Agronomist – Open Field & Greenhouse (Vegetables). [Openings: 2]

Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry

K sh 90,000 – 160,000 gross / month

Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Gikambura / Dagoretti South fringe (Nairobi-Kiambu border) Overview: Get ready to be the boots-on-the-ground expert translating agronomic science into real-world results. You’ll visit small and medium farms, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, fine-tune fertigation, and make sure growers hit residue and quality standards that supermarkets and processors demand. Think of it as part agronomist, part coach, part strategist. Your advice directly impacts yields, farmer satisfaction, and product quality. Our client depends on you to turn technical recommendations into actionable farm practices. From designing nutrition and IPM programs to mapping planting and harvest calendars, your work ensures crops reach the market at peak quality while staying fully compliant. Field visits are hands-on and highly collaborative. You’ll train farmers on GAP, safe harvest hygiene, and MRL compliance, providing clear prescriptions and reports they can actually implement. Sampling, lab tests, and interpreting results are part of the day-to-day, blending science with pragmatism. Success here is tangible: low reject rates, high yields, MRL compliance, and farmers coming back season after season. It’s a role where technical expertise meets coaching and commercial sense, helping farms thrive while meeting market standards. Key Responsibilities: - Run crop walks; issue actionable field reports and prescriptions. - Design nutrition and IPM programs; monitor efficacy. - Train farmers on GAP, MRL compliance, and harvest hygiene. - Coordinate sampling for lab tests; interpret results. - Support planning for varieties, planting windows, and off-takes. Education & Experience: - BSc Agronomy/Horticulture/Agriculture; 2–4 yrs field advisory. Skills & Tools: - Scouting, IPM, fertigation plans, residue standards, Excel/Docs. KPIs: - Reject rate, yield/acre, MRL pass rate, farmer retention. Compensation (Kenya): KES 90,000–160,000 + field allowance + quarterly bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience & portfolio size. Benefits: - Medical, motorbike/fuel allowance, CPD. Growth Path: - Senior Agronomist → Regional Agronomy Lead → Technical Services Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.