Agronomist

Job Description

Job Title – Agronomist
Reporting Line – Agronomy Manager
Location – Kaduna State

Role Mission
Using scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles to proffer solutions to agronomy problems and improve processes.

Role Goals
Provide essential support to the Agronomy team in various aspects of crop management, data collection, and field operations. This role involves hands-on field work, data entry, and assisting with the implementation of agronomic practices.

Key Responsibilities
– Experiments and plans studies to improve crop yields.
– Collect soil, plant, and water samples for analysis.
– Study, assess, and evaluate soil chemistry and soil testing to check for EC and pH values, microbes, soil constituents, and nutrient levels.
– Design a seasonal work schedule based on fertilizer regimen, chemical regimen, and general cultural practices for field representatives.
– Educate team on best practices and ensure standards are maintained on providing professional, best-in-class service to member farmers and monitor compliance
– Collection of Weather data and reporting
– Develop innovative research-based techniques in agronomist functions and programs.
– Monitor crop growth and development and call for adjustments in season
– Scout fields and make agronomic decisions that are best for the crop and the company.
– Assist with agronomic research projects and monitoring experiments
– Participate in training and development activities.
– Contribute to project M&E activities, including designing of monitoring tools, regular fieldwork to collect monitoring data, and preparation of monitoring report
– Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification and Experience
– Should be a graduate of Agricultural Science, Crop production, Plant biology. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
– Experience quantitative and qualitative data and data analysis
– Strong written and oral communication skills in English;
– Strong organizational and planning skills;
– Experience in writing reports and communicating scientific topics to laypeople;
– Willingness and ability to work under tight timelines, and flexibility to engage in multiple projects.
– Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
– Experience and ability to work in multicultural settings.
* Excellent ability to communicate orally in English and in Hausa Language.

Qualified and interested candidate should send CV to jobs@tomatojos.net with AGRONOMIST as subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified Candidates will be contacted.