Position: HORTICULTURAL AGRONOMIST.
Deadline: 25 Jan 2021.
Date posted: 13 Jan 2021.
Location:Arusha.
Description:
Position Summary
We
are looking for Horticultural Agronomist to manage project
interventions focused on raising the farm productivity. The horticulture
production will be the primary focus of this project, knowledge and
experience with fresh horticulture
business ideally with experience of french beans or herbs is desired.
Overall Responsibilities
- Develop Package of Practice for crops, better farming practices and find effective Agri solutions
- Contribute in product development, crop modelling and support sales in technical aspects
- Study plants and soil to develop advisory for better planting,
cultivation and harvesting techniques, improve crop yield, and solve
problems facing the agriculture industry
- Establish clear co-relation between effects of changes in soil, climate, and weather or prevent damage from pests
- Conduct research and field checks, take samples and make observations,
perform tests, and identify and solve problems related to plant or soil
nutrition, damage from insects or wildlife, weather or climate changes,
or the use of specialized products, such as pesticides, fertilizers,
etc.
- Conduct field visits to monitor and collect seed,
plant, and soil samples and testing samples for nutritional
deficiencies, diseases, or other changes
- Maintain and advise detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples
- Generating reports and presenting findings to management
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or higher in relevant agricultural field from a recognized institution
- 3 to 5 years as a lead Agronomist in an export
focused fresh horticulture business (ideally with experience of french beans
or herbs)
- Experience in managing a medium / large horticulture farm will be an added advantage
- Written and spoken English plus computer
knowledge
- Clear understanding of the industry requirements
- Knowledge of good Agricultural Practices
- Must have good communication and reporting skills
- Must have people management skills
- Must have excellent presentation and report writing skills