Agronomist at Contec Global Group

Contec Global Group - Established in 1984 and headquartered in London, the Contec Global Group has a worldwide presence, with operations in Asia, Africa, and Europe. As a company established on the platform of e-Governance and smart technologies, Contec Global is among the most experienced independent technology and systems organizations operating in developing countries. Today, the Group is engaged, globally, in providing integrated, systems-based solutions in the fields of Secure Technologies, Infrastructure, and Hospitality

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Studying plants and soil in order to develop better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improve crop yield, and solve problems facing the agriculture industry.
• Researching, developing, and promoting Organic farming practices or products that diminish the effects of changes in soil, climate, and weather or prevent damage from pests.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
• Promoting products and techniques through educational presentations.
• Conducting field visits or laboratory work.
• Providing management and technical consultancy services to companies and other organizations
• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples and testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
• Assisting farmers with the plant selection process and the development of planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field.
• More education & certification may be required

Experience:

• 6 years post NYSC relevant experience

Competencies Required for this position:

• Agrarian science and technology skills
• Knowledge of agri-food chain processes
• Organization and planning capabilities
• Management skills and commercial acumen
• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Sales, Presentation and Training skills.
• Physical fitness to work in the farm- stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
• Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2022.