Field Technical Officer at SGS

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 work places 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

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Hold a minimum of Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or any other agricultural related course
• 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
• Must be computer literate
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.
• Basic knowledge of HSE standards and riding competency are added advantages.