Tea Extension Services Assistant

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

* Carrying out farm demonstrations on crop maintenance at the assigned farms;
* Training farmers on the application of fertilizer;
* Assist in establishing tea and tree nurseries;
* Ensuring their proper maintenance of tea farms;
* Training farmers on plucking of quality tea leaf;
* Assisting farmers in planting quality tea plants and carrying out census of plant population;
* Carrying out verification to new growers and transfer cases;
* Training farmers on effective management of tea nurseries;
* Liaising with other authorities in solving problems concerning tea growing;
* Participating in communicating the company’s policies to farmers as and when required;

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications skills and experience:-

* ‘O’ Level Division II or KCSE C+ plus;
* Diploma in Agriculture/ Extension Services from a recognized institution;
* At least three (3) years experience in tea extension and other agronomic practices;
* Clean driving license classes F and G;
* Computer literacy.

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements for these 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 11th November 2011.

Factory Unit Manager,
Kiamokama Tea Factory Co. Ltd,
P. O. Box 374,
Keroka

Email: info@kiamokama.ktdateas.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.