Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Jinja Brew Uganda is seeking an Agri Tech Specialist to provide technical agronomy support across Tanzania, covering all crops in the country as well as new origination programme initiatives.
The role will work closely with in-country agronomists, field officers, and extension officers to support the delivery of required production volumes across different crops. The Agri Tech Specialist will also lead problem-solving efforts and drive initiatives aimed at improving crop quality and yields while ensuring cost competitiveness on a year-on-year, per-crop basis.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Support the technical skill development of the in-country team by identifying skill gaps and assisting the Country Manager in identifying and developing suitable training solutions.
Conduct technical training where required.
Guide trial managers in research and development activities and execution, working closely with the R&D Specialist Africa to identify research requirements for improving crop yield and quality.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, including equipment, methods, inputs, monitoring approaches, and sustainable agricultural practices, to improve crop yield, quality, and sustainability.
Work directly with farmers when required to provide technical guidance and support problem-solving, ensuring farmer crop success and maintaining positive relationships with farmers and chemical suppliers.
Investigate new farmer opportunities through technical assessments and engagements with new farmers, cooperatives, and ARMCOs to increase the farmer base and production volumes.
Support AB InBev's sustainability goals and agenda through R&D trials, field assessments, and data collection to help deliver GHG and sustainability targets in the country.
Support the Country Agriculture Manager in maintaining positive relationships with government stakeholders through appropriate engagement and communication.
Provide technical support and insights for initiatives involving government bodies and co-funded projects aimed at growing the agriculture programme and footprint in the country.
Support production planning for each crop ahead of the growing season.
Serve as a domain specialist for regional agronomy in areas including fertilization and soil management, pest and disease management, planting density, irrigation, crop-input optimization, digital agriculture, and alternative rotational crops.
Demonstrate expert knowledge of primary agronomic cropping systems in regions where malting barley and sorghum are cultivated to drive improvements in yield and quality.
Provide input into and drive implementation of sustainability strategies and regenerative agriculture programmes.
Build effective partnerships with regional procurement teams, global agronomy stakeholders, government bodies, and agriculture partners such as chemical suppliers.
Develop and deliver regular updates to internal AB InBev stakeholders and governance bodies on crop quality, R&D activities, and sustainability goals.
Lead regional agronomists and extension officers in executing R&D trials, interpreting results, and presenting best practices at relevant forums.
Support the development and execution of the country agriculture strategy in partnership with the Country Agriculture Manager.
Identify, assess, and manage key risks within production environments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with partners to ensure execution of short-term plans and alignment with long-term strategies.
Effectively manage research budgets and support trial managers in defining, communicating, and sourcing resource requirements on time to deliver R&D and variety development trials.
Key Attributes and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
Digital fluency.
Ability to work effectively across disciplines, cultures, and geographical locations.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, networking, and influencing skills.
Strategic thinking and the ability to translate strategies into practical initiatives.
Ability to work effectively within complex and ambiguous organizational environments.
An agile mindset and ability to respond efficiently to changing business environments.
Strong networking skills and the ability to influence people without direct line-management responsibility.
An appropriate balance of management and leadership skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to gather business input, understand strategic priorities, and translate them into actionable research directions.
Ability to drive critical decisions across programmes and projects.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Agronomy or a related field, with field crops experience.
At least 5 years of experience in agronomy.
At least 5 years of experience working in seed and FMCG companies.
Experience working successfully in international and multidisciplinary environments.
Expert knowledge of grain storage, including factors affecting cost, quality, and safe storage practices.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Outlook.
Experience in the development, utilization, and implementation of enabling technologies.
Experience managing developmental environments with teams having different levels of competency and capability.
Demonstrated ability to influence colleagues successfully across functional boundaries.
Effective time-management skills, including the ability to plan and control activities over several months or years.
A valid driver's licence and driving experience.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Agri Tech Specialist position is October 7, 2026.
How to apply