Agronomist at Rossland Screening Solutions

Rossland is a recruitment Agency licensed by the Federal Ministry of Labor to offer executive, technical, administrative recruitment services offering high quality, dependable recruitment services. Rossland Screening Solutions is positioned as one of leading privately-held executive recruitment firms in the nation. Over the past few years, Rossland has recruited and placed several executive level positions within the construction and real estate sector. This kind of experience will prove to be valuable for your executive recruitment and outsourcing. At Rossland we share and uphold the mandate of The Nigerian Labour Law Decrees 55/70 and 27/92 (now Acts 110).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist

Location: Ogbomosho, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
• Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
• Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
• Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
• Managing teams of scientists while conducting field visits or laboratory work.
• Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.
• 3 – 10 years work experience.
• Further education and experience may be preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
• Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Sales and presentation skill.

Deadline: 18th March, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: jobs.rossland@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: All applications without a subject line would not be considered.