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Responsibilities:
- Experiments and plan studies to improve crop yields.
- Study, assess and evaluate soil chemistry and soil testing check for EC and pH values, microbes, soil constituents and the nutrients level.
- Design a seasonal work schedule based on fertilizer regimen, chemical regimen, and general cultural practices for field representatives.
- Educate team on best practices and ensure standards are maintained on providing professional, best-in-class service to member farmers and monitor compliance
- Collection of Weather data and reporting
- Develop innovative research-based techniques in agronomist functions and programs.
- Scout fields and make agronomic decisions that are best for the crop and the company.
- Collect and maintain an extensive database of all trials
- Assist in Monitor experiments
- Contribute to project M&E activities, including designing of monitoring tools, regular fieldwork to collect monitoring data, and preparation of monitoring reports
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required for the Job:
- Bachelor degree in agronomy, agricultural sciences, crop production, Plant biology.
- A master’s degree is an added advantage
- Experience quantitative and qualitative data and data analysis
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English;
- Strong organizational and planning skills;
- Experience in writing reports and communicating scientific topics to laypeople;
- Willingness and ability to work under tight timelines, and flexibility to engage in multiple projects;
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision;
- Experience and ability to work in multicultural settings;
Additional Qualifications and Experience That Will Set You Apart
- Excellent knowledge of GAP and delivery systems in rural areas.
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to develop and maintain relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Proficiency in computer knowledge as well as strong Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word capabilities will have an advantage.
- Fluency in Hausa
Expected Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Stamina to work round the clock during peak farming periods
- Curiosity, critical thinking, and a demonstrated interest to learn,
- Demonstrated behavior of professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness.
- Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially with primary stakeholders.
- Strong management, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to stick to schedule