Job Description
AGRONOMIST
We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the above position.
The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing horticulture production at selected Estates, Irrigation Schemes and Contracted Farms.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’ key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Preparation of crop production budgets and estimates according to annual production programmes.
• Supervising soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations for the Estates and Irrigation Schemes.
• Supervising logistics for inputs at Estates, Irrigation Schemes and Contracted Farmers.
• Coordinating Capital Expenditure Planning and Procedures at selected Estates, Irrigation Schemes and Community Agro-production projects.
• Ensuring timely land preparation, planting, and harvesting of horticultural produce for the Estates, Irrigation Schemes and contracted farms.
• Optimizing production and producer yields.
• Execute crop management technical skills to ensure there is no crop failure.
• Plan and coordinate procurement of fruits from farmers including rural communities.
• Coordinating training and capacity building for Estates and contracted Farmers to ensure best management practices.
• Monitoring and evaluation Programs and Crop yield forecasts for Estates, Irrigation Schemes and Contracted Farms.
• Preparation and submission of Weekly and Monthly production reports.
• Participating in strategy formulation and implementation thereof.
• Identifying agri-business opportunities and planning for implementation.
• Achievement of set production targets and ensure there is enough feedstock to the processing plant.
• Ensuring expenditure is in accordance with the Budget.
• To be abreast with new trends and technologies in farming.
• Research and Development.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in agriculture/Crop Production/Agronomy/Horticulture or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years hands on experience in managing crops.
Attributes
• Self-starter
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
• Strong people management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Result oriented, Innovative, Analytical and an excellent team player.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work with minimum supervision.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 30 June 2024 to: hr.recruitmentt.2024@gmail.com
