Job Opportunity: Senior Agronomist & Researcher position available at Kerchanshe Trading Company in West Guji (Farm Sites ), Oromia. Agriculture jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Job Purpose:- To do agronomic activities, research, plan & implement farms’ planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques to improving crop yield.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems

• Develops planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

• Researches and promotes agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage,

• Assesses crop production of the farm,

• Evaluates and improves seed quality,

• Carries out laboratory tests of soil, seed, and crop samples,

• Performs quality control for seed caliber and soil standards,

• Visits fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples,

• Tests samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes

• Conduct literature reviews to inform research direction. 
• Design and develop research methodologies, experiments, and surveys. 
• Formulate detailed research objectives and proposals. 
• Collect and organize data through experiments, surveys, interviews, and observational studies.
• Analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data using statistical tools. 
• Write research papers, reports, and summaries for publication and presentation. 
• Present findings at conferences and to stakeholders, management, or clients. 
• Manage research projects from inception to completion, including setting goals and budgets. 
• Maintain accurate research records and databases. 
• Collaborate with other researchers, academic institutions, and industry partners. 

• Keeps detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples,

• Generates reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties,

• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Skills

• BSc or MSc in Agronomy or Horticulture or Plant science or Related fields of studies.
• Special training in  Research methods and/or data analysis has advantageous 

Experience 

• 8 years of relevant experience 

Skills:

• Strong research, analysis and presentation skills,

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Communication skills..

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com  with the subject ‘’Senior Agronomist & Researcher'' Mention the date on the subject line within seven working days from October 15,2025 up to October 22,2025.

‘’ only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’’