Ongoing Recruitment at Syngenta Zambia – Deadline 31 March

As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with more than 28,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative an inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture. Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta.

Job Title: Field Production Officer

Responsibilities

• The Field Production Officer will report to the Seed Inspector and will be responsible for carrying out field inspections of crops and provide advice to farmers to ensure quality and production metrics are met
• Field Inspections
• To ensure that production of high quality seed that is true to variety is achieved by making sure that the following is done
• Crops should be inspected at each growth stage
• Time and Distance Isolation is maintained
• Male-Female ration in the case of hybrids is within standards
• Crop is planted with the registered and approved hectares
• Submit field reports to SCCI on time
• The officer should always refer to the current Seed ACT and Regulations
• Processing and Storage Sheds Inspection
• Make sure that all the Processing and storage sheds are operating on current licenses from SCCI
  Sampling
• Make sure that all seeds are sampled and tested before being offered for sale
• The sampling should be done in line with the Seed ACT and the regulation from government through SCCI
  Seed Crop registration
• The officer will ensure that all Seed crop been grown are registered with SCCI according to the Seed Act and Regulation
• Any other duties as directed by management within Production &Supply
• Management may ask you to assist other sections with in P&S depending on season and workforce

Qualifications

• Experience required
• One year experience in the Agro-Chemical industry
• SCCI certification preferred but not essential
• Critical knowledge
• Agro-Chemical educational background
• English language command

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