• Application Deadline: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Agronomist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Job Description

• Studying plants and soil in order to develop better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improve crop yield, and solve problems facing the agriculture industry.


• Researching, developing, and promoting Organic farming practices or products that diminish the effects of changes in soil, climate, and weather or prevent damage from pests.


• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.


• Promoting products and techniques through educational presentations.


• Conducting field visits or laboratory work.


• Providing management and technical consultancy services to companies and other organizations


• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples and testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.


• Assisting farmers with the plant selection process and the development of planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.


• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field.


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position.


• Agrarian science and technology skills


• Knowledge of agri-food chain processes


• Organization and planning capabilities


• Management skills and commercial acumen


• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.


• Sales, Presentation and Training skills.


• Physical fitness to work in the farm- stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.


• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.


• Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.