Agronomist

Full Time 3 weeks ago
Employment Information

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Crop Management: A guide on how to choose crops, plant them, fertilize them, deal with pests, and harvest them
  • Soil Health: Test the soil and encourage long-term care for it
  • Crop Monitoring: Keep an eye on the health of your crops and come up with ways to fix problems
  • Training for Farmers: Teach them about the best ways to farm and how to protect the soil
  • Demonstrations and Field Trials: Set up demo plots and help with field trials
  • Crop Planning and Selection: Give advice on what crops to grow depending on the soil, climate, and market conditions
  • Environmental Stewardship: Encourage farming that is good for the environment
  • Working together and talking: Work with stakeholders and give them useful information
  • Data Analysis: Work with the M&E team to look at crop yields and soil health

Academic Requirements

RequirementA bachelor's or master's degree in agronomy, agriculture, or a related discipline

Minimum Requirements

  • Proven experience in soil science, crop management, and agronomy
  • A lot of knowledge of soil science, crop physiology, and agronomic methods
  • Great at talking to and getting along with other people
  • Proven ability to think critically and solve problems
  • Knowing about local crops and farming methods is a plus

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV, a one-page cover letter, certifications, and your pay expectations to kmanaka@afap-partnership.org . Include the job title and country in the subject line

Deadline for Applications

12/09/2025

Important

Only candidates who are on the short list will be contacted

About AFAP

A non-profit social business that improves fertilizer and agricultural input markets in Africa by changing policies, building capacity, and gathering market information

Skills
Excellent Comunication
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