Mid-level Business, strategic management jobs in Kiambu, Kenya

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BIMAS Kenya Ltd

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Agronomist Officer

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Description
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

· Should be 25 years and above

· Be a holder of at least a diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop science or its equivalent.

· Have a minimum of grade C plain at KCSE

· Have at least 3 years relevant experience in agronomy, agribusiness advisory, or working with smallholder farmers. Experience with financial institutions an added advantage

· Good knowledge of local crops, soils, seasons in the lager Eastern and Central parts of Kenya. Knowledge of Agri-value chains and climate-smart agriculture

· Training/facilitation skills, report writing, motorcycle riding license, data collection tools

· Hold a valid certificate of good conduct (to be provided once successful)

· Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

· Excellent verbal and written communication

Duties and Responsibilities

Create Appraisal and Risk

· Check farm plans and farming viability before loan approval.

· Lower risk by advising on safe crops and weather.

· Guide organization to Connect farmers to buyers, shops, and insurance.

Training and Capacity Building

· Check farm plans and farming viability before loan approval.

· Lower risk by advising on safe crops and weather.

· Guide organization to Connect farmers to buyers, shops, and insurance.

Client Support and Monitoring

· Visit farms often to check on performance.

· Give field advice on pests, fertilizer, and weather..

· Watch loan health and spot early warning signs.

Product Development and Reporting

· Help improve loan products using field facts.

· Send in monthly reports on farm visits and risk.

· Build links with the relevant stakeholders


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