REGIONAL AGRONOMIST x4 514 views

Job Summary

We are looking for vibrant and dynamic individuals to fill the above positions.

The incumbents will be responsible for overseeing crop production at regional estates and irrigation schemes.

Duties And Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The incumbents’ key responsibilities shall include but not be 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 the Company Estates, Irrigation Schemes and Communities.
• Supervising logistics for inputs at Estates and Schemes.
• Achievement of set production targets for Food, Feed and Fibre crops at Estates, Irrigation Schemes and Communities.
• Coordinating Capital Expenditure Planning and procedures at Estates and 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 Company.
• 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 and any other duties as may be assigned by the company.

Qualifications And Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Crop Production/Agronomy/or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of 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.