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JOB DESCRIPTION.
Our GroR platform enables smallholder farmers to access off-takers by ensuring full chain of custody and high-quality crops. We provide them with the right quality inputs, access to capital and risk-mitigation as well as training. In our current projects, we are present in Tharaka-Nithi, Makueni, Lamu, Meru, Kitui, Kilifi, Tana River and Embu.
Grain Connect Ltd is seeking a talented and experienced Field Agronomist with field travels to surrounding counties and hubs, to join our growing agricultural business to expand our GroR platform.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assist in implementation and further developing dynamic farmer income progression plan by interacting with our selected 50 golden farmers and enroll additional up to 150 new farmers in 2023.
- Our golden farmer dynamic income progression plan consists of the following main points:2023 – Produce exclusive to GroR green grams and red cow peas – focus on soil health and farmer P&L training – subsidized seeds to farmers and follow up visits
- 2024 -No Till, Inoculated Seeds +25% seeds, soil cover/composting. Regenerative agriculture training
- 2025 -1 Ha land expand taking farmer past $2,000 net income
- 2026 –3-10 Ha land expansion & virtual co-ops – net profits above $5,000
- Conducting surveys and research to assess the needs of industry sectors such as crop production and developing and implementing plans to improve agricultural productivity and efficiency.
- Develop models and forecasts to assess the impact of changes in policy, weather, and other conditions on the agricultural sector and articulate the needed scaling investments for field-ready agricultural innovations
Key Competencies (skills):
- Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience working in the agricultural industry
- Proven track record in working with small holder farmers
- Meru and Tharaka Nithi cultural and language knowledge
- Knowledgeable about regenerative agricultural techniques
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel in Meru and Tharaka Nithi to visit our small holder farmers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Sense of humor and a tremendous wish to improve small holder farmers’ life while being part of a profitable and sustainable company
How to Apply:
If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please send your cover letter to recruitment@gror.io enclosing your CV on or before 31st March 2023 at 5.00 PM.
We will only respond to electronic applications and to shortlisted applicants.
GrainConnect Ltd believes that diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer whose team works hard to build respect, dignity and equity into everything we do. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented, driven and entrepreneurial minded people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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