Latest Research Jobs at ADC in Kitale & Molo
Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC), a leading Parastatal in the Agricultural Sector seeks dynamic and result oriented persons to fill the following positions:
Research Officers – Kitale / Molo
Ref: HR/RO/007
Research Jobs Scope:
- Reporting to the Regional Manager, the person shall be responsible for establishing field experiments, analyse and interpret research data.
- The person shall also spearhead all research assignments of the Corporation.
Skills, knowledge and experience:
- Age 25-35 years
- Bachelors Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Crop Science / Biotechnology / Seed Science Technology.
- Masters degree in Agronomy / Plant breeding an added advantage.
- Should have a minimum of 2 years hands-on work experience in Plant breeding, research and general management.
- Have strong analytical and report writing skills.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and personal drive.
- Be computer literate.
- Should be inventive and innovative
ADC Research Job Responsibilities
- Establishing field experiments, analyse and interpret research data.
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders in Plant breeding.
- Advise the management on weed, pest and disease control and suitability of soils.
- Documenting new plant varieties.
- Strategically establish breeding regime to ensure that high quality planting materials are available in sufficient qualities at all times.
- Managing patent process for new introductions.
- Carry out periodic pest and disease surveillance in liaison with the relevant institutions and give recommendations on control measures.
- Analyse the production yield data for various enterprises and advise management appropriately.
- Monitoring field performance.
- Writing technical reports.
- Write bulletin, biannual and Agronomy reports on findings and recommendations.
- Analyse metrological data and monitor weather changes for advising purposes.
- Co-ordinate with research institutions on matters of research findings and translating the findings into actionable programmes.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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