IRRIGATION SCHEME MANAGERS x 450 POSTS 640 views

The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority is transforming Smallholder Irrigation Schemes throughout the country to make them viable in line with Vision 2030 and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions of Irrigation Scheme Managers around Zimbabwe.

IRRIGATION SCHEME MANAGERS x 450 POSTS

Reporting to Regional Managers -Rural Development, the incumbents’ key responsibilities shall be:-

• Development and management of Irrigation Schemes;
• Preparation of crop production budgets and estimates according to annual production programmes;
• Soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations for the Scheme;
• Arrangement and logistics of inputs for the Scheme;
• Ensuring timely land preparation for the Scheme;
• Monitoring planting and irrigation schedules and timelines;
• Giving day to day technical advice to Scheme Farmers on production, pest, disease, and weed management, harvesting and post-harvest technology;
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops and samples;
• Monitoring and evaluating Programs and Crop yield forecasts for Scheme Farmers;
• Coordinating with key value chain actors and Government Departments to ensure seamless production and marketing of produce;
• Preparation of Weekly and Monthly Reports for Irrigation Management Committee;
• Research and Development; and
• Training and facilitating learning opportunities for farmers to ensure best management practices

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• A Diploma in Agriculture.
• Degree in Agronomy/ Crop Science will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years experience in crop or livestock production and value chain management.
• Clean Class 3/4 Licence a must.
• Ability to ride a Motorbike and work in a rural set-up.