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  • Posted: Sep 22, 2021
    Deadline: Oct 5, 2021
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    Tomato Jos is an agricultural production company that believes in the power of farming and processing local food products for local consumption. Our mission is to make tomato production a sustainable, profitable business for the farmers with whom we work.
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    Agronomist

    Mission and Long-Term Goal: Using scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles to proffer solutions to agronomy problems and improve processes.

    Other 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 base 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

    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's degree in agronomy, agricultural sciences, crop production, plant biology. A masters 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 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 the schedule

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@tomatojos.net using the position as subject of email.

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