Position: AGRONOMIST.
Deadline: 05 Jul 2023.
Date posted: 18 Jun 2023.
Location:Dar es Salaam.
Description:
Job Details
We are looking for an Agronomist with focus on Food Safety and Security, Organic Programs and Protocols to investigate and implement solutions in the food production and farming industry.
Responsibilities
- Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
- Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
- Visiting fields.
- Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
- Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
- Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
- Generating reports and presenting findings to management.
- Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
- Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.
- 3+ years' experience in the same field
- Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
- Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office.
- Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
- Willingness to travel.