Cassava Team Lead at IBFCAlliance Limited

IBFCAlliance Limited - Between 1992 and 1999, the business known as IBFCAgusto Training Limited, was carried out in the training divisions of two companies. In 1999, it became a joint venture training business, and was later incorporated into a limited liability company (IBFCAgusto Training Limited) in 2001. Effective 1st of July 2014, consequent upon a business restructuring exercise, IBFCAgusto Training Ltd and Alliance Consulting (one of its owner firms) combined their businesses to form IBFCAlliance Limited. Over the years, the company has provided bespoke training courses and seminars in the Nigerian market and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cassava Team Lead

Location: Ekiti

Job Description Summary

• This position will establish and manage all aspects commercial production of cassava including trial plots, seed stem farms, commercial farms, fertilization, disease detection and prevention, weed management and related activities.
• You will train Extension officers and farm hands on all aspects of cassava commercial production.
• Deliver agreed outputs, revenue, and profit targets as set in agreement with the organisation for each planting cycle.

Responsibilities Include:

• Farm Operations
• Farm Administration
• Outgrower Scheme Management
• Quality Management System
• Health, Safety and Environment
• Talent Management and Leadership
• Community Relations

Qualification and Work Experience

• A Degree in Agricultural Science. Additional courses in Business Management or Administration will be an advantage
• At least 5-8 years farming experience in tree crops (cassava)

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Willingness to live and work in a remote area essential.