Farm Attendants at Mpesa Foundation Academy

(FH/01/2021)

Key Responsibilities

• Record information about crops ,such as pesticide use, yields and cost.
• Dig and plant seeds or transplant seedlings by hand.
• Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
• Identify plants, pests and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilisers.
• Inform supervisors or farm managers of crop progress.
• Load agricultural products into pick-ups or wheelbarrows and deliver produce to market or storage facilities
• Cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
• Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage and post-harvest treatment of crops.
• Operate irrigation equipment.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizer to crops.
• Direct monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.

Person’s Specifications

• At least 2 years of working experience with knowledge of techniques and equipment for plantings growing and harvesting food products(both plant and anima) for consumption. Including storage/handling techniques
• Knowledge of machines including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• K.C.S.E certificate
• MUST have a certificate of good conduct and a recommendation letter from the local chief.
• Physically fit.

Terms of engagement

This appointment will be on contract basis.