Agronomist Officer at Sahei Gender Development Initiative (Katsina & Sokoto)

Job Title: Agronomist Officer

Job Description

• The Agronomist Officer will support the implementation of agricultural and livelihood interventions, focusing on sustainable farming practices, climate-smart agriculture, and capacity building for local farmers.
• The role involves working closely with communities, farmer groups, and field teams to improve crop production, soil management, and overall food security.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement agronomic activities, including farmer training and field demonstrations.
• Support the development and distribution of improved seed varieties and farming inputs.
• Monitor and evaluate agricultural practices at the field level.
• Promote climate-smart agriculture and integrated pest management.
• Build the capacity of local farmers on good agronomic practices (GAP).
• Collaborate with other technical officers (e.g., Livelihoods, M&E) for integrated programming.
• Collect data and contribute to reports on agricultural progress and outcomes.
• Provide technical support for the creation of community demonstration plots.
• Liaise with government agencies, research institutes, and agricultural extension workers.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in agricultural extension, agronomic fieldwork, or food security programs.
• Proven knowledge of local agricultural systems and practices.
• Experience working with rural communities and farmer groups.
• Strong communication, training, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to speak local languages (e.g., Hausa) is an advantage.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Willingness to travel frequently to rural communities.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 25th July, 2025.  Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Important Information

• Interested candidates should complete and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Name_ Position you applied for”.
• Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• SGDI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.