Leventis Foundation (Nig) Limited by Guarantee is a Non-Profit, Non-Governmental and Charitable Organization whose main focus is promotion of agriculture and rural development through the training of youths in modem farming methods. The Foundation Programmes are in support of the Federal Government's Policy and efforts on Agricultural Development and Poverty Alleviation.
Presently, the Foundation has six Agricultural Training Schools in Nigeria (and plans to have more). The schools are located in Osun, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Ondo States and FCT. The Foundation, over the years, offers quality practical training in small-scale agriculture. The agricultural training schools operate in 4 technical areas, namely;
- Crop Production Department & Agroforestry
- Animal/Livestock Production Department
- Agricultural Engineering Department
- Rural Enterprise Development Department
To this end, there are staff vacancies in the departments for candidates with proven practical farming skills and hands-on experience who fit into the departmental activities mentioned above as:
Job Title: Assistant Trainer
Location: Osun, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Ondo States and FCT
Requirement
- M.Sc Agronomy/Crop Production, Animal/Livestock Production, Agricultural Economics/Extension, Agricultural Engineering and other related disciplines.
- Minimum of 3 years (minimum of 5 years and 7 years for B.Sc and HND respectively) relevant job experience.
- Computer literacy is an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
13th December, 2013
How to Apply
Applications in applicant's handwriting accompanied with photocopies of credentials and current detailed curriculum vitae (with functioning mobile telephone number and personal e-mail address) to:
The General Manager,
Technical & Training.
Leventis Foundation (Nig) Ltd/Gte
Iddo House, Iddo,
Lagos.
Or
P.O. Box 26,
General Post Office,
Marina, Lagos.
Note: Ability to speak the local language where the schools are located will be an added advantage.