Job Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for all the activities / operations undertaken by their respective department for the purpose of executing client’s order and related activities to facilitate, control and monitor the execution of crop sciences operations.
Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Entry level
Experience Length:1 year
Job Description/Requirements
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
VACANCY: Field Technical Officers - Crop Science
The incumbent will be responsible for all the activities / operations undertaken by their respective department for the purpose of executing client’s order and related activities to facilitate, control and monitor the execution of crop sciences operations. They shall ensure the job is executed professionally and in accordance to client’s instructions.
Main duties and responsibilities:
• Carry out Agronomy extension services for farmers within his/her area of jurisdiction as per the agreed number of visits and scope/context of service provision.
• Ensure farmer contracting is performed as per the set protocols and procedures.
• Carry out farmer trainings based on pre agreed topics and as agreed with the client and KAM through all the crop production stages, including pre- and post-production.
• Co-ordinate farmer barazas and meetings to ensure compliance to pre-agreed procedures and processes to ensure sustainable crop production.
• Ensure sustainability practices and key performance indicators are met
• Ensure monitoring, advisory and reporting on the progress of crop of interest from pre-nursery, nursery, field, harvest, and post-harvest operations.
• Provide advisory services to farmers in GAP, crop production/husbandry practices including plant nutrition, fertilization, crop protection, rotation among other practices.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of crop progress and estimates to ensure crop production target in achieved for both quality and quantity
• Participate in assigned events to offer technical advice and to support the crop sciences team to achieve target objectives.
• Ensure that work carried out and workplaces under his/her control meet the requirements of the group minimum health, safety and environment standards and procedures.
• Ensure compliance to healthy and safety procedures and policies for the company and clients
• Conduct any other duty and assignment s may be assigned to him/her
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
• Hold a minimum of Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Agricultural related course.
• Have at least 1 years working experience in extension or technical Agronomy field.
• Must be competent in riding motorbike and have a valid motorcycle riding license
• Should be computer literate
• Must have a certificate of good conduct
• Good Technical knowledge, skills and experience in Agricultural commodities and pest control/Field trials. Preferably professional qualifications in a relevant area.
• Hard working, honest and performance driven. Able to work long hours and odd times. Sensitive to set deadlines and targets. Cost conscious.
• BE SAFETY conscious.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good public relations and interpersonal skill with a sense of customer care.
• Be ethical and of high integrity.
• Demonstrate to the management of the sector ability to handle the challenges of this position.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should send their application letter and CV by25th May 2021.
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