection

Job Application Procedure