Yara Agronomist

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara Fertilizers Philippines Inc. has been supporting the Filipino farmers since 1986. Headquartered in Taguig City, Yara’s presence is felt across the Philippines where it operates in the country’s three major territories – Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. With two main warehouses located in Bulacan and Davao, respectively, Yara has served its growing customers’ needs making its products accessible to end-users.

Guided by its mission of “Responsibly feeding the world and protecting the planet”, it has a paid-up capital of Php155M and core employees numbering 50. The parent company, Yara International ASA is a Norwegian chemical company. Its largest business area is the production of nitrogen fertilizer; however, it also encompasses the production of nitrates, ammonia, urea and other nitrogen-based chemicals. The company was established in 1905 as Norsk Hydro – the world's first producer of mineral nitrogen fertilizers – and de-merged as Yara International ASA on March 25, 2004. Yara is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and has its headquarters in Oslo. The company has around 17,500 employees, production sites on six continents, operations in more than 50 countries and sales to about 150 countries.

Responsibilities

Provides technical knowledge on crop nutrition and management support to commercial team and customers to ensure optimum crop health and production in the targeted crop segments.
Supports sales teams and customers with proper fertilizer recommendations and crop advice.
Does the plant nutritional recommendations in terms of products, quantities, application and timing based on soil analysis and according to industry norms and Yara guidelines.
Assists the commercial team in farm visits and field inspections to customers
Attends agricultural/farmer’s days/events and give technical inputs/presentations.
Develop and improve the technical abilities of the sales teams through Agronomical trainings.
Coordinates and provides technical inputs to marketing and commercial team necessary for the development of appropriate product promotion and/or communication tools
Aligns and prioritizes activities with the commercial team
Coordinates with Supply Chain and liaise with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority for product registration and other related matters
Assists in the marketing/promotion the use of Yara Tools among sales force and customers. (FieldPro, N-tester, Check-it, TankMixIt etc).
Meet market requirements through continuous product development and up to date with industry trends
Align and prioritize activities with the local Yara commercial strategy
Be recognized as an expert in one or two main crops (level of crop manager), but demonstrate expertise in various other crops that advice will be recognized and sought by the agricultural community

Profile

A degree in Agriculture or related field is required
Relevant experience in similar role/environment.
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Good understanding of the agricultural landscape of the country
Agronomic skills and knowledge.
Ability to effectively transfer knowledge and explain difficult concepts.
Ability to function under pressure and deliver on time.
Must have organizational and communication skills.
Ability to build commitment, teamwork and cooperation and overcome differences of opinion.
Results Oriented: The ability to focus on the desired result of own work.
Attention to detail: Ensuring that own work and information are complete and accurate.
Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before the situation requires it.
Forward Thinking: the ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of decisions/actions.

Additional Information

A skilled driver and holder of a valid driver's license - a must since the role requires travelling and extensive fieldwork.

Contact details

Apply at www.yara.com.

Apply no later than

March 28, 2025.

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Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.