Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 09, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
SCON(N) is seeking to recruit a qualified, detail-oriented, dynamic and self-motivated individual to take up the role of Tea Agronomist. Reporting to the General Manager, the role shall have the following key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and participate in farmer sensitization and awareness activities, farmer registration, and land mapping and ensure accurate information is obtained are maintained.
• Provide effective tea extension services and sustainable farmer training to the farmers including training on the plucking of quality leaves.
• Conduct field visits to ensure timely preparation of land for new planting, all planting out of seedlings is done professionally and proper aftercare maintenance is achieved.
• Participate in Mother Bush selection and preparation of tea cuttings.
• Ensure proper nursery development and management that leads to successful tea seedling propagation.
• Coordinate plucking regimes and ensure timely weighing, collection, and transportation of green leaf. This should include ensuring collection centres are adequately equipped with required electronic weighing and recording equipment.
• Participate in the timely distribution and application of farm inputs, ensuring all inputs are accounted for.
• Maintain an accurate record of farmer details and allocated inputs in assigned area of operation.
• Timely preparation and submission of required weekly and monthly reports.
• Fertilization, soil analysis, and plant needs calculations.
• Ensure proper control of pest/diseases.
• Ensure proper manual/mechanical pruning is done.
• Ensure Manual/mechanical Harvesting is done and that there is proper leaf quality grading and selection.
• Timely respond to farmer queries and complaints and escalate potential grievance issues to the General Manager.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager from time to time.

Qualifications, skills, and Competencies.
• A minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, or other related agricultural studies.
• At least 3 years professional experience working as in field extension services to farmers in the tea industry or agricultural production unit.
• Fluency in both English and Kinyarwanda is preferred.
• Ability to work in a rural setting and under minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organization skills with the ability to complete assigned tasks with set deadlines.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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