KPR - Gardeners Club, a division of Seed bank, is currently looking for a Regional Coordinator for our Seeds Conservation Program. The aim of this project is to make collection of seeds of local crop varieties and wild plants species in Nigeria.
Job Title: Regional Coordinator (Agriculture)
Location: Nigeria
Position Summary
- Each Regional Coordinator will have responsibility for overseeing the initiative in a specific region. The major duties of the Regional Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Contacting local farmers to obtain a seed sample of local crop varieties
- Contacting local farmers or wild plants collectors to obtain a seed sample of local forms of wild plants
- Process seed samples for export to our Seed bank.
Job Requirements
- The candidate is expected to have extensive background knowledge and experience in local agricultural system.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to identify at least basic plant species
- Education in fields such as Agricultural, Biology or other closely related fields
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Fluency in local languages and proficiency in English are essential.
Application Closing Date
30th July, 2014.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
submit applications including a cover letter and detailed CV through:
job@kpr.eu clearly indicating the position title
"Regional coordinator".
Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Women are highly encouraged to apply.