Role: Agronomist
Duty station: Kitui, Kenya
Area of intervention: Kitui County, Kenya
Departure: October 1, 2015
Contract duration: 12 months (renewable)
Type of contract: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAAEE)
Responsibilities and duties
• Organize and supervise the agricultural, horticultural production, and the beekeeping sector;
• Organize and supervise the implementation of training activities;
• Participate in the organization, supervision and development of supply chains and relationships with the markets;
• Manage the budget for an effective sound management of economic resources;
• Provide sustained training to local Project staff;
• Participate in the design and preparation of project proposals in the areas of food security, environment, and nutrition.
Skills & Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or related field;
• Professional experience: at least 2 years of relevant experience as Agronomist in rural development sector in developing countries, preferably in Kenya;
• Languages required: English and Italian (excellent written and spoken);
• Computer skills: excellent computer skills.
Other skills required
• Agricultural and managerial skills;
• Good inter-personal skills, and teamwork skills;
• Staff management skills;
• Ability to work in multicultural environments, and to adapt and work in difficult situations.
• Nationality: Italian or resident of European Union
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send detailed CV and Cover Letter to: vacancies_kenya@cefakenya.comwith reference code: “Agronomist Kitui”. Applications are welcome until the deadline of Tuesday 8th September 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
The selection observes the principle of equal opportunities (Law 903/77).
