Singe Obi Group Limited - We are customer-focused and leading key player in Haulage & Logistics, Real Estates, Commodity (Cement) distribution and Construction. We offer a conducive environment that give the employee the opportunity to learn and develop while expressing his skills in building a world class business empire.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Agronomist
Location: Aba, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
- In this role, you will examine, research, and solve problems related to crop management, output, and quality.
- You will also develop tailored agronomic approaches and oversee interventions on behalf of the company.
- To be a successful agronomist, you should be focused on developing and promoting better farming practices.
- You must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical with excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- 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 the 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
- Further education and experience may be preferred.
- Ability to work outside, 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.
- Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
- Sales and presentation skills.
Application Closing Date
31st January, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit CV and hand written Application at:
The Group HR / Admin Manager,
Singe Obi Group Limited,
No 2 Eziukwu Road,
Aba, Abia State.
Or
Send CV and Application to: [email protected]
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