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Horticulture Agronomist job at Pearl of Africa Oil and Nut Company
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Aug-08
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Horticulture Agronomist 2025-08-07T09:21:50+00:00 Pearl of Africa Oil and Nut Company https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://ugandairlines.com/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Agronomist 2025-08-15T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 We are hiring a skilled and experienced vegetable Agronomist to manage and optimize the cultivation of key crops: tomatoes, green pepper, onions, cabbages, and watermelon.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of practical experience, a strong sales background (local & export), and a proven track record of implementing innovative, sustainable farming practices. This is a field-based role that demands commitment, adaptability, and strong leadership in rural environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crop Management
✔ Oversee full crop cycle from planning to harvest
✔ Implement crop rotation and soil health strategies
✔ Monitor crop health and lead pest/disease control
Sales & Marketing
✔ Drive sales for local and export markets
✔ Build and manage buyer and distributor relationships
✔ Track market trends and adapt production accordingly
Innovation & Sustainability
✔ Introduce modern farming tech and techniques
✔ Test new varieties and methods
✔ Uphold safety and environmental standards
Team Leadership
✔ Train and supervise farm staff and junior agronomists
✔ Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and finance teams
✔ Manage schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
Reporting & Compliance
✔ Maintain detailed records of farm and sales performance
✔ Present regular reports to management
✔ Ensure compliance with agricultural and quality regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
✔ Bachelor's or Master’s in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field
✔ Minimum 5 years experience with vegetables (especially tomatoes, green pepper, onions, cabbage, watermelon)
✔ Sales & marketing experience (local + export)
✔ Strong leadership, innovation mindset, and rural adaptability
✔ Familiar with sustainable practices and modern agri-tech
✔ Data-driven, analytical, and computer literate
✔ Fluent in English; local languages are a plus
Compensation: Contract-based with performance-linked pay tied to sales volume. Details will be discussed during interviews. JOB-6894702e7dfd3 Vacancy title:
Horticulture Agronomist Jobs at:
Pearl of Africa Oil and Nut Company Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025 Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: We are hiring a skilled and experienced vegetable Agronomist to manage and optimize the cultivation of key crops: tomatoes, green pepper, onions, cabbages, and watermelon.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of practical experience, a strong sales background (local & export), and a proven track record of implementing innovative, sustainable farming practices. This is a field-based role that demands commitment, adaptability, and strong leadership in rural environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crop Management
✔ Oversee full crop cycle from planning to harvest
✔ Implement crop rotation and soil health strategies
✔ Monitor crop health and lead pest/disease control
Sales & Marketing
✔ Drive sales for local and export markets
✔ Build and manage buyer and distributor relationships
✔ Track market trends and adapt production accordingly
Innovation & Sustainability
✔ Introduce modern farming tech and techniques
✔ Test new varieties and methods
✔ Uphold safety and environmental standards
Team Leadership
✔ Train and supervise farm staff and junior agronomists
✔ Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and finance teams
✔ Manage schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
Reporting & Compliance
✔ Maintain detailed records of farm and sales performance
✔ Present regular reports to management
✔ Ensure compliance with agricultural and quality regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
✔ Bachelor's or Master’s in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field
✔ Minimum 5 years experience with vegetables (especially tomatoes, green pepper, onions, cabbage, watermelon)
✔ Sales & marketing experience (local + export)
✔ Strong leadership, innovation mindset, and rural adaptability
✔ Familiar with sustainable practices and modern agri-tech
✔ Data-driven, analytical, and computer literate
✔ Fluent in English; local languages are a plus
Compensation: Contract-based with performance-linked pay tied to sales volume. Details will be discussed during interviews. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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