Agriculture Research & Development Manager at Dangote

Job Summary

Managing the activities, operations and staff of the R&D section of the department through Conduct field experiments and deliver research results associated with weed management and related agronomic practices in sugarcane.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Research and Development

• Research on sugarcane varieties to identify improved varieties.
• Multiplication of improved varieties for commercial cultivation.
• Research on inputs to test their quality.
• Maintaining varietal collection (Germplasm) for future study.

Research on soil, water and plant  

• Soil sampling for analysis.
• Analyzing the soil for its nutrient content for fertilizer recommendation.
• Identifying problems of the soil and arriving remedial measures.
• Analyzing irrigation water for its standard parameters.
• Plant sampling and analysis for its nutrient content.
• Monitor field agronomic practices and ensure compliance with the field standard procedures.
• Provide technical support to the Agricultural team to facilitate significant improvement in yield.

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

• Minimum of HND/ B.Sc. in Agricultural related courses.
• Any relevant certification will be an added advantage.
• Have extensive experience in large-scale Agricultural Estate R&D including demonstrable experience with Sugar cane farming for more than 10 years. Mastering the latest management system of Agricultural R&D.

Skill and Competencies

• Effective Communication skills
• People management skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Openness
• Discretion