Job Opportunities at Aquada Development Corporation Limited

Summary

• We need qualified candidates to support our extension services in Abia State and surrounding areas.

Job Description

• We are looking for a well-trained and experienced agricultural extension officer to work closely with our farmers to improve their agricultural output and to enhance the supply of produce to our production facilities.
• This individual will be part of a team involved in the formulation and development of improved fertilizer and soil conditioning additives using locally-sourced inputs, as well as the procurement of agricultural produce.
• Furthermore, this individual will provide hands-on field-based support to our farmers to enable them utilize these improved inputs to enhance their agricultural output.
• This individual will also provide commercial extension services to farmers and farmer groups by providing them needed inputs while facilitating the sale of their output to our facilities.

Requirements

• A background in Soil Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Cooperative Economics, or similar agro-allied profession is required (minimum of OND).
• Specific knowledge of agricultural development in Abia State and/or surrounding areas will be a distinct advantage. (Produce lines of prime importance include rice, cassava, and maize)
• Candidates must have at least 3 (three) years of post-graduation experience, preferably in an agro-allied engagement or organization.
• Candidates will be expected to have outstanding analytical skills with an ability to research, analyze and present data that support the overall effort.
• A solid understanding of cooperative management and related extension services would be very helpful for this position.
• Prior experience in sales role would be highly desirable, especially if the experience is in the sales of farm inputs, services, or agricultural outputs.
• Additional training or experience in project management would be an added advantage.

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Job Description

• We are seeking a project architect (or experienced building technologist) to support the development of some novel industrial spaces for our manufacturing efforts.
• This contract position could evolve into a permanent position for the right candidate. It requires the application of novel materials of construction to create industrial spaces for food and agricultural processing.

Requirements
The position is based in Umuahia, Abia State. The successful candidate will be provided with accommodation for the duration of the contract. Successful candidates MUST have ALL of the following:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND / Master's Degree / OND qualification with at least 3 years work experience.
• Excellent facility with AUTOCAD, ArchiCAD or similar design software.
• Outstanding site/project management skills to be able to coordinate the activities of site workers and support staff.
• Good facility with estimation of quantities.
• First-hand knowledge of standard construction practices and standards.
• Strong interest in the use and application of alternative materials of construction.
• Willingness to reside in Umuahia, Abia State for the duration of the contract. (Accommodation will be provided.)

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Job Description

• As the demand for our products has grown, we are looking to hire a Customer Service Assistant to support our expanding operations.
• This role will support the management team by responding to phone calls, written inquiries, emails and other communication from our customers and associates.
• This position will require clear and ongoing understanding of all aspects of our operation in order to provide proper and effective digital media presence.
• The candidate will be based either in our head office in Umuahia, Abia State.
• Successful candidates will be expected to have prior experience working as a customer service agent, telemarketer, administrative assistants, or similar client-facing position.

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all of the following:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND / OND qualification with 2 years work experience.
• Outstanding, polished telephone manners.
• Excellent and convivial communication skills across a diverse set of individuals and clients.
• Superior organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and overlapping responsibilities.
• Exceptional writing skills so as to support documentation tasks associated with this position.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiousity around people and consumer behavior.
• Excellent observational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a geographically disperse (virtual) team of colleagues.
•  Prior (or current) experience as a customer service agent, front desk associate or similar market-facing role would be advantageous.
• Prior experience working in a formal corporate environment would be considered advantageous.

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• As the demand for our products has grown, we are looking to hire a Social Media & Digital Marketing Analyst to support our expanding operations.
• This role will support the management team by creating timely, appropriate and engaging social media content for our current and prospective customers, as well as running email, online and other outreach campaigns as needed.
• This position will require clear and ongoing understanding of all aspects of our operation in order to provide proper and effective digital media presence.
• The candidate may be based either in our office in Ile-Ife, Osun State or in our head office in Umuahia, Abia State.
• Successful candidates will be expected to have prior experience working as executive or administrative assistants, or as social media assistants, preferably in an educational or industrial establishment.

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all of the following:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND / Master's Degree / OND qualification with at least 3 years work experience.
• Superior organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and overlapping responsibilities.
• Exceptional writing skills as well as good facility with social media management tools (Buffer, Hootsuite, etc.), email marketing, as well as online advertising.
• Fundamental understanding of web analytics, with demonstrated facility with at least one web analytics platform. Attention to detail with a knack for reviewing, analyzing and operationalizing data from web analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a geographically disperse (virtual) team of colleagues.
• Prior (or current) experience as a web analyst, social media manager, online sales associate or similar online market-facing role would be advantageous.
• Prior experience working in a formal corporate environment would be considered advantageous.