Assistant Product Development Officer

Key Responsibilities:

        Product Trials & Development

• Assist in planning and conducting field trials for new seed varieties (cereals, pulses, vegetables, hybrids).
• Support multi-location testing to evaluate yield, adaptability, and disease resistance.
• Collect, record, and organise trial data for analysis and reporting.

        Market & Farmer Insights

• Help gather feedback from farmers, dealers, and distributors on the performance of seeds.
• Monitor competitor products and provide inputs to the product development team.

         Regulatory & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain records required for product registration and certification.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations and company quality standards.

         Cross-Functional Coordination

• Provide support to R&D, production, and marketing teams during product development and launch.
• Assist in organising product demonstrations, farmer meetings, and training sessions.

        Monitoring & Reporting

• Track product performance post-launch and prepare summary reports.
• Highlight issues or improvement opportunities to senior product development officers.

Qualifications:

           Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or related field.

   Experience: 0–3 years in seed industry product development, agronomy, or related roles                    (fresh graduates may also apply).

    Skills:

• Basic knowledge of crop genetics, breeding, and agronomy.
• Strong organisational and data management skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel for field trials and farmer interactions.

Key Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Ability to work under guidance and follow structured processes.
• Passion for agricultural innovation and farmer success.
• Adaptability to field challenges and changing priorities.