Agronomist / Permaculture Specialist

LNB Group is seeking an experienced Agronomist / Permaculture Specialist to implement regenerative agricultural practices on a farming project in Uganda. The role involves planning, supervising farm operations, and training workers to ensure sustainable practices. Candidates must have at least 5 years of field experience, a degree in a related field, and a commitment to ecological principles. This is a full-time position requiring relocation to Uganda.
About LNB Group:

LNB Group ( is an Indian conglomerate with interest in diverse businesses ranging from Textiles, Tea Plantation, Renewable Energy, Agricultural Warehousing and Laboratory, Agro-Forestry, Health & Wellness and Financial Services. Sustainability ethos is engrained in multiple aspects of the Group’s businesses.

Role:

We are looking for an experienced Agronomist / Permaculture Specialist to drive the on-ground implementation of regenerative agricultural practices on our mid-to large-scale farming project in Uganda. The role focuses on practical execution of sustainable farming techniques, supervision of daily farm operations to ensure successful outcomes. This is a field-intensive role to be based in Uganda, and the candidate must be willing to relocate full-time for this role . Also, candidates must have prior field experience in managing or working on mid- to large-scale farming systems and a strong commitment to ecological and regenerative principles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Agronomic Planning & Crop Management
• To plan and supervise daily farm operations to ensure successful outcomes
• Develop seasonal and long-term cropping calendars suited to the Ugandan climate and soil profiles.
• Guide seed selection, organic input planning, pest/disease management, and soil fertility improvement.
• Monitor crop performance and guide interventions for yield optimization in line with ecological practices.

2. Field Execution & Supervision
• Oversee and actively participate in daily farm operations including land preparation, planting, irrigation, mulching, intercropping, and harvesting.
• Supervise and train farm workers to ensure effective execution of sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices on the farm.
• Address operational challenges in the field promptly by providing hands-on support and guidance to ensure smooth farm activities.

3. Collaboration with teams
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including landscaping crews and project managers, to facilitate seamless project execution
• Liaise with the stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Stay updated on the latest research, innovations, and best practices in permaculture and related fields.

4. Monitoring & Evaluation
• Maintain accurate records of cropping plans, implementation stages, yields, and soil health indicators
• Analyse data and feedback to make informed adjustments and improvements as needed.
• Maintain detailed records documenting permaculture designs, implementation processes, and outcomes

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Permaculture Design, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of field-based experience in implementing and managing sustainable or regenerative agriculture practices, preferably on mid-to large-scale farms. Prior experience working in Africa region is a plus.
• Profound understanding of ecological principles, soil science, and sustainable farming practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated project management abilities, including the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively
• Candidates should be open to relocate for our Uganda based project to oversee and support permaculture initiatives.

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