Head of Agronomy & Technical (Veg)

About the role

AAA Growers is looking for a Head of Agronomy & Technical (Veg) based in Nairobi to lead agronomy, crop production, compliance and technical support across all Veg Farm Sites. The role provides strategic technical guidance, drives continuous improvement and ensures farms and outgrowers meet production, quality and market-compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support for production and compliance programmes across all Veg Farm Sites, including farms and outgrowers.
• Advise on crop protection, nutrition methods, products and production programmes.
• Coordinate adherence to GAP and other market standards, and run internal audits (Global G.A.P., TN10, F2F, environmental requirements).
• Lead investigations into non-conformities and quality complaints from pack houses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate fertilizer and chemical supply to farms and manage PPPL requirements.
• Monitor planting programmes, carry out routine farm visits and support production forecasting.
• Coordinate plants and soil sampling and testing, manage trials data and prepare reports for senior management.
• Facilitate external audits, represent farm agronomy teams externally and coordinate training.
• Maintain crop production and field quality manuals and lead the Agronomy team at each site.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Agriculture or a related field.
• At least 10 years' proven experience as a qualified Agronomist.
• Deep technical knowledge of vegetable growing, crop protection, nutrition and production systems.
• Strong understanding of European pesticide programmes and audit requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, including engaging customers on technical matters.
• Willingness to travel frequently to farm sites.