Senior Agronomist – Greenhouse & Open Field Vegetable Production

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Agronomy

• Plan, manage, and optimise greenhouse and open-field vegetable production cycles, with a strong focus on sweet pepper.
• Develop and implement crop calendars, planting schedules, and harvest plans.
• Oversee all agronomic practices, including land preparation, transplanting, pruning, trellising, irrigation, fertigation, and harvesting.
• Monitor crop growth, yields, and quality, and implement corrective actions where required.

Greenhouse Management

• Manage greenhouse climate control (temperature, humidity, ventilation, shading).
• Design and implement fertigation programs based on crop stage, EC, and pH requirements.
• Ensure optimal use of substrates, growing media, and irrigation systems.
• Supervise grafting, nursery management, and seedling production where applicable.

Pest, Disease & Nutrition Management

• Develop and execute Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for both greenhouse and open field.
• Diagnose nutrient deficiencies, pest infestations, and disease outbreaks and apply appropriate control measures.
• Ensure safe, effective, and compliant use of agrochemicals.
• Maintain records of pesticide, fertiliser, and input usage.

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise and train farm supervisors, technicians, and field workers.
• Build capacity within the farm team through hands-on training and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Enforce good agricultural practices (GAP), hygiene, and safety standards.

Yield Optimisation & Reporting

• Track production data including yields, losses, input costs, and labour efficiency.
• Prepare regular agronomy and production reports for management.
• Recommend innovations, technologies, and best practices to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, export requirements, and certification schemes where applicable (e.g., GlobalG.A.P.).
• Maintain traceability and production records suitable for audits and inspections.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

• College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ proven experience managing commercial vegetable production.
• Strong hands-on experience in greenhouse vegetable production, lovely pepper.
• Practical experience in open-field vegetable farming.
• Solid understanding of fertigation, EC/pH management, and irrigation systems.

Preferred Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Agronomy or Horticulture.
• Experience managing large-scale or export-oriented farms.
• Familiarity with East African growing conditions is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical agronomy and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and reporting abilities.
• Proven leadership and team management capability.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of production outcomes.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Performance Indicators

• Crop yield and quality targets achieved.
• Reduction in pest, disease, and input-related losses.
• Efficient use of fertilisers, water, and agrochemicals.
• Staff productivity and adherence to SOPs

How to Apply:

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