Vacancy Announcement-Tea Agronomist

RugabanoOutgrowers Services Ltd. (ROS) is seeking to recruit a qualified, detail
oriented, dynamic and self-motivated individual to take up the role of Tea Agronomist. Reporting to the General Manager, the role shall have the following keyresponsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in farmer sensitization and awarenessactivities, farmerregistration and land mapping and ensure accurate information is obtained are maintained.

• Provide effective tea extension services and sustainable farmer training to
  the farmers including training on the plucking of quality leaves.

• Conduct field visits to ensure timely preparation of land for new planting, all planting out of
  seedlings is done professionally and proper aftercare maintenance is achieved.

• Participate in Mother Bush selection and preparation of tea cuttings.

• Ensure proper nursery development and management that leads to successful tea seedling propagation.

• Coordinate plucking regimes and ensure timely weighing, collection and transportation of green leaf. This should include ensuring collection centres are adequately equipped with required electronic weighing and recording equipment.

• Participate in the timely distribution and application of farm inputs, ensuring all inputs are accounted for.

• Maintain an accurate record of farmer details and allocated inputs in assigned area of
  operation.

• Timely preparation and submission of required weekly and monthly reports.

• Fertilization, soil analysis, and plant needs calculations.

• Ensure proper control of pest/diseases.

• Ensure proper manual/mechanicalpruning is done.

• Ensure Manual/mechanical Harvesting is done and that thereis properleaf quality grading and selection.

• Timely respond to farmer queries and complaints and escalate potential grievance issues to the General Manager.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager from time to time.

Qualifications, skills and Competencies.

• A minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness or other related agricultural studies. 

• At least 3 years professional experience working as in field extension services to farmers in the tea industry or agricultural production unit.

• Fluency in both English and Kinyarwanda is preferred.

• Ability to work in a rural setting and under minimal supervision.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good organization skills with the ability to complete assigned tasks with set deadlines.

Job Application procedure

All interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their applications with a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of their academic and professional certificates the apply button below no
later than 13thMarch2026.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.