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About Catholic Diocese of Chinhoyi
The Catholic Diocese of Chinhoyi exists to build the Kingdom of God through holistic evangelization and gospel values to its stakeholders. It seeks to live the call to holiness in a way that brings about sustainable spiritual and material development of our people.
Applications are invited for the post of Agronomist.
AGRONOMIST
1. Specialize in soil control, soil management and crop production
2. Ensures that new developments in crop varieties, disease and pest control, crop rotation and tillage systems are implemented in farming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct chemical analysis of soil samples to determine nutrient levels or pH levels
Develop chemical applications to control pests in crops
Creating new proposals for new products based on findings
Conducting surveys of land to determine its suitability for agriculture use
Conducting research on topics such as crop rotation patterns, pesticide use and new farming techniques
Designing irrigation systems for farms bases on soil composition and climate conditions
Conducting experiments on crop growth rates to determine optional planting times.
Monitoring insect populations and developing strategies to mitigate their damage to crops
Taking soil and plant tissue samples, crop growth monitoring
Assess crop production of the farm
Keep records of research, testing and results
Prepare analysis and data presentation
Keep and maintain records / inventory (Registers, records of work, progress reports, financial records and equipment.)
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Minimum 2 years of agronomy work experience
In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving skills to find solutions to issues that affect crop production Leadership & teamwork skills
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science or related field
Job Summary
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested candidates to send their application letter, CVs, scanned certificates and duly completed declaration form to [email protected] by 31 August 2023 or submit applications at: Curia Diocese of Chinhoyi Human Resources Office at 28 Robson Manyika Drive Chinhoyi by 31 August 2023. Catholic Diocese of Chinhoyi has a Zero tolerance sexual exploitation abuse and harassment of project participants, by staff affiliates and associates at all times during and after work. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and the impartial selection of suitably qualified people;
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