• Application Deadline:
• Position: Farm Field Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Ekiti




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

 We are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about socio-economic development through agricultural and agro-allied investments.

Job Description

• Supervise farm workers to ensure efficient execution of tasks.


• Supervise soil preparation - ploughing, harrowing, ridging, plot maintenance, and harvesting


• Supervise both mechanical and manual planting of cassava and the application of fertilizers and agrochemicals


• Ensure good farm equipment maintenance, irrigation management, and fertigation.


• Develop and enforce crop rotation and soil enrichment plans to sustain soil fertility


• Conduct regular field inspections to assess soil conditions, crop performance, and pest or disease threats


• Develop and enforce crop rotation and soil enrichment plans to sustain soil fertility

Competencies Required

• Can work with little or no supervision.


• Will be a critical thinker and could take initiative as occasion demands.


•  Both male and female are eligible.


• Have a good command of English both in speaking and writing.


• Be honest, diligent, dedicated, and unassuming.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.


•  Relevant certifications in cassava farming or agricultural management are a plus.


•  Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in cassava cultivation or a similar role.


•  Good knowledge of cassava farming techniques, including pest and Disesase


•  Proficiency in record-keeping and reporting.


•  Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery and tools.


• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.


• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams.


• Passion for agriculture and sustainable farming practices