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Manage and direct nursery staff to cultivate and harvest plants
Manage, supervise and direct nursery or greenhouse staff in executing their nursery functions
Supervise testing of soil condition for growing specific plants
Provide training to the nursery staff in nursery management issues
Develop innovative methods in growing plants
Protect nursery plants from diseases, weeds, insects and pests.
Manage purchases of plant nutrients, seeds and disease control chemicals.
Maintain and manage nursery care equipment in good condition.
Organize nursery shows, exhibitions and events.
Implement the best standards in nursery management issues.

Are you young, dynamic, available to relocate (if applicable) and would like the opportunity to be part of an expanding Malawi Agri Inputs Company that will be offering modern crop solutions using technology and Bio-stimulants and Biological products! This position is based in Malawi but open to the right Candidate with the relevant qualifications and experience.
Duties to include but not limited.
Research new products and add value to expand the business
Providing agronomic advice
Preparation of plant nutrition marketing material
Data analysis
Sales & marketing

Duties include:
Learning line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business
Monitoring the performance progress with management and key trainers

The role will Head up Agronomy, reporting the the Managing Director in country and the Regional Director.
It will cover the below aspects -
Agronomy Planning, Budgets and Reporting
Manage Stakeholders and Farmer Relationships
Control Agronomy Operations to include monitoring crop production and yields, logistics, forestry projects, etc
Customer Relationships and Safety, Health & Environment
Staff Management

The role will take responsibility for the full management of the farming operation, which will oversee the planting, growing & reaping of the crops
Staff management, general maintenance of the farm and equipment

Ensure accurate knowledge or reliable referrals to make recommendations to growers to achieve efficient crop production
Soil sample fields including multiple depth sampling, sampling by geo-reference and multiple site sampling in the event of changes in soil texture
Manage field trials, plant physiology and irrigation practices Scout customer fields for weed, insects, disease and nutrition issues
Ensure that application of seeding, fertility and pesticide occurs when weather conditions are optimal
Gather, compile, analyze and interpret test results and prepare progress reports
Analyze crop claim issues as necessary
Document field evaluation of seed, chemical, specialty products and fertilizers
Provide agronomic training for staff responsible for sales and marketing
Assist with agronomic budgeting and cost monitoring
Interact with suppliers, applicators and agronomy laboratories
Remain up to date on crop nutrition and protection technology

The role will take responsibility for growth aspects from initial construction of the Greenhouses which will cover 10 hectares, to planting, reaping, and also cloning of seeds, staff management, etc

This position will cover all aspects of sales and requires someone which a strong technical and irrigation background

Supporting Agriculturists by collecting various agri-samples (soil, leaves, water etc). and duties include

Collect soil, water, leave, petiole etc samples from various farms as per schedule.
Complete necessary paperwork for every sample collected by accurately capturing data on the relevant forms.
Forward paperwork and samples to the relevant lab and person.

Duties:
Supervise employees in charge of dairy production and oversee daily operations.
Record information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports.
Plan, develop and implement policies
Monitor the breeding and rearing of livestock

The ideal Zambian Candidate should be energetic, willing to learn and take instructions and directions with a positive result. Computer skills (especially excel) are required however this position involves majority of time spend in the fields (no matter the weather). Remuneration is flexible and TBC for successful Candidates. This position does not include accommodation Duties to include:
Direct and coordinate worker activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and record-keeping.
Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments.
Record information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports.
Procurement of machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.

The Successful Candidate will supervise leaf cultivation, harvesting, curing, fermentation, sortation and packing.

Makes frequent farm visits to assist farmers with technical agronomic advice;
Monitors inputs disbursement to farmers;
Maintain detailed notes related to crops produced
Drive change through the continuous improvement process and constantly assess what's working well and what's not, making changes as needed
Monitors data capturing and filing of all contract documents;
Monitors farm cash flows and progress on the farm.
Makes quotations and ordering of fertilisers and chemicals
Evaluates farmers productivity
Makes farmers trainings and development support
Engages with suppliers of chemicals and fertilisers on farmer training and development
Sets yield and quality standards for the contract scheme

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all technical items on the farm.
In order to carry out these responsibilities the Technical Manager would be required to implement a tabulated and recorded system to ensure the regular servicing and check-up of all machinery, vehicles and equipment.
WORKSHOP: All vehicles, machinery and equipment will be centrally managed out of central workshops. The workshop will be in a neat and organized, tools and equipment will be maintained at the highest level possible.
IRRIGATION: The Technical Manager will be responsible for all irrigation maintenance and good service records should be maintained.
FACTORY: Ensure maintenance in the factory is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
ELECTRICAL: The Technical Manager will be responsible for the maintenance of all electrical components within the company.
LOGISTICS: The Technical Manager will be responsible for keeping the farms supplied with necessary machinery in a timely fashion
CONTRACT ARTISANS: The Technical Manager will be responsible for the supervision of contract artisans including builders, plumbers, carpenters, etc.
Preparation of Technical Reports.
Maintain Financial Control and adhere to budgets.
Provide a technical report of the previous month. These reports will include work completed and work in progress with estimated completion dates.
Initiate purchasing procedure for required spares/consumables, and follow-up.
Ensure a minimum stock level of spares and avoid unnecessary purchasing.
Maintain and improve on systems designed to reduce wastage and theft.
Create and follow an audit calendar and inventory schedule.
Constant check where internal process could be improved.
Responsible for the safety and welfare of all personnel employed within all technical departments.
Ensure that the working environments are, at least, to the minimum standards as set down in Tanzania Labour Law.
Ensure that all necessary protective clothing is provided to all employees taking into consideration the dangers relative to their work.
Ensure regular training in health and safety procedures.
Ensure that some of your employees are trained on fire extinguisher operation and at least at any one shift there is a trained person to handle fire accidents.
Ensure that some employees are trained on first aid and available on all shifts to confront possible delivery of first aid services.
CERTIFICATION
To ensure that all staff within the technical department are aware of the UTZ certification standard and to maintain all records to acceptable standards.
Ensure that all sprayers are operationally safe and are calibrated as per UTZ requirements.