Job Purpose
The Agricultural Engineer will support the establishment and development of a new agricultural business activity in DRC, combining the operation of a commercial plant nursery with the development and sale of agricultural products and solutions.
The position requires a technically knowledgeable and commercially oriented agricultural professional capable of developing the nursery, identifying suitable agricultural products, supporting customers technically, and contributing to the growth of the agricultural business.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish and develop a commercial nursery for plants, seedlings, ornamental plants and other suitable agricultural products.
• Manage plant propagation, growing conditions, irrigation, fertilization and general nursery operations.
• Identify agricultural market opportunities and customer requirements in DRC.
• Develop and promote a portfolio of agricultural products including:
o Fertilizers and plant nutrition products
o Herbicides
o Insecticides
o Fungicides and crop-protection products
o Seeds and seedlings
o Irrigation systems and accessories
o Greenhouses and greenhouse equipment
o Agricultural tools and related products
• Provide technical advice and agricultural solutions to customers.
• Support technical sales and business-development activities with farmers, agricultural companies and commercial customers.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers and new agricultural products.
• Assist in product selection, pricing, stock planning and market development.
• Conduct site visits and provide recommendations related to crops, irrigation, fertilizers and crop protection.
• Support the development of the Agriculture Division as the business expands.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field.
• Preferably 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience in one or more of the following areas:
o Agricultural inputs
o Fertilizers and crop protection
o Nursery or horticulture
o Irrigation systems
o Greenhouses
o Technical agricultural sales
• Commercial or business-development experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working in Africa would be an advantage