• Application Deadline:
• Position: Agronomist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Job Description

• Establish an index and maintain a relationship with Farmers/Cooperatives/Agro-dealers within the location.


• Provide timely feedback to Management regarding Inquiry into farmer-related transactions for the state.


• Manage/Supervise all GAIL Programs involving farmers in the state through relevant state coordinators.


• Provide production forecasts quarterly for all commodities in the state based on interaction with farmers & Ag. Development.Program.


• Directly responsible for all commercials and sales deliverables required on a 2,000-hectare model (seed, fertilizer, and chemical sales)


• Conduct training on good agronomic practices and establish demonstrations and farm/market storms within the region


• Ensure linkage of all harvest from above to FMN Factories (Aggregation and logistics requirements)


• Provide timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all farmer transaction inquiries while maintaining the commercial position of Gail.


• Recommend state coordinators/Ad-hoc staff for enrollment with Gail to drive farmer engagement and training.


• Grow Input finance portfolio, smallholder farmers training participation


• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Agronomy or any other related field.


• Masters Degree or equivalent an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5 -10 years post qualification work experience in a manufacturing environment of which 3 - 5 FMCG industry.


• Robust experience in technical and agronomic for the Agri- input department, undertaking investigations and research with the objective of increasing  Agro-Allied production. 

Successful candidates must want to reside:

• Ilorin or other towns within Kwara State


• Saki/ Iseyin Oyo State (Not Ibadan)


• Gombe State


• Adamawa State.

The Person Must:

• Must have the ability to impart knowledge to subordinates clearly and concisely.


• Must recognize the standards of quality to be achieved, and pass on the same understanding to subordinates so that a policy of attention to detail is garnered.


• Must ensure that expected crop yields and quality are achieved.