Location: Nationwide Reports to: Regional Manager & VP, Operations Direct Reports: Farm Supervisors, Farm Extension Workers, Farmers The Role
We are currently scaling up on our farm project operations and we will require the services of Technical Field Specialists for selected crops, namely: Soya Beans, Maize, Rice & Cassava.
The Technical Field Specialist is responsible for Farm Operations and will play a key role in planning, organizing and implementing the Production & Commercialization plans for all Farmcrowdy’s Farm Projects. The successful candidate (s) must possess technical expertise in a given crop or livestock and must have proven working knowledge of other
crops/livestock of interest.
The role requires a reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, self-motivated professional who is always prepared to be a “hands on” practical farm manager when required. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for managing a combined team of Farm Managers, Farm Extensions workers & Farmers.
Key Responsibilities Farm Management:
To co-ordinate management of all farm operations
Manage the initial set-up of the farm from bush clearing, irrigation installations and building up your team
Manage all day-to-day farming operations
To Send Weekly ‘Farm Updates’ of all operational activities
Manage seed acreage contract allocations to farmers
Land management of cropping systems, nutrients, pests, tillage and other resources
To increase yield by variety selection and soil improvement practices
Active involvement in Selection of Farm lands, Soil tests etc
Co-ordinate an integrated pest management system
Develop a cost effective and environmentally sound method of enhancing yields
Compile and Control Budgets for the farm project (s).
Perform long and short term project management to optimize farm profit and minimize loss; Preparing Risk Assessments where required
Coordinate financial and physical performance of the farms
Successful implementation of short and long term business plans in cooperation with the management team and ground staff.
People Management:
To create a stable workforce by providing leadership for effective management of the staff and operations of the region
To provide coaching and training on developing production management programmes which will enhance productivity and profitability
Facilitate Training programs; Develop and Deliver appropriate training to both Farm Managers and Farm Extension Workers; Coordinate training needs assessment
Risk Assessment and Management
Conflict Resolution
Maintain regular communication with the Farm Managers and the Farm Extension workers
Liaise and interact with Farmers’ co-operatives/ Farming communities located within the region
Competencies Ideal candidates for this role should have:
Master’s degree with specialization in any Agric related field; Plant breeding, Agronomy, Crop Protection or related Agric Disciplines
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in agricultural processes and farms operations with focus on Production Management and Commercialization.
Must be able to provide evidence on a previous farm project (s) with reference from the farm’s management about a successful out-come
Research work in any of the Crop mentioned below; Must have the practical evidence based results from research project(s)executed
Must have working knowledge of crops peculiar to given regions
Knowledge of Irrigation Farming is an added advantage
Must have working knowledge of other grain crops and or livestock peculiar to given regions
Willingness to Travel to different locations when required
Skills Required:
Organisational and time management skills;
Ability to work under pressure
Supervisory skills and Management ability
Numerical aptitude;
Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions and solve problems
Effective leader and team-player receptive to feedback and willing to learn new things and share knowledge and skills; embracing continuous improvement
Negotiating skills
Language proficiency (English & other Indigenous Languages)
Professional Affiliations:
Must demonstrate ownership of an Agric Support Network
Must belong to a Professional Body (Group) that is related/affiliated to Agriculture
Must have access to Federal (State) Ministries and or Parastatals which are responsible for Agriculture (Products, Equipment and otherwise)
Applicants should send their CV’s and cover letter to: jobs@farmcrowdy.com The subject title of the application should include the role being applied for with their area of expertise. e.g. ‘Application for TFS – Soya Bean’. You may also include a link to your linked.in profile in the application
Apply via :
jobs@farmcrowdy.com
