Agronomist (Cassava & Rice Specialist) at the Hill City Consulting

The Hill City Consulting – THCC – (Rc. 802315) is a Nigerian company with a primary commitment to helping the country attain its immense potential and a vision to extend her unique services to peoples, organizations and societies in Africa and the rest of the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist (Cassava & Rice Specialist)

Location: Kogi

Job Summary

• The Agronomist is responsible for the cassava and rice farm operations. The Agronomist will play a key role in planning, organizing and implementing the production and commercialization plans for all company’s cassava and rice project farms.
• He/She will be managing a combined team of farm managers, farm extension workers and also the farmers.
• The role requires a reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, self-motivated professional. The Agronomist reports to the Director of Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities
Farm Management:

• Co-ordinate management of all cassava and rice farm operations.
• Perform long and short term project management to optimize farm profit and minimize loss
• Coordinate financial and physical performance of the farms
• Successful implementation of short and long term business plans in cooperation with the management team and ground staff
• Manage the initial set-up of the farm from bush clearing, irrigation installations and building up your team
• Manage all day-to-day operations in for cassava farming
• Manage seed acreage contract allocations to farmers
• Land management of cropping systems, nutrients, pests, tillage and other resources
• Increase yield by variety selection and soil improvement practices
• Active involvement in Selection of Farm lands, Soil tests etc
• Co-ordinate an integrated pest management system
• Develop a cost effective and environmentally sound method of enhancing yields

People Management:

• Create a stable workforce by providing leadership for effective management of the staff and operations.
• Provide coaching and training on developing production management programmes which will enhance profitability
• Maintain the Farm Projects’ evaluation program, measuring for effectiveness and productivity of operation areas. Prepare reports as assigned.
• Facilitate Training programs; Develop and Deliver appropriate training to both Farm Managers and Farm Extension Workers; Coordinate training needs assessment
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Set-up agreed KPIs for the region and ensure targets are achieved
• Financial Reports on all Farming activities
• Conflict Resolution
• Compile and Control Yearly Budgets for the region
• Maintain regular communication with the Farm Managers and the Farm Extension workers
• Liaise and interact with Farmers’ co-operatives/ Farming communities located within the region.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send "A type - written Cover Letter" specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised, along with their current CV to: [email protected]

Note

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