Senior Agronomist at Leverage Seeds Limited

Job Details -The job description for the successful candidate among other things include:

• Preparation of planting program and work plan for field activities
• 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
• Conduct of germination and seed purity test for seeds.
• 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

Qualification

• MSc in Agriculture with 1 year of relevant experience or BSC in Agriculture or related discipline with not less than 3 years of relevant experience in similar role.