Agronomist

Job Description

Provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, and monitoring of crop production and climate-smart agriculture interventions under VOSIEDA projects. The Agronomist supports smallholder farmers and producer groups to improve productivity, soil health, crop quality, post-harvest practices, and resilience through field-based advisory services, training, demonstration plots, and evidence-based agronomic planning. Lead agronomic planning and field implementation of crop production, soil fertility, seed systems, water and land management, and climate-smart agriculture activities in target communities. Develop and deliver farmer trainings, coaching sessions, extension materials, and practical demonstrations on good agricultural practices, integrated pest management, safe input use, and post-harvest handling. Establish and monitor demonstration plots; conduct regular field visits to diagnose production constraints, pest and disease outbreaks, and nutrient deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions. Support seasonal planning, crop calendars, input forecasting, yield estimation, and agronomic data collection; maintain accurate field records, progress reports, and technical briefs for project management. Coordinate with project teams, government extension services, research institutions, community leaders, cooperatives, and private-sector actors to strengthen market-oriented, inclusive, and sustainable agriculture outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Advanced practical knowledge and ability to translate technical guidance into field-level action.
• Strong knowledge of resilient cropping systems, conservation practices, and sustainable land use.
• Able to design and deliver participatory training for farmers, producer groups, and field staff.
• Strong field-based analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good skills in field data collection, analysis, reporting, and use of Word, Excel, and digital tools.
• Must mainstream gender equality, disability inclusion, youth participation, and safeguarding principles in implementation.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, members, and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, Soil Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional training in climate-smart agriculture, integrated pest management, extension, seed systems, or agricultural project management is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in agronomy, extension services, or agricultural development programming.
• Demonstrated experience in farmer training, demonstration plots, crop husbandry, pest and disease management, soil fertility improvement, post-harvest handling, and agronomic data analysis, preferably in NGO or donor-funded projects.
• Strong report-writing and computer skills; willingness to travel extensively to rural communities; knowledge of Liberian agricultural systems and local languages is an advantage; motorcycle riding skills are an added asset.

How to Apply

Please write an English letter of application stating clearly what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post. Include a copy of your CV, application letter, and the names and contact information of three references. Send copies of original documents; these will not be returned to you. Submitting false information will result in your application being disqualified. Please submit applications with the subject title “Agronomist Position Application (Your Name)”: submit your application to the VOSIEDA office or email applications to info@vosieda.org.