Whitney Paprika

Agronimist

Agriculture, Farming Jobs
Salary
TBA

Job Description

Job Title: Agronomist
Reports To : The General Manager
Due Date : 01/10/2022

Salary: US$250-350/month

Location:
The service’s premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 1pm or as directed by the manager.

• Implement actions to meet and maintain administrative and financial standards
• Assist the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the
administrativeand companypractice
• Evaluate standards of administrative
• Be able to visit clients for audits

Duties and Responsibilities

The Agronomist’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Construct crop production plans.
• The production plan includes making chemical- and fertilizer recommendations in
conjunction.
• Building a set budget for each unit covering all necessary scenarios within an
achievable cost range
• Evaluate different input prices and farming practice to determine the most efficient
production planIrrigation scheduling and control in accordance with irrigation quotas
• Installation, setup, calibration and management of irrigation infrastructure
• Preparation of fertilization programs per own farms and support outgrowers
• Manage growth and deal with growth problems in different growth phases
• Support with irrigation control system and fertilizer dosing systems
• Coordination of sampling and processing of analysis data
• Support with disease, pest control and weed control programs and associated MRL
levels according to market requirements
• Management of onboard monitoring of external growers
• Support with general production practices and manipulations in relation to
horticulture
• Support with farm information systems
• Recommendations and support with relocation and new plantings
• Research and innovation in relation to new practices and improved production
techniques

• Support the effective resolution of team conflicts
• Work to establish effective external grower relationships
• Develop effective working relationships with other stakeholders

Other Duties:
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:
• Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees
• Promote a positive image for the people and employees of the company

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Agriculture or related subject qualification
Have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in horticulture Must have a valid driver's license
Good computer skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organisational Skills
Maintain complete and accurate records of farming activities Manage and support junior members of staff
Audit all farming functions of the company’s quality assurance systems to ensure the business is fully compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements
Contribute and participate in any company agro-marketing effects

Specific Requirement for Previous Experience

Experience of working in a similar role
Experience of working in a similar environment.
Previous experience in an agro based company is an added advantage.
Supporting an export based farm

How to Apply

Please send your CVs to info@whitneypaprika.co.zw o