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Senior Agronomist Smallholders

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Natural Science

Agricultural Science

Addis Ababa

3 years - 4 years

1 Position

2023-06-07

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2023-06-17

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Fields of study

Agricultural Engineering

Agriculture Science

Plant Science

Horticulture Science

Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding

Agronomy and Crop Science

Full Time

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Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

 Under direction from Company management and agricultural experts, support farmers to produce chip-stock that meets international standards of PepsiCo for Crisp (chips) processing.

 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  •  Ensuring Farm advisory service to build capability of farmers from sowing till harvesting and post-harvest handling through field agronomist

  • Ensure that good agricultural practices are followed on the farms producing potatoes for PepsiCo

  • Crop scouting and follow ups with recommendations to growers. 

  • Provide visibility of crop performance in the field and recommend corrective actions

  • Participate in trainings and other forums showcasing Best Practices and developing its lift and shift to growers in Ethiopia.

  • Capability building of growers to adapt Sustainable Farming Program and implement its agenda at farms.

  • Help Small holder farms manager in variety trials, evaluation and other research as and when required.

  • New area development to stretch the fresh window for continuous fresh potato supply to reduce reliance on expensive storage and ensuring best quality fresh Potatoes

  • Training to field team and farmers staff on crop best practices

  • Promoting use of machinery at field operations making a WIN  for growers and business, as cost-effective measure to ensure quality of crop

  • Under direction, manage specific potato projects and programs for improving yields and quality

  • Help farmers in better crop management through Farms visits and advisory efficacy

  • Help Small holder farms manager in AOP volumes procurements

  • Supporting Field data collection and grower’s complaint/suggestion handling.

  • General advisory to growers without recommendation any brands

  • Apart from the above, employee is expected to perform other accountabilities, time to time assigned by the manager.

Report to: Small Holder Farm Manager

Job Requirements

 QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

 Knowledge / Skill:

  •  Agriculture Graduate Recommended - Master's Degree in Production Sciences ie. Agronomy & Plant Science, Soil sciences and Horticulture.

  • Knowledge of potato growing area, farmers and crop management

  • Technical know-how about different pest and their control.

  • Fluent in English and local languages

  • Having strong analytical skills and being result oriented

 Experience:

  •  3 / 4 years’ experience at supervisory level with any agribusiness company

Competencies:

  •  Ability to understand the crop position and recommending the effective solution

  • Confidence to engage large scale growers at meetings

  • Management decisions at crop/farm level, 1-3 times per week contact with farmers/suppliers

  • Correct and timely collection as well submission of data on day to day basis

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicant can submit their documents through international_fmcg@ethiojobs.net 

Note :- mention the position title on the subject line.

Fields Of Study

Agricultural Engineering

Agriculture Science

Plant Science

Horticulture Science

Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding

Agronomy and Crop Science

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