Job Description
We are seeking dedicated Seeds Agronomists to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the successful applicants will be responsible for the following key duties:
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Recruiting and onboarding new growers to establish productive partnerships.
• Collecting soil samples for analysis.
• Budgeting and distributing inputs.
• Managing the parent seed program.
• Calibrating equipment and preparing land for timely planting of seed crops.
• Monitoring seed planting ratios.
• Overseeing weed management.
• Providing agronomic support services to contracted growers.
• Conducting inspections to manage pests and diseases in the seed crops.
• Strategizing and monitoring the detasseling process in seed maize.
• Overseeing harvesting and seed deliveries to the factory.
• Organizing inspections.
• Collecting seed samples for laboratory processes.
• Monitoring seed storage at farms.
• Managing grower relations on behalf of the company.
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 three (3) years hands on experience in managing seed crops.
• 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 13 January 2025 to: recruit.hr2024s@gmail.com
