Sony Sugar Jobs Outgrowers Extension Services Manager

Outgrowers Extension Services Manager Jobs at Sony Sugar Company

Reporting to Head of Agriculture

Outgrowers Extension Services Manager Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly cane position.
• Acquisition and contacting of outgrowers farms for cane development.
• Ensures accurate projection of cane availability to meet current and future factory requirements.
• Ensuring adherence to land selection and farmers recruitment as per laid down procedures/policies.
• Offer effective extension services and ensure that the growers follow recommended agronomic sugarcane management practices.
• Maintain accurate and reliable farmer/farm records.
• Liaise with Harvesting and Transport Manager to plan for cane harvesting.
• Annually carryout cane census.

Qualifications for the Outgrowers Extension Services Manager Job

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture/ Farm Management/ Extension from a recognized institution.
• Five (5) years’ relevant work experience in extension or relevant field.
• Post-graduate training in Extension Management (added advantage).
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• 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.