Titre du poste

Senior Agronomist – Greenhouse and Open Field Vegetable Production - Kyikusa Luwero

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Position : Senior Agronomist – Greenhouse and Open Field Vegetable Production - Kyikusa Luwero

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Agronomist to lead and manage both greenhouse and open-field vegetable production. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in commercial greenhouse systems and open-field farming, with a particular focus on sweet pepper (capsicum) and other high-value vegetables.
This role requires deep technical agronomy knowledge, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive productivity, quality, and profitability in a commercial farming environment.
Key Responsibilities
Crop Production & Agronomy

  • Plan, manage, and optimize greenhouse and open-field vegetable production cycles, with a strong focus on sweet pepper.
  • Develop and implement crop calendars, planting schedules, and harvest plans.
  • Oversee all agronomic practices including land preparation, transplanting, pruning, trellising, irrigation, fertigation, and harvesting.
  • Monitor crop growth, yields, and quality, and implement corrective actions where required.

Greenhouse Management

  • Manage greenhouse climate control (temperature, humidity, ventilation, shading).
  • Design and implement fertigation programs based on crop stage, EC, and pH requirements.
  • Ensure optimal use of substrates, growing media, and irrigation systems.
  • Supervise grafting, nursery management, and seedling production where applicable.

Pest, Disease & Nutrition Management

  • Develop and execute Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for both greenhouse and open field.
  • Diagnose nutrient deficiencies, pest infestations, and disease outbreaks and apply appropriate control measures.
  • Ensure safe, effective, and compliant use of agrochemicals.
  • Maintain records of pesticide, fertilizer, and input usage.

Team Leadership & Training

  • Supervise and train farm supervisors, technicians, and field workers.
  • Build capacity within the farm team through hands-on training and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Enforce good agricultural practices (GAP), hygiene, and safety standards.

Yield Optimization & Reporting

  • Track production data including yields, losses, input costs, and labor efficiency.
  • Prepare regular agronomy and production reports for management.
  • Recommend innovations, technologies, and best practices to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards, export requirements, and certification schemes where applicable (e.g., GlobalG.A.P.).
  • Maintain traceability and production records suitable for audits and inspections.

 

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Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5–7 years’ proven experience managing commercial vegetable production.
  • Strong hands-on experience in greenhouse vegetable production, especially sweet pepper.
  • Practical experience in open-field vegetable farming.
  • Solid understanding of fertigation, EC/pH management, and irrigation systems.

Preferred Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualification in Agronomy or Horticulture.
  • Experience managing large-scale or export-oriented farms.
  • Familiarity with East African growing conditions is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical agronomy and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent planning, organization, and reporting abilities.
  • Proven leadership and team management capability.
  • Ability to work independently and take full ownership of production outcomes.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Performance Indicators

  • Crop yield and quality targets achieved.
  • Reduction in pest, disease, and input-related losses.
  • Efficient use of fertilizers, water, and agrochemicals.
  • Staff productivity and adherence to SOPs.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
  • Additional benefits may include accommodation, meals, and performance-based incentives (where applicable).

Job criteria for job ad : Senior Agronomist – Greenhouse and Open Field Vegetable Production - Kyikusa Luwero

  • Job category :
    Management - R&D, project management - Services
  • Industries :
    Agriculture, fishing, aquaculture
  • Employment type : Fixed-term contract
  • Region : Rest of Uganda
  • City : Kyikusa Luwero
  • Remote work :
    No
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 2
  • Salary expectations :
    < UGX 1,000,000
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Agronomy
  • farm management
  • Team Management
  • Organic Farming
  • Management
  • Irrigation
  • Design
  • Leadership
  • Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Compliance
  • Certification
  • Training
  • Safety
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Kyikusa Luwero, Ouganda
Date de publication
19 décembre 2025
Valide jusqu’au
17 février 2026
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