Job Description
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
• 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
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or equivalent.
• 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.