Job Description
Reports to (Job Title) Technical Supervisor Agronomy
Legal Entity Asili Farms Masindi
Department Farm Field Operations
Location Kigumba
Country Uganda
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Crop Scout plays an essential role in the company’s agricultural operations by conducting thorough inspections of crops across the fields. Their primary objective is to assess plant health, identify diseases, weed infestations, and pest outbreaks. By providing timely and accurate information, the Crop Scout empowers the company to make informed decisions crucial for optimising crop yield, quality, and overall farm productivity. This position operates under the guidance of the Technical Supervisor- Agronomy, contributing essential field insights to support strategic agronomic planning and execution.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES UNIQUE TO THE ROLE
Responsibility and % Contribution to the job performance
1.Planning
- Plan the order of the fields to be monitored according to the developed Schedule.15
2. Monitoring and Surveying fields
- Conduct weekly field visits to access crop health and potential risks
- Identify and report on potential pest and disease
- Perform yield estimates on a weekly basis
- Take photos; conduct soil and tissue sampling
- Notifying security of any potential crop theft/ distraction 25
3. Recording and Reporting
- Collect and record data related to pests, diseases and weed status in a given field
- Make recommendations based on field status
- Communicate any irregular situation to the agronomist estimations.20
4. Support Research and Development Efforts
- Supervising casuals in preparing and planting sentinel plots 15
- Monitoring crop and sentinel plot trials
- Participate in research projects as required
5. Quality Control
- Ensuring that the plant population is within the required threshold, seed is covered and planting with the right condition
- Ensuring that sprayer nozzles are dispensing the desired volumes and there is no blockage
- Ensuring application of the correct fertilizer rates and correct spreading distribution
- Ensuring that there’s minimal losses during harvesting15
6.Various tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.5
JOB DIMENSIONS
Team 10
Geographical scope Uganda
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Protection, or a related field.
Experience
At least 1–2 years of experience in a similar role within an agricultural or farming environment.
Experience with crop monitoring tools or digital data collection is an added advantage.
Business Understanding / Knowledge
Knowledge of common pests, diseases, and weeds affecting crops in Uganda.
Basic understanding of agronomic practices and field operations.
Languages
Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Knowledge of local languages spoken in the region is an added advantage.
COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS (MOST RELEVANT FOR THE JOB)
Internal Stakeholders
Farm Field Operations Team
Technical Staff (e.g., Agronomists,
Machine Operators, Farm Managers)
External Stakeholders
WORK CONDITIONS
- The role is field-based with exposure to weather conditions (sun, rain, dust)
- Requires long periods of walking or standing in fields
- May involve weekend work and extended hours during peak seasons
- Mandatory use of PPE
- Must be willing to reside or travel to rural operational sites regularly
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