Research & Development Manager Job. KTDA

Position scope 

Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research on new and existing agricultural inputs, practices and products.

Responsibilities

• Participating in review and formulation of new inputs, technologies and products in KTDA through research
• Monitoring management of research and development activities across KTDA factories
• Review and recommendation for adoption of specifications for key inputs, processes and equipment
• Planning and coordinating research and development projects/strategic initiatives.
• Documenting all phases of research and development
• Liaising with research institutions, Government Agencies and other related private institutions in executing research strategies
• Monitoring, evaluating research and development projects and ensuring effective utilization of resources
• Preparing and distributing reports to appropriate users
• Recommending training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development
• Dissemination of research findings to KTDA managed factories

Qualifications/Skills/Experience 

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: –

• Bachelor of Sciences degree In Agriculture, Process engineering, Food Science & Technology or related field
• Minimum of eight (8) years of working experience, four (4) years of which must be extensive managerial-level experience
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
• Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals.

How to apply

If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please apply online at www.ktdateas.com/recruitment not later than 1^st February 2019. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.