Seeds Production Officers at Value Seeds Limited

Job Summary

• The Seed Production Officer will oversee the strategy and planning for seed production. He/ She will help growers with equipment operations relating to seed and planting.
• The preferred candidate is expected to be very focused on quality levels and is expected to spend time splits between fields, office and warehouse, working in a variety of different weather conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production Manager and R&D Team to plan and organise production schedule from planting to harvesting, including pest and disease control, irrigation, fertilization, and post-harvest handling
• Oversee open-field production for maize, rice, sorghum and vegetables
• Ensure adherence to best agronomic practices to achieve the yield targets for each crop
• Monitor and ensure quality control standards for basic seeds are met
• Manage daily operations on the entire farm area, overseeing crop production and farm infrastructure maintenance
• Develop and implement a work schedule, assigning tasks to farm workers including other supervisors and supervising their activities to optimize productivity
• Maintain accurate records of farm activities, crop health, and production outputs
• Ensure that yield targets are met within the designated crop cycle
• Monitor crop growth and apply timely interventions to prevent yield reduction or quality deterioration
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• B.Sc./ HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field
• At least 2 years working experience in similar role
• Proven experience in farm management especially in any of maize, rice, sorghum or vegetable production

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Farm production planning and execution
• Data management and analysis
• Optimal resource allocation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with valid Driver’s License with a willingness to travel extensively
• Adaptability and resilience to work in diverse and challenging environments
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Working Conditions:

• Time splits between fields, office and warehouse, working in a variety of different weather conditions
• Interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers and farm workers

Salary

• Attractive