Extension Field Agent (Benue) at ReelFruit

ReelFruit, established in 2012, specializes in producing preservative-free, dried tropical fruit snacks within the food industry. Their products include a variety of dried fruits and mixes, such as mango, coconut flakes, cashewsfruit and nut combinations, all designed for convenient on-the-go snacking and delightful moments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Extension Field Agent 

Location: Benue
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties / Responsibilities

• The Extension Field Agent is responsible for organizing, conducting, and monitoring all assessment activities on each farm and providing direct support to coach the farmers on implementing technical activities
• To assist in collecting assessment data from demonstration and farmer’s farms in the area of operations.
• Maintaining positive relationships with farmers to enhance ReelFruit's positive reputation.
• To conduct and supervise the dissemination of information, skills, and techniques to farmers based on the ReelFruit protocol.
• To demonstrate the right usage and application of agro-inputs on farms.
• To distribute and account for all inputs delivered to all farmers in your operational area
• To improve the long-term performance of farmers' farms by increasing their capacity to adopt and apply better practices through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs, and procedures.
• To encourage farmers to adopt better practices through exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs, and processes to improve the long-term performance of their farms.
• To serve as “eyes and ears” of ReelFruit, raise red flags, and troubleshoot in situations that will require such attention to preempt the occurrence and recurrence.
• To work with the project associate to ensure all necessary data have been collected appropriately
• To prepare farm reports on activities progress

Educational Qualification

• A bachelor's degree or HND in Agricultural Extension and Crop Production or any related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Special skills or expertise in Mango cultivation with a proven crop yield history.

As the Extension Field Agent, you'll need to show:

• Strong communication, presentation and liaison and interpersonal skills
• Tactfulness
• Keen interest and knowledge of farming especially in the Mango value chain
• Knowledge of, and experience in the application of good agricultural practices (GAP) relating to Mangoes of interest to ReelFruit
• Ability to integrate and work within rural areas and farming communities
• Ready to visit farmers within your operational area
• An open, flexible and innovative working style
• Ability to take initiative and work without constant supervision
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English and the local language.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.