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Provincial Agronomist x 2

Agriculture, Farming Jobs
  • Expires 04 Jun 2025
  • Harare
  • Full Time
Salary
TBA

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Provincial Agronomists to join our team. Reporting to the Operations Director – Commercial Production, the successful applicants will be responsible for the following key duties:

Duties and 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 3 years of experience in agribusiness development, agricultural extension, or related field.
• Clean Class 4 Licence.
Attributes
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets, value chains, and business development.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Result-oriented, innovative, analytical, and a team player.

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 04 June 2025 to: human.capitalrecruitment2025s@gmail.com