Farm Manager (Agronomy) at Green Space Farms (GSF)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position will be responsible for managing a new Maize / Plantain field, from strategic planning through to implementation; Geological surveys, layout of farm,  production process and providing professional advice to the management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate planting, irrigation, fertilizer application, harvesting, grading, and recordkeeping
• Manage Seed selection, crop yield, and nutritional requirement through the life cycle of crops; and solve problems of the farm.
• Managing relationship between the farm and Technical consultants, field staff and suppliers.
• Train and provide orientation to farm attendants and casual labour.
• Work with Farm Accountant to ensure accurate budgeting proper documentation of Farm Expenses and
• Maintaining and monitoring the quality of crop yield
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

REQUIREMENT

Qualifications:        B.Sc / HND in relevant Field

Experience:             

• 4+ years of work experience, with at least 2 years of experience in Maize cultivation
• Commercial farming management experience
• Experience in irrigation management
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good hands-on computer skills using (using Ms-Excel and Word)

Optional  Skills / competences: Agricultural Extension Services , Tractor Operation

Availability: Immediate – 4 weeks       

Remunerations:

• Full Medical Cover (HMO)
• Group accident Insurance
• Harvest Target Bonus/ Incentive: N 500,000

Salary Range:  N 2,400,000 – N 3,000,000