Agriculture Scientist jobs

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. About the Role The goal of the Tupande Digital Team is to revolutionize how we serve our customers across the region through technology that works for our people. We believe this will double the number of clients One ...

Key ResponsibilitiesThe position holder is expected to apply remote sensing and GIS technology to rangeland ecology and livestock systems. He/she will work with the team of multi-disciplinary scientist to integrate geospatial skills into livestock systems using research, stakeholder, and community engagements.Research for DevelopmentContribute to the development, testing and validation of innovat...

The position:This position will be based at the Mazingira Centre, a leading research facility renowned for its work in environmental research in livestock systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (visit or for more information). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and contribute significantly to sustainable livestock research in Sub-Saharan Africa....

OverviewThe purpose of this job is to coordinate and carry out transdisciplinary research on socio-ecological systems and stakeholder engagement in the context of the Agroecology TPP.Summary of responsibilitiesDesign and conduct research on social and ecological science dimensions of agroecology:This entails research design, data collection, analysis, and presentation of research outputs for publ...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. The position: This position will be based at the Mazingira Centre, a leading research facility renowned for ...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview The purpose of this job is to coordinate and carry out transdisciplinary research on socio-ecological systems and stakeholder engagement in the contex...

Job DescriptionTo lead a team of Research & Development scientists responsible for delivering solutions to improve production and processing technologies and to manage a research portfolio which delivers improvements aligned with the Crop Technology business objective.Key ResponsibilitiesAccountable for the Center of Expertise (CoE) Production Research Program for a range of crops which conducts ...

Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company. We help millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food, while taking care of the planet. Summary To lead a team of Research & Development scientists responsible for delivering solutions to improve production and processing technologies and to manage a research portfolio which delivers improvements aligned with the Crop Tec...

Job DescriptionRole purposeProvide technical input and support to the creation and delivery of the Crop campaigns.Facilitate and lead local specific crop or integrated solutions, and the field-level generation of potential Integrated Solutions.Actively participate in design, communication, and implementation of technical crop solutions.Prepares and provides technical market support for local offe...

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. Key Responsibilities Manage GIS data and geo-databases, including downloading, verifying, and processing geo-data layers for calibration and map...

Job Description Role purpose Provide technical input and support to the creation and delivery of the Crop campaigns. Facilitate and lead local specific crop or integrated solutions, and the field-level generation of potential Integrated Solutions. Actively participate in design, communication, and implementation of technical crop solutions. Prepares and provides technical market support for local...

Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company. We help millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food, while taking care of the planet. Role purpose Provide technical input and support to the creation and delivery of the Crop campaigns. Facilitate and lead local specific crop or integrated solutions, and the field-level generation of potential Integrated Solutions. Act...

IntroductionChartered in , Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income count...

At UjuziKilimo, a soil and plant scientist specializes in the study of soil, crops, and other vegetation. They work to understand the complex interactions between plants and their environment, including the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, as well as the impact of climate, water availability, and other factors on plant growth and development. They will use their knowledge t...

Overall purpose of the job Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently a threat to global health. It is estimated that AMR may cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050, adverse symptoms to patients, and more than $100 trillion in economic loss globally. The misuse of readily available antibiotics both in agriculture and human health propels bacterial mutations, consequently leading to AMR. ...

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. About The Role The goal of the Tupande Digital Team is to revolutionize how we serve our customers across the region through technology that works for our people. We believe this will double the number of clients One ...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview To provide technical support to the Scientist/Maize Breeder in charge of line development under Eastern Africa Product Profile 2 (late maturity maize)...

We know that timely and accurate information on fertilizers, seeds, weather, crop management and markets, is the turning point of rural agricultural production. Rural smallholders account for over 70% of the food produced in Africa. With the expected population increase of over 2 billion by 2050, world population will be in great food demand. Small holder Farmers are at the centre stage to bringi...

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. About the Role The goal of the Tupande Digital Team is to revolutionize how we serve our customers across the region through technology that works for our people. We believe this will double the number of clients One ...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

The African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), is an international organization with its Headquarters located at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Juja, 35 km along Thika road north of the city of Nairobi, in Kenya. The main goal of the Institute is poverty reduction in the African region through human capacity development. VISION To be the leading African i...

Overall purpose of the job Insects (pests, vectors, pollinators etc.) are heavily dependent on their olfactory system to understand their environment and rely on semio-chemicals for intra-and interspecific communication. Insect chemical communication shapes the structure and functioning of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, maintaining their equilibrium and providing crucial ecosystem services t...

Develop and deploy machine learning models using ground truth and remote sensing data to assess various aspects of ecosystem health at scale based on global datasets. This will include working with both optical and radar data and advanced machine learning frameworks, including deep learning models.Conduct spatial data (GIS) analysis tasks using R, Python, Julia, and QGIS.Contribute to the mainten...

What we are looking for We are seeking a motivated and resourceful Fermentation and Biology Scientist to help us disrupt the food ecosystem in East Africa by supporting our Research and Development and production of SVT (Sustainable, Vegan and Tasty) products. You will utilize your expertise in fermentation and biology to optimize fermentation processes, develop new product formulations, and ensu...