KTDA Research and Development Manager Jobs in Kenya

KTDA Research and Development Manager Jobs in Kenya


Indigenous Kenyans were barred by law from growing tea until the dawn of independence when the legislation was repealed for the indigenous people to commence on tea growing.

In 1960, the colonial government created the Special Crops Development Authority (SCDA) to promote growing of tea by Africans under the auspices of the ministry of Agriculture.

After Independence , Kenya Tea Development Authority was formed through legal notice No.42 of 1964 and took over the liabilities and functions of the SCDA to promote and foster the growing of tea in small farms, which were previously said to be unviable in view of the expertise and costs required, as witnessed in the plantation sector.

Since then the growing of tea by the small-scale sub-sector in Kenya has carved a niche for itself in the global tea trade.

Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited was incorporated on 15th June 2000 as a private company under (CAP 486) of the laws of Kenya, becoming one of the largest private tea management agencies. The Agency currently manages 68 factories in the small-scale tea sub-sector in Kenya

Position scope

Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research on new and existing agricultural inputs, practices and products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participating in review and formulation of new inputs, technologies and products in KTDA through research
  • Monitoring management of research and development activities across KTDA factories
  • Review and recommendation for adoption of specifications for key inputs, processes and equipment
  • Planning and coordinating research and development projects/strategic initiatives.
  • Documenting all phases
    of research and development
  • Liaising with research institutions, Government Agencies and other related private institutions in executing research strategies
  • Monitoring, evaluating research and development projects and ensuring effective utilization of resources
  • Preparing and distributing reports to appropriate users
  • Recommending training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development
  • Dissemination of research findings to KTDA managed factories

    Qualifications/Skills/Experience

    The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: -

  • Bachelor of Sciences degree In Agriculture, Process engineering, Food Science & Technology or related field
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of working experience, four (4) years of which must be extensive managerial-level experience
  • Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
  • Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals.

    How to apply

  • If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please apply online at our website not later than 1st February 2019.
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
  • Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

  • For more information and job application details, see; KTDA Research and Development Manager Jobs in Kenya

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