Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Agronomist (1 position)

 Job Title: Agronomist (1 position)
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture; specializing in soil, plant or crop science or agronomy with at least 5 years' experience.
Knowledge related to coffee crop shall be of added advantage.
Must have worked on projects for increase in crop yield, research institute, supply chain system or similar type of assignments.
Must have rich experience of working in field with the farmers.
Familiar with soil sampling, testing and interpretation and knowledgeable about soil fertility and fertilizer management, weeds, registered herbicides, diseases, registered fungicides, insect pests and registered insecticides for the Coffee crop.

JOB PURPOSE: Supervised by the General Manager- Coffee, he/she will be responsible for providing excellent and timely advice on all aspects related to Aviv coffee yields, production, rain pattern and other affecting issues related to the position through regular visit, field inspections of crop and soil.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE POSITION

Carry out field inspections by conducting studies to identify sailor coffee crop problems and provide immediate reports to management during the growing season.
Provide advice and assistance to coffee farmers on behalf of Aviv Tanzania Ltd in planning crop rotations, crop variety selection, review soil test reports and develop fertilizer management and seeding plans.
Carry soil sampling, testing and interpretation and sharing knowledge about soil fertility and fertilizer management, weeds, registered herbicides, diseases, registered fungicides, insect pests and registered insecticides for the coffee crop
Any other duty as maybe assigned

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you qualify and meet the above requirement, mail your application and CV not later
than 181DEC/2015. sunil.m@olamnet.com; haritha.k@olamnet.com; and
nartin.osembo@olamnet.com

Vote: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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