Agronomist Vacancy at HT-Limited
Employment Nigeria
02-Nov-2016
LAGOS ,
Agriculture
HT-Limited is a Business Management Consulting firm, offering support in business development, human resources management and administration. We only recently went through the rigorous screening process of being accredited as Business Development Service providers for the Federal Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry/World Bank, GEM project
POSITION : Agronomist
Duties / Responsibilities
- Regular field checks
- Insect, weed & disease monitoring / diagnostics
- Soil moisture status monitoring
- Irrigation scheduling
- Ag chemical, fertilizer & seed recommendations
- Soil sampling Equipment calibration
- Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations
- Solicit customers & increase acres and/or opportunities
- Precision Ag services (including GIS/GPS information)
- Detailed computerized field reports & permanent record keeping
- Crop budgeting & planning
- Provide personal consultation with customers as needed
- Educational / promotional presentations as needed
- Other duties as necessary
Education
- B.Sc or M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Science or any Agricultural related courses.
Experience
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office software, email, internet, spread sheets
- Good diagnostic and decision making skills
- Proven ability to effectively communicate – verbal & written skills
- Demonstrate skills in sales (our agronomists do not sell products – only quality service!)
- Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision
- Desire to serve farmers and others involved in the agriculture industry
- Willingness to work as a team member
- Desire to remain updated with new agricultural trends and technology
- Self-motivation, willingness to learn and good work ethic
- Ability to work outside during heat of day & ability to walk several miles per day
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: Careers@ht-limitedng.net
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