Nunhems Ethiopia PLC is now looking to contract a qualified and result oriented Trial Technician on a consultancy agreement base to organize and execute local trials of different commercial vegetable crops based on guidance from Local and Regional Specialists. The ideal candidate will collaborate on trial planning, ensure effective trial management, and communicate results clearly.

Company Profile

Nunhems Ethiopia PLC, established in 2015, is the Ethiopian entity of BASF Vegetable Seeds and part of the German Group BASF. At BASF Vegetable Seeds we are dedicated to producing market-oriented vegetable varieties and seed products under the brand Nunhems.

Report to the Regional Head of PD EMEA

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Trial Execution: Organize, set up, and execute trials as defined by Local and Regional Specialists, ensuring adherence to the local trial plan.

• Data Collection: Collect trait data and capture market and competitor information to inform trial outcomes.

• Communication: Update stakeholders on trial advancements and report relevant information regularly.

• Coordination: Organize trial agreements and manage temporary staff to support trial activities.

• Crop Management: Ensure trial representativeness, manage crops throughout their cycle, and facilitate proper selection and evaluation processes.

• Market Alignment: Use market insights and data analysis to propose solutions that meet local needs, in collaboration with Local and Regional Specialist.

• Product Development Support: Contribute to Basic and Advanced product development trials.

• Sales Support: Provide technical support to the sales team, offering growing advice, variety information, and assistance with demand creation.

Job Requirements

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• BSc/MSc.in Agriculture or Horticulture or another related field.

• With a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

• We seek to hire agronomists with experience in similar positions and the ability to travel throughout Ethiopia.

• Valid Driving license is required.

SKILLS:

• Collaboration

• Relevant market knowledge and vision

• Results Orientation

• Decisiveness and assertiveness

• Initiative and autonomy

• Accountability & ownership

• Customer Orientation

• Commercial mindset

• Experimentation skills

• Agronomical skills relevant to the crop

• Use of productivity tools

• Planning and Organizing

• Analysis and interpretation of data

• Problem Solving

LANGUAGES:

• Sufficient level of English language is must (Both verbal and written).

• Knowing the local language (Amharic) and other local language will be an advantage.

Place of work:

• You will be traveling throughout Ethiopia and will not be based at a specific location

How to Apply

• Applicants who have fulfilled the above requirements can send their application letter, detailed CV with three professional references including daytime contact telephone numbers, copies of certificates and testimonials not later than 10th of July 2025 with the email address below. Nunhems Ethiopia HR Nunhems.Ethiopia.HR@basf.com