NVL
Ngong Veg Limited
Technical Assistant at Ngong Veg Limited
KenyaFull TimeMid-Senior Level
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**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **
Provide farmers in the Out growers program with assistance in the conduct of site selection, seed preparation, seeding, and management, harvesting and sampling operations, record keeping, data entry and analysis.
Ensuring the company planting programme is followed and that at all times the production is achieved as per the budget (3) Making weekly projections to the management and ensuring these are met.
Ensuring good quality product as per the specifications.
Assisting in the extension of Outgrower program results through written reports for farmers and advisory staff.
Undertaking regular self-assessment of the farmers against the Ngong veg QMS and other external standards.
Training of the farmers on various operational issues as guided by the training Matrix.
Scouting for pest and diseases for the small scale farmers
**Qualifications Essential **
Degree/Diploma in Agronomy, Horticulture or other related field.
5 years or more experience in the industry
Should have excellent strategic planning skills.
Must have strong communication skills.
Desirable Should have the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Must be process driven, self-motivated, develop and work as part of a team and possess strong management, organisational and communication skills. Thorough knowledge in usage and handling of agricultural equipment, chemicals and fertilizers.