Field Agronomy and Input Officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree: A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, or a related agricultural field.
  
• Experience: 1-3 years of practical experience in pest and disease management, fertilizer management, and providing farmer advisory services.
  
• Horticultural Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of horticulture crops, including their nutritional needs and common pests.
  
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with customers and provide clear, actionable advice.
  
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel extensively within and around Kampala using public transport for daily service rounds.
  
• Motorcycle Experience: Prior experience operating a motorcycle is a plus
  
• Urban Farming Experience: Familiarity with farming techniques such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and green house farming is a plus.
  

Method of Application

Conduct customer site visits:

• Provide Pest & Disease management to client sites, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pests and diseases.
  
• Provide water and nutrient management
  

On-Site Client Advisory:

• Serve as the primary on-site agronomy advisor, providing clients with immediate, practical guidance on best practices for crop management, transplanting, and harvesting, with access to backup support from our central agronomy team.
  

Nursery & Demo-farm Support:

• Contribute to the efficient management of our central nursery to guarantee quality seedlings, and assist in the distribution of seedlings to client sites.
  
• Provide hands-on support for our demonstration farms.
  

Detailed Reporting:

• Maintain field service records, documenting all treatments, input applications, and system data for internal tracking, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.