Agronomist
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Agricultural Finance Company …
- Expires 15 Apr 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
ROLE PROFILE
AFC Land & Development Bank, a subsidiary of AFC Holdings seeks to recruit an Agronomist. Reporting to the Head of Special Projects & Agronomy, the successful candidate will be responsible for spearheading the agricultural advisory services of the Bank with view to assist Clients improve their crop yields.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
o Lead design of appropriate practices and provide technical support in the areas of crop and vegetables production.
© Advise on the cultivation of food crops, vegetables, fruit trees and fodder crops with climate-smart thinking and action.
& Design and assist in implementing demonstration plots for innovative agricultural crops & agronomic practices. a Lead studies, assessments, documentation of best practices/lessons and activities related to climate smart crop production.
• Advice project teams on best practices to ensure quality outcomes for all crop production activities.
Work with the project and program team and technical expertise to develop and refine tools and systems in relation to crop produc-tion, agronomic practices and related.
Work with project stakeholders to ensure they are inclusive in crop farming approaches that support small holder farmers. a Submit weekly/bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and bi-annual as well as field reports to the Head Special Projects & Agronomy.
© Establish and maintain good working relationship with NGO's and community members.
- Keep up to date with developments in the sector, including best practice examples, to ensure on going organizational and personal development and learning.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
MSc in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Crop Sciences or related field.
Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or equivalent.
At least five (5) years of practical work experience in the field of agricultural crop production, small scale irrigation and related.
Good Experience in rural development particularly in diversified livelihood and participatory research approaches.
• Practical experience in providing training on crop production and protection to staffs and smallholder farmers.
© Computer literacy, crop-related computer software applications, excellent record keeping and report writing.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed resume no later than 15 April 2025. All applications should be emailed to careers@afcholdings.co.zw indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject Reference.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.
AFC Holdings is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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