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Horticulture Specialist -Nakuru
AVSI
Nakuru 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 3 hours ago (28 Oct 2026) Updated about 2 hours ago
Job Description
The Horticulture Specialist leads agronomic initiatives for high‑value fruit, vegetable and horticultural crops, providing technical guidance across the value chain. The role involves developing best‑practice protocols, training growers, and monitoring crop performance to enhance productivity and quality. Collaboration with research institutions and stakeholders ensures adoption of innovative solutions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture or related field.
- • Proven experience in managing high‑value horticultural crops.
- • Strong knowledge of pest and disease management, irrigation and soil fertility.
- • Excellent communication and training skills.
- • Ability to analyze data and generate actionable recommendations.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Provide expert agronomic leadership for high‑value fruit, vegetable and horticultural crops.
- • Develop and disseminate best‑practice guidelines and technical protocols.
- • Train and mentor farmers and extension agents on crop management techniques.
- • Monitor crop health, diagnose issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- • Support value‑chain development by liaising with research institutions and market partners.