Area Manager – HEIS Project (Agriculture Engineer)

About the role

The Area Manager will lead the HEIS (High Efficiency Irrigation System) project across designated districts, promoting drip‑irrigation technology and supporting farmers to achieve higher yields. This position combines technical agronomy expertise with team leadership to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the full HEIS project cycle, from demand generation to measurable farmer yield improvements.
• Optimize agronomic practices to maximize the benefits of drip‑irrigation systems.
• Build, train, and supervise a technical team capable of executing projects at the district level.
• Provide ongoing training, supervision, and technical support to execution teams, sales teams, and farmers.
• Coordinate with government departments and consultants to ensure smooth project execution and recovery procedures.
• Support field agronomy teams to enhance crop productivity and farmer benefits.
• Monitor and guide field activities related to irrigation, fertilization, and crop management.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in water management, fertigation, soil management, or related agronomic fields.
• Good knowledge of drip‑irrigation technology and agronomic practices for vegetables, cotton, sugar cane, maize, etc.
• Experience in team management and training.

Required skills

• Drip irrigation
• Agronomic practices
• Water management
• Fertigation
• Soil management
• Proficiency in MS Office