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Plant Protection Expert

Kerchanshe Trading PLC

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Natural Science

Horticulture

Addis Ababa

3 years - 5 years

1 Position

2025-10-14

to

2025-10-19

Required Skills

monitor crops

Fields of study

Horticulture Science

Agronomy and Crop Science

Full Time

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Job Description

The Plant Protection Expert is responsible for safeguarding crops from pests, diseases, and weeds to ensure optimal yield and quality. The role involves implementing integrated pest management (IPM) practices, monitoring field conditions, diagnosing crop health issues, and recommending appropriate control measures. The officer will also work closely with farm managers, agronomists, and other technical teams to develop and execute plant protection plans that align with the company’s agricultural objectives and sustainability standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Designs and conducts periodic reviews and appraisals of the situation of plant pest and pesticide problems in the farm, 

  • Advice the farm manager on necessary actions to implement pest and pesticide management techniques,

  • Prepare pest assessment schedule (Variety, Plot), 

  • Prepare pest assessment reports in type of pests, stage of the pest and/or the attack level and submits the report daily for decision, 

  • Collect samples of unknown pests and weeds and submits for his nearest boss for identification,

  • Assess the post spraying the pest control chemical efficacy,

  • Keep records of sprayed plots and varieties regularly, 

  • Inspect the chemical spraying activity on the field and check the technic and condition of spraying, recommend corrective action, 

  • Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Skills

  • BSc or MSc Agricultural engineering or Agronomy or Horticulture or Related fields of studies.

Experience 

  • 5 years for BSc

  • 3 years for MSc 

Skills:

  • Emergency Situations management skills 

  • Pest Control & Management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Communication skills.

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com  with the subject ‘’Plant Protection Expert'' Mention the date on the subject line within seven working days from October 11,2025 up to October 18,2025.

‘’ only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.’’

Fields Of Study

Horticulture Science

Agronomy and Crop Science

Skills Required

monitor crops