Assistant Crop Agronomist 

Job Title: Assistant Crop Agronomist 

Reporting directly to: Senior Agronomist 

Department: Programme

Location: Albertine Region (Hoima, Buliisa and Kikuube Districts)  

Contract length: 12 months

 

Job Purpose:  To provide crop extension services to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under Agriculture support services project in Buliisa, Hoima and Kikuube district.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Compile and submit Monthly work plan and report
• Train Project Affected Households (PAHs) in good agronomic practices (GAPs)
• Demonstrate appropriate methods and technologies in crop and tree nursery demonstrated to farmers (PAHs)
• Identify and report on Crop pests and diseases
• Ensure agricultural and related statistical information/data is collected
• Ensure that demonstration tools and plots are set up in various areas;
• Training farmers and carrying out demonstrations in modern agronomic practices;
• Identifying crop pests and diseases and advising farmers on control measures;
• Monitoring and reporting on natural disasters;
• Producing periodic reports on implementation of activities;
• Collecting and compiling agricultural statistical data
• Implementing agricultural development activities of the project.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Agronomist.

Education and Experience

• A Diploma in Agriculture or in related discipline from a recognized Institution.
• At least 3 years of field related experience

Competences

• Project Management;
• Records and information management;
• Communicating effectively;
• Concern for quality Standards; and
• Time management
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports.
• Must have knowledge in computer applications like Microsoft Office

How to apply