Cashew Nuts Agronomist at Centum

Description of the Job

Greenblade is looking for an agronomist to setup and manage the pilot plantation. The Agronomist will be based on site in Vipingo and will report to the CEO of Greenblade.

Responsibilities

• To produce detailed production budgets for the farm
• To plan all farming operations and ensure that the farm production budgets are achieved
• To manage staff performance and ensure high levels of productivity
• To ensure the farm is always compliant to all legal requirements and market standard certifications
• To manage operations and costs to achieve desired budget targets
• To manage records and produce timely and accurate reports
• Any other duties that may be allocated by their supervisor

Qualifications

• A minimum education qualification of certificate in agriculture.
• 3 years’ experience as an agronomist or farm manager.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing cashew nut production
• Excellent computer skills
• Driving license