Crop Supervisor at SOS Children Villages

Position Summary

• The Crop Supervisor will coordinate activities of agricultural crop or horticultural workers such as cultivation, irrigation, harvesting of crops, product packaging and equipment maintenance.
• Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
• Inspect crops and fields to determine maturity, yield, infestation, or work requirements, such as cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products
• Directs or assists in adjustment, repair, and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment
• Prepares periodic reports regarding farm conditions, crop yields, machinery breakdowns, or labor problems
• Maintains operational records.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• HND / BSc Degree in Agricultural Science or any related field;
• Relevant experience in the crop production and technical assistance programmes or projects;
• Relevant experience in food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development
• Minimum of 5 years similar proven experience within an INGO.