TECHNICAL MANAGER – IRRIGATION & GREENHOUSES

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
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 & 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