Job Title: Agronomist
Organisation: NASECO Seeds
Duty Station: Nalweyo, Kakumiro, Uganda
About Organisation:
NASECO (1996) Ltd is the leading seed company in Uganda and in East African region. The company has 25 years of experience in the production and commercialization of high-quality agricultural seed such as cereals and pulses, as well as the distributor of East West International hybrid vegetables seeds. NASECO has its head office in Kampala and production plant in Nalweyo Kakumiro district.
Job Summary: To optimize agronomic practices with a view to achieve target-based quality seed production at the company’s seed farm while adhering to the standard operating procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the application of the best agronomic practices at the seed farms.
- Participate in seasonal planning with a view to meet the company’s production targets specifically; manpower planning, Inputs planning and activities planning.
- Participate in pre-activity meetings to prepare teams and post-activity meetings to evaluate work and share challenges and solutions.
- Supervise field activities.
- Follow up with teams to achieve timelines for farm activities,
- Monitor the work of seasonal workers to ensure it is done according to internal standards and acceptable agronomic practices, proactively monitor farm equipment and monitor efficient use of inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides etc., to minimize wastage and loss.
- Prepare daily reports on field activities to supervisor on status of the fields.
- Provide technical guidance and on job training to seasonal workers to continuously build capacity of the team.
- Any other related duties allocated from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of science in Agriculture or other any related Agriculture course from a reputable recognized university
- Professional Experience: Three years of experience working in a recognized crop farm.
- Competencies: Knowledge and understanding good agronomic practices, Supervisory skills; Interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills; Attention to detail, Assertive and self-driven, physically fit; able to work long hours under different weather conditions; Understanding of the local languages such as Swahili, Alur and Runyoro.
How to Apply:
Submit your Application which must include a Cover letter, Resume and academic documents strictly to [email protected]
Human Resource Manager,
Naseco (1996) Ltd,
Plot 21/23, Entebbe Road,
P.O Box 24137, Kampala Uganda
Deadline: 15th June 2025
NB: All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.
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