Job Summary

• We are recruiting for 2 experienced Field Agronomist who will assist the Farm Manager to oversee a 25 Hectares of Plantain / Banana Plantation  (situated in Ogun & Lagos state respectively ).

Job Description

• Support commercial crop production through regular scouting and hands-on field work.
• Monitor crops for insect and diseases.
• Monitor soil moisture and assist with scheduling irrigation.
• Contribute to quality control on farm operations, i.e. seed handling and cutting, planter spacing accuracy, and irrigation system uniformity, etc.
• Perform test digs to estimate yield and monitor quality.
• Evaluate plant growth and maturity.
• Provide daily supervision of Agronomy casual employees.
• Assist with fertilizer/chemical management and applications.
• Mixing/loading and/or applications.
• Assist with chemical/fertilizer handling and storage management.
• Ongoing familiarization with crop production methods and practices.
• Assist with developing and executing pest management strategies.
• Facilitate storage management.
• Assist/facilitate with the development and execution of crop management strategies.
• Support research and development efforts.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• OND / HND / B.Sc in relevant Field

Experience:

• 3+ years of work experience, with at least 1 year of experience in Managing Plantain/ Banana Field
• Commercial farming management experience
• Experience in irrigation management
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good hands-on computer skills using (using Ms-Excel and Word)

Other Skills/competences:

• Agricultural Extension Services

Desired Skills / competences:

• Agricultural Extension Services.

Remunerations

• Harvest Target Bonus/ Incentive: N 500,000
• Salary Range:  N1,200,000 - N2,500,000
• Full Medical Cover (HMO)
• Accident & Life Insurance.