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  • Posted: Mar 31, 2026
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
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    Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...
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    Agronomist

    We are looking for a single, highly competent agronomist to manage the crop science across both the avocado and macadamia orchards. This is a hands-on role — the person will be in the field daily, working alongside a dedicated field supervisor and coordinating closely with the Farm Operations Lead and CEO.

    Key Deliverables

    • Orchard Management — Avocado & Macadamia
    • Design and implement seasonal crop programmes for both orchards — nutrition, pest and disease control, pruning, and orchard hygiene
    • Conduct regular block-by-block scouting to assess tree health, pest pressure, disease incidence, and crop development stage
    • Monitor flowering, fruit set, and fruit retention across all blocks — reporting findings systematically rather than by exception
    • Coordinate with the irrigation system to align fertigation schedules with crop nutritional requirements at each growth stage
    • Ensure all chemical and fertiliser applications are recorded accurately in the farm management system — product, rate, block, date, and purpose
    • Programme Monitoring & Outcome Reporting
    • Every input programme — whether a fungicide application, a fertiliser cycle, or a micronutrient foliar — must be followed by an assessment of its effect. Did disease pressure drop? Did flowering improve? Did fruit retention hold? This is the accountability loop that connects expenditure to results.
    • After each programme cycle, report observable outcomes against the intended purpose — not just that it was done, but what changed
    • Track key indicators per block: pest and disease levels pre and post treatment, flowering-to-fruit conversion, fruit size and condition at key development stages
    • Flag early when a programme is not delivering expected results — and come with an adjusted recommendation, not just the problem
    • Contribute to monthly planning by providing the CEO and Operations Lead with a clear picture of orchard status and what each block needs in the coming weeks
    • Export Compliance & Certification
    • Maintain all agronomic records required for GlobalGAP and MAAIF certification — spray records, input registers, scouting logs, and pre-harvest intervals
    • Ensure chemical use is compliant with export market MRL requirements — EU, UAE, and regional East Africa standards
    • Support packhouse readiness by communicating harvest timing, expected quality, and any compliance concerns well in advance
    • Coordinate with the certification process and be able to present field records confidently during audits.
    • Input Planning & Cost Awareness
    • Submit input requirements — chemicals, fertilisers, tools — in advance with quantities, purpose, and expected application timing
    • Understand the cost of each programme relative to the crop stage and expected return — prioritise expenditure that drives yield and quality
    • Work within approved budgets and escalate any unplanned requirements to the Operations Lead or CEO before procuring
    • Maintain accurate stock usage records so inventory levels and programme costs can be reconciled against field activity
    • Supervisor & Field Team Coordination
    • Work with a dedicated field supervisor to deploy and direct casual labour for agronomic activities
    • Ensure the field team understands application methods, safety protocols, and the standard required for each task
    • Coordinate daily priorities with the Farm Operations Lead to ensure agronomic activities align with the broader field plan

    Professional Qualifications

    • Agriculture, Apiculture, Agronomy, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting    
    • 5+ years of hands-on agronomic experience on a commercial export farm Direct experience with Hass avocado and/or macadamia is strongly preferred — candidates with both will be prioritised
    • Proven experience with GlobalGAP certification requirements and export-standard compliance record-keeping Packhouse and post-harvest quality awareness — understanding of how field decisions affect export grading outcomes
    • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Crop Science preferred; equivalent field experience considered 

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    Interested and qualified? Go to Career Options Africa Ltd on www.careeroptionsafricagroup.com to apply

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