Agronomist at DuPont

Job Description

Enjoy a challenging and fulfilling career with an international employer. Pioneer Hi-Bred International has business operations in more than 90 countries, and is committed to increasing food production with high quality Pioneer brand products and agronomic knowledge that maximizes agricultural productivity. By combining conventional and advanced plant genetics, Pioneer is delivering solutions to help meet the needs of a growing population’s demand for agricultural seed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in an Agronomic field
• Master’s in Agronomy or equivalent will be an added advantage
• 3 – 5 years Agronomy experience

Competencies

• The ability to transfer knowledge
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Fluency in the national languages (English and Swahili), (the ability to speak local dialect will be an added advantage)
• Familiarity with computers
• Observation, curiosity and innovation
• The ability to lead meetings, listen and take decisions
• Natural, simple, non-domineering, skills-driven leadership skills.
• Planning capability.
• The ability to analyse and summarise data