Job Title: Field Agronomy and Input Officer
Organisation: Urban Greens
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Urban Greens Limited was established in 2020 with the belief that we can make this world a better place. We need to find more sustainable and healthier sources of food. By eating locally grown food, we can transform urban landscapes, while generating jobs and income. Consuming locally grown produce and fish reduces greenhouse gas emissions through less waste and shorter food supply chains. Urban Greens Ltd is an agritech business focused on making hydroponics & aquaponics accessible to urban growers.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Urban Agronomist to join our team, focusing on the maintenance and optimization of our customers’ urban greens systems and our in-house demo farms. This is a field-based role that requires extensive travel within and around Kampala using public transport means. The ideal candidate will be the face of our input delivery service, ensuring the health, productivity, and sustainability of our customers’ systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
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.
What We Offer
- A 1-year contract with the first six months probation period
- Starting Date: As Soon As Possible
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to be a change maker in the growing urban farming sector in Kampala.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A dynamic, mission-driven work environment.
How to Apply:
Submit your application with only a cover letter and CV and at least two professional references as one document in pdf format to [email protected] Clearly mention the role in the subject. Incoming applications will be screened on a rolling basis. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 19th October 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12