• Application Deadline: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Extension Field Agent


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 year


• Location Edo


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Duties / Responsibilities

To organize, conduct, and monitor all assessment activities on each farm, including the allocation of inputs as needed.

• To assist in collecting assessment data from both demonstration farms and farmer’s farms in the area of operations.


• Maintaining positive relationships with farmers to enhance ReelFruit positive reputation.


• To conduct and supervise the dissemination of information, skills and techniques to farmers based on the ReelFruit protocol.


• To demonstrate the right usage and application of agro-inputs on farms.


• To distribute and account for all inputs delivered to all farmers in your operational area


• To improve the long-term performance of farmers' farms by increasing their capacity to adopt and apply better practices through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs, and procedures.


• To encourage farmers to adopt better practices through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs and processes to improve the long-term performance of their farms.


• To serve as “eyes and ears” of ReelFruit, raise red flags and troubleshoot in situations that will require such attention to preempt the occurrence and recurrence.


• To work with the project associate to ensure all necessary data have been collected appropriately


• To prepare farm reports on activities progress.

As the Agricultural / Field Agent, you'll need to show:

• Strong communication, presentation and liaison, and interpersonal skills


• Tactfulness


• Keen interest and knowledge of farming especially in the Pineapples value chain


• Knowledge of, and experience in the application of good agricultural practices (GAP) relating to Pineapples of interest to ReelFruit


• Ability to integrate and work within rural areas and farming communities


• Ready to visit farmers within your operational area in Edo State


• An open, flexible and innovative working style


• Ability to take initiative and work without constant supervision


• Must be able to communicate fluently in English and the local language


• Willingness to ride a motorbike

Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree or HND in Agricultural Extension and Crop Production or any related field.


• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Special skills or expertise in Pineapple with a proven crop yield history.