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Mkushi Area, Central Province – Zambia: This is a hands-on field leadership role. The successful candidate will take ownership of agronomic standards from programme design through to implementation, working directly with field teams and farm managers to achieve consistent, high-quality execution.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree or diploma in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Protection or a related agricultural discipline.
- At least 3–5 years of relevant practical experience in commercial crop production; experience in large-scale irrigated
- Farming is an advantage.
- Sound working knowledge of crop protection products, integrated pest management, soil fertility and crop nutrition.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise application quality, calibrate equipment and train field personnel.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly between farm locations.
- Experience with potatoes, seed production or macadamias will be advantageous; familiarity with Zambian farming conditions is desirable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Crop protection and nutrition:
- Oversee the design, scheduling, implementation and evaluation of crop protection and plant nutrition programmes across all crops and locations.
Field execution:
- Work alongside spray, fertilizer and planting teams; verify application timing, rates, calibration, coverage, product handling and planting quality.
Crop monitoring:
- Conduct frequent field inspections; identify pest, disease, weed and nutritional issues early and coordinate corrective actions.
Operational standards:
- Develop, implement, maintain and audit practical standard operating procedures (SOPs) for agronomic operations.
Training:
- Coach scouts, operators, supervisors and field teams to strengthen technical skills, safety, accountability and consistency.
Stock management:
- Plan input requirements, monitor crop protection and fertilizer stocks, reconcile usage and coordinate with stores and procurement to prevent shortages and wastage.
Records and reporting:
- Maintain accurate field, application and inventory records; provide timely, clear reports and recommendations to farm managers and senior management.
Continuous improvement:
- Investigate performance gaps, improve field systems and help evaluate new agronomic practices and technologies.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
