Regional Coordinator (Agriculture) at KPR - Gardeners Club

KPR - Gardeners Club, a division of Seed bank, is currently looking for a Regional Coordinator for our Seeds Conservation Program. The aim of this project is to make collection of seeds of local crop varieties and wild plants species in Nigeria.

Job Title: Regional Coordinator (Agriculture)

Location: Nigeria

Position Summary

• Each Regional Coordinator will have responsibility for overseeing the initiative in a specific region. The major duties of the Regional Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Contacting local farmers to obtain a seed sample of local crop varieties
• Contacting local farmers or wild plants collectors to obtain a seed sample of local forms of wild plants
• Process seed samples for export to our Seed bank.

Job Requirements

• The candidate is expected to have extensive background knowledge and experience in local agricultural system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to identify at least basic plant species
• Education in fields such as Agricultural, Biology or other closely related fields
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in local languages and proficiency in English are essential.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit applications including a cover letter and detailed CV through: job@kpr.eu clearly indicating the position title "Regional coordinator".

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Women are highly encouraged to apply.