Openings at SGS

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Shall plan, set up, execute and report on all trial and crop sciences activities in their activity areas
• Shall ensure agronomic advisories and trainings are provided for promptly
• Shall monitor progress of field crop science activities and field trials and send timely reports and updates
• Shall assist other crop science teams in sourcing of trial sites and demonstration sites in activity regions
• Shall ensure data is collected using SGS/ Client preferred ARMs and or in accordance to GEP/GLP when supporting Contract Research activities
• Shall write and provide accurate scientific reports when needed
• Shall be able to do scientific data analysis using preferred tools
• Ensure sustainability practices and key performance indicators are met
• Participate in assigned events to offer technical advice and to support the crop sciences team to achieve target objectives
• Ensure that work carried out and workplaces under his/her control meet the requirements of the group minimum health, safety and environment standards and procedures
• Ensure compliance to health, safety and environment procedures and policies for SGS and client
• Conduct any other duty and assignment as may be assigned to him/her
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Hold a minimum of Diploma in Soil Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, or any other agricultural related course.
• Have at least 2 years working experience in field agronomy, conducting field trials and field research.
• Must be competent in motor vehicle riding and have a valid riding license
• Have a valid certificate of good conduct
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – grassroot experience preferred.
• Sensitive to set timelines and targets
• Physically fit, hardworking, honest and performance driven
• Must be computer literate
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Basic knowledge of HSE standards and riding competency are added advantages.

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Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Shall carry out agronomy research extension services within his or her area of jurisdiction as per the agreed number of visits and scope/ context of service provision
• Shall ensure proper storage of seeds and other research inputs to ensure zero stock loss and variance
• Conduct and report on seed germination testing according to provided guidelines
• Ensure proper seed stock management through monthly stock takes and advise on re-orders.
• Ensure proper seed packing distribution OTIF and application of FIFO as shall be guided
• Conduct field trials as directed by client research specialists – demo set ups, trials set up, data collection, evaluation of results/data and reporting as per provided SOPs
• Implement the design of training and research at demo plots to showcase good agronomic practices
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of crops in the demo plot in time for desired trainings at all crop stages.
• Ensure harvesting and post-harvest processes of the crop are done on demonstration plots according to provided SOPs
• Implement plans and report on trials on barn designs, agrochemicals, fertilizers, seed varieties and alternative fuels
• Be responsible for the safety of staff, contractors, visitors and other people under his/her control in the department
• Ensure that work carried out and work places under his/her control meet the requirements of the group minimum health, safety and environment standards and procedures
• Ensure compliance to health, safety and environment procedures and policies for SGS and client
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Carry out any other assignment as may be advised from time to time.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Hold a minimum of Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or any other agricultural related course
• Have at least 1 year(s) working experience in field extension and or field agronomy.
• Must be competent in motorcycle riding and have a valid motorcycle riding license
• Must be computer literate
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Basic knowledge of HSE standards is an added advantage.

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Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Shall review and check deliveries before issues are made to ensure they tally with original prints received and before issuance to farmers
• Verification of farmer contracts and attachments before contracting
• Timely processing in BAT Leaf all the approved Materials and Supplies, M&S receipts, issues, purchases, shipment, and returns
• Ensure the purchases summary balance with farmer delivery and daily stocks receipt before running the tobacco payment.
• Reconcile M&S stocks in BAT Leaf against leaf center physical report and prepare monthly returns
• Ensure proper record keeping both electronic and paper as per BAT (K) records management policy
• Timely running of tobacco purchases and farmer payments
• Timely preparation of weekly purchases reports during the buying period
• Ensure compliance to QHSE procedures and policies for the company and client’s
• Conduct any other duty and assignment as may be assigned to him/her
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Carry out any other assignment as may be advised from time to time.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Hold a Diploma in Statistics, Business Administration, or a business-related course
• Have at least 1 years working experience in data management
• Have a valid certificate of good conduct
• Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills – grassroot experience preferred.
• Sensitive to set timelines and targets
• Physically fit, hardworking, honest and performance driven
• Must be computer literate
• Basic knowledge of HSE standards