Manager in Training (MIT) – Agronomy
About the role
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is looking for a young, dynamic, and result-oriented graduate to fill the position of Manager in Training (MIT) in the Estate Agriculture Department in Morogoro. The candidate will be developed through a structured in-house training programme in agricultural competencies, functional expertise, and management skills, with a chance of permanent engagement on successful completion. Responsibilities: - Participate in the structured MIT Development Programme, from graduate to manager in the Estate Agriculture Department. - Learn about the sugar industry and Kilombero Sugar Company operations. - Develop technical proficiency in agronomy, business acumen, and leadership skills. - Gain practical exposure to sugarcane nursery management, crop establishment, crop nutrition, and crop protection. - Establish and manage agronomic trials and analyse field data. - Take part in developmental reviews and measure individual progress against defined outcomes. - Contribute fresh, innovative ideas for continuous improvement in the business. How to apply: Apply online through the Kilombero Sugar Company recruitment portal: https://hris.peoplehum.com/ehire/jobs/97079b32-f983-4a5d-97cb-0de47ab11686/cabb67de-b67c-4f2e-98e6-ce1ae953fc3a?source_name=PEOPLEHUM_EXTERNAL&source_type=Direct&locale=en-US
Key requirements
- Bachelor of Science in an agricultural field, with emphasis on agronomy and crop production.
- Basic knowledge of nursery management and crop establishment.
- Basic knowledge of crop nutrition and crop protection.
- Knowledge of establishing and managing agronomic trials.
- Basic computer literacy and data analysis skills.
- Good business acumen with the ability to anticipate, interpret, and respond to changes in the functional area.
- Good communication skills.
- Communication skills
- Agronomy
- Data analysis