Head of Section(Avocado Division)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Out of a small trial project growing tomatoes, the concept of AAA Growers was born. Initially, setup in conjunction with the lending arm of the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), as a micro finance orientated project, today, AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya.

JOB SUMMARY

Your profileDegree or Diploma in Horticulture/ Agriculture or a related field.Over 2 years of direct hands-on experience in a busy Farm Site/Plant environment and fullyconversant with Avocado operations in the food processing industry.Self-motivated, strategic thinker with excellent crisis management skills and able to bring solutions to the table.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and diverse agricultural environment.Strong administration, site management and people management skills with proven delivery on targets within a strict timeframe.Report writing skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee daily orchard operations, including irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, harvesting, and nursery management.Monitor tree health, plant nutrition, and pest management programs.Ensure proper use and maintenance of irrigation systems, spraying equipment, and field tools.Supervise labor teams, allocate daily tasks, and maintain staff discipline and welfare.Train staff on pruning, grafting, harvesting, mulching, and organic farming practices.Maintain accurate records of irrigation, spray schedules, labor allocation, and orchard activities.Ensure fruit quality control and compliance with export and agricultural standards.Plan and requisition necessary farm inputs in a timely manner.Work closely with the agronomy team to ensure pests and diseases remain below economic thresholds.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Quality management, Auditing of accounts, Agriculture and natural resources, People management, Reporting, Compliance

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree