Nairobi area – Kenya: The Technical Manager — Irrigation & Greenhouses is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the company's technical excellence and market positioning in irrigation technologies and greenhouse solutions across Kenya and the broader East African market.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Civil/Water Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in irrigation design, technical sales, or engineering, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
- Deep subject matter expertise in irrigation technologies including drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, centre pivots, fertigation, and automation/digital solutions.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams.
- Strong understanding of the Kenyan and East African agribusiness landscape — including key crops, farming systems, and climate considerations.
- Proven track record in stakeholder engagement with large commercial farms, exporters, development partners, or government agencies.
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Irrigation system design & engineering.
- Agronomy & water resource management.
- Greenhouse design & protected horticulture.
- Technical standards & regulatory compliance.
- Product & technology evaluation.
- Project management & delivery.
- Strategic thinking & commercial acumen.
- People leadership &m team development.
- Executive communication & stakeholder influence.
- Decision-making under complexity.
- Collaboration across senior leadership.
- Client relationship management.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Strategic Leadership.
- Team Leadership & Management.
- Technical & Engineering Oversight.
- Client & Project Engagement.
- Quality, Standards & Compliance.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
