Tea Agronomist

Tea Agronomist

 

The Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company (ROS) has been established to support the 6,000 smallholder tea farming families.

 

 

https://www.thewoodfoundation.org.uk/venture-philanthropy-in-africa/rwanda/rugabano/

 

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.