VACANCY: FLORICULTURE AGRONOMIST
Agricultural Employers Association commonly known as AEA was started in 1962 and registered in 1966 as an Association representing the collective interests of Employers in the Agricultural industry in matters connected with Employment of Labour. The AEA is an affiliate member of KEPSA, FKE, KAM and ASNET.
Our client based in Limuru that is a leading agricultural testing laboratory & agronomy advisory services company in East Africa, is seeking to expand their operations and seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join their team:
VACANCY: FLORICULTURE AGRONOMIST
The role and purpose is to provide high-quality, independent agronomic support to floriculture and export horticulture farms in East Africa through accurate interpretation of laboratory results, development of crop nutrition, soil and plant health programmes and consistent on-farm advisory support. This role is primarily field-based (+/-80%) and focused on translating laboratory data into practical, actionable recommendations that improve crop performance, quality and profitability. The Agronomist will maintain close, proactive relationships with assigned clients through rapid follow-up calls and scheduled farm visits, while supporting revenue growth through high-value technical services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Laboratory Interpretation & Recommendations
- Interpret soil, water, leaf, compost, and other laboratory results for floriculture and export horticulture crops.
- Develop clear, practical fertiliser and fertigation programmes tailored to crop type, growth stage, and farm systems.
- Support development of broader soil and plant health programmes, not limited to nutrition, including soil biology improvement and long-term farm performance.
- Ensure all recommendations are technically sound, consistent, and aligned with company’s standards and global best practice.
- Clearly communicate “what to do next” actions to clients based on results.
2) Soil Health & Compost Advisory Services
- Provide advisory services on compost production, compost quality improvement, and compost application programmes on farms.
- Support clients to improve soil organic matter, microbial activity, nutrient cycling, and soil structure through compost and regenerative practices.
- Work with Company laboratory teams to strengthen compost testing interpretation and practical farm implementation.
3) Client Follow-Up & Field Advisory Support
- Proactively follow up every batch of laboratory results with a client call within one working day to explain findings and recommendations.
- Provide ongoing technical support to ensure implementation of recommendations.
- Conduct quarterly on-farm visits for assigned clients to review crop performance, validate recommendations, and adjust programmes where needed.
- Spend approximately 80% of time in the field engaging directly with clients and farm teams.
4) High Brix Farming & Client Training Programmes
- Lead technical training programmes for client production teams focused on high brix farming and premium export crop quality systems.
- Deliver practical training on: nutrient efficiency and balanced plant nutrition, soil health and microbial systems, crop quality improvement and stress reduction, fertiliser programme discipline and monitoring and farm implementation systems for consistent results
- Support development of training materials, farm demonstrations, and structured learning programmes for clients.
5) DNA Plant Pathology Services Development
- Support the development and rollout of Company’s DNA plant pathology testing services.
- Build client awareness and demand by educating farms on the value of DNA diagnostics in disease prevention and crop risk management.
- Provide technical support to interpret DNA pathology results and translate them into actionable crop management recommendations.
- Work with internal teams to strengthen service positioning, reporting, and customer adoption.
6) Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare clear, professional, client-ready reports and soil/plant health programmes.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, recommendations, and follow-ups.
- Ensure technical documentation meets Company’s quality standards and supports premium service delivery.
7) Collaboration & Commercial Support
- Work closely with laboratory, technical, and commercial teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Support revenue growth through strong client engagement, upselling of lab services, and expansion of advisory programmes.
- Provide feedback from the field to improve Company’s advisory services and service packages.
Desired Qualifications, skills and experience;
The job holder must possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field
- Practical experience in floriculture agronomy (export systems strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of fertiliser programmes, fertigation systems, and crop nutrition
- Strong interest and technical capability in soil health, compost systems, and regenerative
- agriculture practices
- Ability to interpret laboratory data and translate it into practical farm actions
- Comfortable working independently in a field-based role with regular travel
- Strong communication and training ability with production teams and farm managers
- Strong technical writing skills for client-facing reports.
Only qualified candidates should apply attaching detailed curriculum vitae and supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 27th February 2026 quoting the job title on the email subject (FLORICULTURE AGRONOMIST). Please indicate expected salary for this position (mandatory requirement).
*Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, if you do not hear from us please consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. *
Our contact information:
CEO, AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS’ ASSOCIATION Tel: +254512216744
P.O. BOX 17783-20100, Cell: 0722/36 557039
NAKURU, KENYA. www.agriemp.co.ke