Agronomist

Background

Nava Avocado Limited invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results-oriented professionals for the following positions at its operations in Kawambwa District, Luapula Province.

Role Purpose

To provide technical agronomic support to crop production through effective monitoring and management of crop nutrition, soil health, pests, diseases and other factors affecting yield, quality and long-term crop performance.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Monitor crop health and provide timely agronomic recommendations.
• Develop and support implementation of crop nutrition and fertiliser programmes.
• Monitor soil, leaf and other analytical results and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Conduct regular field inspections to identify pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and crop-development concerns.
• Recommend appropriate corrective interventions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Support development and implementation of integrated pest and disease-management programmes.
• Monitor effectiveness of fertiliser, chemical and crop-protection applications.
• Support development of crop-management protocols and technical operating standards.
• Analyse field and production information to identify factors influencing yield and fruit quality.
• Maintain accurate agronomic records and technical reports.
• Provide technical training and guidance to Production teams.
• Support compliance with GlobalG.A.P., food-safety, environmental and responsible chemical-use requirements.
• Keep abreast of developments in crop nutrition, crop protection and horticultural production practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Horticulture or a related discipline.
• At least 3–5 years’ practical agronomic experience in a commercial agricultural environment.
• Strong knowledge of plant nutrition, soil fertility, pests and diseases.
• Experience developing or implementing fertiliser and crop-protection programmes.
• Understanding of fertigation and nutrient delivery through irrigation systems will be advantageous.
• Experience with horticultural, fruit or perennial crops will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to interpret soil, leaf and other laboratory analysis results.
• Good analytical, computer and report-writing skills.

Additional Notes

Nava Avocado Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from all suitably qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor crop health and provide timely agronomic recommendations.
• Develop and support implementation of crop nutrition and fertiliser programmes.
• Monitor soil, leaf and other analytical results and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Conduct regular field inspections to identify pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and crop-development concerns.
• Recommend appropriate corrective interventions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Support development and implementation of integrated pest and disease-management programmes.
• Monitor effectiveness of fertiliser, chemical and crop-protection applications.
• Support development of crop-management protocols and technical operating standards.
• Analyse field and production information to identify factors influencing yield and fruit quality.
• Maintain accurate agronomic records and technical reports.
• Provide technical training and guidance to Production teams.
• Support compliance with GlobalG.A.P., food-safety, environmental and responsible chemical-use requirements.
• Keep abreast of developments in crop nutrition, crop protection and horticultural production practices.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of plant nutrition, soil fertility, pests and diseases.
• Experience developing or implementing fertiliser and crop-protection programmes.
• Understanding of fertigation and nutrient delivery through irrigation systems will be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret soil, leaf and other laboratory analysis results.
• Good analytical, computer and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Horticulture or a related discipline.
• At least 3–5 years’ practical agronomic experience in a commercial agricultural environment.
• Experience with horticultural, fruit or perennial crops will be a strong advantage.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
• Copies of relevant validated academic and professional qualifications; and
• A brief cover letter clearly indicating the position being applied for.

Applications should be submitted no later than 16th September 2026 clearly stating the position being applied.

Candidates should only apply for positions for which they substantially meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.