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Technical Assistant at Vert Limited
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Machakos 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (5 Oct 2026) Deadline: 12 Oct 2026 Updated about 3 hours ago
How to Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter to hr@vertltd.co.ke by 12 October 2026.
Job Description
The Technical Assistant supports Vert Limited’s field operations by liaising with out‑growers, delivering agronomic training and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The role involves planning field activities, monitoring crop health and supervising spray operations. It is a remote full‑time position based in Machakos with a salary of KES 30,000–50,000 per month.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy or a related field
- • Minimum three years’ experience in advisory or field‑assistant roles within agriculture
- • Knowledge of crop management, pest control and irrigation systems
- • Ability to ride a motorcycle and hold a valid driver’s licence
- • Strong communication, problem‑solving and record‑keeping abilities
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Recruit and train out‑growers on best agronomic practices and ICPM
- • Organise farmer meetings, workshops and field demonstrations
- • Train farm workers on hygiene, crop husbandry, protection, harvesting and export specifications
- • Assist in planning and implementing planting, weeding, spraying and harvesting schedules
- • Monitor crop performance, conduct pest‑disease surveillance and assess soil health
- • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations on partner farms
- • Oversee calibration of spray equipment and supervise spray operations