Phyto-Scout Supervisor at SaroAfrica International Limited

Description 

• Saro Oil Palm Limited is a subsidiary of Saroafrica International Limited (‘Saro’) an indigenous private sector player with 3 decades of experience in Nigeria.
• Saro Oil Palm Limited plans to gradually develop integrated oil palm plantations of up to 22,000 ha with complimentary industrial units of mills and refineries over the next few years. This role is intended for Saro Oil Palm Limited, Urhonigbe Forest Reserve, Orhionmwon LGA, Edo State.

Job Summary

• A Phyto Scout Supervisor for Oil Palm plantation is a professional responsible for monitoring Oil palm fields for signs of pests, diseases and other problems that could affect their growth.
• They assess the current conditions of the palms, take samples and data for further investigation, report to hierarchy and plantation management to raise the alarm and ensure control measures are applied.

Duties

• Plan and perform visual inspection of Oil Palm fields to assess Oil Palm health and potential risks
• Identifying and reporting on potential pest and disease issues
• Collecting and recording detailed crop data
• Providing regular updates and reports to relevant stakeholders
• Organize, monitor and supervise the application of preventive and control measures against pests and diseases as per recommended standards
• Train his team of scouts to be able to identify pests and diseases in Oil Palm fields effectively
• Organize and supervise his team to ensure effective and efficient scouting daily maximizing the productivity of manpower

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc (2.1) or HND (Upper Credit) in Agronomy or any similar qualification
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar position or plantation environment
• Good knowledge of Oil Palm cultivation and pest management
• Excellent observational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work outdoors in all weathers
• Ability to identify pests and diseases
• Good observational skills
• Knowledge of plant science
• Ability to use computer software

Personal Traits:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good problem solving skills.