Agronomy Expert
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The Agronomy Expert will lead technical interventions in horticulture and wheat production across Ethiopia, providing field support, training, and innovation to boost yields, quality, and sustainability for youth and smallholder farmers.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise on soil fertility, crop rotation, irrigation, pest management, and post-harvest for horticulture and wheat
- Support farmers in adopting improved horticultural practices and quality standards
- Introduce improved seed varieties, mechanization, and climate‑resilient techniques for wheat
- Train farmers, cooperatives, and youth enterprises on modern agronomy and digital tools
- Collaborate with universities, research institutions, and extension services to pilot and scale innovations
- Establish monitoring frameworks for productivity gains and adoption rates
- Engage government agencies, NGOs, and private sector actors to align interventions with national priorities
Skills Required
soil fertility managementcrop rotationirrigation efficiencyintegrated pest managementpost-harvest handlinghorticultural practiceswheat seed varietiesmechanization techniquesclimate-resilient practicesfarmer trainingdigital agriculture toolsstakeholder engagementsystems thinkingleadershipfacilitationcommunication
Fields of Study
- Agronomy
- Crop Science
- Plant Science
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to sossahelhrm@gmail.com, including the job position in the subject line. Find contact details below.