Agronomist Bachelor Degree Job
2021-03-18 17:24 Agriculture / Agro-Allied Ilorin 3.1K viewsJob Details
Location: Kwara
Job Description
Establish an index and maintain a relationship with Farmers/Cooperatives/Agro-dealers within the location.
Provide timely feedback to Management regarding Inquiry into farmer-related transactions for the state.
Manage/Supervise all GAIL Programs involving farmers in the state through relevant state coordinators.
Provide production forecasts quarterly for all commodities in the state based on interaction with farmers & Ag. Development.Program.
Directly responsible for all commercials and sales deliverables required on a 2,000-hectare model (seed, fertilizer, and chemical sales)
Conduct training on good agronomic practices and establish demonstrations and farm/market storms within the region
Ensure linkage of all harvest from above to FMN Factories (Aggregation and logistics requirements)
Provide timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all farmer transaction inquiries while maintaining the commercial position of Gail.
Recommend state coordinators/Ad-hoc staff for enrollment with Gail to drive farmer engagement and training.
Grow Input finance portfolio, smallholder farmers training participation
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
Qualifications
First degree in Agronomy or any other related field
Masters Degree or equivalent an added advantage
Experience:
Minimum of 5 -10 years post qualification work experience in a manufacturing environment of which 3-5 FMCG industry.
Robust experience in technical and agronomic for the Agri- input department, undertaking investigations and research with the objective of increasing Agro-Allied production.
The person must:
Must have the ability to impart knowledge to subordinates clearly and concisely.
Must recognize the standards of quality to be achieved, and pass on the same understanding to subordinates so that a policy of attention to detail is garnered.
Must ensure that expected crop yields and quality are achieved.
Successful candidates must want to reside:
Ilorin or other towns within Kwara State
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply onlinehttp://www.dragnetnigeria.com/fmnplc2/vacancy/details/3679