Junior Agronomist

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Main Responsibilities

Along with the responsibilities listed below, the employee should conduct any other business related to the function as required by his/her supervisor.

1. Implementation and supervision of agreed research methodology for crop estimation analytically
2. Contribution to the development of research methodology and strategy. Continuous review of the methodology being applied in view of observations made during crop tours.
3. Make projections of potential crop yield per season and share the same with management.
4. Plan, organize and execute regular crop tours in order to estimate the production using
   1. High quality farmer interviews and
   2. visual yield estimation
5. Estimate coffee areas by collecting data from

1. official sources regularly
2. Confirmation of area estimates through visual estimation of area changes
3. Farmer interviews
4. Gathering information from third parties like research institutes, nurseries, state farms etc.

1. Highlight the risks to the crop estimate by working out various scenarios. Assessment of the impact of various scenarios on yields and associated probabilities such as weather, pests, diseases and changing costs or supply of inputs or labor etc.
2. Close monitoring of weather developments and long term forecasts to update production estimates.
3. Conducting detailed cost of production studies
4. Conduct monthly stock surveys and Balance Sheet reconciliation.
5. Communication of the findings in the form of well-argued crop tour report
6. Source and analyse the secondary data and trade flow data on regular basis and contribute for BS review process and fully responsible for Coffee S&D Balance Sheet for the region.
7. Perform any other duty as assigned by the Agronomist and procurement Manager for Coffee.

Experience

• Strong working knowledge in Coffee Agronomy. with rich experience of working in field with the farmers.
• Working knowledge related to coffee crop and Uganda in particular is added advantage.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (in particular advanced Excel skills)
• Strong presentation and communication skills in English and local Uganda local dialects
• Willingness to travel upcountry for crop tours and farmer engagements

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in MS office package.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze data and prepare accurate reports.
• Presentation skills.

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• Luganda (Fluent)
• Swahili (Added Advantage)

Education

The applicant should hold a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, specialization in soil, plant or crop science or agronomy

Education

The applicant should hold a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, specialization in soil, plant or crop science or agronomy

Experience

1. Strong working knowledge in Coffee Agronomy with rich experience of working in field with the farmers.
2. At least 3 years of relevant working experience in agronomy, coffee research, and crop science   
3. Working knowledge related to coffee crop and Uganda are added advantage.
4. Very good knowledge of MS Office (advanced Excel skills)
5. Strong presentation and communication skills in English and local Uganda local dialects
6. Willingness to travel upcountry for crop tours and farmer engagements

Preferred Languages

1. English (Fluent)
2. Luganda (Fluent)
3. Swahili (Advantage)

Preferred Skills 

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in MS office package.
3. Proven ability to collect, analyze data and prepare accurate reports.
4. Presentation skills.

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​

• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

• Pension contributions

• Access to Training and Development

• Access to Concierge Partnerships

• Meals for some employees in the assets

• Transport for employees in the asset facilities 

• Private Medical Insurance

• 21 Days leave 

• Life Insurance