Agronomist

We Are Hiring!
Agronomist
1. Overall Job Purpose
The Agronomist will play a key role in advancing sustainable tobacco production in Zimbabwe by conducting applied research and providing expert agronomic advice to growers and stakeholders. The successful candidate will implement research trials, develop cost
• effective and environmentally responsible crop management strategies, supervise technical staff, and disseminate knowledge to support improved productivity and resilience in the tobacco sector.

Key Responsibilities:
2. Job Description
• Research Planning and Implementation: Plan, design, and execute agronomic research trials in accordance with approved project
3. outlines.
Trial Management: Supervise field and laboratory trials, ensure proper application of fertilizers, growth regulators, herbicides, and other inputs, and oversee accurate data collection.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Compile, analyse, and write up research findings; contribute to weekly, monthly, and annual divisional
reports.
Advisory Services: Provide technical advice and training to growers and other stakeholders; assist in diagnosis of crop disorders.
Knowledge Dissemination: Present research findings locally and internationally; publish in reputable peer
• reviewed journals.
Sustainability and Compliance: Promote responsible and sustainable agronomic practices under changing environmental and
industry conditions.

Requirements, Experience, and Attributes

2. Job Description
• Research Planning and Implementation: Plan, design, and execute agronomic research trials in accordance with approved project
3. outlines.
Trial Management: Supervise field and laboratory trials, ensure proper application of fertilizers, growth regulators, herbicides, and other inputs, and oversee accurate data collection.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Compile, analyse, and write up research findings; contribute to weekly, monthly, and annual divisional
reports.
Advisory Services: Provide technical advice and training to growers and other stakeholders; assist in diagnosis of crop disorders.
Knowledge Dissemination: Present research findings locally and internationally; publish in reputable peer
• reviewed journals.
Sustainability and Compliance: Promote responsible and sustainable agronomic practices under changing environmental and
industry conditions.

4. Application Process. Interested candidates should send an application letter, a detailed CV, and certified copies of Requirements addressed to hr@kutsaga.co.zw not later than the 15th of December 2025. Clearly indicating in block letters, the position "Agronomist". Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Kutsaga Research is dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.