Looking for a professional field person to deliver day to day advisory services to farmers at a globally recognized Agri-tech startup
Kheyti and our promise
- We exist to increase incomes for farmers affected by climate change - currently building this. We wish to see every farmer be climate-smart. We are working on 3 biggest challenges of our time - climate change, livelihoods & food security!
- Read more by NatGeo, Mint, Outlook
- Leadership is globally trained (Mulago, Kellogg, Columbia) & locally experienced (10+ years building agri startups). TED, Elevate, Forbes 30U30.
- Our team is extremely passionate about solving the problems of agriculture. We value people with this passion and an attitude of entrepreneurship & servant leadership. We focus on their growth and give flexibility.
What you will do
- Preparing crop calendars ( based on season, Market demand, inputs availability, customer centric)
- Identifying production challenges, bridging the Gaps,
- Building and updating pest and disease management protocols, Crop POPs,
- Field coaching & Training field teams on crop management , yield & Income achievements, farmer success
Ideal persona
Qualifications
- B.sc Agri /Horticulture, M.sc Agri/ Horticulture
- 5 years of working experience in Vegetable/Horticultural cultivation,
- 2 years of experience in training , coaching field teams,
- Hands on experience on crop production technologies like Drip irrigation, protected cultivation
- Decent knowledge on plant protection, pest and disease management, Nutrient Management, GAP ( Good agricultural practices)
Attitudes / Ambitions
- Passionate about bringing a revolution in the traditional agricultural systems and practices.
- Eagerness to learn and explore more on Agronomy or Horticulture and contribute to the vision and mission of the company.
Process
- Application: jobs.kheyti.com
- Resume shortlist
- Round 1 interview
- Field Visit + Case study
- Round 2 interview
