• Application Deadline:
• Position: Field Operations & Agronomic Data Associate



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 - 3 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Field Operations & Agronomic Data Associate to support the deployment and management of a structured productivity pilot.


• The role involves overseeing sensor installation, field data collection, environmental monitoring, and coordination with farm operators to ensure disciplined implementation of monitoring protocols.


• This position sits at the intersection of agriculture, field operations, and data-driven decisionsupport.

Key Responsibilities

Sensor Deployment & Maintenance:

• Support installation of soil moisture, EC, and ambient sensors.


• Ensure correct sensor placement at appropriate root-zone depths.


• Conduct routine checks to ensure sensors are functioning properly.


• Maintain accurate records of sensor IDs, locations, and installation details.

Field Monitoring & Data Logging:

• Conduct weekly field visits to:


• Monitor soil moisture patterns.


• Document irrigation timing.


• Track environmental conditions.

Maintain structured logs of:

• Irrigation events


• Weather observations


• Crop growth stages


• Stress indicators

Farmer Coordination:

• Liaise directly with farm managers.


• Communicate monitoring observations and recommended irrigation timing adjustments.


• Ensure farmer feedback is captured and documented.


• Track compliance with agreed monitoring protocols.

Performance Tracking:

• Assist in documenting baseline conditions.


• Support yield measurement and harvest data collection.


• Compare monitored vs non-monitored zones (if applicable).


• Contribute to pilot reporting and analysis.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Submit weekly structured field reports.


• Photograph installation and crop progress.


• Maintain organized data records for analysis.


• Highlight anomalies or risks early.

Success Metrics for This Role

• Accurate sensor deployment.


• Consistent weekly monitoring reports.


• Clear documentation of irrigation timing changes.


• Structured harvest data collection.


• Professional farmer engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Degree or diploma in:
  
  
  
  • Agronomy
  
  
  • Agricultural Engineering
  
  
  • Crop Science
  
  
  • Soil Science
  
  
  • Agricultural Technology
  
  
  
  


• 1–3 years field experience preferred.


• Practical understanding of irrigation systems.


• Basic understanding of soil moisture and crop stress concepts.

Technical Competencies:

• Comfortable using digital tools for data logging.


• Ability to interpret basic soil moisture trends.


• Familiarity with GPS mapping is an advantage.


• Basic Excel or data entry skills.

Soft Skills:

• High field discipline and reliability.


• Strong observational skills.


• Structured thinker.


• Comfortable engaging with commercial farmers.


• Detail-oriented.