Agronomist at Leverage Seeds Limited

Job Description

• Preparation of workplans and budgets for annual seed production activities (out-growers), seed quality testing of available seeds stock and scheduling of restocking of seeds based on results of quality parameters.
• Coordination of seed processing activities and warehousing
• Conduct and management of field trials and seed production activities
• Data collection, analysis, and presentation of results to scientific community
• Conduct of laboratory tests on soil, seed, and crop samples
• Establishment of seed and vegetable production fields
• Establishment of demonstration plots for training of farmers on good agronomic practices
• Development of quick production guide for crops such tomatoes, cucumber, maize, soybean, rice, and yam.
• Training and supervision of general staff
• Preparation of budget, technical reports, and financial reporting on project activities
• Any other duty assigned by the management

Requirements

• M.Sc in Agriculture with at least 2 years of relevant experience or B.Sc in Agriculture or a related discipline with not less than 3 years of relevant experience in similar role.
• Experience in processing sesame, soya beans, ginger and tumeric will be an added advantage