The Hill City Consulting – THCC – (Rc. 802315) is a Nigerian company with a primary commitment to helping the country attain its immense potential and a vision to extend her unique services to peoples, organizations and societies in Africa and the rest of the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Agronomist (Cassava & Rice Specialist)
Location: Kogi
Job Summary
- The Agronomist is responsible for the cassava and rice farm operations. The Agronomist will play a key role in planning, organizing and implementing the production and commercialization plans for all company’s cassava and rice project farms.
- He/She will be managing a combined team of farm managers, farm extension workers and also the farmers.
- The role requires a reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, self-motivated professional. The Agronomist reports to the Director of Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Farm Management:
- Co-ordinate management of all cassava and rice farm operations.
- Perform long and short term project management to optimize farm profit and minimize loss
- Coordinate financial and physical performance of the farms
- Successful implementation of short and long term business plans in cooperation with the management team and ground staff
- Manage the initial set-up of the farm from bush clearing, irrigation installations and building up your team
- Manage all day-to-day operations in for cassava farming
- Manage seed acreage contract allocations to farmers
- Land management of cropping systems, nutrients, pests, tillage and other resources
- Increase yield by variety selection and soil improvement practices
- Active involvement in Selection of Farm lands, Soil tests etc
- Co-ordinate an integrated pest management system
- Develop a cost effective and environmentally sound method of enhancing yields
People Management:
- Create a stable workforce by providing leadership for effective management of the staff and operations.
- Provide coaching and training on developing production management programmes which will enhance profitability
- Maintain the Farm Projects’ evaluation program, measuring for effectiveness and productivity of operation areas. Prepare reports as assigned.
- Facilitate Training programs; Develop and Deliver appropriate training to both Farm Managers and Farm Extension Workers; Coordinate training needs assessment
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Set-up agreed KPIs for the region and ensure targets are achieved
- Financial Reports on all Farming activities
- Conflict Resolution
- Compile and Control Yearly Budgets for the region
- Maintain regular communication with the Farm Managers and the Farm Extension workers
- Liaise and interact with Farmers’ co-operatives/ Farming communities located within the region.
Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send "A type - written Cover Letter" specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised, along with their current CV to:
[email protected]
Note
- When sending email, please use “Agronomist (Cassava and Rice Specialist)” as subject line.
- E-mails received without the appropriate subject line WILL NOT be delivered to the right inbox.
- Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the interview.