Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 02 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Role Purpose
• Support Technical Field Scientists (TFS) with all technical trial activities in Zambia, equipment maintenance and management of stores.

Accountabilities
Trial management and execution:
• Accurate chemical product measuring according to protocol.
• Loading of equipment and necessary material required.
• Pegging of trials.
• Calibration of sprayers.
• Harvesting of trials.
• Spraying/application of trials.
• Spray pathways.
• Maintenance of sites – e.g., spraying, weed control, etc.
• Data collection.

Management of chemical sample storeroom and CPD equipment
Chemical store:
• Ensure accurate record keeping of all products.
• Keep up to date inventory of all chemical products in the storeroom.
• Ensure all chemicals are labelled.
Equipment.
• Maintenance, servicing, and cleaning of equipment
• Ensure equipment is correctly stored
General store maintenance
• Clean store facility.
• Maintain good hygienic standards.
• Adhere to HSE standards.
• Support the Technical Field Scientist with technical and demonstration trials.
• Have a close working relationship with the Technical Field Scientist, Commercial colleagues and take ownership to build own technical knowledge.

Training And Seminars
• On the job training on various aspects related to the job.

Qualifications
Knowledge Skills & Experience
Critical Knowledge:
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture.
• Basic crop, weeds, pests, disease & product knowledge.
• Basic equipment knowledge.
• Basic principles of trials.
• Basic understanding of pest and diseases.
• Basic knowledge of digital tools.
• Working knowledge of microscope use.
• In possession of valid driver’s license.

Additional Information
Skills:
• Work independently.
• Reliable.
• Problem identification and solving.
• Working long hours in peak seasons.
• High degree of patience.
• Attention to detail.
• Speak at least English.
• Work respectful with farmers and other stakeholders.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

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