Assistant Farm Manager (Crop Production) at Vraiment Nigeria Limited

Vraiment Nigeria Limited is an indigenous Agricultural Company that operates an integrated farming system involving crop and animal production, value addition, and other aspects of the agricultural value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Farm Manager (Crop Production)

Location: Alabata, Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full Time
Recruitment type: 1-year renewable contract
Work Remotely: No

Job Details
The job description of the successful candidate among other things include:

• Work with the Farm Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the farm.
• Preparation of work plan and crop calendar for planting, field management, and harvesting of tomatoes, cucumber, and soybeans.
• Planting, application of manure, staking, trellising, weed management, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of tomatoes, cucumber, and soybeans.
• Technical backstopping, capacity development, and training of daily-rated staff attached to the farm.
• Preparation of timesheet for casual/daily rated staff.
• Motorcycle maintenance, irrigation management, and fertigation.
• Any other responsibility assigned to him by the Farm Manager or the Management staff.

Qualifications

• OND or HND in Plant Science or related discipline with 1 to 2 years relevant experience in a similar role.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have the fear of God and integrity.
• Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Be critical thinking and have the ability to take initiative as occasion demands.
• Have a good command of English both in speaking and writing.
• Honest, diligent, dedicated, and unassuming
• Have previous farming experience.

Remuneration

• We offer a competitive remuneration package based on the qualification and experience of the successful candidate.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2021.