Agronomist job at Sukuma Commodities
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Agronomist
2026-02-23T04:26:04+00:00
Sukuma Commodities
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FULL_TIME
Upcountry (Field-Based)
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Farming & Outdoors, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Agronomist
UGX
MONTH
2026-03-05T17:00:00+00:00
8

About the Role

We are seeking six (6) qualified and motivated Agronomists to support and oversee coffee farming operations. The successful candidates will be responsible for agronomic management, field supervision, and ensuring high productivity standards across assigned estates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma in Agriculture or related field (Bachelor’s Degree is an added advantage)
  • 2–3 years of relevant work experience (additional experience is an added advantage)
  • Experience in mechanized agriculture is an added advantage
  • Basic to standard computer skills (MS Office, reporting, data entry, email communication)

Technical Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of coffee farming and agronomic practices
  • Understanding of:
    • Pest and disease control
    • Weed management
    • Soil fertility management
    • Crop nutrition and irrigation
    • Field monitoring and yield assessment
  • Ability to supervise mechanized agricultural operations
  • Ability to analyze field data and prepare agronomic reports

Leadership & Administrative Skills

  • Demonstrated experience leading field teams
  • Strong planning and task assignment skills
  • Ability to write clear field reports and follow up on assignments
  • Ability to monitor field performance and implement corrective measures

Personal Attributes

  • High integrity with an unquestionable track record
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-driven and results-oriented
  • Willingness to work in rural/upcountry areas
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Additional Attributes (Added Advantage)

  • Experience working on commercial coffee estates
  • Knowledge of sustainability standards and certification programs
  • Understanding of farm budgeting and cost control
  • Ability to use digital farm management tools
  • Valid motorcycle riding permit
  • First aid training
  • Support and oversee coffee farming operations.
  • Agronomic management.
  • Field supervision.
  • Ensuring high productivity standards across assigned estates.
  • Supervise mechanized agricultural operations.
  • Analyze field data and prepare agronomic reports.
  • Lead field teams.
  • Plan and assign tasks.
  • Write clear field reports and follow up on assignments.
  • Monitor field performance and implement corrective measures.
  • Basic to standard computer skills (MS Office, reporting, data entry, email communication)
  • Strong knowledge of coffee farming and agronomic practices
  • Understanding of pest and disease control
  • Understanding of weed management
  • Understanding of soil fertility management
  • Understanding of crop nutrition and irrigation
  • Field monitoring and yield assessment
  • Ability to supervise mechanized agricultural operations
  • Ability to analyze field data and prepare agronomic reports
  • Demonstrated experience leading field teams
  • Strong planning and task assignment skills
  • Ability to write clear field reports and follow up on assignments
  • Ability to monitor field performance and implement corrective measures
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-driven and results-oriented
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
  • Diploma in Agriculture or related field (Bachelor’s Degree is an added advantage)
  • 2–3 years of relevant work experience (additional experience is an added advantage)
  • Experience in mechanized agriculture is an added advantage
  • Basic to standard computer skills (MS Office, reporting, data entry, email communication)
  • Experience working on commercial coffee estates (Added Advantage)
  • Knowledge of sustainability standards and certification programs (Added Advantage)
  • Understanding of farm budgeting and cost control (Added Advantage)
  • Ability to use digital farm management tools (Added Advantage)
  • Valid motorcycle riding permit (Added Advantage)
  • First aid training (Added Advantage)
bachelor degree
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JOB-699bd6dcc1a20

Vacancy title:
Agronomist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Farming & Outdoors, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Agronomist]

Jobs at:
Sukuma Commodities

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 5 2026

Duty Station:
Upcountry (Field-Based) | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Role

We are seeking six (6) qualified and motivated Agronomists to support and oversee coffee farming operations. The successful candidates will be responsible for agronomic management, field supervision, and ensuring high productivity standards across assigned estates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma in Agriculture or related field (Bachelor’s Degree is an added advantage)
  • 2–3 years of relevant work experience (additional experience is an added advantage)
  • Experience in mechanized agriculture is an added advantage
  • Basic to standard computer skills (MS Office, reporting, data entry, email communication)

Technical Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of coffee farming and agronomic practices
  • Understanding of:
    • Pest and disease control
    • Weed management
    • Soil fertility management
    • Crop nutrition and irrigation
    • Field monitoring and yield assessment
  • Ability to supervise mechanized agricultural operations
  • Ability to analyze field data and prepare agronomic reports

Leadership & Administrative Skills

  • Demonstrated experience leading field teams
  • Strong planning and task assignment skills
  • Ability to write clear field reports and follow up on assignments
  • Ability to monitor field performance and implement corrective measures

Personal Attributes

  • High integrity with an unquestionable track record
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-driven and results-oriented
  • Willingness to work in rural/upcountry areas
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Additional Attributes (Added Advantage)

  • Experience working on commercial coffee estates
  • Knowledge of sustainability standards and certification programs
  • Understanding of farm budgeting and cost control
  • Ability to use digital farm management tools
  • Valid motorcycle riding permit
  • First aid training

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for coffee production. Deadline 5th March 2026.

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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, March 5 2026
Duty Station: Upcountry (Field-Based) | Kampala
Posted: 23-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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