Agronomy Intern – Crop Monitoring & Climate‑Smart Practices

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Agronomy Intern to support daily farm operations in Edo, Marina. You will work hands‑on in the field, helping to monitor crops, collect climate data and assist farmers in adopting climate‑smart practices.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily crop monitoring, record plant growth and identify pest or disease symptoms.
• Perform soil health tests at basal, mid‑season and final stages.
• Document all farm inputs (fertiliser, seeds, pesticides) and maintain accurate records.
• Scout for pests and diseases and prepare weekly pest‑disease reports.
• Assist with BioSAT demonstrations for farmers.
• Collect climate and yield data for CSV‑P baseline reporting.
• Prepare monthly technical reports and data summaries.
• Train and guide farm workers on climate‑smart practices.
• Support farmer field schools and demonstration sessions.

Required profile

• Current student or recent graduate with ND/HND/BSc in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science or Agricultural Technology.
• Strong interest in climate‑smart agriculture and sustainable farming.
• Good written communication for monthly reporting.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Excel, email, WhatsApp).
• Comfort presenting information to farmers.
• Local knowledge of Edo State is a plus.
• Willingness to work primarily on‑site in the field.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel