Plant Protection Expert

Job Purpose:

• To supervise and maintain all farmland are free from pesticide, herbicides etc

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts periodic reviews and appraisals of the situation of plant pest and pesticide problems in the farm,
• Advice the farm manager on necessary actions to implement pest and pesticide management techniques,
• Prepare pest assessment schedule (Variety, Plot),
• Prepare pest assessment reports in type of pests, stage of the pest and/or the attack level and submits the report daily for decision,
• Collect samples of unknown pests and weeds and submits for his nearest boss for identification,
• Assess the post spraying the pest control chemical efficacy,
• Keep records of sprayed plots and varieties regularly,
• Inspect the chemical spraying activity on the field and check the technic and condition of spraying, recommend corrective action,
• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualification and Skills

• BSc or MSc in Agricultural engineering or Agronomy or Horticulture or Related fields of studies.

Experience:

• 5 years for BSc
• 3 years for MSc

Skills:

• Emergency Situations management skills
• Pest Control & Management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills.