Farm Manager (Agronomy) at LN Outsourcing Limited

LN Outsourcing offers cutting edge Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services that are guaranteed to meet or surpass quality expectations, with best practices and customized service quality. We offer a unique blend of multiple support services

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager (Agronomy)

Location: Lagos
Availability: Immediate - 4 weeks

Job Summary

• We are recruiting for an experienced Agronomist to work on a Commercial farm based in Lagos state (Epe). This is an exciting opportunity to join our Clients expanding and fully integrated agricultural process.

Job Description

• The position will be responsible for managing a new Maize / Plantain field, from strategic planning through to implementation; Geological surveys, layout of farm production process and providing professional advice to the management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planting, irrigation, fertilizer application, harvesting, grading, and record keeping
• Manage Seed selection, crop yield, and nutritional requirement through the life cycle of crops; and solve problems of the farm.
• Managing relationship between the farm and Technical consultants, field staff and suppliers.
• Train and provide orientation to farm attendants and casual labour.
• Work with Farm Accountant to ensure accurate budgeting proper documentation of Farm Expenses
• Maintaining and monitoring the quality of crop yield
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• Qualifications: B.Sc / HND in relevant Field
• Experience: 4+ years of work experience, with at least 2 years of experience in Maize cultivation
• Commercial farming management experience
• Experience in irrigation management
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good hands-on computer skills using (using Ms-Excel and Word)

Skills:

• Other Skills / Competences: Agricultural Extension Services
• Desired Skills / competences: Agricultural Extension Services

Remunerations

• Salary Range: N2,400,000 - N3,000,000 / Annum
• Full Medical Cover (HMO)
• Group accident Insurance
• Harvest Target Bonus/ Incentive: N 500,000

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the role as the subject of the email.