Agronomist at Bureau Veritas Group

The role:

• Are you passionate about agriculture and the agricultural upstream value chain; and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, compliance and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Agronomist based in Nairobi.

The key responsibilities of the right candidate will include:

• Support Bureau Veritas Upstream Agri Services in Kenya from a QA/QC perspective, with a focus on agricultural precision farming; seed testing and management, plant nutrition, soil science & fertility management, crop protection services, traceability, farm certifications.
• Develop upstream Agri solutions for current and potential clients involved in various farm production activities.
• Developing quarterly, monthly & weekly sales plans along with team members and track implementation.
• Prepare winning business proposals to various potential clients and consistently achieve set targets.
• Ensure consistent tracking of potential or advertised tenders and support preparation of professional responses.

Required Skills :

• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as travels and field studies and reporting within timelines.
• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to interpret agricultural field and testing reports in context of national and international standards and/ or references.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel spreadsheet, power point, word.
• Experience with Kenyan agricultural legislations, regulations, requirements, and reference sources, market testing needs, standards, certification.
• Experience with Agricultural inspections; Plant & Soil Testing; SPS, IPM & other international testing protocols.
• Experience with certifications - GlobalGap; RFA; ISO & Sustainability protocols (EUTR, UKTR, EUDR, FSC&PEFC) ISO 17025, ISO 17020, ISO 17065, ISO 17021.
• Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits.
• Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• MSc in Agronomy or Agricultural Sciences.
• Age: above 30 years or 5 years working experience.
• 5 years sales or business development experience preferably in TIC company
• Good understanding of SPS & IPM.
• Good knowledge & experience with donor funded agricultural, agronomy or CBO & NGO projects.
• Good knowledge of sustainability and sustainable agriculture.