OurfarmNG is a social company that builds communities through agriculture.
We believe in a future where African communities are economically viable and able to cater for their basic needs. We embrace this vision and are leveraging on аthe vast opportunities agriculture offers to get us there.
OurfarmNG is the future of agribusiness in Africa and the hope of green and wealthy African communities.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Agriculture Project Supervisor
Location: Akwa Ibom
Where you fit in
We are committed to changing communities one at a time by using agriculture to drive an all inclusive growth thereby improving quality of life of people in our local communities.
We are passionate about our mission and excited to grow our company with people who want to do the same - and people who will bring in their different perspectives to help us continue to shape our team and company.
If this is you, we encourage you to swim into our candidate pool!
The ideal candidate is familiar with farm operations, is passionate about agriculture and natural resources, and maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
We need innovative individuals, which means theyТre intellectual, introspective, and inquisitive. They are curious, methodical, rational, analytical, and logical. Some of them are also realistic, meaning they're independent, stable, persistent, genuine, practical, and thrifty.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the design, development and day to day operations of an organic farm.
Recruiting, training and supervising labourers and workers
Undertake practical activities, such as driving tractors, operating farm machinery and spraying fields with pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
Purchase supplies such as crop inputs, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
Ensure farm practices are at acceptable global standards for organic farms
Maintain and monitor the quality and quantity of crop yield and livestock
Understand the implications of weather and make contingency plans
Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations
Maintain knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
Forward planning
Keeping on top of all projects to make sure that work progresses in a satisfactory manner
Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate
Keep up-to-date financial and operational records
Produce and provide regular update and records to management
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of modern farm practices especially organic farming
Organizational and time management skills
Supervisory skills and management ability
Numerical aptitude
Willingness to be outside in all weathers and patience to undertake practical tasks
Full driving license
Self-motivation, with the ability to motivate others
Large-scale business awareness
Marketing skills
Negotiation skills
Genuine commitment to farming
Ability to develop and present reports using office tools and other presentation tools
Good technical knowledge
Good understanding of modern farming methods
Good verbal and written communications skills
The ability to work with discretion
Systematic working style
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agric Economics, Agronomy or a related science discipline.
Experience 5 years post qualification experience including at least 2 years of service at the managerial or supervisory level.
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.