Field Officer Job With Tropical Heat Kenya.

Field Officer Job With Tropical Heat Kenya.
Deepa Industries started in 1973 as a small ethnic snack cottage industry with three employees operating out of a house.
Since then it has become a household name in Kenya with products also being exported to Uganda, Tanzania, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and various other countries in the region. Though still family owned it now employs over 140 personnel in a large custom designed factory located in Nairobi’s industrial area.
The company has become a Kenyan leader in the packing and blending of various spices and herbs and the brand “TROPICAL HEAT” is a familiar name on supermarket shelves and in kitchens. Tropical Heat spices contain no bulking agents, are sourced directly from the best associated growing regions worldwide, are natural and always freshly ground before being packed. The cleaning processes before the grinding are extremely exhaustive to maintain product quality.
The other range of products which the company manufactures are Potato flavoured crisps, Crinkle Crisps, Masala Sticks, Peanuts, Chick Peas and a range of ethnic snacks like Chevdo and Bhusu, all packed in nitrogen flushed foil packaging to maintain freshness and taste. Most snacks are fried using a combination of healthier corn and sunflower oils. The frying oil is carefully filtered to remove free fatty acid buildup.
The company prides itself on its hygiene and using the best raw materials and edible oils has acquired an enviable reputation for product quality which easily meets international standards.

FIELD OFFICER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Identifying potential potato farmers in the target regions for contract farming through field surveys using company set criteria
* Development of long and medium term strategies and policies on raw potato supply to the company
* Development of support programmes to create greater partnership between the company and potato farmers
* Devising methods and procedures for obtaining required data
* Producing various technical and non-technical written reports
* Conducting numerous oral and visual presentations, which non-technical audiences must be able to understand thoroughly
* Identify competency gaps amongst contracted farmers, schedule and carry out farmer education, training and production forecasts
* Establish long term business arrangements with potato suppliers
* Liaise with the relevant stake holders and government officials on potato production and availability.
* Represent the company in stake holders meetings

Qualification and experience required;
o Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from a recognized University or any other related degree qualification
o At least 5 years experience in farm management including a good understanding of marketing and credit structures for agricultural commodities.
o Good communication, leadership and organizational skills, very good report writing skills, Computer literate and a valid driving license.
o Able to meet set deadlines with minimal supervision.

If you have the above credentials, please email your current CV, quoting the position as the subject matter to careers@tropicalheat.co.ke

Please include your current and expected remuneration. The applications should reach us not later than 26th November 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunities employer.