Agri Extension Manager-Olam Nigeria Limited Master's Degree Job

Location: Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

Job Description

Mobilize farmer groups to get into & increase Soybean production

Develop a package of best agronomic practices for Soybean cropping and advise/ train the growers to adopt the same to ensure increased yield & productivity

Conducting detailed cost-of-production studies and find avenues for increasing farmer profitability

Monitoring of weather & other developments to update production estimates and assess the impact of various scenarios on yields

Input distribution and credit accounting, if needed

Build and sustain a reliable Soybean out-grower base in the catchment areas (Kwara & Niger) and ensure a sustainable supply of high-quality produce for IFP’s Soy crush facility

Quality seed production through out-growers for the participating farmers

Build an operational team to run the farming out-grower program - Scheduling operations as well as resources and monitoring the activities in the field to achieve production and buyback targets

Acquire funding for the Soybean agri-extension through multi-lateral agencies and stakeholder management (International donor organizations/ Developmental agencies, social/ community organizations, Nigerian governmental agencies & Statutory bodies and internal departments)

Key Deliverables:

Improved productivity and increased production volumes for farmers

Management of the out-grower program and volume of buyback from the farmers

Donor funding from Global developmental agencies/ NGOs and through domestic schemes in Nigeria to sponsor farmer programs

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Agriculture

Must have expertise in Soybean cropping and 7 – 10 years of experience in managing farmer / out-grower / contract farming and agricultural extension services

Proven experience in obtaining donor funding from NGOs and multi-lateral agencies

Understanding of seed production, crop management and buyback of produce

Knowledge on agro-climate, soil fertility, disease & pest control

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Olam Nigeria Limited is located in Lagos, Nigeria and is part of the Farm Support Services Industry. Olam Nigeria Limited has 3,000 employees at this location and generates $222.01 million in sales (USD).