Agronomist at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Description

• Coordination of all direct, Out-growers, and In-growers production.
• To ensure strict adherence to agronomic practices in the process of crop production and any other activities that may be introduced from time to time.
• To ensure quality grains, buy back from outgrower fields and open market.
• To ensure that all seeds are produced in line with best agronomic practices.
• To ensure internal quality control of all seeds produced/procured before packaging to farmers.
• To ensure timely and adequate extension service to out-growers and In-growers and other relevant parties.
• Partake in preparation of Production Cost Analysis (PCA), Production Schedule (PS), and any other tools that may be required to deliver desired results for selected value chains.
• Represent the Organization in various fora or meetings on related issues.
• Advise the Executive Management on technical issues at all times.
• Must be familiar with new skills and innovations that support crop production and maximum yield.
• Work closely with external consultants that may be engaged by the Organization for the development of designs and solutions.
• Respond to requests from clients, associates, and team members promptly when the needs arise.
• Any other related task that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.sc in Agric-Science or similar discipline.
• Five (5) years of post-graduate cognate experience in agricultural practice
• Knowledge of agronomic practices and extension services.

Remuneration
Negotiable.