Client

Our client is a leading company supporting fresh produce out-growers with technical support and market for the produce.

Summary

Agronomist will support company operations in the lower Eastern region of Kenya. The role involves identifying suitable agricultural molecules for import and registration, conducting field trials and providing technical support to farmers and customers.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Education and Extension, Horticulture, or related fields.

The role involves strong agronomic expertise with hands-on field execution and customer engagement.

Strong knowledge of crop management, pest control and soil health.

Excellent planning, reporting and interpersonal skills.

Must have a valid driving license.

Experience

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in crop protection, seed production, registration or related.

Proven experience working with HERB, PADS and PGFS on product trials and registration.

Main Responsibilities

Identify and recommend suitable agricultural molecules for import, registration and trials.

Plan and oversee field trials in liaison with HERB, PADS and PGFS.

Regulator-product registration.

Manage registration processes, documentation and regulatory compliance.

Build and maintain relationships with farmers, distributors and other stakeholders.

Conduct product demonstrations, trainings and provide after-sales agronomic support.

Collect and analyse field data to guide product improvement and farmer adoption.

Support the sales team in product positioning, market development and sales execution.

Monitor staff performance and prepare timely technical reports.

Supervise and mentor field support staff.

Salary

Kshs. 100,000 - 150,000 plus company benefits

• Identify and recommend suitable agricultural molecules for import, registration and trials.
• Plan and oversee field trials in liaison with HERB, PADS and PGFS.
• Regulator-product registration.
• Manage registration processes, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with farmers, distributors and other stakeholders.
• Conduct product demonstrations, trainings and provide after-sales agronomic support.
• Collect and analyse field data to guide product improvement and farmer adoption.
• Support the sales team in product positioning, market development and sales execution.
• Monitor staff performance and prepare timely technical reports.
• Supervise and mentor field support staff.

• Strong agronomic expertise with hands-on field execution and customer engagement
• Strong knowledge of crop management, pest control and soil health
• Excellent planning, reporting and interpersonal skills
• Valid driving license
• Experience working with HERB, PADS and PGFS on product trials and registration

• Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Education and Extension, Horticulture, or related fields