Tea Extension Assistant

Reporting to the Field Services Coordinator – the successful candidate will be responsible for: -

• Conducting demonstration on crop maintenance at the farms;
• Training farmers on the application of fertiliser and other farm inputs;
• Establishing nursery for planting materials and ensuring proper maintenance as per laid down quality standards;
• Training farmers on plucking quality tea leaf, plucking methods and maintenance of quality crops;
• Assisting farmers in planting quality tea plants and carrying out census of plant population;
• Giving verification to new growers and transfer cases;
• Training farmers on the effective management of the established nurseries;
• Ensuring proper utilisation of assigned resources;
• Participating in communicating KTDA policies to farmers as and when required;
• Observing and complying with the safety and health regulations;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

The ideal candidate should have: -

• O level division II or KCSE ‘C+;
• Diploma in Agriculture and be in possession of motor cycle driving license;
• At least 3 years working experience in a similar position;
• Computer literate;
• Not more than 35 years of age.

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements for the jobs are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 10th June 2011.

The Factory Unit Manager,
Chebut Tea Factory Co. Ltd,
P. O. Box 378 - 30300,
Chebut

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.