Number of positions: 1
Duty station: Kyenjojo District, with regular field travel
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Job Purpose
The Agronomist will provide technical leadership for Bulimi’s cocoa production and farmer-support programmes. The position will oversee farmer training, farm establishment, extension support, soil management, agroforestry, pest and disease management and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement technical guidelines for cocoa farm establishment and management.
- Design farmer-training materials, seasonal training plans and practical demonstration activities.
- Train and supervise Field Officers in the delivery of agricultural extension services.
- Provide technical guidance on planting, spacing, shade management, pruning, soil fertility, irrigation, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
- Develop integrated pest and disease management protocols for cocoa farms and nursery operations.
- Conduct soil, crop and farm assessments and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Promote the safe and effective use of organic fertilizers, soil amendments and organic pest-management products.
- Establish demonstration plots and support farmer learning through practical field sessions.
- Monitor farm performance, seedling survival, plant health and farmer adoption of recommended practices.
- Support research, field trials and the documentation of lessons on cocoa production and climate-smart agriculture.
- Provide technical input into the production and quality assurance of organic manure and other agricultural inputs.
- Work closely with nursery, production, field and aggregation teams to maintain quality across the cocoa value chain.
- Prepare technical reports, production forecasts and recommendations for management.
- Build relationships with research institutions, government extension teams and other agricultural partners.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Soil Science or a related field.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in agronomy, crop production or agricultural extension.
- Practical experience in cocoa production, perennial crops or agroforestry is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of organic agriculture, soil fertility management and integrated pest management.
- Experience supervising field teams and delivering farmer training.
- Membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Required Competencies
- Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance for farmers.
- Leadership, coaching and team-supervision skills.
- Strong planning, reporting and data-analysis abilities.
- Commitment to sustainable agriculture and smallholder farmer development.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their application following this link https://forms.gle/HVefq5dtbhBgfkmn6
- A 2-paged and updated curriculum vitae.
- A one-page application or cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications attached to the CV.
- Contact details for at least three professional referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Bulimi is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from qualified women, young professionals, persons with disabilities and candidates from the programme communities are strongly encouraged.
Bulimi does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should not make any payment to any person claiming to represent Bulimi in exchange for employment or preferential consideration.
