We, Balaton Agro Investment plc, are building up an integrated dairy farm located 160 km south-west of Addis Ababa close to Welkite. We are starting our own forage production on a current 141 ha, which we intend to increase to 500 ha in phase 1. For the cattle beside some hay and ‘cut & carry’ feeding main focus is silage conservation.
We search for a Farm Forage Agronomist
Job Requirements
We expect
- University degree (PhD or Master) in agronomy, agricultural science, plant production with a very strong focus on forage and grassland management
- We want to encourage multiple applications, a minimum of 2 years relevant experience for PhDs and over 5 years for Masters is necessary.
- Proven track-record of work field experiences and management skills
- Any international work and study experience abroad would be an asset
- Choosing suitable species and cultivars, rotation design, seed density and spacing, growth and development monitoring, proper weed, pest and disease control, timing of harvest
- Background in soil tillage, mitigate soil erosion, soil water issues, i.e. drainage/irrigation
- Impact of fertilization on soil nutrient level, crop need, pH, and soil organic matter linked with applying certain fertilizer, lime and manure
- Support domestic sourcing of these quality crop-field input needed
- Set up and maintain fencing, guarding and prevent stealing of crops; planting hedgerows
- Ensure all paperwork, computerized records and daily reporting of field work, harvest data, cost plan and control to management by clear communication and listings using Excel
- Fulfil, implement, insist (particular work safety) and follow all legal requirement and obligation of the state authorities of field-farm operations
- Medium term we intend to develop up to a vocational training location in cooperation with Universities also as an opportunity for you to be involved
Personal skills
- Pro-active, self-motivated, hands-on approach problem solving and highly organized
- Being willing to learn and to develop further as part of an international team setting
- You would work closely and report to a German farm manager permanently on-site
- We support any meaningful further formal professional qualification and training
- International consultants will provide guidelines, training and production controlling tools
- Direct, highly respectful but clearly instruct and motivate staff for field work
- Maintain a clean and tidy work environment, fulfil any hygiene measure set for a dairy farm
- Language skills must be excellent English and Amharic
- Driving license and clean driving record
- Pay will be determined by skills, experience and references
How to Apply
Please submit your application consisting of a motivation letter, your resume listing education, vocational training, subjects studied, and work experience proven by certificates and licenses, Letter of References and/or References to contact, your salary expectation and availability to start at what date.
Please email full application solely all in one PDF-file to Balaton Agro Investment plc, Addis Ababa, [email protected] until 10th July 2020
More Information
- Address Welkite, SNNPR
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc