Job description
We’re seeking a knowledgeable and field-ready Field Agronomist to support farmers across Uganda’s coffee-growing districts after they purchase seedlings from our nursery. You’ll work closely with farmers, cooperatives, and our nursery team to guide planting, monitor young coffee trees for disease, and help every seedling establish successfully.This role is at the heart of what we do — supporting the farmers who grow Uganda’s coffee, from the day their seedlings arrive to their first harvest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular farm visits to assess seedling establishment, soil conditions, and early signs of Coffee Wilt Disease or Coffee Berry Disease
- Develop tailored planting guidance, spacing recommendations, and fertilization schedules for newly planted coffee seedlings
- Guide farmers in adopting best practices for transplanting, mulching, and shading young coffee seedlings
- Support on-farm demonstrations of new coffee varieties, including Bugisu Arabica and Catimor Hybrid seedlings
- Monitor and record agronomic data to track outcomes and inform best practices
- Deliver planting workshops and hands-on training sessions to farming communities purchasing our seedlings
- Collaborate with our nursery, quality control, and agronomy teams to align planting guidance and share field insights
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Soil Science, or related field
- 2+ years of hands-on agronomy or extension experience, preferably with coffee or smallholder farming systems
- Strong knowledge of coffee agronomy, disease management, and sustainable farming practices
- Ability to assess and respond to real-time field conditions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with farmers and team members alike
- Familiarity with agri-tech tools and farm data platforms is a plus
- Willingness to travel regularly across coffee-growing districts within your assigned region
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and field support resources
- Ongoing training in sustainable and modern farming approaches
- Opportunities to contribute to Uganda’s coffee seedling and smallholder support programs
- A purpose-driven culture rooted in respect for farmers and the environment
- A chance to work on the frontlines of Uganda’s coffee farming renewal
Make a difference where it matters most — on the farm.If you believe every coffee seedling deserves a strong start, we’d love to have you on our team.
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