Field Agronomist at Karisa Consults Limited (6 Openings)

Karisa Consults Limited is an emerging management consulting firm that specializes in Recruitment, Professional background Check Services, Research, Management training as well as Agricultural Training. We provide Management Consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors within and outside Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Agronomist

Locations: Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kwara and Oyo

Job Description

• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
• Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
• Assisting with plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
• Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
• Managing teams of scientists while conducting field visits or laboratory work.
• Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

Requirements

• MSc in Agronomy, Agriculture or a related field.
• 1 - 2 years of work experience.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office
• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Sales and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
7th March, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobkarisaconsults@gmail.com and recruitment@karisaconsults.com using the Job Title and the Location as the subject of the email.