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Outgrowers Cane Development Manager Jobs at Sony Sugar Company

Reporting to Head of Agriculture

Outgrowers Cane Development Manager Job Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating all cane development activities in the outgrowers to enable achievement of set production, productivity and performance targets.
• Responsible for ensuring that lead times between various field operations are strictly adhered to.
• Responsible for timely harvesting and distribution of seed cane to all furrowed land in the outgrowers and nucleus estate.
• Ensure timely distribution of inputs to contracted farms in the sugarcane growing zones as per approved requests from extension managers.
• Ensure strict adherence to set quality standards in land development, seed harvesting and distribution.
• Responsible for accurate capture and maintenance of all operational data regarding land development, seed cane supply, fertilizer distribution, herbicides and vehicle/machine utilization.
• Timely preparation, verification and submission of billing inputs to Outgrowers accounts.
• Harmonious implementation of program through liaison with extension services.

Qualifications for the Outgrowers Cane Development Manager Job

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or Agriculture Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Five (5) years’ relevant work experience in extension or agriculture production.
• Post graduate qualifications in sugarcane agronomy and/or relevant field (added advantage).
• Ability to work under pressure and with little supervision.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to use ERP/SAP (Agriculture Management System)
• Valid driving license.

How to Apply

Candidates should forward their applications by post, courier or hand-delivery enclosing current and detailed CV, copies of relevant academic, professional certificates and testimonials, details of day time telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up the appointment if successful, and names and full contacts of three (3) professional referees. Candidates MUST meet Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution.

All applications MUST have the job reference number clearly marked on the envelope so as to reach the office of the undersigned not later than May 16, 2017.

The Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 – 40405
Sare – Awendo

SonySugar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons irrespective of Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Religion, Culture or Disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.