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Nafasi ya kazi :- CEO/ Senior Agronomist  at Tabono Consult Limited November 2024

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CEO/ Senior Agronomist 

Work place: Dodoma

Reporting to: Company Directors  

Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities: 

The CEO will be the Senior agronomist of a large-scale sunflower farming company and will  be responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of the company’s farming  operations across approximately 2,000 acres of farms. This includes ensuring that daily  operations run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining the highest agricultural standards.  The CEO will lead and supervise a team of agronomists and a large workforce of farm  laborers, coordinating their efforts to ensure the successful execution of all key farming  processes, such as land preparation, cultivation, clearing, harrowing, planting, and  harvesting.

The CEO must also anticipate and address potential agricultural challenges, including growth  issues, pests, diseases, and the effective use of pesticides and insecticides. Strategic planning  is essential, as is ensuring that all farming operations align with the company’s long-term  goals, emphasizing productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the CEO will oversee budget planning and ensure  financial discipline by identifying cost-effective solutions to optimize operations. The role  involves regular financial reporting to company directors.

Qualifications:  

  • 10 years or more of experience working in big farms 1000 acers and above
  • A degree in Agriculture / Farming / Machinery or related degree
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of the Farming process (preferably sunflower farming and agriculture) i.e cultivation, harrowing, planting, seeds, pesticides,  irrigation and operation of irrigation systems
  • Deep knowledge and understanding in farm equipment & machinery, tractors and

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  • Knowledge and experience in market pricing and cost: renting & buying agriculture machinery, seeds pricing, labor cost, land cost, irrigation systems and water,  electricity cost.
  • Managerial skills and experience, able to successfully manage employees, junior managers and farm labor on a daily basis to achieve best results.
  • Budget planning and financial management, strong ability to negotiate cost and prices in order to meet company budget goals.
  • Hardworking, honest, responsible and accountable.
  • Has a strong ability to see the big picture, plan ahead and understand company needs and goals.
  • Must be fluent in English, speaking and writing.

Send CV to: [email protected]

Subject: SENIOR AGRONOMIST

Deadline: 04th December 2024

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