Tropical Heat Field Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

An opportunity in an ISO22000:2005 certified company

Field Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

* Identifying potential potato farmers in the target regions for contract farming through field surveys using company set criteria
* Development of long and medium term strategies and policies on raw potato supply to the company
* Development of support programmes to create greater partnership between the company and potato farmers
* Devising methods and procedures for obtaining required data
* Producing various technical and non-technical written reports
* Conducting numerous oral and visual presentations, which non-technical audiences must be able to understand thoroughly
* Identify competency gaps amongst contracted farmers, schedule and carry out farmer education, training and production forecasts
* Establish long term business arrangements with potato suppliers
* Liaise with the relevant stake holders and government officials on potato production and availability.
* Represent the company in stake holders meetings

Qualification and experience required;

* Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from a recognized University or any other related degree qualification
* At least 5 years experience in farm management including a good understanding of marketing and credit structures for agricultural commodities.
* Good communication, leadership and organizational skills, very good report writing skills, Computer literate and a valid driving license.
* Able to meet set deadlines with minimal supervision.

If you have the above credentials, please email your current CV, quoting the position as the subject matter to careers@tropicalheat.co.ke

Please include your current and expected remuneration. The applications should reach us not later than 26th November 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunities employer.