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Irrigation & Climate control Senior Coordinator/Department Head at Florensis Ethiopia PLC

Location: Koka town/ Lume Woreda, Ethiopia

Deadline: December 13, 2024

Job Description

Dimensions of Role:

  • Keeping crops overall health through proper feeding.
  • Managing irrigation water drainage issues both inside and around the farm areas.

 

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

Daily feeding program:

  • Implement daily crop feeding program in consultation with his direct report-Irrigation based on weather, previous day’s data, protocols and crop needs and present to the Agronomy Manager for discussion and approval.
  • Walk the crop daily with the Agronomy Coordinators to access crop feeding needs and propose adjustments to the Production managers and direct report.
  • Scrutinize fertilizer order and sign the requisition.

Crop Fertilizer Recipes:

  • Implement the crop recipes based on protocols and as advised from time to time.
  • Feed solution samples:
  • Monitor drain and drip samples in all GHs for accuracy and reliability.
  • Counter-check, the data before it is forwarded to all stakeholders.
  • Ensure all samples containers are emptied and cleaned daily.
  • Manage a weekly, monthly and annual trend analysis of feeding data and submit the report to all stakeholders.
  • Monitor EC/PH in daily basis and submit the report all stakeholders.

Operation of climate computer

  • Change the settings of the irrigation unit the Priva(IIVO And IISI) climate pc
  • Adjust greenhouse climate settings according to the crop need and in consult with the Agronomy Coordinator, Agronomy Manager and Production Manager
  • Follow up that the system (roof, ventilators) are running properly and report problems to the Maintenance department.

Technical operations:

  • You will lead all the technical jobs in the department in the absence of the direct report
  • Fertilizer mixing according to best practice on the Standard Operating Procedure
  • You will work closely to all stakeholders at all times to foster team work.
  • Operating Priva(IIVO and IISI) (Irrigation and climate) computer
  • Operate all installations in pump house
  • Operate and maintain generator
  • Operating reverse osmosis and UV machine

 

Work on drainage system and irrigation support for community farmers:

  • Providing the irrigation water to shulki village with clear rules and without affecting the internal company requirements.
  • Preparing clear memorandum of understanding and responsibilities for providing the service as part of CSR project.
  • Manage issues concerning internal and external drainage system including the drainage in shulki village.
  • Involve in communication with surrounding community to build good image of the company.
  • Work on other activities as instructed by immediate Manager.

 

Salary: Based on Company Scale

Company: Florensis Ethiopia Plc

Location: Koka town/ Lume Woreda

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Based on Company Scale

 

About You

Educational Background

  • BSC Degree in horticulture, Agronomy, Plant science or related field with 3 years relevant work experience especially in irrigation and pump house.

 

Skills specific to the Post

  • Language writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills in all English, Amharic and Oromifa.
  • Analyzing information and Verbal Communication.
  • Good interpersonal skills and Proficient in computer skills.
  • Strong people management/ leadership skills.

Required Skills

  • Action planning
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership

 

How to Apply

Interested applicant should send scanned copies of the CV, application letter, and related documents with 3 Professional references: including the professional relationship with the person, the person’s telephone number and if possible, an email address and other supporting documents.

Applications should be sent to E-mail: ETHRM ETHRM@florensis.com

Or

In person: Florensis Ethiopia plc HR Office.

Oromia Region, Eastern Shoa Zone, Koka Town

Tel: + 251-224-59-01-50

 

Transport is available from Adama, Modjo & Debrezeit.

Applicant should reach Florensis Ethiopia latest by December 13, 2024G.C.

N.B Only shortlisted candidates shall be contracted for assessment.