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Vacancy title:
Supervising Agronomist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Consulting , Category: Agronomist ]

Jobs at:

Tabono Consult

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, November 30 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dodoma, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 21 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Supervising Agronomist
Reporting to: Company CEO
Work place: Dodoma area

Responsibilities
Supervising Agronomists are responsible for overseeing and managing sunflower farming operations across a designated area of approximately 500 acres. Working closely with their assigned teams of local laborers and support staff, they ensure that all farming activities are executed effectively and align with the company’s operational standards and objectives.

Key responsibilities include:
1. Day-to-Day Farm Management
• Oversee daily agricultural activities, including land preparation, cultivation, clearing, harrowing, planting, and harvesting, ensuring timely and efficient
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of local laborers and team members, fostering productivity and teamwork.
2. Problem Identification and Resolution
3. o Monitor the health and growth of sunflower crops, identifying potential challenges such as pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stresses.
• Implement appropriate measures, including the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides, to address issues effectively. Resource Allocation and Planning
• o Plan and allocate resources such as equipment, materials, and labor efficiently to optimize farm productivity.
• Ensure cost-effective use of inputs and adhere to budget constraints for assigned acreage.
4. Reporting and Communication o Provide regular updates to the CEO and senior management, including progress reports on farming activities, resource usage, and crop performance.
5. o Maintain detailed records of farming operations, expenditures, and labor activities to ensure transparency and accountability.
6. Leadership and Training
7. o Train and mentor local labor teams, promoting best practices in farming techniques and safety standards.
• Lead by example, maintaining a high standard of work ethic and professionalism.

Qualifications:
• Proven record of 5-10 years’ experience working in big farms 300- 1000 acers and above
• A degree in Agriculture
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Farming process (preferably sunflower farming and agriculture) i.e cultivation, harrowing, planting, seeds, pesticides, irrigation and operation of irrigation systems
• Deep knowledge and understanding in farm equipment & machinery, tractors and discs.
• Knowledge and experience in market pricing and cost: renting & buying agriculture machinery, seeds pricing, labor cost, land cost, irrigation systems and water, electricity cost.
• Ability to supervise and manage A-Z from cultivation to harvest – 500-1000 acers making sure quality and quantity are to the best results.
• Managerial skills and experience, able to successfully manage employees farm labor on a daily basis to achieve best results.
• Budget planning ability to negotiate cost and prices in order to meet company budget goals.
• Hardworking, responsible and accountable.
• Proactive, Attention to detail, problem solving skillsstrong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Must be fluent in English, speaking and writing.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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SUBJECT: SUPERVISING AGRONOMIST
Deadline: 4th December 2024


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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, November 30 2024
Duty Station: Dodoma
Posted: 21-11-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-11-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 21-11-2077
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