Agronomist

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Position Summary

As an Agronomist at JEC-P’s Agriculture CoE, you will lead efforts to optimize cropping systems, improve soil health, and embed sustainable, tech-driven practices among farming communities. Your work will align with JEC-P’s mission of empowering local value chain development in Eastern UP.

Key Responsibilities

• Crop & Soil Management:

  Design and promote region-specific crop protocols, including crop choices, irrigation, fertilisation, pest control, and soil fertility optimization.

• On-Farm Trials & Demonstrations:

  Plan and oversee field trials, front-line demonstrations, and pilot interventions to test improved crop varieties, inputs, and practices under local conditions.

• Soil Testing & Analysis:

  Conduct soil tests, interpret results to recommend amendments, and monitor soil health over time. Promote sustainable practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, and integrated nutrient management.

• Technology Integration:

  Introduce and demonstrate precision-agriculture tools such as remote sensing, NDVI imagery, or IoT sensors to improve decision-making at the farm level.

• Training & Capacity Building:

  Deliver field-based training, workshops, and extension sessions for farmers, youth, and agripreneurs on agronomic best practices and new Agri-technologies.

• Data Collection & Reporting:

  Maintain and analyze records of trials, weather, soil, crop performance, and farmer feedback. Prepare reports, presentations, and case studies for internal and public dissemination.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Collaborate with local institutions, ICAR–affiliated KVKs, government bodies, input suppliers, and research institutions to build a strong ecosystem of innovation and support.

• Sustainability & Compliance:

  Ensure introduced methods align with sustainable agriculture goals, natural farming initiatives, and local regulations. Promote environmentally responsible practices 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, Soil Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3–7 years of experience in agronomy, extension services, agricultural research, especially Banana, Turmeric, Paddy, and Maize, or project implementation in the Indian context, preferably in rural or resource-constrained settings.
• Proven field experience in crop management, soil testing, demonstration trials, and Agri-extension.
• Familiarity with modern tools and technologies such as precision agriculture, sensors, drone/remote sensing, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and training skills; ability to convey technical concepts to farmers and stakeholders.
• An analytical mindset capable of designing experiments and interpreting results.
• Willingness to travel across rural districts in Purvanchal and occasionally stay at field locations.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work closely with smallholder farmer communities.

Competencies & Attributes

• Research-oriented mindset

  : Curiosity about local agricultural context and innovative solutions that fit it.

• Execution & adaptation

  : Comfortable operating in dynamic, rural settings and iterating practices based on field feedback.

• Human-centered approach

  : Understand agriculture through the farmers’ and regions' cultural elements and design interventions accordingly.

• Collaboration & ecosystem building

  : Build partnerships with state/district agriculture bodies, ICAR institutes, local NGOs, and private sector actors. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and JEC-P’s pay scales.
• Field travel allowance and support for rural stays.
• Opportunities for professional growth via exposure to innovative Agri-tech pilots, cross-CoE collaboration, and regional stakeholder engagement.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment. 

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