Senior Agronomist Fruit & cash Crop Officer

Job Description

Location: Gambela & Bonga

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable / Attractive

Guarantor Requirement: Selected candidates must be able to provide a sufficient guarantor according to company requirements.

Application Period: Within 15 consecutive working days from the date of announcement.

 Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and implement field trials to evaluate fertilizer products and validate agronomic recommendations.

• Develop crop-specific fertilizer recommendations based on soil analysis, local agronomic conditions, and crop performance data.

• Lead the standardization of field protocols and contribute to the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for agronomic activities.

• Supervise and support the activities of field agronomists and technical officers, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timelines.

• Prepare annual agronomic work plans, including activity schedules, budgets, and performance indicators.

• Coordinate and maintain accurate records of all soil sampling, analysis, and fertilizer recommendation efforts across projects.

• Contribute to the development and review of new fertilizer formulations in collaboration with technical teams.

• Lead the design and delivery of technical training sessions for junior agronomists and field teams.

• Produce technical training materials and documentation to support knowledge transfer and capacity building.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret agronomic data to support decision-making and continuous improvement of field programs.

• Participate in proposal development, technical documentation, and reporting activities in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of agronomic programs and propose corrective actions when needed.

• Represent the organization in technical meetings, research review sessions, and sectoral workshops at national and regional levels.

• Organize and lead regular in-house training workshops for agronomy teams to foster professional development.

• Attend external conferences and knowledge-sharing events to maintain technical leadership and promote institutional collaboration.

• Provide technical support to regional and global agronomic initiatives led by the organization across its network.

Job Requirements

Education

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or  related field is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in agronomy, field research, crop management, or agricultural advisory roles, preferably within a multinational, development-oriented, or agribusiness context.

How To Apply

Qualified and interested applicants may apply through one of the following methods:

• In Person: Submit your CV, non-returnable copies of your educational credentials, and work experience documents to the Abeba Gidey Trading House PLC Head Office, Human Resources Department, Office No. 04, located on the road from Kera to Gotera, in front of the Pepsi Factory.

• Via Email: Send your CV, educational documents, and work experience documents as a single PDF file to job@abebagroups.com or agbghr12@gmail.com.

• Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should Apply through ethio jobs online application plate form within 15 working days from the date of this vacancy announcement.