At leverage seeds, we are helping farmers maximise their profit. We offer genetically pure seeds of improved crop varieties, affordable fertilizers and agrochemicals, as well as guide farmers on Good Agronomic Practices for bumper harvest. Leverage seeds keeps meeting the demands of a growing world through the use of top-notch agronomic solutions, remote sensing and digital technologies to deliver our promise.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Agronomist

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: 1 year Renewable Contract

Job Details

• Preparation of planting program and work plan for field activities
• Conduct and management of field trials and seed production activities
• Data collection, analysis, and presentation of results to scientific community
• Conduct of laboratory tests on soil, seed, and crop samples
• Establishment of seed and vegetable production fields
• Establishment of demonstration plots for training of farmers on good agronomic practices
• Conduct of germination and seed purity test for seeds.
• Development of quick production guide for crops such tomatoes, cucumber, maize, soybean, rice, and yam.
• Training and supervision of general staff
• Preparation of budget, technical reports, and financial reporting on project activities
• Any other duty assigned by the management

Qualification

• MSc in Agriculture with 1 year of relevant experience or B.Sc in Agriculture or related discipline with not less than 3 years of relevant experience in similar role.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2022.