Field Agronomist at Karisa Consults Limited

Job Description

• Conduct plant nutrition (Fertilizer and Agronomy) trials/demonstration at Farmer field
• Extension and Agronomic work- development of package and practice/dosages/time and rate of fertilizer application for commercial crops
• Selection of farmer for demo plots, conducting meeting/seminar and communication of Agronomic best management practices to farmers
• Advisory/Training to farmers in meetings/crop shows/ exhibitions and personal visit
• Local face to lias with university/extension agencies/NGO and Govt officials
• Developments and communication of Promotional activities programs
• Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships;
• Managing the distribution of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs to farmers while conducting extension activities
• Arranging the effective distribution of advertisement material to farmers in villages.
• Maintaining and updating farmer’s databases;
• Organizing and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions in rural market.
• Conducting farmer’s survey in villages and data analysis.
• Participating and evaluating marketing campaigns;
• Monitoring competitor promotional and campaign activity;
• Supporting the marketing team and other colleagues.

Requirements

• Qualification M.S in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Soil Science Horticulture Agriculture Science, etc
• Must have worked in a similar position in Agriculture sector
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years working experience.