{"id":90801,"date":"2026-02-18T08:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/graduate-trainee\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:02:39","slug":"graduate-trainee","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/graduate-trainee\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Trainee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can see below the key Learning Objectives per rotation. Please keep in mind that platforms might need to adapt some of them based on their specific context.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tResearch- Develop an understanding of the markets and main price setters (S&amp;D, funds position, macro\u2026)<br \/>\n\tLearn how to process multiple data sources, large datasets, which are regularly amended and updated.<br \/>\n\tGain agronomic knowledge.<br \/>\n\tUnderstand global trade flows (major exporters, major importers, swing countries, tenders books, quality requirements\u2026)<br \/>\n\tDevelop an understanding of the various factors impacting demand (population GDP, changes in diets, ethanol industry, animal sector, meat consumption\u2026 etc.)<br \/>\n\tLearn how to build, read and analyze a Balance Sheet<br \/>\n\tUnderstand how to link S&amp;D with prices and ultimately trading decisions.<br \/>\n\tBe able to process and filter massive information flows to extract the key points (ability to remove &#8220;market noises&#8221;)<br \/>\n\tDevelop communication and presentation skills<br \/>\n\tExecution (Bulk) \u00a0 \u00a0Develop an understanding of what is dry\/liquid bulk shipping and container shipping.<br \/>\n\tUnderstand all the terms and conditions in the contract.<br \/>\n\tManage execution via data entry and issuance of contracts, invoices etc.<br \/>\n\tUnderstand 3rd party service providers.<br \/>\n\tUnderstand vessel nomination and appropriation.<br \/>\n\tLearn the documentary INSTRX IRIS (G&amp;O version)<br \/>\n\tLearn the process of getting paid.<br \/>\n\tDo laytime calculations.<br \/>\n\tUnderstand Letter of Indemnity<br \/>\n\tUnderstand more complex contract terms.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s \/ Master\u2019s degree with specialization in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Accounting &amp; Finance, Economics and\/or Business.<br \/>\n\tPreferably to have work experience or an internship placement in a Commercial environment.<br \/>\n\tMaximum of 2-years\u2019 experience<br \/>\n\tFluency in English is Essential.<br \/>\n\tInternational mindset with a strong interest in career mobility<br \/>\n\tStrong leadership potential, with distinctive competitive spirit and\u00a0resilience<br \/>\n\tCapacity to\u00a0contribute to and\u00a0learn from the team<br \/>\n\tAbility to connect multiple information\u00a0sources and make sense of market\u00a0signals; comfortable negotiating and taking decisions, critical and deductive thinker<br \/>\n\tStrong entrepreneurial \/ innovative approach to taking initiatives\u00a0<br \/>\n\tA mature professional with humility, capable of integrating well into different cultures<br \/>\n\tGood analytical skills, ability to analyze supply, demand and trade flow fundamentals<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication and interpersonal skills<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>jobs.smartrecruiters.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.smartrecruiters.com","_company_name":"Louis Dreyfus Company","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.ldc.com","_company_tagline":"Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. 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