Town Planner at Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in the agribusiness on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Ado-Ikare Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti (with approximately 25% travel within Nigeria and internationally)
Job type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a forward-thinking Town planner to develop plans that plot out the best use of land and geographic resources and responsible for planning resource-efficient urban infrastructures that will be long-lasting and sustainable.
• To be successful on this role you must be able to study a land layout and understand use of land through surveys, field investigations, and other research methods.

Responsibilities

• Take part in community surveys and draft out reports on the survey
• Evaluate the status of the business in relation with the environment in which it operates.
• Partake in surveys to determine which area or site is good for construction of building or which is viable for farming or residence.
• Drop up proposals and review plans for construction projects.
• Communicate with the necessary regulatory bodies regarding the status of the environment and stay updated on trends in the profession.
• Keep up to date with legislation regarding land use.
• Negotiate with developers and other professionals, such as surveyors and architects.
• Assess planning applications and monitor outcomes as necessary.
• Research and design planning policies to guide development.
• Research and analyze data to help inform strategic developments.
• Compile and prepare reports and make recommendations on regulations and schedule available resources to meet planning targets.

Requirements

• B.Sc or HND in Urban and Regional Planning or any other related discipline.
• 5-7 years’ experience in reputable organizations.
• Flexibility and innovativeness to respond to changes and come up with brilliant solutions
• Proven report-writing skills, communication skill and organizational skills for liaising with colleagues, developers, architects, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Membership of the NITP – National Institute of Town Planners
• Proficiency with AutoCad and GIS and the use of Microsoft office tools
• Creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills to come up with imaginative solutions to planning problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good team player.

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 - day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.