Research Agronomist

6 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya CDL Human Resource Full time
CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.

Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.


THE JOB

Reporting to the Senior Research Agronomist, the person will be responsible for: - Studying factors affecting nutrient uptake and utilization by plants: pineapple, mangoes, avocado.

Identifying ways in which plants productivity can be enhanced by more efficient use of nutrients.
Developing diagnostic tools for rapid detection of nutrient deficiencies.
Studying plant water requirements and develop efficient irrigation scheduling tools.
Developing field/crop monitoring techniques for soil fertility, plant nutrition, water requirement, plant growth, fruit development and fruit quality.

Identifying knowledge gaps and carry out field and laboratory experiments in plant nutrition, soil fertility, plant water requirement, and cultural practices such as planting densities, seed materials, and spacing.

Development/improvement of agronomic packages required for optimum pineapple, mangoes, avocado production.
Coordinating activities of the analytical chemistry laboratory.
Supervising, motivating and training of field workers on experimentation and data collection.
Health/safety of the worker, environment, and product.
Managing and development/improvement Organic Farming, composting process

Requirements

THE PERSON
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: -Essential

Experience of 3 years in field research work in a related field.
Must have B.Sc. degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, or any other related course.
Substantial experience in Organic Farming, process of composting, soil fertility, plant nutrition, and integrated soil-plant-water-nutrient management.
Experience in irrigation scheduling.
Good data utilization and analytical skills.
The ability to work meticulously and accurately under pressure of deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
A flexible approach and an ability to work within a team.
Computing skills (experience of word processing, Excel spreadsheet, presentation, and database package).
Clean driving license.

Desirable

M.Sc. degree in Soil Science, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, or any other related course.
Experience on implementation of the Sustainable farming standard and Global GAP certification requirements at the farm level
Experience in chemical analysis

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