Vacancy title:
2 Principal Production Officers ( Wheat/Maize)
Jobs at:
Kenya Seed Company LtdDeadline of this Job:
20 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable.
Reporting to the Manager, Seed Production.
Duties and responsibilities of this position will include:
• Identification and Recruitment of seed growers to achieve set seed production targets.
• Coordinate distribution of basic seed to all contracted farms and approved seed growers.
• Coordination of farm operations with seed growers to optimize yields.
• Coordinate timely inspection of crops and advising farmers at various stages in accordance with best agronomic practices.
• Ensure registration of seed crops with KEPHIS.
• Collection and compiling of seed production data.
• Prepare periodic work progress reports.
• Supervising seed harvesting and delivery to the processing plant.
• Advising on key issues that impact the production function in the zone.
• Assist in preparation of annual unit and departmental budgets
• Assist in preparation of departmental work and procurement plan
Minimum requirements
Requirements for Appointment.
For appointment to this grade, one must have:
• Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or equivalent qualifications;
• A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership in good standing to any professional body
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in stressful and strenuous environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• must have valid driving license.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Seed Company Ltd on kenyaseed.com to apply
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