Job Description
PROVINCIAL AGRONOMIST
We are seeking a dedicated Provincial Agronomist to join our team. Reporting to the
Operations Director – Commercial Production, the successful applicant will be
responsible for the following key duties:
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing crop production budgets and estimates according to annual
production programs and targets.
• Supervising soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations for estates and
irrigation schemes.
• Enrolling key value chain actors to ensure sustainable production.
• Managing logistics for inputs at estates and irrigation schemes.
• Achieving production targets for food, feed, and fibre crops at estates and
communities.
• Coordinating capital expenditure planning and procedures for Agro-production
projects.
• Ensuring timely land preparation, planting, and harvesting for estates and
irrigation schemes.
• Coordinating training and capacity building for smallholder farmers to promote
best management practices.
• Monitoring and evaluating programs and crop yield forecasts for estates and
community Agro-Projects.
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Participating in strategy formulation and implementation for rural development
and agricultural operations.
• Identifying opportunities for rural Agro-economic development and planning for
implementation.
• Conducting research and development to enhance agricultural practices.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
• 5 “O” Levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• At least seven (7) years hands on experience in managing Crops, Livestock,
Fisheries and Wildlife Operations.
• Clean Class 4 Licence.
Attributes
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
• Demonstrating technical competence.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Result-oriented, innovative, analytical, and a team player.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work with minimal 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 18 December 2024 to: recruit.hr2024s@gmail.com
