Our client, a leading agricultural company based in Bomet, is looking to hire an Outgrowers Manager who will be focus on securing a consistent, high-quality volume of green leaf from contracted smallholder farmers and ensuring their compliance with necessary local regulations and international sustainability certifications.
The ideal candidate Must have prior experience within the tea, coffee, or high-value perennial crop sectors.
Key Responsibilities.
- Ensure all green leaf supplied by Outgrowers meets the company’s stringent quality standards, which is critical for the final made tea quality.
- Continuously monitor and review green leaf production levels across the Outgrowers base and provide precise forecasts of green leaf availability to the factory.
- Lead and manage the process for achieving and maintaining various international sustainability certifications, such as Rainforest Alliance (RA), or other relevant standards.
- Supervise and mentor the team of Extension Officers to provide effective technical advisory services and training on best agronomic practices to farmers
- Prepare and manage the departmental budget for the Outgrowers program, controlling expenses for inputs, extension activities, and staff.
Key Qualifications.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Crop Science, Agricultural Extension, or a related field is required
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in managing agricultural Outgrowers schemes or extension services, ideally within the tea, coffee, or other high-value perennial crop sectors.
- Proven track record in effectively leading and managing large field teams, including Extension Officers.
- Demonstrated success in achieving and maintaining international agricultural and sustainability certifications such as Rainforest Alliance (RA) or equivalent standards.
- In-depth knowledge of Kenyan agricultural regulations, including the Crops Act (Tea Industry Regulations), as well as relevant labor and environmental laws.
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