COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION AGRONOMIST x 1
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Expires 07 Nov 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the above position.
The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing crop production at regional estates and smallholder farms and irrigation schemes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’s key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Preparation of crop production budgets and estimates according to annual production programmes and meeting set targets.
• Supervising soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations for the Estates and Irrigation Schemes.
• Enrolment of A2 farmers and schemes, key value chain actors such as government, developmental agencies, and other key stakeholders for assured sustainable production
at our various Estates, Irrigation Schemes and Communities.
• Supervising logistics for inputs at Estates and Schemes.
• Achievement of set production targets for Food, Feed and Fibre crops at Estates, Irrigation
Schemes and Communities.
• Coordinating Capital Expenditure Planning and procedures at Estates and Irrigation
Schemes and Community Agro-production projects.
• Ensuring timely land preparation, planting, and harvesting for the Estates, Irrigation Schemes.
• Coordinating training and capacity building for Farmers and Irrigation Schemes to ensure best management practices.
• Monitoring and evaluation Programs and Crop yield forecasts for Estates, Irrigation
Schemes and Community Agro-projects.
• Preparation of Weekly and Monthly Reports for the Company.
• Participating in strategy formulation and implementation for Agriculture Operations
Functions.
• Research and Development and any other duties as maybe assigned by the company.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Crop Production/Agronomy/or equivalent.
• MSc Degree in Agriculture (Agronomy) is an added advantage.
• At least seven (7) years hands on experience in managing Crops and Livestock.
• Experience in climate smart crops: sunflower, sesame, sorghum, millets etc.
Attributes
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
• Strong people management 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.
• Flexible to relocate to any area within the borders of Zimbabwe.
• Must be able to travel.
• In possession of a clean class 4 driver’s license.
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 the
7th of November 2022 to: agrorecruitment22@gmail.com
