Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 24, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
MANYONYO IRRIGATION COMPANY LIMITED
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Profile Manyonyo Irrigation Company Limited, established by the government of the Republic of Zambia in 2012 to assist smallholder farmers in Chikankata district who are fully engaged in sugarcane cultivation, is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill in the position below:
AGRONOMIST
Job Purpose Identify and implement the best ways to plant, harvest, and cultivate sugarcane, regardless of the climate, and report to the General Manager. .

Key Responsibilities
• Study plants and soil in order to develop better planting, cultivation, and harvestingtechniques and ultimately improve crop yield.
• Keep detailed records of testing samples and other findings discovered during experimentations.
• Handle all cane growing, harvesting and haulage operations.
• Maintain irrigation, road and drainage infrastructure.
• Manage agricultural machinery and equipment (whether owned or leased or contracted).
• Order materials required for the company and control stock levels.
• Prepare and monitor annual and seasonal operational budgets.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports to the General Manager and the Board of Directors.
• Implement safety and health management systems.
• Aim at obtaining maximum production at minimum cost.
• Initiate newer techniques in soil management processes.
• Deliver lectures to workmates and stakeholders on soil and crop management

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications and Experience A candidate in possession of the following will be deemed most desirable:
• A Diploma in Agronomy, Agriculture, or other related field.
• A prior work experience of at least 3 years in the same field.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel and reside within the local community.
• Be between 25 to 35 years of age and in good health Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
• Good technical, organizational and interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity.
• Experience in dealing with smallholder farmers will be an added advantage.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the above specifications should apply by 15th of July 2019, enclosing their detailed CV (together with references), certified copies of educational and professional qualifications, contact address, phone number and email address to:
The General Manager Manyonyo Irrigation Company Limited P.O. Box 670574, Mazabuka Email address: man.irrigation@yahoo.co.uk Cell: +26 0974 606 335/ 0978 484 978

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