We are looking for a knowledgeable, thorough Agronomist who can develop better coffee farming practices and find effective solutions for our client, the coffee farmer.
Overall Job Purpose: To be the lead agronomist who focuses on developing and promoting better coffee agronomy practices for our clients country wide.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Agronomy
Develop better planting plans, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improve crop yield, and solve farmer agronomy problems
Researching developing and promoting farming practices that diminish the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather or those that prevent damages from pests and diseases
Frequent field visits to collect plant and soil samples for testing for nutritional deficiencies, diseases or other changes.
Oversee the plant material selection process and the development of planting schedules, budgets and timelines
Develop farmer record metrics regarding field activities, yields, crops, samples etc
Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients and other interested parties
Training to promote products and GAPS through educational presentations.
Other Duties
Assist with the Implementation of project goals as per project deliverables
Deliver on Certification requirements
Undertake / support in business sourcing
Support in sale of farm inputs and credit.
Develop Concept notes and assist in fund raising for new programs
Manage partner relationships
Requirements
A Bsc degree in the field of Agriculture, Agriculture Education & Extension or Equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
Advance knowledge of project management in the field of agronomy services and certification
A strong understanding of global standard requirements and experience in implementing Utz, FLO and other certifications in coffee.
Good awareness and understanding on sustainability and conservation issues
Computer skills with advanced appreciation working with Microsoft Word and Excel. Use of an ERP is an added advantage
Analytical and Accuracy Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills who can communicate clearly to all cadres of people
