Nov 28, 2018
Job Purpose/Description
The position would be based in one of the towns/cities in the oil palm belt in Nigeria.
The Agronomist will coordinate, implement and monitor agronomic aspects of Solidarid’s projects; a (support for innovation and demonstration of best practices). The key task will be setting up, maintaining, monitoring and reporting on a series of BMP field demonstrations with participating farms and businesses.
The position reports to the Programme Manager.
Major Responsibilities Professional Advising and Consulting:
Participates in identifying needs for external support and advice, elaborates on policy recommendations and develops a strategic approach to managing the assigned programme or project.
Monitors project progress, reviews reports and documents concerning the progress of collaborative programs determines bottlenecks and recommends alternative courses of management action to the Program Manager.
Networking and Cooperation:
Responsible for maintaining relationships with farmers and Institutions
Co-operates with and ensures regular contacts and dialogues: does PR work and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental bodies and persons within the project/ programme environment as well as with other projects in order to enhance and maintain good working relationships
Management and Coordination Tasks:
Responsible for coordinating all BMP activities (fIeld visits, farmer sensitization, training, data collection and collation, reporting, etc.) at the BMP demonstration sites.
Coordinates and prioritises relevant project activities at the local level in cooperation with the partners, as well as in organizational preparation and in the implementation of these activities
Training farmers and plantation staff in good agronomic practices
Knowlede, Skills & Abilities
University Degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business, or relevant subject.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in similar role
Experience in working with policy makers, researchers, consultants and knowledge brokers in International Cooperation
Experience in facilitating community development activities
Superior presentation and facilitation skills
Capable of working in a dynamic, inter cultural, multi stakeholder setting
Excellent communication skills with ability to produce professional reports in English.
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Applicants should send their Applications with updated Resume to: vacancies.ni@solidaridadnetwork.org Please indicate the position in the subject line. Note
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