Agronomy Officer – Sorghum Production Job Opportunity at Nile Breweries

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize, recruit, and register sorghum farmers within the assigned region.
• Maintain accurate farmer records and production databases.
• Support farmers in understanding production requirements and company sourcing standards.
• Verify farmer acreage and determine input requirements.

Sorghum Production Support

• Support farmers in land preparation, planting, weeding, and harvesting activities.
• Ensure farming activities are conducted according to recommended agronomic practices.
• Promote proper soil fertility management, moisture conservation, and crop rotation practices.
• Ensure farmers use certified sorghum seed supplied by the company.
• Guide farmers on correct seed rates and planting techniques.

Crop Monitoring and Technical Advisory

• Monitor sorghum crops throughout the entire growth cycle.
• Provide technical guidance on crop management practices.
• Identify and advise farmers on pest infestations, diseases, and crop abnormalities.
• Recommend appropriate corrective measures to improve crop health and productivity.
• Ensure proper application of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides at recommended rates.

Farmer Training and Capacity Building

• Train farmers on improved sorghum production technologies.
• Promote adoption of modern farming methods and best agricultural practices.
• Encourage the use of mechanization, including planters, threshers, and other farming equipment.
• Coach farmers on managing agriculture as profitable business enterprises.
• Support farmers to improve productivity and income generation.

Sustainable Agriculture Practices

• Promote environmentally sustainable farming methods.
• Encourage soil conservation and responsible input usage.
• Support implementation of sustainability initiatives within farmer communities.
• Collect and report sustainability-related farming activities.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of:
  • Seed distribution
  • Seed uptake
  • Farmer registration
  • Planted acreage
  • Crop performance
  • Yield information
• Prepare and submit timely monthly reports.
• Provide updates on farmer activities, production progress, and challenges.
• Support recovery of input costs advanced to farmers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Agronomy or a related agricultural field.
• Additional training in crop production, extension services, or sustainable agriculture is an added advantage.

Required Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in agronomy, agricultural extension, or farmer support programmes.
• Experience working with:
  • Smallholder farmers
  • Commercial farmers
  • Agricultural value chains
  • Crop production programmes
• Knowledge of sorghum production systems will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong agronomic knowledge.
• Farmer extension and training skills.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical advice to farmers.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in field environments.
• Good reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Technical Knowledge Required

• Sorghum production systems.
• Crop management practices.
• Soil fertility management.
• Pest and disease identification.
• Agricultural inputs and application methods.
• Farmer extension methodologies.
• Sustainable agriculture practices.
• Agricultural data collection and reporting.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of Swahili will be an added advantage.
• Ability to travel and work directly with farmers in rural communities.

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