Agronomist

Job Description

Job Title:   Agronomist

Reports To: Farm Manager

Duty Station: Omtic Farm, Gamo Zone, Gerese Woreda, Koshale Kebele

 Organizational Profile

Omotic General Trading PLC is a diversified Ethiopian private company operating across the agriculture, hospitality, import–export, distribution, and general trade sectors.

The company undertakes large-scale commercial farming, specializing in banana, maize production and integrated agricultural operations at its farms in Arbaminch, Wozeka and Koshale, Southern Ethiopia. It also involves in cattle fattening, Bee keeping. Its hospitality portfolio includes Paradise Lodge and other hotel and resort services designed to serve both domestic and international guests.

Across its operations, Omotic General Trading applies modern management practices, agricultural mechanization, and commercially driven approaches—even in remote and challenging environments. The company is committed to improving productivity, promoting sustainable growth, and creating long-term value for its customers, partners, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

Summary of the position

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Agronomist to support commercial farm operations. The Agronomist will be responsible for technical supervision and monitoring of crop production from land preparation through harvesting, with a focus on productivity, quality, efficient input utilization and cost-effective production. S/he reports to the Farm Manager.

Major Crops: Maize, Mung Bean, Sesame, Banana, Onion, Pepper, Watermelon and other crops as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise crop production activities, including land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, weeding, crop protection and harvesting.
• Monitor crop growth and ensure appropriate agronomic practices for field crops, banana and vegetables.
• Manage soil fertility, irrigation, weeds, pests and diseases, including IPM and safe agrochemical application.
• Supervise field operations and farm labor to ensure timely and quality completion of activities.
• Monitor crop yield, production, input utilization and costs, identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate field records and prepare regular production and agronomic reports.
• Ensure compliance with Good Agricultural Practices, environmental requirements and occupational health and safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor