• Application Deadline:
• Position: Demo / Trial Field Operation Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Ogun




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Trial Field Operation Officer will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing field trials and demonstration for vegetable crop varieties on a one-acre plot.


• This role involves monitoring crop performance, collecting and analyzing data, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure successful trial and demo operations.


• The officer will play a key role in providing insights on varietal performance and selections based on trial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with trial planning schedules for vegetable varietal demonstrations and field trials in collaboration with sales teams.


• Planting, irrigation, pruning, trellising, weeding, fertilization, nursery and crop management activities for trial and demo plots.


• Ensure proper labeling, mapping, and varietal dentification for accurate data collection.


• Liaise with Agronomist to implement integrated pest and disease management strategies.


• Monitor crop growth, phenological stages, and overall plant health.


• Collect agronomic data, including yield, disease resistance, and marketable quality metrics.


• Analyze trial data to assess varietal performance and provide detailed reports.


• Liaise with internal teams, including agronomists, and sales teams, to share trial insights.


• Liaise with sales and commercial teams to organize and host field days and demonstration events for farmers, customers, and stakeholders.


• Provide technical support and training to stakeholders on varietal performance and best agronomic practices during field days.

Qualifications and Experience

• Interested candidates should possess HND / B. Sc degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or related field.


• Minimum of 2-3 years hands-onexperience in field trial operations, crop management, or agricultural research.


• Strong knowledge of vegetable crop production and varietal evaluation.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent field management and operational planning skills.


• Passionate about greens and fieldwork.


• Proficiency in data collection and reporting.


• Good communication skills. Ability to speak Hausa will be an added advantage.


• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work in outdoor field environments under varying weather conditions.


• Ability to coordinate and supervise labor workers.