25 Lead Agronomist Remote jobs in Nairobi

• Provide expert remote consultations on crop management, soil fertility, pest and disease control, and irrigation strategies.
• Analyze soil, climate, and crop data to develop tailored recommendations for maximizing yield and quality.
• Advise on the implementation of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices.
• Develop and deliver training materials and webinars on advanced agronomic techniques.
• Stay current with the latest research, technologies, and best practices in agronomy and sustainable agriculture.
• Conduct remote assessments of agricultural operations and provide actionable improvement plans.
• Collaborate with research institutions and agricultural technology providers.
• Assist clients in selecting appropriate crop varieties, fertilizers, and crop protection products.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes impacting agricultural production.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination within the agricultural community.
• Maintain detailed records of client interactions, recommendations, and outcomes.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Science, or a closely related agricultural discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in agronomy, agricultural extension, or crop management.
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of crops and farming systems.
• Strong understanding of soil chemistry, plant physiology, and integrated pest management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex agricultural data and provide practical, data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
• Proficiency in relevant agricultural software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements remotely.
• A passion for sustainable agriculture and food security.
• Experience with precision agriculture technologies is a strong asset.

• Develop and implement comprehensive crop management plans to optimize yield, quality, and resource efficiency.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of soil, weather, and crop health data to identify trends and inform recommendations.
• Advise on appropriate fertilization, irrigation, and pest/disease control strategies.
• Promote and implement sustainable agricultural practices, including conservation tillage and integrated pest management (IPM).
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies in precision agriculture and crop science.
• Collaborate with farmers, farm managers, and agricultural researchers to implement best practices.
• Monitor crop development and performance throughout the growing season, providing timely interventions.
• Develop and deliver training materials and workshops on agronomic best practices.
• Contribute to research projects and the dissemination of findings.
• Maintain detailed records of field trials, observations, and recommendations.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in agronomy, crop management, or agricultural research.
• Proven expertise in crop physiology, soil fertility, pest management, and integrated farming systems.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with precision agriculture technologies (e.g., GPS, sensors, drones, variable rate application).
• Proficiency in data analysis software and statistical modeling.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex scientific data to real-world agricultural challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in remote sensing and GIS applications in agriculture is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to sustainable and environmentally sound agricultural practices.

• Develop and implement advanced agronomic strategies for a variety of crops, focusing on maximizing yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact.
• Provide expert remote consultation on soil health management, nutrient optimization, and irrigation techniques.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated pest and disease management programs, utilizing both traditional and innovative biological solutions.
• Analyze agricultural data, including soil samples, weather patterns, and crop performance metrics, to inform decision-making and forecast outcomes.
• Research and recommend new crop varieties, cultivation techniques, and agricultural technologies suitable for different environments.
• Develop comprehensive farm management plans, including crop rotation schedules, planting strategies, and harvesting optimization.
• Provide training and technical support to farm managers and agricultural teams remotely.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in agronomy, sustainable agriculture, and agricultural technology.
• Contribute to the development of long-term agricultural strategies and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and technical documentation for stakeholders.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in agronomy, crop management, and agricultural research.
• Extensive knowledge of soil science, plant physiology, entomology, and plant pathology.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful crop management strategies for a variety of crops.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data interpretation and statistical analysis related to agriculture.
• Familiarity with precision agriculture techniques and technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools and platforms.
• Commitment to sustainable and environmentally sound agricultural practices.

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Science, or a related agricultural field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in agronomy, crop research, or agricultural consulting.
• Proven experience in crop physiology, soil science, plant pathology, and entomology.
• Expertise in designing and conducting agricultural research, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Familiarity with modern agricultural technologies, including precision agriculture, remote sensing, and data management tools.
• Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture principles and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present scientific findings effectively.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects remotely, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in developing training materials and knowledge transfer programs is a plus.

• Develop and implement advanced agronomic strategies for various crops, focusing on maximizing yield and quality while ensuring sustainability.
• Conduct soil analysis and provide recommendations for nutrient management, irrigation, and soil amendment.
• Develop integrated pest and disease management (IPM) programs.
• Analyze crop performance data, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Advise on the selection and application of seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products.
• Research and evaluate new agricultural technologies, equipment, and practices.
• Provide technical support and training to farm managers and field staff in a remote capacity.
• Develop and deliver presentations and reports on agronomic findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on field trials and experimental designs.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific research and industry trends in agronomy and crop science.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in agronomy and crop management, preferably with field experience.
• Proven expertise in crop physiology, soil chemistry, plant pathology, and entomology.
• Strong data analysis skills, with experience in statistical software and agricultural data platforms.
• Excellent understanding of sustainable and precision agriculture practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fully remote environment.
• Experience in developing and delivering training materials.

This job is based in Rome, Italy.

Organizational Setting

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The Corporate Services Department (CSD) provides IFAD with the human resources, administrative services, safety and security, information technology resources, and medical support services required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people overcome poverty. CSD is led by an Associate Vice-President and is comprised of three (3) divisions: People and Culture Division (PCD), Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT), Management Services Division (MSD) and one unit: the Health & Wellness Unit (HWU).

The Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT) drives transformative change by delivering secure, client-focused, reliable and innovative technology solutions that significantly enhance IFAD's ability to achieve its mission, adapt to new challenges, and operate more efficiently in support of the Fund's mandate. ICT plays a strategic role in driving IFAD's success through the provision of agile ICT services, forward-thinking innovations, and investments in emerging technologies, supporting seamless business operations in a resilient manner. Our commitment to excellence equips the Fund with advanced digital solutions, enabling it to meet current demands while anticipating and leading future advancements in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

ICT is led by a divisional director and Chief Information Officer and is comprised of three (3) units: the Plan, Services and Architecture Unit (ICT-PSA), the Build Solutions and Analytics Services Unit (ICT-BSA), the Run and Platforms Services Unit (ICT-RPS) and two (2) Teams: the Operational Cybersecurity Team (ICT-CSEC) and the Applications Services and Cloud Configuration Team (ICT-ASC).

Job Role

The Information Communications Technology Analyst is typically an entry level position designed to build expertise in a broad range of ICT occupations. The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director of the Information Communications Technology Division (ICT) and the direct supervision of an ICT manager or specialist. The Analyst performs routine and non-routine work with established precedents independently; complex, precedent setting recommendations are developed in consultation with the supervisor or other subject matter expert.

The ICT Analyst (Data & People Analytics) is responsible for the secure collection, processing and analysis of data, including corporate and people data. The Analyst will manage the evolving data sets and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to ensure that access control measures are in place and maintained and that the data is effectively modelled to support the required analytics. The Analyst will provide data insights, workforce analytics, and business intelligence tools to support evidence-based decision making across data-centric and people-related processes (in particular workforce planning, recruitment, reassignment and staffing demographics). The incumbent will also be responsible for providing accurate reporting and analysis on data-centric information for clients, including HR data, triangulating structured and unstructured data from different sources. The incumbent (a) contributes to a data-driven culture at IFAD by designing and developing data-centric solutions such as data pipelines, processing, cleaning, editing, visualization, analysis, and insights (b) proposes data metrics and reporting methodologies for IFAD management to use as a tool for strategic planning, including predictive workforce planning, and identifying and verifying new reports and queries as required by Management, Member States and UN/IFI entities; (c) provides comprehensive formal statistical data for CEB and IFI annual headcount and other reporting, IFAD Enterprise Risk Management indicators, RIDE, UNJSPF year-end schedules, and country briefs; (d) analyses results from surveys and generates data to support and inform different streams of client initiatives, in particular HR integrated initiatives.

Job Profile Requirements

Organizational Competencies:

Level 1:

• Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships
• Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others
• Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change
• Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates
• Managing performance and developing staff -
• Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively
• Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence
• Team working - Contributes effectively to the team

Education:

• Level - Advanced* university degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, or a technically relevant field.
• Areas - Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Math, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science, or other job-related field.

Degree must be an accredited institution listed on

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively relevant experience in data and analytics is required.
• Experience in ICT or related fields with a primary focus on data and analytics.
• Desirable experience: data/analytics management, project management/administration of IT data systems; use of business intelligence tools; advanced use of Microsoft Excel; knowledge of people data, time-dependent data, and workforce analytics; knowledge of PeopleSoft, R, SQL, Python, on Cloud platforms such as AWS, Google or Azure and data frameworks.
• Experience in designing and developing well-organized and well-structured solutions for Business Intelligence (BI), including using specific BI tools as needed to create reports and dashboards.
• Experience in creating clear data visualization products, dashboards, infographics, interactive maps, and storyboards.
• Experience in working with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and data pipelines.
• Experience in working with relational databases, including writing efficient queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
• Experience in data modelling and transformation with standard techniques and following industry best practices.
• Experience in systems integration through APIs and automation of routine tasks with scripts.
• Experience in applying rigorous data quality checks at critical steps of data processing pipelines.

Languages:

• Required: English (4 - Excellent)
• Desirable: French, Arabic and/or Spanish.

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Deadline for applications: 27th October CET Rome)

Ref: VA 30888

• Conduct thorough assessments of agribusinesses, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans for agricultural enterprises to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Provide expert advice on market analysis, product development, and value chain optimization.
• Assist clients in accessing finance, including preparing loan proposals and financial projections.
• Facilitate training workshops and provide mentorship to farmers and agribusiness managers on best practices in business management, financial literacy, and marketing.
• Identify and foster linkages between producers, processors, distributors, and consumers.
• Advise on best practices in crop production, livestock management, and post-harvest handling to improve quality and reduce losses.
• Stay informed about agricultural policies, market trends, and technological innovations relevant to agribusiness.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with remote team members and local partners to achieve project objectives.

• Master's degree in Agribusiness Management, Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in agribusiness development, agricultural consulting, or a related field, with a proven track record of successful project implementation.
• In-depth knowledge of agricultural value chains, market dynamics, and enterprise development.
• Strong understanding of financial management, access to finance, and business planning principles in the agricultural sector.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders remotely.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality results in a remote setting.
• A passion for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
• This is a fully remote consulting position, managed by a professional based in Mombasa, Mombasa, KE , who is committed to empowering agricultural communities.

• Provide expert agronomic advice on crop cultivation, soil management, pest and disease control, and irrigation techniques.
• Conduct field research and trials to evaluate new crop varieties, fertilizers, and farming technologies.
• Develop and implement best-practice guidelines for sustainable agriculture, focusing on resource efficiency and environmental protection.
• Analyze soil, crop, and environmental data to develop tailored crop management plans.
• Educate farmers and agricultural stakeholders on best agronomic practices through workshops, webinars, and consultations.
• Monitor crop health and productivity, identifying potential issues and recommending proactive solutions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural inputs and technologies.
• Contribute to the development of innovative agricultural technologies and solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest research, trends, and regulations in agronomy and sustainable agriculture.
• Collaborate with research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Generate technical reports and present findings to diverse audiences.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in agronomy, crop production, or agricultural research.
• In-depth knowledge of various crops, soil science, plant pathology, entomology, and agricultural engineering principles.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainable agricultural practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills, with the ability to engage effectively with farmers and technical experts.
• Proficiency in using agricultural software, data analysis tools, and GIS technologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of the agricultural landscape in Kenya and East Africa.
• Passion for advancing sustainable agriculture and improving food security.

• Provide expert agronomic advice and technical support to farmers via remote channels.
• Analyze soil reports, crop health data, and environmental conditions to develop customized recommendations.
• Advise on optimal planting strategies, crop rotation, and nutrient management programs.
• Diagnose plant diseases, pest infestations, and nutrient deficiencies, recommending effective and sustainable solutions.
• Educate farmers on best practices for water management, irrigation, and fertilization.
• Promote the adoption of sustainable agricultural techniques, including organic farming and IPM.
• Assist in the development and testing of new agricultural technologies and products.
• Stay current with advancements in agronomy, crop science, and sustainable agriculture.
• Document farmer interactions, recommendations, and outcomes for knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the creation of educational content and resources for farmers.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop consulting, preferably with exposure to diverse agricultural systems.
• Strong knowledge of plant physiology, soil science, entomology, and pathology.
• Experience with sustainable farming practices and integrated pest management (IPM).
• Familiarity with common crop types and their cultivation requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to farmers.
• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms for remote consultation.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and be self-motivated in a remote work environment.
• A passion for sustainable agriculture and supporting farmer success.