Farm Coordinator at Ebonyi State University

Location: Abakaliki, Ebonyi

Job Description

• Ebonyi State University is recruiting for an experienced Farm Coordinator particularly in poultry farm management, to work on a commercial poultry farm based in EBSU Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join the University community's expanding and integrated agricultural process.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the poultry farm and its team, including:

• Management of all farm operations.
• Ensuring all objectives of running the farm are met.
• Maintaining safe working practices.
• Managing and motivating a team.
• Ensuring welfare of livestock.
• Ventilation management.
• Feed management.
• Vaccinations management.
• Production performance.
• Marketing and disposal of the birds; and
• Record keeping.

Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture (B. Agric) or HND in Agriculture or related discipline. Emphasis on Animal Science & Production will be of added advantage
• Previous hands-on farming experience and technical knowledge in poultry production of not less than 5 years, working with at least 5,000 birds.

In addition, candidate should have:

• Effective people management skills
• Self-motivation, with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to carry out manual duties
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficient computer skills
• A valid driving license
• An awareness of customer demand, food production standards and sustainability.