Agricultural Expert at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Job Description: 

•     Plan, organise, and manages all Agricultural bid documents.
•     Plan and direct the management programme of every Agricultural-related project.
•     Supervise the maintenance of farm facilities, machinery, and equipment.
•     Prepare budget estimates and recommendations for all Agricultural projects and operating supplies.
•     Plan and implement a wide variety of Agricultural research programmes and experimental project.
•     Set up and adapt research methods and procedures to suit Agricultural related activities.
•     Select, train, and supervise staff.
•     Facilitate diverse training sessions.
•     Purchase farm supplies and equipment.
•     Collect samples and record various kinds of research data.
•     Prepares periodic project review reports and research reports.
•     Maintain appropriate files and record for all reports and data.

Idea Generation

•     Developing independent ideas to ensure organisation s vision is actualised

Skills/Physical Competencies:

•     Research skills
•     Project management skills
•     Presentation skills
•     Analytical skills
•     Transferable skills

Behavioral Qualities

•     Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
•     Continual self and subordinate development
•     Goal and quality oriented

Experience

•     Minimum of ten (10) years professional experience in relevant fields, including consultation experience as relates to present assignment

Qualification/Skills

•     Advanced University degree (Ph.D./Masters or equivalent) in Agricultural Science or any other related field;
•     Advanced IT Skills: high proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages;
•     General business interest and awareness;
•     Self-motivation and commitment
•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
•     Excellent organisational and time management skills;
•     Strong analytical, numeracy and problem-solving skills;
•     Leadership qualities and effective team working skills;
•     Ability to use initiative;