226 Senior Agronomist Crop Science Technology jobs in Kenya

• Develop and implement comprehensive crop management plans based on soil analysis, weather data, and client-specific goals.
• Provide expert remote consultations to farmers and agricultural businesses on best agronomic practices.
• Analyze soil samples and interpret results to recommend appropriate fertilization and soil amendment strategies.
• Advise on irrigation techniques, water management, and nutrient application for optimal crop growth.
• Monitor crop health and identify potential issues such as pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies, recommending appropriate solutions.
• Research and evaluate new agricultural technologies, such as precision farming tools and remote sensing data, for enhanced crop management.
• Contribute to the development of educational materials and training programs for farmers.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in agronomy, soil science, and sustainable agriculture.
• Collaborate with research teams to conduct field trials and evaluate new crop varieties or farming methods.
• Document findings, recommendations, and results for client reports and internal knowledge sharing.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Science, or a related agricultural field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in agronomy, with a strong focus on soil management and crop production.
• Proven expertise in soil analysis interpretation and nutrient management planning.
• Knowledge of various crop types and their specific cultivation requirements.
• Experience with precision agriculture technologies, GIS, and data analysis tools is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of plant physiology, pathology, and entomology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex agricultural concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage client relationships remotely.
• Passion for sustainable agriculture and a commitment to improving farm productivity.

• Oversee all farming operations, including planting, cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to achieve production targets and financial goals.
• Manage farm labor, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure the efficient use of farm machinery, equipment, and other resources, overseeing maintenance and repair.
• Monitor crop health, soil conditions, and water usage, implementing appropriate management strategies.
• Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations on the farm.
• Manage inventory of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, buyers, and agricultural service providers.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant agricultural regulations and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in agricultural operations management.
• Strong knowledge of crop production techniques, soil science, and pest/disease management.
• Proven experience in managing farm labor and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management.
• Proficiency in agricultural software and technology.
• Ability to work effectively in a physically demanding environment and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• A deep commitment to sustainable and responsible farming practices.

• Develop and implement comprehensive crop management strategies to maximize yield and quality.
• Conduct soil testing and analysis to determine nutrient deficiencies and recommend appropriate fertilization programs.
• Monitor crop health, identify pests and diseases, and recommend integrated pest management (IPM) solutions.
• Advise on planting schedules, irrigation techniques, and harvesting methods.
• Evaluate and recommend new crop varieties, seeds, and agricultural inputs.
• Conduct field trials and research on new agronomic practices and technologies.
• Educate farmers and agricultural staff on best practices in crop production and sustainable farming.
• Analyze agricultural data to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant agricultural regulations and environmental standards.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable land management plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Soil Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in agronomy, crop science, or agricultural extension services.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective crop management plans.
• Strong knowledge of soil science, plant physiology, pest and disease management, and fertilization.
• Familiarity with precision agriculture techniques and relevant technologies (e.g., GPS, sensors, drones).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote environment.
• Passion for sustainable agriculture and agricultural development.

• Develop and execute comprehensive agribusiness development strategies to foster growth and sustainability.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, potential partnerships, and investment prospects within the agricultural sector.
• Lead the planning and implementation of agricultural projects, from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, cooperatives, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to assess the viability of new ventures.
• Develop business plans, financial models, and proposals for new agribusiness initiatives.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of agribusiness projects, making adjustments as necessary to achieve objectives.
• Promote sustainable agricultural practices and support capacity building for local farmers.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, policies, and technologies impacting the agricultural sector.

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in agribusiness development, project management, or a related role within the agricultural sector.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and managing agricultural projects.
• Strong understanding of agricultural value chains, market analysis, and financial planning.
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships and foster collaborations.
• Experience with sustainable agriculture principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare compelling proposals and reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fully remote setting.

This job is based in Rome, Italy.

Organizational Setting

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The Corporate Services Department (CSD) provides IFAD with the human resources, administrative services, safety and security, information technology resources, and medical support services required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people overcome poverty. CSD is led by an Associate Vice-President and is comprised of three (3) divisions: People and Culture Division (PCD), Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT), Management Services Division (MSD) and one unit: the Health & Wellness Unit (HWU).

The Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT) drives transformative change by delivering secure, client-focused, reliable and innovative technology solutions that significantly enhance IFAD's ability to achieve its mission, adapt to new challenges, and operate more efficiently in support of the Fund's mandate. ICT plays a strategic role in driving IFAD's success through the provision of agile ICT services, forward-thinking innovations, and investments in emerging technologies, supporting seamless business operations in a resilient manner. Our commitment to excellence equips the Fund with advanced digital solutions, enabling it to meet current demands while anticipating and leading future advancements in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

ICT is led by a divisional director and Chief Information Officer and is comprised of three (3) units: the Plan, Services and Architecture Unit (ICT-PSA), the Build Solutions and Analytics Services Unit (ICT-BSA), the Run and Platforms Services Unit (ICT-RPS) and two (2) Teams: the Operational Cybersecurity Team (ICT-CSEC) and the Applications Services and Cloud Configuration Team (ICT-ASC).

Job Role

The Information Communications Technology Analyst is typically an entry level position designed to build expertise in a broad range of ICT occupations. The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director of the Information Communications Technology Division (ICT) and the direct supervision of an ICT manager or specialist. The Analyst performs routine and non-routine work with established precedents independently; complex, precedent setting recommendations are developed in consultation with the supervisor or other subject matter expert.

The ICT Analyst (Data & People Analytics) is responsible for the secure collection, processing and analysis of data, including corporate and people data. The Analyst will manage the evolving data sets and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to ensure that access control measures are in place and maintained and that the data is effectively modelled to support the required analytics. The Analyst will provide data insights, workforce analytics, and business intelligence tools to support evidence-based decision making across data-centric and people-related processes (in particular workforce planning, recruitment, reassignment and staffing demographics). The incumbent will also be responsible for providing accurate reporting and analysis on data-centric information for clients, including HR data, triangulating structured and unstructured data from different sources. The incumbent (a) contributes to a data-driven culture at IFAD by designing and developing data-centric solutions such as data pipelines, processing, cleaning, editing, visualization, analysis, and insights (b) proposes data metrics and reporting methodologies for IFAD management to use as a tool for strategic planning, including predictive workforce planning, and identifying and verifying new reports and queries as required by Management, Member States and UN/IFI entities; (c) provides comprehensive formal statistical data for CEB and IFI annual headcount and other reporting, IFAD Enterprise Risk Management indicators, RIDE, UNJSPF year-end schedules, and country briefs; (d) analyses results from surveys and generates data to support and inform different streams of client initiatives, in particular HR integrated initiatives.

Job Profile Requirements

Organizational Competencies:

Level 1:

• Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships
• Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others
• Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change
• Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates
• Managing performance and developing staff -
• Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively
• Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence
• Team working - Contributes effectively to the team

Education:

• Level - Advanced* university degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, or a technically relevant field.
• Areas - Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Math, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science, or other job-related field.

Degree must be an accredited institution listed on

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively relevant experience in data and analytics is required.
• Experience in ICT or related fields with a primary focus on data and analytics.
• Desirable experience: data/analytics management, project management/administration of IT data systems; use of business intelligence tools; advanced use of Microsoft Excel; knowledge of people data, time-dependent data, and workforce analytics; knowledge of PeopleSoft, R, SQL, Python, on Cloud platforms such as AWS, Google or Azure and data frameworks.
• Experience in designing and developing well-organized and well-structured solutions for Business Intelligence (BI), including using specific BI tools as needed to create reports and dashboards.
• Experience in creating clear data visualization products, dashboards, infographics, interactive maps, and storyboards.
• Experience in working with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and data pipelines.
• Experience in working with relational databases, including writing efficient queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
• Experience in data modelling and transformation with standard techniques and following industry best practices.
• Experience in systems integration through APIs and automation of routine tasks with scripts.
• Experience in applying rigorous data quality checks at critical steps of data processing pipelines.

Languages:

• Required: English (4 - Excellent)
• Desirable: French, Arabic and/or Spanish.

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Deadline for applications: 27th October CET Rome)

Ref: VA 30888

• Conduct feasibility studies and market analyses for new agribusiness ventures and existing operations.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans for agricultural enterprises, focusing on sustainability and profitability.
• Advise on best practices in crop production, livestock management, post-harvest handling, and value addition.
• Identify and secure market linkages and distribution channels for agricultural produce.
• Facilitate farmer training programs and capacity-building initiatives on modern agricultural techniques and business management.
• Support agribusinesses in accessing finance, including loans, grants, and investment opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate impact, and provide regular reports on key performance indicators.
• Advocate for policy changes that support agribusiness growth and development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector players.
• Identify opportunities for technological adoption in agriculture, such as precision farming and digital tools.
• Stay updated on global agricultural trends, innovations, and best practices.

• Providing remote expert advice on crop cultivation, soil health, fertilization, and pest/disease management.
• Analyzing farm data, including soil test results, weather patterns, and crop performance metrics, to develop tailored recommendations.
• Advising on optimal crop selection, planting densities, and rotation strategies based on local conditions and market demand.
• Developing and recommending integrated pest management (IPM) and disease control strategies.
• Guidance on efficient irrigation techniques and water resource management.
• Assisting clients in developing and implementing sustainable farming practices.
• Conducting virtual field assessments and providing remote monitoring of crop health.
• Staying updated on the latest agricultural research, technologies, and best practices.
• Preparing comprehensive reports and presentations for clients.
• Facilitating knowledge sharing and training sessions for farmers via online platforms.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience in agronomy or crop management.
• Strong understanding of soil science, plant physiology, entomology, and pathology.
• Familiarity with sustainable agriculture principles and modern farming technologies.
• Proficiency in using agricultural software, data analysis tools, and virtual communication platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage client relationships remotely, and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Knowledge of agricultural economics and market trends is a plus.