Agonomist at GBfoods Africa (2 Openings)

GBfoods Africa - Our history begins with our brand, Gallina Blanca, founded in Barcelona in 1937.  But this is only the beginning of a long and exciting journey.

Today, with turnover of around €1,3 Billion and a staff of around 3,600 employees, GBfoods is present in more than 50 countries in Europe and Africa. They include Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Nigeria, Ghana, Algeria and Senegal, among others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agonomist

Location: Birnin, Kebbi
Job Type: Full time
Sector: Consumer goods
Openings: 2

About the Role

• The Agromomist role, works and collaborate with the Projects Lead to provide very deep, intentional and impactful support to farmers in GBHub’s block farm project, leading to improved year-on-year yield for farmers, ultimately enhancing their income levels and growing interest in the block farming project in Kebbi State, Nigeria. 

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Lead of GBHub Africa, you will 

• Provide support in crop production, soil control, and soil management.
• Identify ways to maximize crop production from a given acreage of soil.
• Perform experiments to determine and then maximize plant nutrients and soil health.
• Providing valuable insights leading to solutions that drive higher crop yields.
• Carry out laboratory tests of soil, seed, and crop samples
• Prepare analysis and data presentation.

What can you expect from us?

• You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.

Requirements
Technical Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or related field with a Master’s degree in Agriculture (specializing in soil science) a plus.
• Minimum two (2) years of agronomy work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Outstanding research and data analysis skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Local community engagement.
• Effective communication, with fluency in Hausa language.
• Result-driven and high sense of ownership.
• Analytical capability.
• Critical thinking ability to relate with local farmers.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.