Agronomist, Project Coordinator

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. Support setup and day-to-day technical operations of the Agri Innovation Center in Senegal .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • SenegalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agricultural project management, including planning, budgeting, and implementation of composting and bioslurry systems. Proficient in training and engaging farmers and stakeholders while maintaining compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AgronomyProject Management CertificationExperience In CompostingData Collection And Record-KeepingFluency In English And French

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Hard Skills

Composting SystemsBioslurry HandlingBiofertilizersCrop Protection ProductsQuality Control LogsProduction PlanningBudget ManagementMonitoring And EvaluationSoil TestingRegulatory Submissions

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsCurious And AdaptableAbility To Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)PRINCE2

Industry Keywords

Agricultural Project ImplementationFarmer TrainingStakeholder Relationship ManagementField DemonstrationsRegenerative Inputs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support setup and day-to-day technical operations of the Agri Innovation Center in Senegal
Plan production, composting systems, liquid production, storage, quality checks, and demonstration activities
Prepare monthly operations reports covering production, raw materials, demonstration progress, budget, risks, and issues
Implement and maintain SOPs, batch records, and quality-control logs for bioslurry-based regenerative inputs
Review SOPs and quality documentation each production cycle with the Agri Innovation team
Train farmers, cooperative staff, and field teams on composting, bioslurry handling, regenerative inputs, soil health, and crop observation
Maintain complete training records, including attendance, topics, locations, gender disaggregation, photos, and follow-up actions
Plan and monitor field demonstrations, crop protocols, application schedules, farmer feedback, and product performance
Coordinate soil and product testing, laboratory follow-up, certification documentation, and regulatory submissions
Coordinate with partners, laboratories, regulatory bodies, cooperatives, and the Senegal Project Manager
Support activity planning, field evidence collection, training and production records, donor reporting inputs, and quarterly monitoring updates
Support product commercialization by engaging input buyers, farmer organizations, private companies, and local and national authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related field
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an added advantage
3–8 years of hands-on experience in composting, bioslurry, biofertilizers, biopesticides, farmer training, or agricultural project implementation
Experience planning, budgeting, and managing agricultural or field-based projects from initiation to close-out
Experience with partner and stakeholder relationship management and capacity-building
Hands-on experience applying fertilizers, bio-inputs, and crop protection products according to agronomic guidelines
Ability to engage farmers, cooperatives, field teams, and government stakeholders through farm visits, trainings, and demonstrations
Strong data collection, record-keeping, project reporting, and monitoring & evaluation skills
Curious, adaptable, and hands-on, with a passion for science, innovation, and farming communities
Good communication skills
Willingness to travel and ability to work independently in field-based environments
Fluency in English and French is mandatory
Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and accommodating work environment supporting work-life balance
Autonomous work environment with opportunities to contribute, develop, and take ownership of projects
Opportunities to grow and learn
Collaborative international team across 3 continents
Diversity and inclusive workplace
Social impact work at a certified B Corp
Opportunity to make a lasting impact supporting farmers