The incumbent shall be responsible for: Agronomy extension services for farmers within their jurisdiction/ cell as per scope of service provision, Ensure Compliance with set protocols, procedures and SOPs. Reporting on the progress of Crop Science operations under assigned areas.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Shall carry out agronomy extension service for farmers within allocated farmer cells and make visits as per the scope/context of service provision.
Shall carry out farmer trainings based on pre-agreed topics and as agreed with the client and KAM through all the crop production stages – including pre-and postproduction.
Coordinate farmer barazas/ meeting to ensure compliance to agreed procedures, protocols and processes so as to ensure sustainable crop production.
Ensure sustainability practices and key performance indicators are met.
Ensure monitoring, advisory and reporting on the progress of crop (tobacco) from pre-nursery, nursery, field, harvest, and post-harvest operations.
Provide advisory services to farmers in GAP, crop production/husbandry practices including plant nutrition, fertilization, crop protection, rotation among other practices.
Ensure continuous monitoring of crop progress and estimates to ensure crop production target in achieved for both quality and quantity.
Participate in assigned events to offer technical advice and to support the crop sciences team to achieve target objectives.
Ensure that work carried out and workplaces under his/her control meet the requirements of the group minimum health, safety and environment standards and procedures.
Ensure compliance to health, safety and environment procedures and policies for SGS and client.
At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
Carry out any other assignment as may be advised from time to time.
Qualifications
Hold a minimum of Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or any other agricultural related course.
Basic knowledge of HSE standards and riding competency are added advantages
Have at least 1 year(s) working experience in field extension and or field agronomy.
Must be competent in motorcycle riding and have a valid motorcycle riding license.
Have a valid certificate of good conduct.
Good interpersonal and communication skills – grassroot experience preferred.
Sensitive to set timelines and targets.
Physically fit, hardworking, honest and performance driven.
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