Agronomist at Dangote

Business: Sugar
Fuction / Domain: Plant Operations (PO)

Position Description

• To provide specialized crop production and crop protection advise to Fields staff and to champion soil control and management.
• To keep up to date with the latest agronomic practices in crop production.

Job Responsibilities

• The Agronomist will specialize in crop production, soil control and soil management.
• He will find ways to maximize crop production from a given hectare of soil. 
• He will perform experiments to determine and then maximize plant nutrients and soil health.
• He will provide guidance and support to Fields staff in areas such as fertilizer and herbicide recommendation.
• He will closely monitor pest populations and suggest courses of action should they become commercially threatening.

Desired Qualification / Preferred Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Master’s Degree in Agriculture. (Specializing in soil science a plus)
• Minimum of 2 years of agronomy work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.