Suba Agro Trading & Engineering Co. Ltd Agronomist – Hortculture Jobs in Tanzania

Suba Agro Trading & Engineering Co. Ltd Agronomist – Hortculture Jobs in Tanzania


Overview

  • Suba Agro Trading & Engineering Co. Ltd is the leading company in agricultural services, research and production of certified hybrid Seeds, fertilizers and other Agro-chemicals.

  • With more than 20 years in the agricultural business, the company has been playing amajor role in growing farmers and revolutionizing agricultural sector in Tanzania and neighboring countries.

  • For fulfilling the requirements of its horticultural project in Babati Manyara, the company is looking for a competent individual to service the project.

  • For qualified applicants, we welcome you to apply for the following position below: Agronomist – Hortculture

    Job Summary

  • The Agronomist-Horticulture will work with Management in horticultural crops planning, soil assessment and irrigation facilities .

    Job Description

    Work with Management in horticultural crops planning, soil assessment and irrigation facilities

    • Administer crops requirements depending results of soil analysis.

    • Supervise seeds selection, crops production, evaluation and reporting.

    • Manage production quality, safety measures and field personnel

    • Monitor all agronomic practices prone to production e.g. fertilizers, crop protection, proper spacing, land preparation etc.

    • Ensure effective land utilization, cost efficiency and agro-inputs management.

    • Coordinating all aspects of the assigned small and large company projects.

    • Supervise field team and work closely with sales, accounts and project management.

    • Understand mechanical/automated system projects and their requirements.

    • Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, prints, specifications and related documents.

    • Identify material and time requirements by studying specifications, plans, proposals and related documents.

    • Compute costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements.

    • Resolve
    discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

    • Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.

    • Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data.

    • Work closely with the accounting department and understand accounting practices.

    • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    • Communicate and interact with third party vendors.

    • Communicate and present through email, phone, and web-based screen share meetings.

    • Present findings through email, phone, web, and face to face meetings.

    • Report to management as needed.

    • Create and maintain project documentation.

    • Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and data.
    • Ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.

    • Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by management.

    Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities required)

    • Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, Agriculture, or any other relevant qualification.

    • 3-5 years of experience in the Horticultural industry or knowledge of horticultural equipment.

    • Working knowledge in relevant computer software.

    • Understanding of accounting and financial concepts.

    • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

    • High organizational skills and strong ability to multitask and work as part of a team.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • The company provide accommodation, water and electricity. Applicants in this position must be willing to live in the village.

    How to Apply

  • For interested applicants, forward your CV and Cover letter to: subarecruitment@gmail.com or drop your application to:
    The Human Resources Manager,
    Suba Agro Trading & Engineering Company Ltd,
    8 th Floor, NSSF Kaloleni Building,
    P.O Box 14702, Arusha, Tanzania.
    Deadline: 25th August, 2020 closing hours 16:00hrs

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