Agronomist Consultant, High Value Crop (HVC) Production

• Support Tupande's scale-up of High Value Crop production for the Long Rains 2027 season, delivering crop-specific technical expertise in chilli, groundnut, sunflower, soybean and chia to strengthen field operations and farmer outcomes.
• Develop a comprehensive crop technical production manual that serves as the single authoritative reference, covering varieties, planting windows, yield benchmarks, soil requirements, pest and disease management, and quality standards.
• Build field-staff capability through evidence-based extension materials and agronomic guidance that translate technical knowledge into practical, implementable recommendations for smallholder farmers.
• Produce a consolidated thresholds and decision table structured for integration into monitoring dashboards, enabling data-driven farm management and real-time performance tracking.
• Deliver in-season support as required, drawing on hands-on expertise to troubleshoot crop performance issues and refine technical guidance during the Long Rains 2027 growing cycle.

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