Agronomist

Closing date: 2026-11-28 Hiring location: Dar es Salaam Career level: Senior Qualification: Bachelor Degree Experience: 3 - 5 Years Job Description Job Summary To provide technical agricultural expertise in supporting the Company's agricultural insurance business through farm assessments, crop risk evaluations, underwriting support, loss assessments and provision of technical advice on agricultural risks. Key Responsibilities • Conduct agricultural risk assessments for crop and livestock insurance proposals. • Underwrite agricultural insurance policies in line with company guidelines and risk appetite. • Meet the assigned annual agriculture Insurance premium production target. • Perform farm visits and inspections for risk evaluation and verification. • Develop insurance solutions for crops, livestock, and agribusiness enterprises. • Prepare quotations, terms, and conditions for agricultural insurance covers. • Monitor insured risks and recommend risk mitigation measures. • Liaise with brokers, banks, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and farmers on agriculture insurance matters. • Support product development for agricultural insurance products. • Assist in claims assessment, loss adjustment, and settlement recommendations. • Prepare technical reports, underwriting assessments, and portfolio performance analyses. • Coordinate with reinsurers on agricultural risks and secure necessary reinsurance approval. • Coordinate with reinsurers on agricultural risks and secure necessary reinsurance approval. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company underwriting standards. • Identify and develop new agriculture insurance business opportunities. Skills required: Adaptability Skills; Agriculture Skills; Analytical Skills; Business Skills; Communication Skills; Computer Skills; Creativity Skills; Leadership Skills; Negotiation Skills; Presentation Skills; Time Management Skills