Agronomist Consultant, High Value Crop (HVC) ProductionNew!

• Produce a crop technical production manual covering varieties, planting windows and yield benchmarks for chilli, groundnut, sunflower, soybean and chia.
• Document site selection, soil requirements and rotation guidance for each crop.
• Map crop stages, describing what good and poor performance look like and how to recover.
• Define standard input packages and agronomic recommendations for the Long Rains 2027 season.
• Strengthen and review Tupande's extension materials with crop-specific technical content.
• Build field staff capability through training and coaching.
• Provide up to five days of as-needed in-season support during the season.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in agronomy, agriculture or a related field.
• Deep hands-on expertise in chilli, groundnut, sunflower, soybean and chia production.
• Experience working with smallholder farmers and extension systems.
• Experience producing technical manuals or training materials.
• Available for a part-time, deliverable-based engagement of up to 15 days.

Skills & Competencies:

• Crop agronomy and production practice.
• Technical writing and manual development.
• Training and extension delivery.
• Data and yield benchmarking.
• Farmer-centred advisory work.