Agro-processing Specialist at Cross River State Government

Functions and Responsibilities

• The incumbent under guidance of SPC will coordinate and identify improved agro-processing technologies which are apt for all processing activities of all the crops, livestock and fisheries supported under this project.
• The Incumbent will further work on dissemination and follow-up on identified agro-processing technologies.

Qualifications and Experience Required 

• First degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Agronomy, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, and other related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agribusiness, agro-processing and supply chain management.
• Previous experience in value chain development including vertical and horizontal coordination of farmers group and backward integration.
• Ability to build up partnership with technology innovation centers, agro-allied commercial technology businesses and financial institutions.