2 New Various Jobs at Tabono Consult Ltd January 2025

2 New Jobs at Tabono Consult Ltd January 2025 – Various Posts

Supervising Agronomist

Day-to-Day Farm Management 

• Oversee
  daily agricultural activities, including land preparation, cultivation,
  clearing, harrowing, planting, and harvesting, ensuring timely and
  efficient execution.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of local laborers and team members, fostering productivity and teamwork. 

Problem Identification and Resolution 

• Monitor
  the health and growth of sunflower crops, identifying potential
  challenges such as pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, or
  environmental stresses.
• Implement appropriate measures, including the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides, to address issues effectively. 

Resource Allocation and Planning

• Plan and allocate resources such as equipment, materials, and labor efficiently to optimize farm productivity.
• Ensure cost-effective use of inputs and adhere to budget constraints for assigned acreage. 

Reporting and Communication

• o
  Provide regular updates to the CEO and senior management, including
  progress reports on farming activities, resource usage, and crop
  performance. o Maintain detailed records of farming operations,
  expenditures, and labor activities to ensure transparency and
  accountability. 

Leadership and Training 

• Train and mentor local labor teams, promoting best practices in farming techniques and safety standards.
• Lead by example, maintaining a high standard of work ethic and professionalism.

Qualifications: Definitive Sunflower Experience

• Proven record of 5-10 years’ experience working in big farms 300- 1000 acers and above
• A degree in Agriculture
• Deep
  knowledge and understanding of the Farming process (preferably
  sunflower farming and agriculture) i.e cultivation, harrowing, planting,
  seeds, pesticides, irrigation and operation of irrigation systems
• Deep knowledge and understanding in farm equipment & machinery, tractors and discs.
• Knowledge
  and experience in market pricing and cost: renting & buying
  agriculture machinery, seeds pricing, labor cost, land cost, irrigation
  systems and water, electricity cost.
• Ability to supervise and
  manage A-Z from cultivation to harvest – 500-1000 acers making sure
  quality and quantity are to the best results.
• Managerial skills and experience, able to successfully manage employees farm labor on a daily basis to achieve best results.
• Budget planning ability to negotiate cost and prices in order to meet company budget goals.
• Hardworking, responsible and accountable.
• Proactive, Attention to detail, problem solving skills, strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Must be fluent in English, speaking and writting.

CEO/ Senior Agronomist
CEO/ Senior Agronomist at Tabono Consult February 2025
Work place: Dodoma
Reporting to: Company Directors
Responsibilities:
The
CEO will be the Senior agronomist of a large-scale sunflower farming
company and will be responsible for the comprehensive management and
oversight of the company’s farming operations across approximately 2,000
acres of farms. This includes ensuring that daily operations run
smoothly and efficiently while maintaining the highest agricultural
standards. The CEO will lead and supervise a team of agronomists and a
large workforce of farm laborers, coordinating their efforts to ensure
the successful execution of all key farming processes, such as land
preparation, cultivation, clearing, harrowing, planting, and harvesting.

The
CEO must also anticipate and address potential agricultural challenges,
including growth issues, pests, diseases, and the effective use of
pesticides and insecticides. Strategic planning is essential, as is
ensuring that all farming operations align with the company’s long-term
goals, emphasizing productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

In
addition to operational responsibilities, the CEO will oversee budget
planning and ensure financial discipline by identifying cost-effective
solutions to optimize operations. The role involves regular financial
reporting to company directors.

Qualifications:

• Definitive Sunflower Experience
• 10 years or more of experience working in big farms 1000 acers and above
• A degree in Agriculture / Farming / Machinery or related degree
• Deep
  knowledge and understanding of the Farming process (preferably
  sunflower farming and agriculture) i.e cultivation, harrowing, planting,
  seeds, pesticides, irrigation and operation of irrigation systems
• Deep knowledge and understanding in farm equipment & machinery, tractors and
• discs.
• Knowledge and experience in market pricing and cost: renting &
  buying agriculture machinery, seeds pricing, labor cost, land cost,
  irrigation systems and water, electricity cost.
• Managerial
  skills and experience, able to successfully manage employees, junior
  managers and farm labor on a daily basis to achieve best results.
• Budget planning and financial management, strong ability to negotiate cost and prices in order to meet company budget goals.
• Hardworking, honest, responsible and accountable.
• Has a strong ability to see the big picture, plan ahead and understand company needs and goals.
• Must be fluent in English, speaking and writing.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications to info@tabono.co.tz Mention the job title in the subject line. Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.
Deadline: 16th February 2025