The Agronomist will take part in overall design and conceptualization as well as implementation of agriculture activities and will provide technical support to achieve expected results. S/he will provide program implementation direction in Operational areas on program activities within agriculture space. S/he will establish and maintain close and effective liaison with relevant government officials, partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective program implementation and achievement of results.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, oversight, and capacity development for

nutrition-focused agricultural production components of the project, ensuring linkages with other

project components.

• Guide the effective activity implementation and achievement of agricultural

production and market systems objectives including working with private sector in relevant

agricultural value chains using a market systems approach.

• Provide Technical Assistance to support work plan implementation on smallholder farms, including, storage, processing, marketing, and transport.
• Attend partner coordination meetings as appropriate. Ensure that activities are coordinated with relevant stakeholders, including communities.
• Identify areas for additional TA or other support from consortium partners.
• Work closely with field officers in the assigned EPAs to ensure farmers are applying recommended improvements, and implementing strategies to enhance crop yields and overall farm productivity.
• Integrate gender-sensitive approaches into the agricultural practices that include addressing gender disparities, empowering women and marginalized groups, and ensuring equitable access to agricultural resources and opportunities.
• Collaborate with research institutions and agricultural organizations to stay updated on the latest agronomic research and innovations.
• Other tasks as may be assigned for successful achievement of agriculture and livelihoods objectives.
• Develop an annual workplan and strategy to deliver outputs and objectives against agreed targets
• Ensure strict compliance with TNS’s objectives, strategies, policies and procedures.
• Take part in reporting including M&E to meet project and TNS requirements
• Active participation on regional team meetings and program reviews, sharing learnings, challenges faced and solutions identified.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience or master’s degree with 3 years’ experience in Agriculture or related field
• Experience working with farmers in the field, providing technical assistance and training
• Experience working in remote areas and with different stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Familiarity with sustainability and organic farming practices.
• Strong data collection and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with cereal crops like millet and legumes cowpea and pigeon pea

Travel:

• 30% travel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to production management.