PROVINCIAL AGRONOMIST x3 75 views

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Job Description

We are looking for vibrant and dynamic individuals to fill the above Provincial Agronomist positions.
Reporting to the Regional Managers, the incumbents will be responsible for overseeing crop
production at Provincial Estates, Irrigation Schemes and on other Community projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The incumbents’ key responsibilities shall include, but not limited to: –
• Preparation of crop production budgets and estimates according to annual production
programmes and meeting set targets.
• Supervising soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations for the Estates and Irrigation
Schemes.
• Enrolment of Schemes, key value chain actors such as Government, Developmental
Agencies, and other key stakeholders for assured sustainable production at Estates,
Irrigation Schemes and Communities.
• Supervising logistics for inputs distribution at Estates and Irrigation Schemes.
• Achievement of set production targets for crops at Estates, Irrigation Schemes and
Communities.
• Coordinating Capital Expenditure Planning and Procedures at Estates, Irrigation Schemes
and Community Agro-production projects.
• Ensuring timely land preparation, planting, and harvesting for the Estates, Irrigation
Schemes.
• Coordinating training and capacity building for smallholder farmers and Irrigation Schemes
to ensure best management practices.
• Monitoring and evaluation programs and crop yield forecasts for Estates, Irrigation
Schemes and Community Agro-projects.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly reports for the Authority.
• Participating in strategy formulation and implementation for Rural Development and
Agriculture Operations functions.
• Identifying opportunities for rural Agro-economic development and planning for
implementation.
• Research and Development.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Crop Production/Agronomy/or equivalent.
• At least seven (7) years hands on experience in managing Crops, Livestock, Fisheries and
Wildlife Operations.
Attributes
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Result oriented, Innovative, Analytical and an excellent team player.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work with minimum supervision.