Value Seeds Limited is an indigenous crop seed production solution and development Company incorporated in 2009. The Company is engaged in seed research, multiplication, processing and distribution of hybrids and seeds of improved varieties. We are focused on increasing farmers’ yields, nutrition and livelihood. Our products offerings are two-fold: field crops and vegetables with technology dissemination.
The Company has a wide range of seeds that have become popular with farmers and agro-inputs dealers in Nigeria. Our focus field crops are Maize, Rice, Soybean, Cowpea, Millet, Sorghum, Cassava and Wheat. Vegetables include tomato, okra, onion, cabbage, cucumber, lettuce, hot pepper, sweet pepper, watermelon, carrot, amaranthus and spices.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Breeder
Location: Kaduna
Qualifications
- Ph.D Plant Breeding
- M.Sc Plant Breeding with 5 years cognate experience can also be considered
- 5 years working experience in plant breeding and agricultural trials with special emphasis on Maize and/ or Rice
Required Skills:
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent research skills
- Ability to manage a laboratory
- Patience and resilience
- Good communication skills
- Technical skills
- Analytical skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications
- Driving skills with a valid 5 years Class D or E driver’s license.
Application Closing Date
28th October, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online